Student Groups
Student Government
Each year the student body selects a president, vice president of student activities, vice president of community life, vice president of public relations, and vice president of finance and fund-raising. These officers work to develop the quality of student body life by planning activities and responding to student concerns. Each officer receives a stipend. Go to Student Government »
Residence Life
A student staff of 12-16 members is selected each year to lead their peers in the residence halls. These students are responsible for building community by planning social, spiritual and educational activities and governing the halls. Each student gets a scholarship and/or weekly pay. Go to Residence Life »
Music Ensembles
Each spring students may audition for one or more of the vocal, instrumental, or theatrical groups featured by Rochester College. Students who have an interest in singing may join the A Cappella Chorus, which performs at local, regional, and national events, or the Rochester Community Chorus, which performs frequently with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra. Students also have the opportunity to audition for Autumn which performs contemporary Christian music for a variety of audiences. Students with instrumental skills may audition for the concert band or string ensemble. Learn more about ensembles »
Theatre
Students may audition for campus theatre productions or get involved backstage. The theatre department typically produces three plays per academic year, including a musical in the fall as part of homecoming activities. Additionally, there are opportunities for students to learn to direct, stage manage, or design for the theatre. Students may also take a production on tour to local schools and/or perform for elementary or high school students on our campus. Finally, students may audition for Pied Pipers, an improvisational children’s theatre troupe which performs at local schools, churches, camps, and other community venues. Learn more about Theatre »
Student Publications
Students may join the staff of The Shield, RC's student magazine, or the online version of The Shield to report on the pulse of Rochester College campus life. Working for these entities offers students the opportunity to use their creative talents in producing publications while at the same time helping gain valuable media experience. Students from all majors are welcome to participate. Students can enroll in MED 1101, Print Journalism, or MED 1201, Digital Journalism, which are hands-on workshop classes devoted to publishing The Shield, or they can serve as volunteers. Scholarships are available to students who work as editors. Go to Student Publications »
Social Clubs
Students may pledge a social club that engages in social activities, competes in intramural athletics, and performs community service projects. Social clubs also perform original dance/music numbers at the annual production, Celebration. Go to Social Clubs »
Departmental Organizations & Honor Societies
Qualified students may be invited to join Alpha Chi, a national honor society, Psi Chi, a national honor society for psychology students, or Alpha Psi Omega, a national honorary theatre fraternity.
Download the 2010-2011 Student Organization Handbook
