Clubs and Organizations
Animal Representatives of MU
Monmouth University Box: 45
Contact: Lynn Stipick
Phone: 732-263-5108
The Animal Representatives of Monmouth University serves to promote growth, understanding, support, and awareness for animals in our community as well as provide and support the extra-curricular activities at Monmouth University and in the community.
Accounting Society
Monmouth University Box: 38
Contact: Doug Stives
Phone: 732-263-5894
The objectives of the Accounting Society are to foster scientific study and research in the field of accounting, develop sound thinking in accounting theory, and more exact knowledge and definition of accounting principles. Membership in this organization is open to any student of the Monmouth University community who shows interest in our objectives.
African–American Student Union (AASU)
Monmouth University Box: 34
Contacts: Kamal Kornegay/
Mark Holfelder
Phone: 732-263-5871/732-263-5399
The purpose of the AASU is to provide a forum for students with a common bond to unify and support each other, and share the cultural achievements of black people within the University community. The AASU is an educational, social, and political force on campus to represent and advocate the concerns, problems, and image of African American students. Students can bring about a positive change through working collectively, united together.
All Lifestyles Included (ALI)
Monmouth University Box: 14
Contact: Kate Memoli
Phone: 732-571-7517
The purpose of All Lifestyles Included is to raise awareness of homosexuality in the community and the Monmouth University campus. The group works toward fostering an environment that helps people of all sexual orientations feel comfortable with people from all lifestyles, in an effort to present an understanding campus where no one is made to feel that they have to hide their own sexuality.
Artists for Change
Monmouth University Box: 20
Contact: Tom Baker
Phone: 732-571-3627
The purpose of Monmouth University Artists for Change is to appreciate and experience the world of art, to provide a forum to discuss others' individual ideas and artistic expressions, to provide artists a means to utilize their ability in the real world, and to offer an opportunity for artists to socialize.
Begin By Believing
Begin by Believing is a New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault Campus Chapter at Monmouth University.The purpose of the organization is to promote a campus that is "survivor friendly," collaborate with other campus groups to reach as many students as possible, implement sexual violence programming relevant to campus climate, encourage students to participate in both campus and statewide advocacy efforts, and to participate in and advertise evidence-based prevention strategies.
Bowling Club
Contact: Lesbia Marrero
Phone: 732-263-5869
The purpose of the Bowling Club is to promote the growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal for the sport of bowling. This group competes against other collegiate club teams.
Capoeira Club
Monmouth University Box 5
Contact: Kasey Sanders
Phone: 732-571-3559
The purpose of the Capoeira Club is to promote the growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal for Capoeira; to introduce the history, customs, music, language, and physical hands-on techniques associated with the styles of Afro-Brazilian Capoeira; to offer an opportunity for a different approach to fitness by combining martial arts, history, music, and dance; and to promote Brazilian and Latino culture.
Catholic Centre At Monmouth University
Monmouth University Box: 28
Contact: Anne Plantamura
Phone: 732-571-3461
The Catholic Centre at Monmouth University is a relaxed home atmosphere where all students are able to grow spiritually, meet new friends, and learn more about the Catholic faith. Events include Sunday Mass, bible study, a coffeehouse, retreats, and BBQs.
Cheerleading Team
Contact: Courtney Ball
Phone: 732-571-3415
The Cheerleading Team exists to provide school spirit at the University. The team works with SGA, athletics, the pep band, and the dance team to support Monmouth University. The cheerleaders perform at all home football games, men's and women's home basketball games, and select away and tournament games.
Chemistry Club
Monmouth University Box: 19
Contact: Dr. Carolyn Supplee
Phone: 732-263-5538
The purpose of the Chemistry Club is to promote social interaction of students in the sciences, to provide students with an opportunity to experience preparing and presenting technical material before science audiences, and to foster an awareness of the responsibilities and challenges facing modern chemists and other scientists. Anyone interested in chemistry is free to join.
