Active Minds at SDSU
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Active Minds at SDSU is a student-led organization whose mission is to change the conversation about mental health. We start these important conversations in our general body meetings and outreach events. The main requirement for our members is to be passionate about mental health!
Thursdays
1 - 2 p.m.
Conference Rooms 2 & 3 on the 4th floor of the Calpulli Center
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
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Requirements: Open to students who are currently Pre-Med or interested in learning about and/or becoming Pre-Med.
The American Medical Student Association is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States. AMSA SDSU is the pre-medical chapter at San Diego State University offering its members various opportunities within the pre-health community. Some of the opportunities include, but are not limited to, volunteering with the local organizations, guest speaker panels, professional development workshops, medical school road trips, and much more. Through our organization, you will meet and potentially gain lifelong friends to accompany you through the long and arduous journey of medicine!
Every other Wednesday
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Metzli
Aztec Game Lab
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The mission of Aztec Game Lab is to educate and provide hands-on experience of the process of game development. Students will focus on an emphasis area by working together with the programming, art, level design, audio or story teams. Members will participate in short projects with small teams, longer projects which involve all members of the club working together and also game jams! We cultivate a fun and engaging community and hope to promote the well-being and growth of our members in an inclusive environment. AGL is a great place to make friends who we can share activities with and who can inspire us to grow.
Fridays
2 - 4 p.m.
Esports Engagement Center
Aztec Professional Pre-Health Organization (APPHO)
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Requirements: SDSU Students Interested in Pre-Health!
APPHO is a mentorship and philanthropic organization that works with students who plan on pursuing a career in the pre-health field. APPHO encompasses health fields like dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, physical therapy, and medicine. Our purpose is for students to join and discover exactly which specific profession appeals to them and assist them on the right path. We want our members to strive and reach their full potential in terms of academics and reaching out in the community while in pursuit of finding their careers. The passion involved in APPHO will become a support system to help students reach their career goals together, as a brother/sisterhood. As a brother/sisterhood, this organization is meant for students to gain opportunities and connections that are catered toward their healthcare aspirations.
Thursdays
5 - 6 p.m.
Park Boulevard Suite
Beta Psi Omega
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Requirements: Open to all students interested in the biological sciences who attend rush events held at the beginning of each semester!
Beta Psi Omega (BPO) is a co-ed professional biology fraternity dedicated to providing a supportive, diverse community for students pursuing careers in the biological sciences. The organization aims to provide an academic and professional environment for students to thrive in, as well as a social environment for students to grow and form relationships with those who have similar passions.
Wednesdays
7 p.m.
Physics 244
Biology Graduate Student Association (BGSA)
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BGSA aims to provide a welcoming and supportive space for all biology graduate students to bring questions and express concerns regarding their graduate experience at SDSU. BGSA brings graduate student concerns to the administrative level by engaging with the SDSU Biology Department leadership and the university-wide Graduate Student Association. Additionally, BGSA strives to host social and academic events to encourage community building among students, faculty, staff, administrators and greater San Diego.
Varies
Varies
Zoom
Black Student Science Organization
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Requirements: None!
The mission of the Black Student Science Organization (BSSO) is twofold. The primary purpose of the organization is to provide academic and social support to the African American students on campus. Our secondary purpose is to reach out and serve the neighboring communities of the University.
Wednesdays
4 - 5 p.m.
Metzli
Chemistry Graduate Student Association
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Requirements: Members must be a graduate student in the chemistry and biochemistry department.
The Chemistry Graduate Student Association (CGSA) exists to provide a space that promotes personal and professional development for graduate students in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department. As an organization, we have two fundamental goals. First, to provide a social platform for our graduate student cohort to network, make friends, and support each other during their graduate career. Second, to act as a liaison between our graduate student population and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry’s faculty and ensure that our voices are heard by our department.
Last Friday of every month
1-3 p.m.
Eureka
College of Science Student Success Center
Cyber Defense Team
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Requirements: Open to all students, regardless of major or background. Club dues: $45 per semester.
The SDSU Cyber Defense Team teaches members how to ethically hack and defend against hacking. During club meetings, members can enjoy some pizza, make new friends, and learn how to use industry-standard cyber security tools. Many members used the skills and social network they obtained to acquire cyber security jobs that pay roughly six figures right out of SDSU. Additionally, the club invites industry professionals to share their experiences and sets up field trips to visit cyber security departments (e.g. AT&T, FBI). We participate in major hacking competitions, including CCDC, NCL, and CPTC, all of which can reward members with large cash prizes or job opportunities.
