Student Organizations

Lyon College has more than 40 student-run organizations, including service organizations, cultural awareness groups, spiritual and religious groups, student leadership and activism groups, academic clubs, a newspaper (Highlander) and yearbook (Scot).

Getting involved in campus organizations is one way to make new friends, take part in important projects, make a difference in the lives of others, plan exciting events and overall just have a lot of fun while at Lyon College. 

Lyon College Organizations 

The registered student organizations are listed below by category. Click on the links to receive more details about each organization, including the group's purpose and contact information. 

Academic

• American Chemical Society
• Anthropology Club
• COBRA Grotto
• Law Club
• Math Club

Athletic

• Student Athlete Advisory Organization
• Tennis Club
• Shooting Sports Program 

Culture/Diversity

• Black Student Association
• French Club
• Spectra Alliance
• International Student Association
• Spanish Club

General

• Art Student League
• Chess Club
• Gamer's Club
• Gardening Club
• Film Club
• Harlequin Club

Greek, Social

• Alpha Xi Delta
• Chi Omicron
• Interfraternity Council
• Kappa Sigma
• Panhellenic Council
• Phi Mu
• Tau Kappa Epsilon
• Zeta Beta Tau

Greek, Honorary

• Alpha Chi
• Alpha Psi Omega
• Chi Beta Phi
• Kappa Delta Pi
• Kappa Pi
• Lambda Delta
• Phi Alpha Theta
• Phi Sigma Tau
• Pi Sigma Alpha
• Psi Chi
• Sigma Delta Pi
• Sigma Tau Delta
• Theta Alpha Kappa

Media

• Highlander
• The Scot

Political/Activism

• College Republicans
• Young Democrats

Religious/Spiritual

• Baptist Collegiate Ministry
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Wesley Fellowship

Service

• Circle Kiwanis International (Lyon CKI)
• Lyon College Recyclers
• Mortar Board

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Start Your Own Organization

Make your experience at Lyon College memorable. Start your own student organization!

If you have a great idea for a new organization on campus, follow the steps below to successfully start a new group.

1. Create a constitution for your group
   1. Review Student Organization Constitution Guidelines
   2. Click here for an example of a constitution
2. Find a faculty or staff member interested in taking on the advisor role
3. Fill out the Starting a Student Organization Form
4. If you're a returning organization, fill out the Returning Form.
5. Email the form and constitution to Abby Beck, SGA Campus Life Committee Chair (abby.beck@lyon.edu) for approval.
6. If your student organization is approved, you will be able to reserve spaces for meetings, host events, and request money from the Student Government Association.