Chinese Student Association
Monmouth University Box: 37
Contact: Jiacun Wang
Phone: 732-571-4449
The purpose of the Chinese Student Association is to create a closer bond among the Chinese students at Monmouth and Chinese residents in the community. The organization also helps people of other cultures to have a further understanding of Chinese culture. The organization helps Chinese students reach their goals of assimilating into University life, doing well in school, and having recreational activities of interest to them.
Christian Ambassadors
Monmouth University Box: 24
Contact: Linda Flaming
Phone: 732-571-3657
Christian Ambassadors is a campus organization whose primary purpose is to provide fellowship among Christian believers in an effort to improve and strengthen each individual's spiritual growth. Christian Ambassadors is open to all Monmouth students.
Circle K
Monmouth University Box: 48
Contact: Deborah Smith
Phone: 732-263-5726
Circle K is the organization that holds promise of today's college student becoming tomorrow's leader. It exists to meet the personal needs of the individual collegian through the qualities of leadership, the rewards of service, and the unique spirit of friendship. Circle K's potential lies in its ability to positively influence those in our society who are facing ultimate personal decisions, and those who will one day create the vision of mankind for generations to come.
Colleges Against Cancer
Monmouth University Box: 46
Contact: Sharon Smith
Phone: 732-571-7594
Colleges Against Cancer is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating, volunteering for, and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society.
College Republicans Of Monmouth University
Monmouth University Box: 44
Contact: Kevin Franken
Phone: 732-263-5525
The College Republicans of Monmouth University is a student group set up to make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party. Members are encouraged to aid in the election of republican candidates at all levels of government, and to encourage and assist in the organization and active functioning of the Republican Party at local, state, and national levels.
Community Service Club
Monmouth University Box: 4
Contact: Jean Marie Caruso
Phone: 732-571-7525
The Community Service Club is a campus organization whose primary purpose is to become involved in ongoing volunteer services, to identify the need for services within the community and provide them, to become involved with local community service events, and to represent the University as a positive force within the community.
CommWorks (Communications)
Contact: Deanna Shoemaker
Phone: 732-263-5194
The object of CommWorks is to promote and encourage interest in performance skills and to consistently seek flexible and varied programs of performance activities in this discipline. The organization strives to provide, present, and support regular informative, educational, and/or entertaining programming throughout the year, both on and off campus. Programs may involve public speaking, oral interpretation, discussions, debates, and other projects that promote and encourage performance skills in all dimensions.
Council for Exceptional Children
Monmouth University Box: 9
Contact: Vicki Jordan
Phone: 732-571-4497
The Council for Exceptional Children is an internationally known organization for educators in the field of special education. This local council holds regularly scheduled on-campus meetings in addition to co-sponsoring a yearly Spring Symposium. Its community service projects involve working with and providing assistance to handicapped children.
Counseling Students Association
Contact: Stephanie Hall
Phone: 732-571-5731
The Counseling Students Association is dedicated to achieving and maintaining a standard of academic excellence, providing enrichment through service and educational programming, and promoting student networking within and beyond the academic forum.
Dance Team
Monmouth University Box: 39
Contact: Kristen Isaksen
Phone: 732-263-5562
The Dance Team serves Monmouth University to bring spirit and reassurance to athletic teams, as well as to compete against other teams to satisfy their own competitive standards. The squad performs at competitions, as well as a number of special events such as parades and fraternity and sorority functions.
Debate Team
Monmouth University Box: 51
Contact: Joe Patten
Phone: 732-263-5742
The Debate Team is a student-run group created to participate in national and regional debate tournaments. Members of the debate team promote education of public policy, while promoting Monmouth University in national and regional debate tournaments
Entrepreneurship Club
Monmouth University Box 10
Contact: John Buzza
Phone: 732-263-5575
The Entrepreneurship Club aims to provide a channel by which students can access relevant entrepreneurial resources, network with prominent community entrepreneurs, and share ideas. The club is dedicated to furthering understanding about new or small businesses, and about entrepreneurship in all businesses.
