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Featured Club: Marywood Activities Council

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Maxis in the Marywood Acivities Council logo

We coordinate extra-curricular events for Marywood's undergraduate students. MAC hosts activities during the day, at night, and on weekends to accommodate both residents and commuter students.

MAC hosts a variety of programs: 

  • BINGO
  • Trivia & Game Shows
  • Drive-in Movies
  • Bonfires 
  • Flapjack Fest
  • Homecoming Formal
  • Off-Campus Trips including Whitewater Rafting, NYC, and Dorney Park!
  • And so much MORE!

MAC's events are funded by student activities fees, so almost all events are at no additional cost to Marywood undergraduate students.

For more information on MAC and the events we sponsor, check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram!

Marywood Activities Council is a group of undergraduate students who host all of the small and large events on Marywood's campus. They sponsor events such as BINGO, bonfires, Murder Mystery dinners, bus trips, Homecoming Formal, Marywood Madness school spirit rally, Spring Fling, Flapjack Fest, and much more!

Marywood Activities Council meets every Wednesday at 3pm in LC 331/337

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

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Personal stories of God at work in daily life are paired with scripture and discussion, worship, service, and fun.  A great way to meet and make new friends! Sunday evenings in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life. 

Sundays at 8:30pm

Swartz Center, McGowan Community Room

Contact

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

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  • Note: Abide: Women's Ministry is traditionally a women's only organization, but our Marywood chapter is open to all!
Marywood's Accounting and Finance Club standing behind a picnic table.

Accounting and Finance Club aims to further develop a deeper understanding of the Accounting and Finance profession in the real world. This is achieved through guest speakers within the profession and other types of networking opportunities.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The purpose of this organization is to provide an opportunity for students of Marywood University to experience faculty and staff’s faith story or journey in an open discussion about faith.

Please email marywoodagapelatte@m.marywood.edu if you are interested in joining. 

APO is a National Theatre Honor Society for participants in collegiate theatre. It began in the early 20th century as a result of the growing interest in dramatic arts among colleges and universities throughout America, with the aim of encouraging dramatic production at every step in a person’s academic career. APO has enjoyed continuous national growth and, with over 600 casts, is the largest national honor society in America.

Please contact the Music, Theater, and Dance Department at dept.mtd@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

Five women standing outside and smiling behind a table with Alpha Sigma Psi poster and a purple balloon

A group of young ladies who created a sorority based on service for the future of not only us, but our future generations. We come together, not as peers but as sisters, to performs such tasks. Sisterhood is where individuals from different backgrounds come together and become sisters for life. It's a life changing experience that will not only benefit those we are helping, but also ourselves, in hopes that these young ladies will turn into strong and independent women. Alpha Sigma Psi will be the next milestone in our life, opening new doors and creating opportunities.

Mission
Alpha Sigma Psi, a local sorority, was founded and recognized as student organization in 2013. This sorority was founded on the basis of service for current members and that of future generations. The organization believes that sisterhood is a place where individuals from different backgrounds come together and become sisters for life, with the goal of turning young ladies into strong and independent women.


Philanthropy and Service
The sisters of Alpha Sigma Psi work with children through various organizations and maintain the view that they can make a difference in the world through the lives of children. Alpha’s main foundations include the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Alpha Sigma Psi is service-oriented and has made it a practice to contribute time to any local foundation and any service projects taking place at Marywood University.

Recruitment Schedule

Annual Dues are required. It is important that you ask about costs during the recruitment period to ensure that you fully understand the financial obligations of membership.

Membership: $100/academic year.

Alpha Sigma Psi Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of Alpha Sigma Psi to ensure equal recruitment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. Alpha Sigma Psi prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The American Institute of Architecture Students consists of, but is not limited to, architecture and interior architecture/design students. Members gain access to the latest design developments, network with peers and professionals, and receive information that is helpful in the process of becoming a licensed architect.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

ASL Club works to provide formal education of sign language and deaf awareness within our community.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The purpose of the Marywood Aviators is to provide pilots and other aviation enthusiasts with more knowledge of the industry.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The Biology & Chemistry Club serves as a forum for social activities, networking possibilities, studying/research opportunities, and exciting excursions for all science majors. The Biology & Chemistry Club aims to stimulate interest in both the pure and applied sciences at college and community levels and acts on behalf of science students in campus-wide student government/club activities. Students of all majors are invited to join!

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Marywood BOLD is focused on providing you with resources that will develop strong leadership skills, create new opportunities, and help you stand out in your field.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Email marywoodclubs@maryu.marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The goals of this organization are to provide a forum through which social work majors can broaden and enrich their knowledge base, as it relates to social work education and practice; to function in a liaison capacity with the School of Social Work; to provide active voluntary service in various community organizations; and to provide student input into the policies, curriculum, and other educational endeavors of the Bachelor of Social Work Program.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

C.L.C.S is a collective of designers that strive for urban change, and aims to expand the understanding of urban life. This club’s members strive to make changes not only on an urban level but also on a student to student level, allowing for local change to evolve into something greater than ourselves.


Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The Marywood University Chamber Singers, an ensemble of about 20-25 singers, is featured on an annual PBS broadcast and has performed on music series throughout the northeastern United States. Recent concert venues have included St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral in New Jersey, First Church and Faneuil Hall in Boston, Yale University’s Marquand Chapel, Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, as well as several locales in California, Florida, and Georgia. The group was one of eight finalists across the United States for the 2012 American Prize in Choral Performance, and a featured choir at the 2018 American Choral Directors Association Pennsylvania Conference.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

This squad cheers at all home basketball games and several select away games for both the men's and women's sports. Cheers include on-court activities as well as half-time dance routines. Tryouts occur each fall and are open to all students. Team members must be in good academic standing.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The mission of the Chess club is to provide a way for students to play chess, teach basic rules and tactics and to compete in various chess tournaments.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu or chessclub@m.marywood.edu if you are interested in joining this club.

Athletic's Honor Society

Chi Alpha Sigma is the first, and only, nonprofit organization that was established to recognize college student-athletes who excel both on and off the field of competition. Founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach, Nick Mourouzis, Chi Alpha Sigma continues to provide outstanding student-athletes with an opportunity to become connected within a fraternal association that aligns their educational and athletic successes for a lifetime.

Chi Alpha Sigma Inducts 29 into Fourth Class

Please contact the Athletics Department at athletics@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

Chi Sigma Iota is the international honor society of professional counseling and counselors. Our mission is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling. Membership by invitation is open to all graduate counseling students who achieve high academic standards for two consecutive semesters.
Please contact the Department of Psychology and Counseling at psyc-coun@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

The CMYKlub at Marywood University aims at providing students with a place to share ideas on artistic design in a modern world. The club works collectively to expand knowledge in realms of color, shape, line, composition, typography, photo manipulation, advertisement, and other various areas of design. The club also prepares students for entry-level work and aids them in portfolio layouts, social networking, gallery work, clientele and other company related agencies. The CMYKlub is open to graphic design majors and minors. Members of the CMYKlub become student members of AAF Northeast Pennsylvania, our local advertising club, and have the opportunity to compete in the ADDY Awards. Join the CMYKlub to build your portfolio, attend presentations by visiting artists, and perform pro-bono work.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

A group of undergraduate commuter students who work together to create services, involvement opportunities, and social gatherings for Marywood's commuter student population. 

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Concert Choir is a large chorus that brings together music majors, non-majors, faculty, and community members. The Choir's repertoire ranges from a cappella motets to orchestral masterworks. Recent performances have included Orff’s Carmina Burana, Brahms's Requiem, Mozart's Requiem, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, all in collaboration with the Northeast Pennsylvania Philharmonic Orchestra. The Choir has also recently sung the Verdi Requiem, Rachmaninoff Vespers, and Beethoven Missa Solemnis. Concert Choir has been featured on PBS Christmas season broadcasts throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. A brief hearing is required for admittance into the ensemble.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Marywood students and a state trooper taking a photo together on the stairs in front of the State Police Academy

Marywood Criminal Justice students tour the Pennsylvania State Police Academy

The Marywood University Criminal Justice Club is a student-run organization open to all current Marywood students, including non-criminal justice majors. The mission of the group is to promote students’ interest in the field of criminal justice and to support students’ academic, professional, and personal development. Our goal is to expand knowledge and awareness of criminal justice issues through engaging and fun activities including field trips, guest speakers, hands-on scenarios, and monthly meetings.

The Criminal Justice Club is an excellent way to network with fellow students and expand your extracurricular involvement here at Marywood.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

This club is for anyone who loves to crochet/knit or wants to learn how to do either. It's a great way to get to know other crocheters/knitters, give and receive crochet/knitting advice, and have an allotted time in the week to work on projects.


Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The team performs at half time at home basketball games, regional community events, and also campus sponsored programs. They also perform in a show each semester with several types of dance. Tryouts occur each fall and are open to all students. Team members must be in good academic standing. They are currently coached by Rachel Baldini.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

International Honor Society for High-Achieving Students with Disabilities

Please email Kaitlin Anderle at kaanderle@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

Delta Epsilon Sigma is a National Honors Society for Students, Alumni, and Faculty of Catholic Colleges and Universities. Undergraduate students must be ranked in the top 20 percent of their class; while graduate students must achieve a minimum GPA of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Members must have a record of dedication towards community service and bean active member of their community.

