Student Organizations

What’s your passion? Whatever it is, chances are, no matter how different or obscure, at Lesley you won’t be the only person who’s into it. Because this is a place where people get involved and do things—things that bring them together.

Can’t find a club you’re interested in? Contact Student Activities to start your own. 

Please see the Student Event Space Request Policy if you need to book a space for an event.

• Undergraduate Student Government

  The Undergraduate Student Government serves as the voice of the Lesley undergraduate student population through meetings with administrators of Student Life, the College of Art and Design, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and more. 

  They host meetings where students can voice concerns, comments, and suggestions; and have a platform where students can submit official proposal for a university-wide change.

  Students can serve in various leadership positions within USG to serve as a voice, plan events, allocate funding, and more.

  Interested?
  Email USG@lesley.edu

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  Are you a full-time undergraduate student and want to start a new student organization on campus? Please feel free to reach out to Jose Mendoza, the USG Student Organization Representative at jmendoza@lesley.edu to help you start the process. As an undergraduate student at Lesley, you have the opportunity of bringing a new student organization with funding and help from USG.

  
   

• Anime Club

  The Anime Club meets weekly for viewings of all things anime. They have discussion panels, themed parties, and anime related games.
  
  Interested in joining?
  Email animeclub@lesley.edu

• Black Student Union

  The Lesley University Black Student Union (LUBSU) is dedicated to enable the learning of the history of black people (domestic and international) in acknowledgment of their challenges and achievements both past and present in order to promote the unity of Black and /African- American students at the University. We also aim to provide Black and other students of color with a voice to establish a sense of identity, culture and pride. As a group we will strive to elevate each other in a wholesome fashion as conscientiously and intellectually as possible, creating awareness concerning issues about race, politics, social justice and community.

  Interested?
  Email Nirmala Legale at nlegale@lesley.edu

• Buddhist Peace Club

  We are members of the Lesley University community contributing to the creation of a culture of peace and nonviolence based on the teachings of the Nichiren school of Mahayana Buddhism as practiced in the Soka Gakkai International USA (SGI-USA). Recognizing that the point of departure for lasting world peace is the establishment of a firm inner self that will not be shaken by the most difficult of circumstances, we aim to cultivate a network of friendship to support and encourage our fellow students to enjoy fulfilling, happy lives filled with hope for the future.

  Interested?
  Email Sasha Ndam at sndam@lesley.edu

• Business Management Student Association

  The Business Student Association is a compilation of dedicated students who are working together to prepare business professionals of the future. Our organization strives to promote awareness of opportunity for our students in the Business Management Program and make valuable contributions. By hosting business seminars, workshops and community outreach days, the BSA will be an active part of the Lesley University and Greater Boston-area community. 

  Interested?
  Email Cynthia Ramos at cramos5@lesley.edu

• Campus Activities Board

  The Campus Activities Board plans events of all kinds for the undergraduate student population. There are six committees students can join to help make campus more exciting. Folks can come as often as they'd like to as many committees as they want, or only come when they can to one committee. Pick what interests you and run with it!

  Comedy & Variety Committee
  This committee plans comedians, magicians, hypnotists, poets, and more. It meets Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in Wolfard 203 on the Doble Campus.

  Live Music Committee
  This committee plans all things live music, from local gigs to larger scale concerts on the quad. It meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. in Wolfard 204 on the Doble Campus.

  Creative Leisure Committee
  This committee plans crafting and D.I.Y. events, as well as bingos, and Trick-or-Treat with CAB. It meets Mondays at 12:00 p.m. in the CAB office, which is inside the Student Activities office on Doble Campus.

  Traditions Committee
  This committee plans annual and monthly events such as After Dark, Quadfest Carnival, Condom Casino, and more. It meets Mondays at 3:00 p.m. in Wolfard 204 on the Doble Campus.

  Issues & Ideas Committee
  This committee is dedicated to all things social justice and activism related. They focus on voting, awareness events, and taking groups to activist events within the greater Boston and Cambridge area. It meets Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in Wolfard 203 on the Doble Campus.

  Outreach Committee
  This committee plans socials, dances, recruitment events, and runs all of CAB's social media. CAB is currently looking for someone to chair this committee. 