Economics and Finance Club
Monmouth University Box: 10
Contact: Robert Scott III
Phone: 732-263-5532
The purpose of the Economics and Finance Club is to combine similar interests of economics and finance through various activities such as guest speakers, field trips, projects, course work, tutoring, and social activities. The club affords the student body various opportunities to explore issues concerning the nation's economy and financial markets.
Environmental Club
Monmouth University Box: 49
Contact: Tony McDonald
Phone: 732-263-5392
The Environmental Club of Monmouth University was created to promote growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal for environmental activism both on campus and in our community. The Environmental Club also offers an opportunity for practical and realistic experience in related professions.
Field Hockey Club
Monmouth University Box: 22
Contact: Megan Jones
Phone: 732-571-3465
The purpose of the Field Hockey Club is to play field hockey with other colleges and universities in a safe environment.
Global Service Project
Monmouth University Box: 16
Contact: Kevin Dooley
Phone: 732-571-4471
The purpose of Global Service Project is to help Monmouth University students become more aware of global issues and to enable students to study abroad for internships. Membership is open to all currently enrolled full-time students of any major or minor
Harmonic Joules Glee Club
Monmouth University Box 27
Contact: Mark Wilson
Phone: 732-263-5806
Harmonic Joules Glee Club promotes the growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal for singing and dancing. The group provides and supports the appreciation of musical theater and offers an experience for education in the field of musical performance through performing.
Hillel
Monmouth University Box: 35
Contact: Ruth Jamnik
Phone: 732-923-4788
The purpose of Hillel is to provide facilities, guidance, and organization for religious, cultural, educational, and social welfare for Jewish students at Monmouth University in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Hillel Foundation. Hillel also provides the general student population with a better understanding and appreciation of the Jewish culture. Membership is open to all students.
History and Anthropology Club
Monmouth University Box: 31
Contact: Brooke Nappi
Phone: 732-571-3610
The purpose of the club is to promote fellowship among anthropology majors. The society welcomes all Monmouth students to participate in lectures and activities that stimulate interest in the various ethnic cultures that exist both on and off campus.
Ice Hawks Club
Contact: Tina Sevastakis
Phone: 732-571-7572
The Ice Hawks Club provides a means by which students can participate in playing ice hockey at the club level against other institutions for higher learning. Membership includes fulltime students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Participants will be selected after a series of tryouts, to be held one month prior to the start of the season. The team as a whole (players and coaches) will adhere to the guidelines set forth by USA Hockey game officials.
International Club
Monmouth University Box: 12
Contact: Barbara Nitzberg
Phone: 732-571-3478 x3640
Monmouth University currently enrolls more than 80 international students representing some 30 countries. The International Club has traditionally been active in promoting international student life on campus and in the surrounding community. Club membership is open to all Monmouth students (regardless of national origin). Students new to Monmouth are encouraged to attend biweekly meetings and semester activities. The International Club assists new students with orientation to the campus and with the cultural/social life in the United States.
International Reading Association Monmouth University Council
Monmouth University Box: 21
Contact: Dr. Mary Lee Bass
Phone: 732-571-4490
The purpose of the IRA is to provide an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to become part of the leading advocacy group for worldwide literacy, to facilitate literacy connections with Monmouth University's greater community, to foster lifelong reading, and to reach out and support literacy development initiatives for children of any age.
Italian Club
Monmouth University Box: 13
Contact: Maria Simonelli
Phone: 732-263-5808
The Italian Club was established to promote the growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal for Italian culture. It also provides support and opportunities for the co-curricular experience at Monmouth. Anyone interested in the Italian culture is welcome to join.
Knitting and Crochet Club
Monmouth University Box: 65
Contact: Colleen Johnson
Phone: 732-571-3462
The Knitting and Crochet Club teaches how to knit or crochet to those interested in learning. They also participate in community service projects such as knitting hats for Caps for Kids as well as knitting and crocheting hats and scarves for the homeless in the Long Branch area.
Latin American Student Organization
Monmouth University Box: 23
Contact: Kasey Sanders
Phone: 732-571-3559
LASO encourages and initiates relationships between Hispanic and non-Hispanic students through multicultural awareness, promotes the need for pursuing a higher education within minority communities, and allows a forum in which potential members can work toward common goals. The organization's goals are to be recognized as fundamental leaders in the University community, serve in numerous ways, and reach out to members of all communities, especially to those of Latin and minority backgrounds, advocating that there is strength in numbers.
