As students finally get settled into our fall semester and our schedules become more open, many are looking for ways to engage with the campus community. If you want to get involved, here is a summary of many of the student organizations that are available, in their own words.
Access Redefined
Access Redefined is a student organization at Agnes Scott dedicated to creating a more inclusive and accessible campus for everyone. We focus on uplifting the voices of disabled students, spreading awareness about accessibility, and breaking down stigmas surrounding disability. Through panels, workshops, events, and community conversations, we work to educate peers while also building a supportive space where disabled students feel seen, heard, and valued. We also work closely with the Office of Accessible Education and the SGA Accessibility Senator, so if you’re ever facing accessibility issues, we can help connect you with resources and support. What makes us unique is our commitment to celebrating disability as an important part of diversity and identity, not something to be overlooked. Whether you’re disabled, an ally, or just curious to learn more, Access Redefined welcomes you!
Active Minds
Active Minds is a national nonprofit organization focused on normalizing conversations surrounding Mental Health. The Agnes Scott chapter is dedicated to creating safe spaces, pauses from academic stress, and overall, a fun and embracing community of Scotties! Happening this September is our annual Bob Ross Painting Night, a fun de-stressor from the stressors of being a college student. Interested in attending upcoming events or becoming an executive or casual member? Find us on Instagram! @ascactiveminds
African Student Association
African Student Association is a cultural organization dedicated to fostering and enhancing its members’ intellectual and socio-cultural development through educational and socio-cultural activities. It is a place to learn, promote, educate, and celebrate African culture in a communal environment that cultivates growth and unity. Some of our main goals are to create an encouraging community and home away from home for International African students, first and second generation Africans, and to foster an environment of learning and community for all club members, regardless of nationality or ethnicity.
Anime Club
Anime is short for animation, specifically Japanese animation. Anime club at Agnes Scott College was made for fun and leisurely activities in which people who resonate with it can join and indulge even further. The club is perfect for beginners all the way to super fans! There are activities for those who just want to watch anime and for those who want to be more interactive. As we are a community of anime watchers, manga readers, and Japanese music fans, we understand your feelings when you’re geeking out over an intro or a character! Members of this club are passionate about anime, but it’s deeper than that. There are characters, voice actors, art, music/lyrics, animation style, and the key piece that binds it all together: the story. These stories are so powerful and well-written that they can change your perspective and life, as their messages can resonate with everyone.
ASCEND
Ascend is the all-inclusive LGBTQ+ organization at ASC. With all of the anti-LBGTQ+ legislation being approved, now is a more important time than ever to keep our community strong and support one another! Our next event will be Get to Know the Gays: What is Ascend? on 9/15/2025 in the Luchsinger Lounge (1st floor Alston) from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm! This will be the perfect opportunity to learn more about myself and the rest of the Ascend executive team. To stay up to date with LGBTQ+ happenings on and around campus, we recommend students join Ascend!’s weekly newsletter by filling out this simple form. Students can learn about & apply to be on our exec board through this link.
AURORA
The Aurora is Agnes Scott’s longest-running Literary Arts magazine. Since the 1890s, we’ve focused on publishing student creative works, including poetry, prose, playwriting, and art. Issues of the magazine are printed annually in the spring and are free to the Agnes Scott Community. Throughout the year, The Aurora works on and off campus to promote student creatives and build connections by participating in larger events such as the Decatur Book Festival (2024) and on-campus collaboration,s including CDVL skillbuilders. Aurora’s staff are responsible for the advertising, copy-editing, and formatting aspects of creating the magazine and gain experience working with local publishers to print the physical copies of the magazine.
Black Cat Comics
Black Cat Comics (BCC), established in 2023, is Agnes Scott’s home for improvisational comedy. Improvisational comedy, often shortened to improv, refers to unscripted comedic theater. Basically, everything is made up on the spot! BCC is a no-experience-required group, seeking to make improv accessible and fun for all! The typical BCC meeting includes short-form games (think “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”), scene work, and long-form rehearsals (like an improvised play). If you are interested in participating, meetings are on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in Alston 313. If you’re interested in watching, keep an eye out in the Irvine for our upcoming shows! We hope to see you there!
Blackfriars Student Theatre Club
Blackfriars Student Theatre (BST) is the hub for student-led theatre at ASC! Originally chartered in 1915, BST is one of Agnes’s oldest student organizations. BST produces one student-led production each semester, in addition to helping produce the creative arts department’s productions. Recent BST shows have included Trifles (2024), Much Ado About Nothing (2024), and Cicadas (2025). Come Act, participate in tech, or watch our shows!
