Activities play an important role in the development of students at Southern Arkansas University. Participation in activities is recognized as vital training for a University student, and SAU has more than 60 student organizations that sponsor activities and functions. Eligibility for membership in organizations is based on interest and, in some cases, academic achievement and invitation. The organizations are classified under seven major headings: departmental and professional organizations; recognition and honor societies; religious organizations; residence hall councils; social fraternities and sororities; special interest groups; and student government. Additional information on these organizations, as well as information on how to get involved or how to start a new organization, is available by visiting the Office of Student Activities or calling (870) 235-4925.
Student Activities Board
The Student Activities Board (SAB) has the responsibility for planning and implementing activities for SAU students. Events include movies, dances, concerts, comedians, and noontime programs featuring touring artists as well as talented SAU students. Applications for membership to the SAB are available in the Office of Student Activities, located in the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center; the phone number is (870) 235-4925.
Departmental and Professional Organizations
| Accounting and Finance Society |
Graduate Students in Counseling |
Pre-Law Society |
| Agricultural Ambassadors |
Heritage Singers |
Pre-Med Club |
| Agricultural Club |
History/Political Science Club |
Pre-Veterinary Club |
| Biology Club |
HKR Club |
Psychology Club |
| Chamber Singers |
Honors College Association |
Rodeo Team |
| Chinese Club |
Horticulture Club |
Russian Club |
| Collegiate Farm Buereau/Agri Business Club |
Kappa Psi (pharmaceutical) |
Social Work Education Leaders (SWEL) |
| Collegiate FFA |
Lambda Alpha Beta (chemistry) |
Society of Physics and Engineering Students Club |
| Criminal Justice Club |
Lambda Epsilon Iota (criminal justice) |
Spanish Club |
| Delta Tau Alpha (agriculture) |
Math and Computer Science Club |
Student Arkansas Education Association |
| Emerging Writers |
Phi Alpha Theta (history) |
Student Management and Marketing Association |
| Enactus |
Phi Beta Lambda (business) |
Student Nursing Association |
| Encore |
Pivot Point (art and design) |
Tau Beta Sigma (band) |
| French Club |
Political Affairs Club |
The Bray Online |
| Game Development Club |
Pre-Health Club |
University Sociology Club |
Recognition and Honor Societies
| Alpha Chi (academic honors) |
Chi Sigma Iota (counseling) |
Pi Gamma Mu (social sciences) |
| Alpha Psi Omega (theatre) |
Kappa Delta Phi (education) |
Psi Chi (psychology) |
| Alpha Tau Alpha (agriculture) |
National Residence Hall Honorary |
Sigma Tau Delta (English) |
| Beta (biology) |
National Society of Leadership and Success |
Sigma Alpha Phi (academic leadership) |
| Beta Gamma Sigma (business) |
Order of Omega (Greek leadership) |
Sigma Phi Alpha (dental hygiene) |
Religious Organizations
| Association of Baptist Students |
Church of Christ Student Center |
Real Life Campus Ministries |
| Baptist Collegiate Ministry |
Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
Riders for Christ |
| Campus Church |
First Presbyterian Church College Ministry |
Secular Student Alliance |
| Campus Ministries-International |
Genesis Ministries |
Wesley Foundation |
| Catholic Campus Ministries |
Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship (Alpha Omega) |
World Religions Club |
| Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship |
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Residence Hall Councils
| Bussey Hall Council |
Greene Hall Council |
Talbot Hall Council |
| Burns-Harsh Hall Council |
Harrod Hall Council |
Talley Hall Council |
| Columbia Hall Council |
Honors Hall Council |
University Village Apts Council |
| Eichenberger Hall Council |
Magnolia Hall Council |
University Courts Apts Council |
| Fincher Hall Council |
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Social Fraternities and Sororities
The University has seven national social sororities and eight national social fraternities. Membership in these fraternities and sororities is by invitation only.
| Fraternities |
Sororities |
| Alpha Gamma Rho |
Alpha Kappa Alpha |
| Alpha Phi Alpha |
Alpha Sigma Alpha |
| Iota Phi Theta |
Phi Mu |
| Kappa Alpha Psi |
Sigma Alpha |
| Omega Psi Phi |
Sigma Gamma Rho |
| Phi Beta Sigma |
Sigma Sigma Sigma |
| Phi Lambda Chi |
Zeta Phi Beta |
| Sigma Pi |
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Special Interest Groups
| Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) |
Fish and Wildlife Club |
Residential College |
| Alpha Phi Omega |
Gaming Guild |
Robotics Club |
| Anime Club |
Gay Straight Alliance |
Sand Volleyball Club |
| Arkansas State Teachers Association (ASTA) |
Genesis Ministry Choir |
Sister 2 Sister |
| Bass Fishing Team |
International Students Association |
Soccer Club |
| Black Students Association |
Ladies Club |
Southern Elite |
| Cheerleading Squad |
Latinos Unidos |
Student Outreach for the Differently Abled (SODA) |
| Cosplay Club |
Live @ SAU |
Student Veterans Association |
| Covenant Reformed University |
Mulerider Agri-Women |
Trap Shooting Team |
| Cricket Team |
Non-Traditional Students Society |
United Arts Club |
| Disc Golf Team |
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia |
Young Democrats of America |
| Ducks United |
President’s Ambassadors |
Young Republicans of America |
| Emerging Entrepreneurs |
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Student Government
| Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) |
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) |
| Inter-Greek Council (IGC) |
Residence Hall Association (RHA) |
| Leadership College |
Student Activities Board (SAB) |
| College Panhellenic Council (CPC) |
Student Government Association (SGA) |
Sports activities are organized in a comprehensive program for individual and group participation and competition. Intramural activities for men and women, as well as co-educational activities, are sponsored throughout the University year. Competition is held in badminton, basketball, table tennis, softball, swimming, tennis, touch football, track and field, volleyball, and water basketball.
Men’s varsity teams compete in the NCAA Division II Great American Conference in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, tennis, and track and field.
Women also compete in the NCAA Division II Great American Conference and have varsity teams in basketball, cross-country, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and golf.
Men’s and women’s rodeo teams participate in regional and intercollegiate competition.
Intramural Sports
The SAU Department of Intramural Sports endeavors to meet a wide range of student needs in recreation and sports activities. The intramural program offers students the opportunity to participate in intramural events, intramural competitions, and the newly developed Club Sports Program for those who have interests in particular areas.
The program’s primary purpose is to benefit and enrich students in their college experience by improving physical and mental fitness, promoting development of interests and lifetime skills in a variety of activities, offering a socially enriching way of spending leisure time, providing an opportunity for socialization, emphasizing ethics, and helping students gain positive recognition.
The intramural program offers several employment opportunities for students that allows them to gain hands-on experience in officiating and in organizing several team and individualized sports. The program works hand-in-hand with the Mulerider Activities Center (MAC) to develop a student’s interests.
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