Activities and Organizations

Where Emory Comes Together

With 480 student clubs, sports teams, and performing arts groups, Emory is the place for those who want be a part of it all. From joining student organizations to running for student office, our intercultural student community is just as passionate about making a difference on campus as it is throughout the world.

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Campus Organizations

Emory Wheel Newspaper

The Emory Wheel is the university's only independent, student-run newspaper, established in 1919.

Honor Societies

Emory boasts chapters of national honor societies as well as 17 societies recognizing excellence in specific academic programs.

Student Government Association

The SGA is a champion for student interest, from creating organizations to helping fund problems that need solving.

Barkley Forum for Debate, Deliberation, and Dialogue

The Barkley Forum is Emory's award-winning, nationally ranked, intercollegiate policy debate team.

Volunteer Emory

Volunteer Emory transforms the ideas of "service" and "social justice" into real, engaging opportunities for students to make a difference.

No Strings Attached

No Strings Attached is Emory's oldest a cappella group and performs at campus events year-round.

By the Numbers

480
Student organizations
330
Arts events each year
13%
Of students are involved in fraternities or sororities on campus
80%
Of students volunteer
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Up for Debate

At Emory’s Barkley Forum — one of the nation’s top programs in competitive debate — students become masters of critical thinking, research and rhetoric. But they also learn to advocate for marginalized communities, helping them to raise their voices and fight against misinformation and propaganda.

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