Management and Marketing Club
Monmouth University Box: 6
Contact: John Buzza
Phone: 732-263-5575
The Management and Marketing Club applies management and marketing concepts to the business environment. The purpose is to bring business leaders to Monmouth University to help the students gain more knowledge of industry practice.
Mathematics Club
Monmouth University Box: 47
Contact: Susan Marshall
Phone: 732-571-4462
The Math Club seeks to bring more awareness to the math major and math department at Monmouth University. It is a student run organization that relies on the student's participation and input to stay in effect. Fundraisers and gatherings are held to bring together the group and draw in new members. The club extends invitations to numerous guest speakers to articulate the effects of math in everyday life and give examples of careers that are math related or include some kind of math.
Men's Lacrosse
Monmouth University
c/o Office of Student Activities
Contact: Jack Demarest
Phone: 732-571-3684
The Men's Lacrosse team is open to all students interested in practicing and playing lacrosse competitively against other colleges' men's club lacrosse teams. Usually, organizational meetings are held in the fall and winter. Practices and competitions will be held in the spring.
Monmouth Graduate Student Association
Monmouth University Box: 53
Contact: Andrea Thompson
Phone: 732-571-3638
The Graduate Student Association serves as the representative organization for graduate students at Monmouth University. This association shall strive to promote excellence in graduate education and improve all aspects of graduate student life at Monmouth University. This will be achieved while acting as a liaison between the graduate student body and the administrative bodies of Monmouth University and through this role, facilitate policy reform pertaining to the needs of graduate students.
Monmouth Scores
Monmouth University Box: 1
Contact: Merissa Jones
Phone: 732-263-5544
The Monmouth Scores encourages and fosters the advancement of African Americans and other minorities through mentoring students on topics such as life skills, social and emotional skills, and moral character; education to stimulate and promote intellectual growth and development; increasing awareness on health and wellness; and creating financial literacy by providing fundamental money management skills.
Monmouth Student Athletes Advisory Council (MSAAC)
Contacts: Cliff Rowley/Ed Occhipinti
Phone: 732-263-5833/732-263-5834
Monmouth University Pep Band
Monmouth University Box: 40
Contact: Aimee Parks
Phone: 732-571-3471 x3569
Membership in the Monmouth University Pep Band is open to all registered Monmouth students. Members must be in good academic standing. The pep band works hand-in-hand with the Department of Music and Theatre Arts, the Athletics Department, Student Government, and the Cheerleading Squad, in its efforts to promote and support the activities and events sponsored at Monmouth University.
Monmouth University Professional Nurses Association (MUPNA)
Contact: Joanne McGurl
Phone: 732-923-4634
The purpose of the MUPNA is to contribute to nursing education and help to provide for the highest quality of healthcare; to aid in the development of nurses' professional role and their responsibility for the healthcare of people in all walks of life; to provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interests and concerns; to promote awareness and involvement in nursing education; to act as a liaison between nursing faculty, administration, student government, and nursing students; and to provide an online means of communication for the nursing community at Monmouth University.
Muslim Student Association
Monmouth University Box: 56
Contact: Dr. Golam M. Mathbor
Phone: 732-263-5523
The Muslim Student Association was established to facilitate the practice of Islam and to encourage and enhance friendship and cooperation among Muslim students. The group also cultivates a positive image of Islam and Muslims in the University community.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Monmouth University Box: 50
Contact: Noah Hart
Phone: 732-263-5421
The purpose of this organization is to educate and promote cultural diversity to students on campus. We help strengthen surrounding communities through the service of charity. This organization was founded on the beliefs embodied in the constitution of the United States of America in support of democracy, dignity, and freedom. The NAACP will continue to fight for justice until all, without regard to race, gender, creed, or religion enjoy equal rights.