  Interested in joining?
  Email cab@lesley.edu

• Cheerleading Team

  The Cheerleading Team supports Lynx Athletics teams at games. The team does stunting, tumbling, and choreographed routines. It is open to all levels of experience, so don't worry if you've never cheered before!

  Interested?
  Email cheerleading@lesley.edu

• Christian Fellowship

  Christian Fellowship aims to support students within the Christian faith through weekly bible study and events, as well as sharing their faith with others.

  Interested?
  Email christianfellowship@lesley.edu

• Circle of Friends

  Circle of Friends works to unite traditional undergraduates, students from the Center for the Adult Learner, and students from the Threshold program through fun meetings, social events, and trips off campus.

  Interested?
  Email circleoffriends@lesley.edu

• CommonLYNX

  The CommonLYNX retreat is a peer-led social justice, diversity, and activism retreat dedicated to helping students learn about themselves and others by covering the topics of stereotypes, privilege, race, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexuality, faith and spirituality, ability, socioeconomic status, intersectionality, and more.

  The retreat happens every Fall semester. 

  Interested in learning more?
  Email commonlynx@lesley.edu
   

• Commuter Club

  The Commuter Club aims to support commuter students through forming a community, advocating for changes that better the commuter experience, and working with the Commuter Student Services office to create commuter-friendly events.

  Interested?
  Email commuters@lesley.edu

• Dance Team

  The Dance Team is Lesley's largest student organization, with over 80 members. It is open to dancers of all skill levels, and those interested in various types of dance. 

  At the beginning of each semester, the team hosts a meeting to show the dances available, rehearsal times, and how to join them. At the end of each semester, there is a showcase of all the dances, which is one of the most popular events on campus.

  The Dance Team is working toward creating a more inclusive, anti-racist environment for dancers. View the Dance Team's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement regarding the ways the team will be restructuring their policies and habits toward a more proactive perspective.

  Interested? Email: dance@lesley.edu

• Environmental Club

  The Environmental Club focuses on sustainability, and advocating for environmentally friendly practices at the university and within the community.

  Interested?
  Contact Shiloh Atkinson at satkins7@lesley.edu

• Film Club

  The Film Club is focused on all things film, from showing movies to making them.

  Interested?
  Email Elliot Brennan at abrenna7@lesley.edu

• Harmogeddon

  Harmogeddon is Lesley's co-ed a capella troupe that was founded in 2006. It's members are dedicated to sharing their love of music with the Lesley and greater Cambridge and Boston communities, and becoming a second home for all of its members and alumni.

  The troupe is audition based, and auditions happen at the beginning of each semester.

  Interested?
  Email harmogeddon@lesley.edu

• Hillel

  Hillel is dedicated to supporting Jewish students, and those interested in learning about Judaism, through creating community, celebrating holidays, and sharing the culture within the Lesley community.

  Interested?
  Email hillel@lesley.edu 

• International Student Association

  The International Student Association exists to support the experiences of and create community for international students at Lesley, as well as advocate for changes to better support that community of students.

  Interested?
  Email Yuka Chen at ychen16@lesley.edu

• It's On Us Chapter

  The It's On Us Chapter works to support the mission of the It's On Us campaign to prevent sexual assault through engaging everyone in the conversation about sexual assault awareness, bystander education, survivor support, and more.
  
  They advocate for university-wide changes to better support survivors, and host meetings and events to educate the Lesley community on topics of sexual violence prevention.

  Interested?
  Email Katie Walsh at kwalsh21@lesley.edu

• Jam Band

  Jam Band is a place for musicians and songwriters alike to get together and make music with others. All skill levels, instruments, and voices are welcome! They meet Thursdays from 9-10 p.m. in Alumni Hall.

  Interested?
  Email Eric Oullette at jamband@lesley.edu

• Ladies First

  Ladies First is Lesley's all-female-identifying a capella troupe that was founded in 2015. The troupe is audition based, and holds auditions at the beginning of each semester. 

  Interested?
  Email ladiesfirst@lesley.edu

• Lesley Delivers

  Lesley Delivers is a community service based organization that meets weekly to make sandwiches and deliver them to the homeless population in Harvard Square. They also work with the Community Service office to plan Hunger and Homelessness week every November.

