Student organizations play an important role in campus life at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Whether you are looking to join an organization, develop your leadership skills, start a new organization, or serve as an advisor, the Office of Student Leadership provides resources and support to help you succeed.
Through student organizations, students can build meaningful relationships, develop leadership skills, pursue personal interests, serve their communities, and create memorable experiences outside the classroom.
Lounge is IUP's student engagement platform. It brings campus life together in one place, making it easy for students to discover events, connect with organizations, and stay involved.
Use Lounge to:
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Browse organizations and events. Students can use Lounge to explore hundreds of involvement opportunities and connect with organizations that align with their interests, passions, and goals.
The Student Organization Assembly is one of IUP's premier leadership development experiences. It brings together emerging student leaders, officers of recognized student organizations, IUP employees, and alumni to learn, collaborate, and strengthen the impact of recognized student organizations across campus.
Hosted in partnership by the Office of Student Leadership and the Student Government Association, SOA provides opportunities to:
Recognized student organizations are strongly encouraged to send representatives to participate in each Student Organization Assembly.
Grow Your Org is a monthly leadership development series hosted by the Office of Student Leadership.
Designed for both emerging and experienced student leaders, these interactive workshops provide practical tools and strategies that help organizations strengthen operations, develop leadership capacity, and create sustainable practices for long-term success.
Common workshop topics include:
Organizations in Evaluation Status are required to participate in Grow Your Org workshops as part of the recognition process.
Students interested in creating a new recognized student organization (RSO) are encouraged to work closely with the Office of Student Leadership throughout the recognition process.
Advisors play a vital role in the success of recognized student organizations. As educators, mentors, and partners in student development, advisors help students navigate university processes, manage risk, build sustainable organizations, and develop leadership skills.
Office of Student Leadership
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
For assistance with student organizations, Lounge, Annual Registration, advisor support, leadership development programs, or starting a new organization, please contact the Office of Student Leadership.
The Office of Student Leadership is offering in-person, virtual, and phone appointments. Please use the Bookings link to request an appointment with a team member.
Please be sure to provide the correct email address and phone number and fill out the form in its entirety. You should receive a calendar invite and an automated email with appointment details upon submission. If you have not received an email confirmation within 48 hours, please call 724-357-2235 to confirm the request was received.