Calliope Poetry Collective
The Calliope Poetry Collective is a group of creative students who come together to create and share poetry. We explore various themes and styles of poetry at our bi-weekly general body meetings, held on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. Our goal is to foster a safe and supportive environment for everyone to be able and comfortable sharing their work, no matter if it is the first poem they’ve ever written, or if they’ve been writing for years. Regardless of someone’s experience level, we give everyone a chance to speak and be surrounded by supportive and passionate poets. Come write with us, and follow us on Instagram @calliopepoetrycollective!
Caribbean Student Association
The Caribbean Student Association (CaSA) strives to foster a safe and inclusive environment for those with Caribbean heritage as well as educate the campus community on the history, culture, and issues of people of Caribbean heritage within the nation. Some of our past events include: trivia night, a carnival costume decorating event, a Caribbean cooking class, and a carnival celebration on the science quad. We are excited to collaborate with organizations within Agnes as well as the Decatur community! Keep an eye out for more information about our upcoming events and meetings!
Climbing United
Climb United is Agnes Scott’s very own Indoor Rock Climbing Club. They travel to Central Rock Gym twice a month to have a fun night of climbing around, socializing with other Scottie climbers, and getting a much-needed break from schoolwork. The club is a space for everyone, from first-time climbers to those who are more experienced. Scotties get to enjoy all types of climbing, like top rope, bouldering, and auto belay. Climb United is led by club President Olivia Rosario, Vice President Amelia Langston, Treasurer SJ Von-Hagen, and Secretary Zoe Karaberis. Look out for their flyers in the Irvine and emails to those who signed up at the club fair. Come out and climb with Climb United!
Fiber Arts Club
Fiber Arts Club is a casual student group for knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, sewing, felt crafts, and more! One of our core values is accessibility, which is why we always provide free supplies and instruction to all of our members. Don’t know a craft? We are always happy to share our knowledge, and look forward to working with new crafters! We also run once-monthly seasonal workshops with specific crafts. Look forward to our dorm decoration, Halloween, and holiday gift-making workshops later this semester! We meet every Wednesday night from 7:30 to 8:30 in Alston 304. We are excited to create with you!
Gaming Club
The Gaming Club is the perfect place to roll dice, press start, and shuffle the deck with fellow Scotties who love games of all kinds! From tabletop roleplaying adventures to video games, card games, and board games, we provide a fun and inclusive space for both new and experienced players. Weekly meetings rotate between different types of games, and members can also enjoy special workshops like Dungeons & Dragons character creation, Mortal Kombat tournaments, and game-themed watch parties! Most importantly, the Gaming Club is all about fun, inclusivity, and making sure everyone feels comfortable at the table (or the console!). Whether you’re curious to try something new or eager to share your favorite game, we invitethe Gaming Club invites you to join in, build friendships, and make play an essential part of campus life, one roll, respawn, or wild card at a time.
International Student Association
The International Student Association at Agnes Scott is committed to celebrating the global diversity of our campus. We have so many beautiful cultures represented by the students, and our events aim to shine a positive spotlight on them. Whether you’re an international or exchange student who wants to feel at home and mingle with others, or a domestic student who wants to learn more about other cultures, we eagerly welcome you! Follow us on social media (@isa_agnes_scott), get on our email list, and show up to our events! All our general body meetings are going to have unique, tasty snacks and trivia centered around a specific region of the world. Our biggest event, Global Night, will have a wide range of the most delicious international food, a fashion show for cultural clothing, and brilliant cultural performances! We hope to see you there!
Jewish Student Union
We are the Jewish Student Union! Our purpose is to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Jewish students to celebrate culture, tradition, and religious practice, regardless of sectarian affiliation. Our mission is to keep the legacy of Jewish faith alive at Agnes Scott while providing a Jewish home away from home. In previous years, we have partnered with MSA, the CDGI, local synagogues, and local Jewish environmental organizations to create diverse programming and opportunities for our members. We’re small but mighty, welcoming, and love to eat delicious meals together. Our events are open to students of all faith backgrounds, and we would love to see you there! Come cultivate Jewish community with us on campus!
KPC
K-Pop is more than a genre of music from South Korea, but has blossomed into its own unique, fun culture and hobbies for anyone who is interested. With KPC, this is the organization that makes you connect with others, for the love of K-Pop. From live performances to arts and crafts, you get everything here! We hold ourselves to a high standard with our performances in which we perform for events such as Global Night, to bring confident stage performances to all levels of listeners. From casual listeners to veteran stans, we make sure all are welcome to perform at all levels. For casual fans, though, we host a multitude of social events in which like-minded listeners can gather and enjoy music. To learn more about our events and what we do on campus, you can follow us on Instagram @asckpc. We have so many members waiting to chat and get to know you!