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
Monmouth University Box: 43
Contact: Merissa Jones
Phone: 732-263-5544
The National Council of Negro Women's purpose shall be to foster a wide student interest and participation in activities by providing leadership, programs, and services. Any student of the Monmouth University community is welcome to become a member.
Outdoors Club
Monmouth University Box: 61
Contact: William Reynolds
Phone: 908-601-2736
The purpose of the Outdoors Club is to promote the growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal of nature through the various activities we sponsor.
Photography Society
Monmouth University Box: 55
Contact: Anne Massoni
Phone: 732-923-4754
The purpose of the Photography Society is to promote the growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal for photography; to provide a forum to express artistic ideas as they pertain to photography and the sharing of experiences; to explore the different fields photography has to offer; and to offer an opportunity for practical and realistic experience in photography and all related professions.
Philosophy Club
Monmouth University Box: 15
Contact: Stuart Dalton
Phone: 732-263-5741
The Philosophy Club promotes the study of philosophy by means of open discussion, debate, reading, and self evaluation. The club helps students become more aware of philosophical issues around them and in their personal lives, and encourages the passion for the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.
Political Science Club
Monmouth University Box: 17
Contact: Joseph Patten
Phone: 732-263-5742
Events include monthly coffee hours where students, faculty, and staff engage in discussion and debate local, national, and international politics. Guest lectures, films, campus-wide activities, fundraisers, voter registration drives, and debates between candidates for state and national elections are other programs the club is developing.
Pre-Health Club
Monmouth University Box: 55
Contact: James Mack
Phone: 732-571-4436
The Pre-Health Club provides a support group for those interested in medicine and better prepares students for MCATs and for the medical school application process. It also provides suggestions and avenues for students looking to improve their experiences in the medical field and assists students in connecting with the faculty.
Pre-Law Club
Monmouth University Box: 57
Contact: Kenneth Mitchell
Phone: 732-263-5893
The purpose of the Pre-Law Club is to bring in guest speakers from all walks of law, admission officials from law schools, and to offer LSAT discussions and practice tests. The club also provides the general student population with a better understanding and appreciation of the law.
Psychology Club
Monmouth University Box: 33
Contact: Dr. Natalie Ciarroco
Phone: 732-263-5481
The Psychology Club's members are dedicated to the service of the student body, the Department of Psychology, the University, and the community at large. We are dedicated to achieving and maintaining a standard of academic excellence, providing enrichment through service and educational programming, and promoting the advancement of student participation and achievement within and beyond the academic forum.
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Monmouth University Box: 29
Contact: Dr. Shelia McAllister-Spooner
Phone: 732-571-7553
The objectives of PRSSA are to encourage the understanding of current theories and procedures in the practice of public relations, to provide students of public relations with the opportunity to become acquainted not only with their peers but with professional practitioners as well, to encourage students to adhere to the highest ideals and principles of the practice of public relations, and to instill in them a professional attitude.
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Monmouth University Box: 2
Contact: Bradley Bennet/Eric Mochnacz
Phone: 732-571-3465
The purpose of the RHA is to represent the resident students of Monmouth University to the administration and to communicate and cooperate with the Office of Residential Life. The RHA assists in the planning, promotion, and execution of programs held for individual halls, buildings, areas, or for all resident students in general.
Roots and Shoots
Monmouth University Box: 59
Contact: Don Dorfman
Phone: 732-571-4434
Roots and Shoots promotes the understanding of environmental concerns and the importance of volunteering within the community. The club also promotes and spreads awareness of protecting wildlife.
Rotaract Club
Monmouth University Box: 64
Contact: Paul Dement
Phone: 732-263-5679
The Rotaract Club develops professional and leadership skills, emphasizes respect for the rights of others, promotes ethical standards and the dignity of all occupations, provides opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary clubs, and motivates young people for eventual membership in Rotary.
Senior Class
Contact: Amy Bellina
Phone: 732-571-3586
The Senior Class strives to make sure that the seniors of Monmouth University make their last year their best one yet. By organizing activities such as the Senior Auction and Senior Week, the organization finds creative activities for their class to enjoy throughout the year.