Fridays
3-6 p.m.
PG-242
Flying Samaritans
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Requirements: No requirements but for active membership:
- Attend 2 GBMs
- Participate in one donation drive or fundraising event
- Send us an email once completed to acquire membership form
A non-profit student organization dedicated to providing free healthcare to communities in Mexico through monthly medical/dental/optometry clinics.
Every Other Tuesday
6 - 7 p.m.
Legacy Suite
FOCUS: Pre-Optometry Club
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Requirements: Open to all students interested in the biological sciences who attend rush events held at the beginning of each semester!
FOCUS Pre-Optometry club seeks to bring together SDSU students interested in the field of optometry and help them explore their interest and achieve their goals. We provide our members opportunities such as meeting optometry school admission representatives, renting OAT study materials, and volunteering in the Mexico clinics that we help manage in partnership with SCCO and WUCO Optometry Schools and the SDSU Flying Samaritans. We are open to people of all majors and levels of interest in optometry.
Every other Thursday
2 - 3 p.m.
LA 2228A
Math Club SDSU
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Come celebrate math with the Math club!
Every other Wednesday
5 p.m.
GMCS 405
Marine Ecology Biology Student Association (MEBSA)
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The Marine Ecology Biology Student Association (MEBSA) is an academic organization created by San Diego State University (SDSU) students based at the Coastal and Marine Institute Laboratory (CMIL) in Point Loma. As a student-run organization, we strive to foster a cohesive and supportive community among SDSU students and faculty. One of the goals of MEBSA is to raise awareness about current research and conservation issues in marine science. We work to communicate these issues to the public through education and outreach activities. MEBSA endeavors to improve the academic environment at CMIL with the goal of improving the quality of research and collaboration.
Thursdays
5 p.m.
Location Varies
Pre-Dental Organization
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Requirements: Open to students of all majors and backgrounds!
Whether you're pre-dental or just interested in a career in healthcare, you're in the right place! We offer students a place to explore dentistry, get involved in local community service opportunities, meet local dental professionals, and more!
Mondays, biweekly
4-5 p.m.
Visionary Suite
Pre-Physician Assistant Student Association (PASA)
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Requirements: Open to students of all majors & backgrounds!
PASA is a non-profit, student organization at SDSU with a goal of bringing together students aspiring to become Physician Assistants. PASA collaborates with SDSU faculty, SDSU Pre-Health Organizations, Physician Assistants, Medical Doctors, and other Healthcare Professionals to provide our members with the opportunity to gain more knowledge about PA programs, network with certified and student PAs, become involved in the community, and gain preparation for becoming a competitive applicant.
Thursdays
5 p.m.
Legacy Suite
Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
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The Pre-Veterinary Medical Association is a student-run organization at San Diego State University that serves to educate the public, students, and members about the field of veterinary medicine. We foster an environment of support, teamwork, and general compassion towards animals and humans alike. Members strive to gain exposure to various aspects of veterinary medicine through guest speakers and courses, and hands-on animal-related experience through volunteering events. Members also aim to better the community through community service projects, and education.
Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Nov. 29, Dec. 6
6-7 p.m.
Mata’yuum
Psi Chi
Requirements:
Undergraduate Applicants:
- Be enrolled as a major or minor in a psychology program (or a program psychological in nature); pre-major status does not qualify
- Have completed at least 3 semesters (or equivalent) of college courses
- Have completed at least 9 units of psychology courses at SDSU; transfer students are not eligible in their first semester at SDSU
- Have earned an overall GPA that is in the top 35% of their class in general scholarship (minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale)
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in psychology courses
Graduate Student Applicants:
- Be enrolled in a psychology graduate program
- Have completed at least one full semester of graduate coursework
- Have an overall GPA of at least 3.00 in all graduate courses, including psychology courses
Transfer Applicants:
- Follow the same requirements as the undergraduate student applicant
- Transfer student applicants who are already members of Psi Chi contact the Psi Chi faculty advisor at the new institution to complete an online transfer membership form
Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. The mission of Psi Chi is to produce a well-educated, ethical, and socially responsible member committed to contributing to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general.
Wednesdays
4 - 5 p.m.