Latines Unides
Latines Unides was created to educate the campus and the metropolitan area about issues pertinent to the Latine community as well as to preserve and promote, with non-bias, the cultural history, traditions, and customs of Latinx, Hispanic, Latinx Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, and indigenous people of Latin America. Latines Unides celebrates all Latine cultures, and everyone is welcome to join! We have a variety of events every semester, such as general body meetings, yearly traditional events, and we are always looking to come up with new ideas. The best way to become involved with LU is to join us at our events and general body meetings. Be on the lookout for volunteering opportunities with us in our Newsletter. We open executive board applications in the Spring Semester. We look forward to what this new year brings us and hope you can join us!
Luchsingers A Cappella
Luchsingers A Cappella is Agnes Scott College’s student-led a cappella group, bringing creativity and community together through music. Unlike traditional choirs, we arrange and perform songs without instrumental accompaniment. We perform at campus events and host concerts that showcase our hard work and passion for music. Students can get involved by auditioning to join our group. Even if singing isn’t your path, you can still support us by attending our concerts, cheering us on, and enjoying the vibrant music community we help foster at Agnes Scott.
Masala SACE
Masala SACE is a South Asian cultural club that aims to share the traditions celebrated in countries such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and more. We invite everyone to join us, sharing in our dances, cuisine, culture, and community! A great way to get involved is to join our Bollywood dance crew, Meherbani (no auditions or experience required), and get the opportunity to perform at our events. We host movie nights (Ex, Bollywood Horror film in October), Desi festivals (Ex, Diwali), and cozy cultural craft workshops (Ex, Making Henna-decorated Cookies). And yes, out of true South Asian hospitality, nearly every event will have delicious free food and drinks! Follow us on Instagram for more information @masalasace_asc about upcoming events!
Math Club
Do you like bad math puns and nerdy yapping? Math club is the club for you! Join us for collaborative math problem solving (Putnam problems), topic discussions, or even for some math homework help from your local nerds! We host fun events too, so keep an eye out for those; they often include prizes and snacks. You don’t have to be good at math to join, and we usually have something for everyone at our events, even the math haters :). We meet every Friday from 1-2pm in Campbell G-15. We can’t wait to see you there!
OASIS
The Organization of Asian Students in the South (OASIS) is a student-led group at Agnes Scott that celebrates Asian cultures and builds community on campus. We want Asian students to feel at home and proud of their identities while also sharing the richness and diversity of Asian traditions with everyone. From our big Lunar New Year celebration to casual hangouts with food, art, and performances, OASIS creates fun spaces for connection and cultural pride. What makes us unique is our focus on highlighting not only well-known traditions but also those from underrepresented Asian communities. Whether you identify as Asian or just want to learn and celebrate with us, OASIS is open to you! Join by coming to our events, stopping by a meeting, or following us on Instagram (@ascoasis) to stay connected!
Pathmakers
PathMakers wishes to empower First-Gen college students by giving them a space to grow & flourish, while building their own path to their journey. A First-Gen student is any student whose parents did not attend college. They remain First-Gen even if their older siblings attended college. We host super amazing programming that involves our students with networking workshops, spotlight banquets, and community events like pumpkin painting on the quad. Whether it’s career development, community building, or both, join PathMakers this year. Follow us on Instagram or email us at: @ascpathmakers and pathmakers@agnesscott.edu
People for Pollinators
People for Pollinators is a community engagement and environmental club. We aim to build a community around our love for our local pollinators and the amazing work they do on campus and within our communities! We host many events throughout the year, including volunteer events with local community gardens, pollinator origami, and our annual spelling bee! This semester, we are looking forward to collaborating with other organizations on campus and supporting our local pollinators! Keep a lookout for more information about our upcoming events!
Planned Parenthood Generation Action
Planned Parenthood Generation Action is an offshoot of Planned Parenthood that helps college students across the nation get involved in reproductive justice and sexual wellness. Our organization hopes to provide students with the resources they need to have safe, healthy, and fulfilling sex and relationships, as well as educate our student body on the importance of being involved in the fight for reproductive health equity! Join us for events like Sex Trivia, Marching in ATL Pride, Inclusive Sex Education, and more over the year. Hope to see you at our monthly general body meetings! Contact Wynn Yanes (yanes940@agnesscott.edu) with any questions!
Psychology and Neuroscience Club
The Psychology and Neuroscience Club is an organization that provides networking and connection opportunities for Psychology and Neuroscience students at Agnes Scott College. With events like Fright Night and Murder Mystery Night, we combine fun with principles from psychology and neuroscience. We also provide opportunities and spaces for Psychology and Neuroscience students to unwind and socialize with their peers with our event, Coffee and Donuts, an end-of-semester event for crafting, snacking, and hanging out with your Psych/Neuro peers.
