Student Organizations

Record Group

Identifier: RG15-01A

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This record group documents student organizations at the College throughout its history with the earliest materials dating to 1848. Records of these organizations are arranged into the following eleven series: Academic Organizations; Arts Organizations; Campus Service Organizations; Club Sports and Recreational Organizations; Media Organizations; Multicultural Organizations; Peer Education Organizations; Philanthropic Organizations; Pre-Professional Organizations; Religious Organizations and Special Interest Organizations. Within each series, individual clubs and organizations are arranged in alphabetical order.

Dates

Creation: 1848-2024

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

Materials believed to be under copyright or other restrictions are available for limited noncommercial, educational and personal use only, or for fair use as defined by United States copyright law and with proper citation. Please note that the College of the Holy Cross may not hold the rights to all items in this collection. Users assume responsibility for identifying all copyright holders and for determining whether permission is needed to make any use of the content. For permission under rights held by the College, please contact archives@holycross.edu.

Historical Note

Holy Cross offers a wide variety of student activities, recreational programs, leadership experiences, cultural events, and formal and informal entertainment that not only provides a respite from the rigors of academic life, but also encourages individual creativity, intellectual development, and an awareness of issues confronting society. Cocurricular involvement has long been considered an integral part of the College and all students are encouraged to participate in the wide range of clubs, organizations, events and activities available. There are more than 100 student clubs and organizations devoted to academic pursuits, special interest activities, recreation, service, print and broadcast media and performing arts. oly Cross currently has over 20 club sports that are student-led Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), which arrange activities around a common interest in a particular sport, vary in competition level and intensity, and are eligible to compete against other colleges and universities.

Many organizations and departments coordinate events, including distinguished speakers, musical performances, social engagements, cultural programs and other activities ranging from intellectually stimulating to purely entertaining. With more than 100 Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) planning approximately 250 events per year, there is always something to do on “The Hill.”