Recognized Student Organizations Under PSFA
Air Force ROTC Honor Guard
To maintain and employ a ceremonial capability to represent SDSU and the Air Force at public and official ceremonies.
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) SDSU
Its objective shall be to stimulate its members artistically, and to prepare its members for the professional graphic design world.
Arnold Air Society, John Burdette Binkley Squadron
1.1. Definition of Mission. The Arnold Air Society (AAS) has adopted as its mission three interrelated objectives which enhance the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) and United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) commissioning programs and project the USAF image on campus and in the community. 1.2. Objectives and Functions. 1.2.1. First: 1.2.1.1. Objective: create a more efficient relationship among Air Force officer candidates, in particular within the AFROTC. 1.2.1.2. Function: provides opportunities for greater interaction among collegiate level Air Force officer candidates and encourages increased communication with Air Force officers and leaders in national defense, government, and industry. 1.2.2. Second: 1.2.2.1. Objective: aid in the development of effective Air Force officers. 1.2.2.2. Function: provides expanded opportunities for Air Force officer candidates to exercise leadership, management, organizational, and public relations skills. 1.2.3. Third: 1.2.3.1. Objective: further the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the United States Air Force. 1.2.3.2. Function: provides opportunities for officer candidates to participate in campus and community service activities, demonstrating the close relationship between civilian and military institutions.
Asian American Journalists Association
To provide a means of association and support among Asian American and Pacific Islander aspiring journalists. To connect Asian American and Pacific Islander students with the national organization and regional chapters of AAJA, encouraging professional and personal development. To provide to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community at SDSU an awareness of news media and an understanding of how to gain fair access through resources offered by AAJA.
Asian Cinema Club
To create a space for Asian/Asian American creatives to develop and showcase their film and multimedia work. We will host screenings of essential Asian cinema and spotlight the vast history of our underrepresented cultures on the big screen. As a club, we will produce short films that reflect our identities, giving us a space to express ourselves freely and uplift the voices of the greater Asian creative community at SDSU. We will host talks with local Asian filmmakers and industry professionals as well as foster discussions among us students on how we can spread our stories through a visual medium. Collaboration events with the APIDA center are also being discussed.
Aztec Music Group
Aztec Music Group will act as the official independent SDSU student music collective that provides entertainment, artist development/exposure, performance opportunities, and music industry knowledge to the San Diego State University community.
California Music Educators Association at SDSU
The California Music Educators Association (CMEA) at SDSU is an organization that supports music education majors and music majors who are interested in teaching music in the future. CMEA provides professional development, networking, and collaborative opportunities that will enhance the experience of future music educators.
Ceramic Arts Association
The San Diego State University (SDSU) Ceramic Arts Association is the educational mission of the ceramics area in the School of Art + Design (the School). Activities include bringing visiting ceramic artists to campus for lectures, critiques and demonstrations; providing materials and resources for students beyond those available; providing workshops; and assisting students in attending national educational ceramic conferences while promoting exhibition opportunities. An overarching goal is to promote the ceramics program to attract the best quality students and to promote the ceramic arts within the SDSU community and beyond. The Association generally promotes the ceramic area through volunteer efforts and social activities.
City Planning Association SDSU
To promote the academic and professional field of City Planning and interested students professional and social events at SDSU by planning events for the student body and members of the organization.
Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA)
To establish relationships among students with similar interests in the Criminal Justice field and support/promote the study and administration of the criminal justice system. This includes a familiarization with careers in criminal justice, developing and promoting relationships between students and professionals in criminal justice, and fostering a positive relationship with the community.
Dance Club
The purpose of this organization is to involve students at SDSU with dance events such as workshops, student-lead classes, and dance academia on campus as well as in the San Diego Dance community and to promote the San Diego Dance program.
DATA - Design and Technology Association
The Purpose of DATA is to connect students, both major related and not, with opportunities to participate in shows and events which are produced by students of the SDSU Theatre Department. Members will have the opportunity to design and work on student-run shows, as well as participate in workshops and network with Theatre students and professionals.