  Interested?
  Email lesleydelivers@lesley.edu

• Lesley First Generation

  The purpose of our club is to develop and establish additional support for first generation students, whose parent(s) have not attained a 4 year college degree in the United States". First Generation is dedicated to develop ways to support Lesley University's first generation students adjust to new environment, lifestyle, and academic traditions. In addition, First Generation is devoted to be a support group and resource for first generation students to help them understand and utilize their academic and community resources.

  Interested?
  Email Jose Mendoza at jmendoza@lesley.edu

   

• Lesley Spoken Word

  The student organization that will plan the qualifying poetry slam required to send a team to CUPSI and other non-competitive performance opportunities for students to share their works of spoken word will heretofore be referred to as the Lesley Spoken Word Society, or LSWS.

  Interested?
  Email Sam Keezell at skeezell@lesley.edu

   

• Lolsley Improv

  Lolsley Improv is Lesley's improv comedy troupe. They host shows and improv workshops. The troupe is audition based, and hosts auditions at the beginning of each semester.

  Interested?
  Email lolsleyimprov@gmail.com

• Performing Arts Club

  The Lesley Performing Arts Club (LPAC) performs on play or musical each year. LPAC hosts auditions each Fall for actors, but also needs plenty of stage crew members and techs.

  Interested?
  Email Katarina Keown at keownk@lesley.edu

• Phi Eta Sigma

  Phi Eta Sigma at Lesley University hopes to bring students together in an effort to celebrate their academic success by building a community that fosters a positive environment and encourages its members to further their academic accomplishments in their pursuit of an undergraduate degree and beyond.

  Interested?
  Email Pragati Jaiswal at pjaiswal@lesley.edu

• Multicultural Student Association

  The Multicultural Student Association exists to create a supportive community for students of color as well as students with other minority identities through meetings and events where they can share their experiences and culture with the greater Lesley community.

  Interested?
  Email Destini Booker at dbooker@lesley.edu

• Sigma Tau Delta

  Sigma Tau Delta is the English Honors society at Lesley, and runs in collaboration with the English department of the College of Letters and Sciences.

  Interested in learning more?
  Email sigmataudelta@lesley.edu

• Strategic Gaming Club

  Our mission is to create a space where people who enjoy tabletop gaming can come together and meet others with similar interests as well as welcome others to play games and help de-stress from a stressful college workload and overall meet new people and make new friends.

  Interested?
  Email Elise Ward at eward@lesley.edu

• Student Athlete Advisory Committee

  The Student Athlete Advisory Committee serves as the collective voice for student athletes, and works closely with the Athletics department to advocate for the needs of athletes.

  Interested?
  Email Steph Smyrl at ssmyrl@lesley.edu

• Swingin' Lynx

  Swingin' Lynx is a group that practices and teaches West Coast Swing dancing. They bring in outside teachers, host weekly workshops called "Triple Step Thursdays," and host events to teach the greater Lesley, Cambridge, and Boston communities the style of dance.

  Interested?
  Email swinginlynx@lesley.edu

• Re-Registration Process

  The re-registration process includes:

  • Meeting with your faculty/staff advisor
  • Attending the All Club President’s meeting
  • Submitting an Organization Registration Form
  • Establishing goals and possible programs for the next year
  • Submitting an updated copy of the organization’s constitution
  • Completing the Anti-Hazing Form
  • Submitting a membership list

  
  All organizations eligible for re-registration will be able to participate in the Student Activities & Service Fair.

  Constitution Requirements

  All registered organizations are required to have a constitution. The constitution should include the organization name, mission, requirements for membership, officers, officer duties, officer selection process, amendment process, and general operating principles of the organization. Sample constitutions are available in the Student Activities office.

• Organization Member Requirements

  All organization members must be Lesley University students. You must also be in good academic standing, meaning you meet the requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress as well as Good Judicial Standing. If you don’t meet these requirements, you may be removed from student organizations at the recommendation of the Dean of Students.

• Student Leader Requirements

  All executive board member must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. If you’re not in good academic standing or judicial standing, you may be affected in the following ways:

  • You may be considered in probationary status for the rest of the semester
  • You may not be a candidate for any open leadership positions