Snowriders Club
Monmouth University Box: 8
Contact: Robert Scott III
Phone: 732-263-5532
The Snowriders Club is open to all Monmouth students who are academically in good standing. The Snowriders plan skiing and snowboarding trips and hold meetings on a regular basis during the course of each semester.
Social Work Society
Monmouth University Box: 3
Contact: Elena Mazza
Phone: 732-263-5373
The Social Work Society welcomes all social work majors. This organization allows for informal contributions to the policy-making process of the Department of Social Work. Student suggestions have been utilized in broadening the content of some courses. The Social Work Society has a dual focus of service to those in need and the enhancement of professional education.
Sociology Club
Monmouth University Box: 25
Contact: Nancy Mezey
Phone: 732-263-5631
The purpose of the Sociology Club is to encourage individuals to educate themselves and others about sociological issues within society, to sponsor sociological discussions about topics of interest relating to society and its structural components, to provide a forum to hold discussion for students interested in sociological issues, and to offer Monmouth University students ways in which to utilize their sociological education and awareness to the benefit of others both on and off campus.
South Asian Student Association (SASA)
Monmouth University Box: 41
Contact: Barbara Nitzberg
Phone: 732-571-3478
The South Asian Student Association promotes a learning environment of South Asian culture and helps Monmouth University students to become more aware of South Asian events. The club offers viewpoints of South Asia that will help Monmouth students have a better perspective for a global understanding.
Spanish Club
The Spanish Club is a student club that offers many events, activities and community outreach opportunities for any Monmouth student interested in the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. The club provides such activities as movie nights, Spanish conversation tables, dance and cooking lessons, a potluck dinner with Hispanic dishes, and several volunteer opportunities in the local community. The Spanish Club meets twice a month and welcomes all new members. Don't forget to join our Facebook page under Monmouth University Spanish Club!
Student Activities Board (SAB)
Monmouth University Box: 68
Contact: Megan McGowan
Phone: 732-571-3586
SAB is the events-planning board of Monmouth University. SAB provides entertainment for the entire student body. All students are welcome to help plan and promote movies, concerts, comedians, special events, lectures, novelty acts, trips, and multicultural events. SAB works with professional performers to provide a wide variety of entertainment.
Student Alumni Association (SAA)
Monmouth University Box: 7
Contact: Jennifer Harris
Phone: 732-263-5438
SAA is a service organization encouraged by the Office of Alumni Affairs to provide a link between current students and alumni through a structured format of activities and events. SAA holds regular meetings each semester and can be found on the Monmouth University Web site.
Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Monmouth University Box: 63
Contact: John Buzza
Phone: 732-263-5575
The mission of SIFE is to provide members the best opportunity to make a difference and develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise. SIFE educates others about market economics, success skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business ethics.
Study Abroad Club
Monmouth University Box: 42
Contact: Robyn Asaro
Phone: 732-263-5377
The Study Abroad Club is an organization set up to promote growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal for studying abroad while in college, for those who are interested in studying abroad or traveling, as well as for those who have returned from or have been involved with studying abroad or traveling.
Surf Club
Monmouth University Box: 52
Contact: John Tiedemann
Phone: 732-263-5545
The Surf Club is a student organization set up to promote growth and understanding both nationally and specifically on a local level for all ocean sports. This group continues to establish good networks in the shore community through competition, while adhering to the guidelines of competitive surfing.
Veteran's Association
Monmouth University Box: 54
Contacts: Ed Christensen/MaryAnne Naggy
Phone: 732-571-3649/732-263-5258
The purpose of the Veterans' Association is to promote growth, understanding, awareness, and charity for all veterans attending Monmouth University. The club raises awareness among the members of the MU community of the contributions veterans have, can, and will make. The club also supports the co-curricular experience at Monmouth University.
Yoga Club
Monmouth University Box: 60
Contact: Marta Neumann
Phone: 732-263-5790
The Yoga Club promotes physical, mental, and spiritual well-being at Monmouth University. It also provides members with an environment in which to learn and practice yoga.