Pride Suite
Psychology Club
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Requirements: Anyone can join! You do not need to be a psychology major or minor, nor do you have to attend weekly meetings if they conflict with your schedule.
Psychology Club is an amazing way to get involved in the Psychology Department at SDSU and to meet fellow peers who also have an interest in psychology. We provide opportunities for members to attend lectures about various fields and careers in psychology, social events, and philanthropic events in the college area. An “active” member is someone who meets the below requirements in a one semester time span. If you meet the criteria for one semester, you are eligible to run for certain officer positions, and if you are active for two semesters, you are eligible for a free cord for graduation. If you do not reach the number of attended events, you are still able to purchase a cord at the end of the year. To achieve an active status in the psychology club, you must earn one point (*changed due to COVID-19 circumstances) in each of the four categories in the time span of one semester. Points do not roll over, each semester you will start fresh!
Wednesdays
4 - 5 p.m.
Pride Suite
Schwartz Astronomical Society
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Undergrad-led body of the Astronomy Department at SDSU. Open to all majors.
Bi-weekly Fridays
3 - 4 p.m.
PA-217
SDSU Medlife
Requirements: Membership requirements includes payment of semester dues, attendance of 3 GBMs, attendance of 2 community service events (or 1 community service with 1 social event), and participation in 2 fundraisers.
SDSU MEDLIFE strives to make a difference in both the global community, as well as the local San Diego community. We participate in mobile clinics in South America and Central America, organize global health awareness events, raise money for the International MEDLIFE fund, and volunteer throughout San Diego and Mexico to empower people to live healthier lives. Our main goals include educating the community about current global healthcare needs and developing our members into compassionate and dedicated individuals. We are a chapter of the international nonprofit, MEDLIFE (Medicine, Education, and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere). We are dedicated to partnering with low-income communities to improve their access to medicine, education, and community development initiatives. MEDLIFE achieves this mission through Volunteer Trips, the MEDLIFE Project Fund, and student empowerment.
Every other Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Metzli
Society for Advancement of Chicanx/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
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We are a student-led organization that aims to foster the success of diversity in STEM by supporting underrepresented students through workshops, community outreach, company visits, research opportunities, and conferences. We also organize opportunities for students to become more involved on campus and community, as well as create an environment where every student feels welcome.
Bi-weekly Mondays starting Sept. 25
4 p.m.
P146
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
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Requirements: Requirements: Enrollment is encouraged for students studying mathematics, computer science, computational science, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, or relevant STEM fields.
The SDSU SIAM student chapter aims to foster the development of applied mathematics and computational methodologies needed in various application areas. This organization gathers students across many disciplines to build cooperation between applied mathematics and the broad worlds of science and technology. The goal of this organization is to discuss real world problems in an interdisciplinary fashion, and to promote collaborative research that will lead to effective new mathematical and computational methods and techniques for science, engineering, industry, and society. Becoming a member of the SIAM chapter at SDSU will also allow students to be connected with the national professional organization, including access to SIAM research journals and textbooks, as well as opportunities to attend and present at conferences.
First Thursday of every month
6 p.m.
Society of Physics Students
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The Society of Physics Students is an organization aimed at supporting undergraduates studying or with an interest in physics. We offer free tutoring for lower division physics courses and create community among physics lovers. We host academic and professional events like REU and graduate school application workshops, industry info sessions, and study nights as well as hosting fun events like game nights, and more. Check out our calendar and instagram @sps.sdsu for upcoming events!
Every other Wednesday
11 - 11:50 a.m.
P147A
Society of Statisticians and Actuaries
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Requirements: Open to students of all majors and backgrounds!
The purpose of this organization is to allow students interested in statistics, data science, or becoming an actuary an opportunity to meet other students, create study groups, practice application skills working on projects, network with guest speakers in the field and learn from specialized workshops.
Friday
2 - 4 p.m.
Mata’yuum Suite
Women in Medicine (WIM)
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WIM embodies aspiring healthcare professionals gaining leadership skills, supporting one another and overcoming gender stereotypes in healthcare.
Biweekly starting Wednesday, Sept 7
5 p.m.
Visionary Suite
Women in Science Society
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Women in Science Society is committed to establishing an environment of motivation and mutual support among collegiate women pursuing their undergraduate degree in the sciences by providing networking, service and leadership opportunities for our members.
Bi-weekly Tuesdays
5:00 p.m.
Mata’yuum Suite