Publius Pre-Law Society
Publius Pre-Law Society is an organization dedicated to providing resources, guidance, and community to any and all Agnes Scott Students interested in pursuing a career in the law field. Some of our events aim to help students prepare for law school, such as our LSAT Trivia Night. Others are meant to inspire students to begin thinking about their futures in the law field, such as our Law Professionals Panel. Publius events provide students opportunities to meet admissions personnel from local law schools and even network with professionals in the field. Of course, we also have events that are mostly for entertainment purposes, such as our end-of-year movie night!
Recreation Board
Recreation Board (RecBo) is a student organization dedicated to bringing a wide variety of recreation opportunities to our community. RecBo also plans some of our weeklong events like Humans vs Zombies and Theme Week, so look out for those. This year, our board is led by Nora Fairbanks, Sofia Barrett, Lyric Abernathy, and Audrey Rich. This year, we are especially interested in getting outside, through hiking, foraging, and potentially camping! Please connect with us if you have any recreation events you would like to see!
Scot-Techs
Scot-Techs is Agnes Scott’s student organization for exploring tech and building cool things. We host events that are slightly more tech-facing, like ‘Tin Can Robots’ & Cocoa Code (Python workshop with warm cocoa). We also host egg drops, simple trivia, and movie nights with prizes. No matter what level of tech you want to be involved with, join us throughout the year wherever you are comfortable. Follow us on Instagram @scot_techs.
Scotties for Change
Scotties for Change is the service-based organization here at Agnes! We host a variety of volunteer services around the greater Atlanta area, helping students connect with their local community and feel grounded with the volunteer work they are doing for others. We provide a bunch of other services as well, such as helping students find long-term volunteering opportunities, receiving service hours either for personal or professional use, and donation drives. As the only volunteer-based organization at Agnes, we hold great pride in making sure the students here can get connected to their community without the worry of transportation, accessibility, and cost! You can learn more about our events or what we do on our Instagram @asc_sfc.
SEEDS (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability)
We are Agnes Scott College’s first-ever chapter of SEEDS- Strategies for Ecology, Education, Diversity, and Sustainability! Established by the Ecological Society of America (ESA), we strive to connect students with opportunities to engage in the ecological sciences, campus community, and environmental initiatives. Open to the campus community, we welcome any students with an interest in nature, science, art, and sustainability. We organize service opportunities, local hiking trips, green-friendly crafting, ecology workshops, plant markets, and campus-wide sustainability projects! To get involved, just fill out the interest form!
Student Film Productions
Student Film Productions aims to help students express themselves through the art of film. Whether it’s directing, acting, editing, sound design, or even if you just like to watch films–anyone can join. We host movie nights, workshops, and make our own student-produced films. At the end of the spring semester, we host our annual Film Festival. The winner in each category gets a prize from local businesses, and the grand prize winner gets a trophy, the Crystal Award, and a prize. Any student is encouraged to apply, and you don’t have to be an expert
The Profile
The profile (hint: that’s where you’re reading this right now) is Agnes Scott’s student-run Newspaper. We are both a publication and a club. If you would like to write for us (or do anything else, like photography, editing, tech, etc.), feel free to show up to our weekly meetings on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 in McCain G11. If you just want to check out the newspaper you can find us here (ascprofile.com).
U3
U3 is a welcoming community where students can connect, share their journeys, and grow together through faith-inspired discussions, supportive fellowship, and meaningful community service. What makes us unique is our commitment to unbiased understanding and inclusivity—we embrace students of all spiritual backgrounds, including those who are still exploring, or those who seek a judgment-free space rooted in love, unity, and acceptance. Students can get involved by joining our bi-weekly Tuesday Bible Studies at 7 p.m. in the lower chapel, becoming active members by attending at least two gatherings, including serving alongside peers in campus and community projects, participating in collabs with groups such as ADORE, Witkaze, and SGA, attending panels centered on important discussions (e.g. Church Hurt Panel), or our speaking in our Share Circle events.
Violet Records
Violet Records is a brand new music industry club where artists, future executives, and casual music lovers can come together to build community through a shared passion for music. What makes us unique is that we bridge creativity and business by blending networking, creative endeavors, and just having fun. Whether you want to perform, learn the ins and outs of the business, or just connect with other music enthusiasts, Violet Records is a space to grow, share ideas, and be inspired. Students can get involved by attending our monthly meetings, participating in events, or joining project teams. Keep up with us on our Instagram @ascvioletrecords
Witkaze
Hello Agnes Community! Witkaze is our campus’s Black Student Union. Our mission is to primarily assist in the guidance, orientation, and advocacy of all African-American-identifying students on campus, regardless of the level of their participation within the organization’s events or other initiatives. We strive to focus on academic excellence, social and political awareness, community service, creating cultural and racial equity, and overall inclusivity. We welcome everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. If you’re interested in getting involved, stop by any of our monthly general body meetings and scan the QR to be added to our email list! We hope to see you all soon!