Film Society SDSU
The purpose of film society is to help new TFM production pre-majors get to meet one another, work together to make films and seek advice about applying to the major.
Foodies
The purposes of this organization are to provide a friendly environment for HTM or any interested students to network with industry professionals and fellow students to help their future success, as well as learn more about the restaurant industry.
HUE
The purpose of this organization is to highlight fine art illustration, painting, mixed media, metalworking, and printmaking creatives at San Diego State. Additionally, we hope to create a space for artists on campus to explore their skills in galleries and learn how to network throughout this community (this also includes other mediums such as poetry, music, and tech skills).
Jewelry Student Co-Op
To serve as a creative collective focused on advancement of metalworking techniques and continuing the practice of instruction of old methods.
Lodging Management Student Association (LMSA)
The purpose of this organization is to provide a platform to bridge education and the professional lodging industry.
Meetings and Events Student Association (MESA)
To provide opportunities for personal and professional development within the events industry in preparation for careers as meeting and event professionals.
Musical Theatre Club
The purpose of this organization is to develop the next group of triple-threat performers in the SDSU community by providing a safe, professional space for exploring theatrical creativity and developing individual musical artistry. Our club is the place to take risks and to grow.
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality is a non-profit, student-run organization that strives to provide students with the opportunity to build relationships, enhance professional development, and understand the importance of diversity in the workplace. We will also form strong relationships with selected high schools to foster the importance of education, professional behaviors, and the opportunities available within the hospitality industry.
Photography Club
The purposes of this organization are to create a supportive community that promotes passion, creativity, and knowledge through photography and fosters growth in technical skills and artistic vision to photographers of all levels of experience.
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a nationally recognized pre-professional organization founded by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in 1968. PRSSA cultivates a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners.
Raptor Club
Raptor Club is the fundraising organization for San Diego State University?s Detachment 075 ROTC. The purpose of Air Force ROTC is to develop quality leaders that will enter active duty as officers in the United States Air Force. We train on the San Diego State University campus, but have limited student-monitored funds, which support our program. In order to maximize the quality of training given to the students in our program we strive to organize fundraising through various volunteer opportunities that include working at large events and other fundraisers. Funds raise go towards leadership training and supplies for all of our students. In the past we have used the funds raised towards special activities to provide unique and effective training opportunities. These activities include water survival training, challenging ropes and obstacle courses, self-defense and martial arts classes, paintball and laser tag team-building exercises.
Recreation and Tourism Student Association
To create opportunities for students of Recreation Tourism Management majors to get involved on campus, network with professionals, develop career goals, and to extend the knowledge of the Recreation and Tourism Management as a major to more students.
Skull & Dagger Dramatic Society
Our goal is to provide worthwhile artistic opportunities for students at San Diego State University in the field of the theatrical arts and film. We strive to encourage artistic growth by creating an open space for the discovery and practice of new and old performance methods and theatre art practices.
Society of Communication and Leadership (SoCaL)
This organization is dedicated to promoting academic growth through enhancing professional connections among School of Communication graduate students, alumni, faculty and staff. The Society of Communication and Leadership (SoCaL) fosters faculty/student relationships and provides a variety of programs, resources, and events designed to assist graduate students in their future endeavors.
Society of Professional Journalists
The purposes of this organization is to promote the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its members; work to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development; and protect First Amendment rights.
Speech and Debate Team
The purpose of the SDSU Speech and Debate Team is to compete nationally in a variety of debate styles and individual and group events. We offer individual events in limited preparation, public address, and interpretation genres, as well as team and individual debate. A secondary purpose of our team is to increase public speaking knowledge, opportunity, and personal enrichment for SDSU students and the community.
Students Creating Rides, Entertainment, Attractions, and Memories
To provide opportunities, connections, engagement, and memories within the theme park, live events, and attractions industries.
The Look Magazine
The purpose of this organization is to highlight and promote student art, fashion, and culture at SDSU.
Women in Criminal Justice (WCJ)
We aim to empower and inspire women by offering opportunities and support in pursuing a career in Criminal Justice. We hope that through this program, not only will there be an increase in awareness of women?s potential but also that women will be able to recognize their own.
