Student Engagement and Leadership

The mission of the Student Organization Council (SOC) is to provide student organizations and their members the support and resources needed to accomplish their goals. SOC is dedicated to building a stronger campus community by providing club members with opportunities to grow personally, professionally and artistically. 

The SOC is comprised of one member of each of the recognized student organizations. The SOC's executive board consists of a President, Vice President, Community Director, Finance Director, and Programming Director.

SOC meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 5 pm in the Student Center 2nd Floor Boardroom. Meetings are open to all Columbia College Chicago students, faculty, and staff. 

SOC 2024-2025 Executive Board

Visit us: You can locate the team at the Student Center, 754 S. Wabash Avenue, 2nd Floor (Open office area) 

Call us: 312-369-6656 (Closed during school breaks, summer, and weekends)

• How do I join a Student Organization?

  Check out the list of student organizations on the Engage Portal/App linked here. 

  All student groups are open to all students, regardless of major, sex, race, etc. 

• How do I create a Student Organization?

  Follow these easy steps to create a new student organization!

  • Find at least 5 students who want to be members of your organization and at least 3 of those students who are willing to be an executive board member. 
    • Executive board members must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
  • Find a Columbia faculty or a staff member to be the advisor for your organization.
  • Create a constitution and a list of events or activities that your group would like to do.
  • Send your President and another executive board member to Student Organization Training.
  • Have fun! 

  Please reach out to our SOC President at: socpresident@colum.edu to express your interest and get started!

• Requirements for Recognized Student Organizations
  • A monthly report must be submitted to the SOC President. Must be submitted the 25th of the month.
  • You must have a semesterly 1:1 with the SOC Community Director.
  • SOC Representatives must attend the SOC monthly meetings.
  • The organization must volunteer at two Student Organizations and Leadership Office approved event each academic year (i.e Wicked Week, Columbia Weekend, etc.).