Student Organizations
Joining a club or organization on campus can be a great way to meet new people, build your resume and gain new experiences!
To join a group, email the groups' advisor or contact person listed for each campus below.
Want to start a new club or organization? See the Student Clubs and Organizations packet.
All campuses
Fishing Club
Fosters a love of the outdoors and open and hard water fishing. Students host the M State Fishing Tournament.
PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) Honor Society
Advisors: Michele Ebsen, Asenath Huether
Honor society recognizes students of academic excellence.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Advisor: TBA
SGA is a group of elected students who work closely with administration to provide the best possible college experience for all students. Responsibilities include event planning, addressing issues and overseeing the student life budget. They operate under the M State SGA constitution and bylaws, and decisions are made by voting.
New student senators are elected each fall and spring semester.
Detroit Lakes Campus
For more information, please contact Suzie Lundsten.
M State Nursing Association
Advisor: Angie Mohr
Provides the high ethical and moral standards of a true nursing professional
Skills USA
Official organization of vocational education with state and national competitions
Student Nursing Organization
Encourages student interest in the fields of nursing and medicine
Fergus Falls Campus
For more information, contact Laura Tungseth.
ADN Organization
Supports students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program
Associate Degree Nursing Organization (ADN)
Advisor: Alisa Beckman
A support group for students in the ADN program that also serves M State through fundraisers and service projects.
CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ)
Advisor: Jason Retzlaff
CRU gives students an opportunity to explore faith, spirituality and Christianity.
Intramural Sports
Activities can include basketball, volleyball, flag football, soccer and bowling
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Advisors: Michele Ebsen, Asenath Huether
Honor society that recognizes students of academic excellence.
Moorhead Campus
For more information, contact Suzie Lundsten.
Art Club
Fosters a love of the arts and builds a sense of community.
Auto Club
Advisor: Shannon Mohn
Encourages student interest in automotive careers
Chess Club
Promotes a love of the game of chess and community-building
Criminal Justice Association
Advisor: Jeff Nelson
Promotes an interest in the criminal justice program
Dental Assisting Association
Advisor: Crystal Shumake
Supports students in the Dental Assisting Program
Diesel Club
Advisor: Dick Weber
Supports diesel students and their interests
Electrical Technology Club
Promotes career exploration and development for electrical technology students
HVAC/R Club
Supports students majoring in HVAC/R and advanced refrigeration
Intramural Sports
Activities can include basketball, volleyball, flag football, soccer and bowling
PowerSports Technology Club
Lets members share their passion for the power sports industry
PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) Honor Society
Advisors: Michele Ebsen, Asenath Huether
Honor society that recognizes students of academic excellence
SkillsUSA
Advisor: Dick Weber
Official organization of vocational education with state and national competitions
Student American Dental Hygienists' Association
Advisor: Michelle Samuelson
For students in the Dental Hygiene program
Student Human Resources Organization
Advisor: Loren Haagenson
For students considering a career in human resource management and/or labor relations: the Student Human Resource Organization (SHRO) is an award-winning co-curricular group designed to acquaint students who are considering a future in business with the field of human resource management and/or labor relations.
Members learn about new developments in the human resource field and develop leadership and content competencies through interaction with human resource professionals and participation in college and community events. Members also may join the national Society for Human Resource Management.
Student Nursing Organization
Advisor: Jennifer Pederson
Encourages student interest in the fields of nursing and medicine
Technology, Gaming and Robotics
Encourages students interested in technology, gaming and robotics
Wadena Campus
For more information, contact Suzie Lundsten.
Architectural Technology Student Association
Advisor: Randy Roberts
Provides a greater understanding of architectural practice
Cosmetology Club
Advisors: Bobbie Bernstetter and Darlene Weibye
Encourages, develops and promotes professionalism and leadership among cosmetology students
M State Nursing Association
Advisor: Michelle Haberer
Promotes the high ethical and moral standards of nursing professionals
