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Academic Student Organizations and Activities

  • Bulls and Bears Club provides portfolio management skills and professional growth through engaging workshops, a student-led investment fund, and networking opportunities.
  • Cardinal Fit is a free program designed to help you identify your health and fitness goals and develop a plan to reach them with guidance from a student majoring in exercise science.
  • Center for Financial Literacy aims to empower individuals to make healthy financial decisions through necessary financial education. The Center runs programs for NCC students, local high schools, and community organizations.
  • Coffee Lab is a learning and research lab, bean to cup business and a hub for connections. Focused on engaged learning across disciplines, students can participate in a variety of ways enriching their academic experience.
  • CREATE Commitment to Recruit, Educate, and Assist Teachers in Equity, provides scholarships, mentoring, and monthly activities for juniors and seniors double majoring in Secondary Education and STEM (biology, chemistry, environmental science, math, or physics).
  • Design Agency equips emerging leaders with human-centered design and innovation skills so they can build careers of purpose and impact.
  • DEV131 is a co-curricular organization for students interested in computing.
  • Ed Rising provides monthly professional development and wellness-focused events for undergraduate education majors.
  • Enactus is a faculty-student-partner collaboration that focuses on direct trade, relationship-based social enterprises. Activities include hands-on projects and a national competition.
  • Golden Apple Scholars is a scholarship program for aspiring educators that focuses on building skills and inspiring teachers.
  • Green Scene aims to promote sustainability, environmental awareness, and community at NCC through community-building activities, advocacy, and fun, educational events.
  • Hand Therapy Group enhances entry-level occupational therapy practitioner preparedness for outpatient specialized hand clinics through occupation-centered, evidence-based training and fieldwork preparation.
  • HEXA (Health and Exercise Association) promotes health and wellness on campus and is open to students interested in health and exercise.
  • LEAPS The Leadership Experience and Advancement Program in STEM (LEAPS) is a scholarship program supporting low- income, high-ability STEM students develop leadership and career development skills.
  • Math Club is open to anyone with an interest in mathematics, promoting community-building and scholarly activity.
  • Mock Trial Team invites students to compete, travel free, win awards and scholarships, make friends, and gain unforgettable experiences while sharpening public speaking. (Beginner-friendly and open to all majors).
  • NCC IEEE Student Branch in the NCC Chapter of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers fosters technical innovation, networking, and professional growth through events, projects, and collaboration among engineering students.
  • Neuroscience Club aims to spread knowledge across campus and enhance the experience of neuroscience majors through various events.
  • Nutrition Club is a student-led organization that promotes campus-wide participation in nutrition-related activities, dedicated to building a healthier community, which values nutrition as a key factor in holistic well-being. Our organization aims to empower students with the knowledge, skills and inspiration to make informed and mindful choices about their nutrition.
  • Pre-Health Organization is a community for students pursuing health-related careers with skills clinics, guest speakers, leadership opportunities, mentorship, volunteer experiences, and more.
  • Pre-PA Club supports students pursuing the physician assistant profession through volunteering, informational talks, hands-on skills, and graduate school preparation.
  • Project LEAD (Leaders in Education Advocating for Diversity) is a State of Illinois initiative to diversify the educator pipeline, and focuses on equity and access in schools and communities through a variety of activities.
  • Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) NCC students with at least three years until graduation are eligible to apply for Army ROTC or Air Force ROTC for training to become a U.S. military officer.
  • Shimer Student Organization fosters curiosity and scholarly spirit through Thursday lunches and events.
  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the nation’s largest Hispanic STEM association, provides training, mentorship, and programming to support student and professional members in a vibrant, inclusive community.
  • SportxNC helps NCC students in sports management network, develop skills, discuss trends, gain leadership experience, and volunteer for hands-on industry experience.
  • Student Accounting Society is dedicated to informing students about the CPA exam, fosters connections with peers and professionals, and offers opportunities to meet firms and recruiters.
  • Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) hosts educational and fun events that bring together chemistry majors and enthusiasts.
  • Tri-Beta is a student organization for all life science students.
  • Woman in Business focuses on empowering and supporting women pursuing careers in business through networking, professional development, and mentorship opportunities.