Student Involvement On Campus: Clubs and Committees
Beyond the Classroom: How campus clubs and committees shape personal and professional growth.
Being involved in clubs and committees at the University of the Pacific enriches students' university experience by helping them build essential life skills, form lasting friendships, and make a difference on and off campus. Whether it is athletics, gaming, arts, or science, many students who are a part of campus life engage in clubs to be present in an inclusive environment.
Academic clubs like the Pre-Pharmacy Association or the Engineering Student Council allow students to connect with peers in their field, attend relevant events, and gain insights from professionals and alumni. Students can also access academic support, networking opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences that deepen their understanding of their chosen discipline. Additionally, cultural clubs such as the Pacific Islander Club, Black Student Union, Latinx Student Association, and multicultural fraternities, foster a sense of community and belonging by celebrating students’ unique backgrounds and perspectives while enhancing cultural awareness and diversity on campus.
Student committees at Pacific also play a vital role in shaping campus life. These committees are often student-led and advised by members of the Pacific faculty, similar to clubs. These committees provide students with a platform to voice their concerns and ideas. One popular committee, the Associated Students of the University of the Pacific (ASUOP) offers students a direct avenue to influence policies and decisions affecting their academic and extracurricular environment. Serving on committees builds leadership skills, enhances decision-making abilities, and allows students to develop a sense of responsibility for the university students’ well-being.
Club and committee involvement benefits the entire campus and the surrounding community. Students can participate in local volunteer work, tutoring programs, and outreach projects, fostering a positive relationship between the university and the community. Students can volunteer for popular events such as the annual trick-or-treat that Pacific hosted, which involved the Stockton community being able to receive candy from the student-run clubs and committees on the Pacific campus.
Clubs on campus allow many students with a common interest to join together to promote their hobbies. Whether through academic clubs, cultural organizations, or service committees, Pacific students can explore their interests with the support of faculty and fellow students to encourage them. With the diversity of clubs and committees at Pacific, students of all areas of study and backgrounds can immerse themselves in their interests, furthering their career goals, and making them involved members of the Pacific campus.