Student Organizations

MCC has a variety of student clubs/organizations to join! Getting involved helps you build skills for your major, build relationships, and enhance your college experience. Participating in student organizations can make your college experience more satisfying and stimulating. Join an MCC student organization today!

Many student organizations are active at McHenry County College (MCC), though availability varies by semester. To learn more about a specific group, contact stulife@mchenry.edu.

All of our clubs are open to all students, so stop by for a meeting. Most of our clubs will restart in the Fall. Check back then for updated meeting times and locations!

If you're interested in starting a student organization, schedule a meeting with the Coordinator of Student Life by emailing stulife@mchenry.edu or calling (815) 455-8550.

Student Clubs and Organizations are part of the Student Government Association (SGA), which is a recognized platform for student governance and leadership development. SGA works with the Student Trustee to promote student welfare, protect student rights, and represent students' opinions. They also help to host events for students and support student organizations.

Many clubs offer community service opportunities that can help you earn your Silver Cord Award.

See the Student Organization Handbook

MCC student organization titles and descriptions
Organization	About Us
Art Club/Photo Club	Feeling creative? These clubs will help you express your artistic side.
Black Student Union (BSU)	Our purpose is to create opportunities for educational and social empowerment. The Black Student Union represents students working together to build positive connections that support student success. Build awareness and celebrate African/Black culture, welcoming all.
Business Club	Our mission statement is “Our Focus is Business, Success is Our Goal.” Our goals are to fundraise, host a leadership speaking event, and do a community service act.
Chess Club	Whether you're super competitive or just starting out, this is a great opportunity to socialize.
Environmental Action	Looks to make positive change for our environment in and around McHenry County. We discuss topics such as climate change, food insecurity, renewable energy, and more. We often have area experts join our meetings to talk with students, and we plan several field trips throughout the semester, along with restoration workdays at a variety of sites.
Film Club	Our mission is to share the love of film for the benefit of the MCC community. Members explore various applications of cinema by watching films, critically analyzing the sub-elements of movies, keeping up on current film trends, and exploring our own ability to practice and create films
Gamers Rise Up	Whether you prefer video, card, or board games, this is the group to join. Each week there will be a featured game, but members are always welcome to choose something else.
Garden Club	Want to help beautify our campus? The Garden Club meets regularly on nice days to work on various tasks. Time spent working on projects can count towards your Silver Cord Award.
Latinos Unidos	Promotes Latine cultural awareness and provides ongoing support and assistance. In addition, Latinos Unidos provides cultural, educational, social, and community awareness.
Neurodiversity Club	To promote and raise awareness for Autism and be a socially inclusive group for all on campus.
Oasis	The Oasis club offers a safe place for students to discuss their faith in Jesus during often challenging college life, while also extending support and service to fellow students, the college, and the community.
Paranormal Theories	This club provides students the opportunity to connect with others who share similar interests in paranormal concepts and supernatural phenomena. In this community, students are welcome to express your insight and beliefs and further explore all things beyond the range of normal experience or current scientific explanation.
Phi Theta Kappa	An International Honor Society for two-year colleges. Students must have earned a 3.5 GPA, have accumulated a minimum of 12 credit hours, be currently enrolled in 6 credit hours, and in pursuit of an associate’s degree or baccalaureate transfer program.
Pride	Pride Club provides a safe and supportive environment for students and members of the surrounding community. We also strive to promote Equality for members of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual) community and allies through social activism and education that benefits both our campus and the surrounding community.
Social Science Club	Is love real? What makes terrorists blow up others and themselves? What kinds of dogs are used as therapy animals? Are you interested in these questions and topics related to Psychology, Sociology, History, Politics, and other social sciences? Join the Social Science Club to get a rich experience in learning about ourselves.
Soundcheck	This group aims to introduce members to new genres and artists.
Speech and Debate	Emphasizes developing communication skills that are essential today. Students in forensics compete in a variety of oral interpretation and public speaking events.
Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)	If you are interested in any area of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) whether as a career or a hobby, come to STEM Club. We will learn about careers in STEM fields, make projects, visit employer sites, hear from MCC alumni, and socialize. Bring your ideas and join us!
Student Association of Physical Therapist Assistants (SAPTA)	SAPTA educates the MCC community regarding the field of physical therapy and the role of Physical Therapy Assistants. As well as promotes unity between all PTA cohorts and other healthcare programs at MCC.
Student Government	A recognized platform for student governance and leadership development. Student Government works with the Student Trustee to promote student welfare, protect student rights, and represent students' opinions. They also help to host events for students and support student organizations.
Student Nursing Organization (SNO)	Supports MCC nursing students in taking charge of their future, building relationships, developing professionally, and creating a legacy of excellence for future generations of MCC student nurses.
Student Occupational Therapy Assistants (SOTA)	SOTA promotes occupational therapy awareness and fosters the health and wellness of our fellow students. Members develop skills through hands-on experiences, including service projects, fundraisers, and social activities related to advocacy for occupational services.
Student Peace Action Network (SPAN)	Our mission statement is: “We shall work for peace and justice locally and globally through education and action”. Members decide which issues they want to focus on and typically host several events per semester.
Student Veterans of America (SVA)	Creates esprit de corps among military students and student veterans! This organization gives these students a chance to come together, build connectivity and camaraderie, and promote advocacy and understanding of issues affecting them.
The Tartan (opens in a new window)	MCC’s student newspaper provides the College community with the latest happenings, events, and programs at MCC. An opportunity to experience working in the fast-paced world of journalism.
Writers Block - Creative Writing Club	To workshop students' creative writing (poetry, prose, drama) and bring creative writing to the MCC community in the form of write-a-thons, author readings, student readings, and more.