It was founded in 1939 to:

  • recognize academic accomplishments
  • foster scholarly activities
  • encourage a sense of intellectual community among its members

National recognition is accorded through the college or university chapter. The Marywood Chapter, Beta Epsilon, is one of over one hundred college and university chapters. 

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society that recognizes and rewards the scholastic achievements of business administration students. When business students at Marywood are inducted into the Iota Lambda Chapter, they become members of Delta Mu Delta.

Iota Lambda Chapter, Delta Mu Delta is the national honor society for undergraduate and graduate students in business administration. Delta Mu Delta promotes scholarship in business subjects and and recognizes and rewards scholastic achievements.

The name Delta Mu Delta signifies through knowledge, power. This power is not uncontrolled aggression, but the power to manage for social and economic good. Delta Mu Delta membership is a lifetime achievement. It's the highest national recognition a business student can earn.

Please contact the Department of Business and Global Innovation at business@maryu.marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

The purpose of the Fashion club is to provide an opportunity for students of Marywood University to have an outlet for creative expression through clothing, a sense of community, inclusivity, appreciation of diversity in one’s culture, and include more interactive activities on campus.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Email marywoodclubs@maryu.marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The Food Recovery Network is a student based movement aimed to fight hunger nationwide. This club was established at Marywood University in the spring semester of 2017 and is a great opportunity for students to get involved on campus as well as in their surrounding community, all while making a difference in the lives of others. FRN's motto, "Fighting Waste, Feeding People", serves as a foundation for the goals and accomplishments Food Recovery Network volunteers conquer daily. Marywood's FRN also collaborates with numerous clubs on campus by providing an outlet for their members to complete community service hours.

Email frn@m.marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The purpose of this club/organization is to provide an opportunity for students of Marywood University to engage in a healthier campus community through the participation in events and activities that promote nutrition, wellness and stress management. Fruved (for short) stands for FRUits and VEgetables and is a nation-wide movement that originated as a USDA grant-funded intervention/control study at eight universities across the country.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The Global Unity Club was created to promote social diversity, inform and promote an understanding and respect of cultures around the world, and bring people of all walks of life closer together. This club strives to create a sense of unity in our interdependent world and provide a more visible and viable ethnic community and exchange within Marywood University’s student body. This club and its members will be involved in projects that facilitate sharing and understanding among different cultures. Membership is open to all students. We hereby unite in a Global Unity Club and establish this in our Constitution.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Graduate Student Council is a student-run governing body that advocates for Marywood graduate students. GSC members sit on various university committees, provide conference funding for graduate students, host various social events throughout the year, and advocate for graduate student needs.

Check out our website to learn more!

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The Holistic Health and Wellness Club strives to address and improve physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual health of all members. By providing education on better physical habits, it will help participants to improve their mental and emotional status. The activities will include learning about food alternatives for certain medicines, the healing power of essential oils and crystals, and healthy ways to boost mental, intellectual, and spiritual health. By learning how to take better care of one’s body, it will aid in relieving stress and finding healthy coping mechanisms for illness, anxiety, and additional emotional or spiritual pain. The goal of this organization is to spread awareness for conventional and unconventional wellness tips. All information reported will be obtained from reliable websites, books, and newspaper articles.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The Honors Program Club is a community of students from all majors who are interested in an honors enriched education and are dedicated to academic excellence. All students within the program are welcome and can socialize through engaging activities and volunteering.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The Integrated Math and Computer Science Club, iMacs, promotes mathematics and computer science in the community. Each year, its members participate in many on- and off-campus events. This organization is open to all students interested in promoting the opportunities and goals of mathematics. The club sponsors a mathematics contest for area high school students, field trips, and attendance at professional meetings.

Professional Conferences

We usually attend the regional or national meeting of NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics), the PCTM (Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics), or the MAA (Mathematical Association of America) national conference.

Moravian Student Mathematics Conference

Members attend the annual Moravian Student Mathematics Conference, where undergraduate students present independent research. Marywood math majors often make presentations at this conference. You can find our list of past research on our Student Research page.

The Math Club hosts Marywood's annual High School Math Contest. The contest consists of two 40-problem tests created by Math Club members under faculty supervision. Prizes are awarded for the top three scorers at each level.

Officers

  • President:  Chris Williams
  • Vice-President:  Steven Catizone
  • Treasurer:  Heather Kwolek
  • Secretary:  Cody Dosch
  • P.R. Officer:  Jesse Doyle
  • Faculty Advisor: Dr. Dhanapati Adhikari 

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Email marywoodclubs@maryu.marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The purpose of this club/organization is to provide an environment for the development and exchange of knowledge among students, educators, administration and design professionals.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The Jazz Education Network (JEN) is Marywood University’s first Jazz-based club. The club is for anyone with an interest in playing, listening, and learning more about jazz. There will be many great opportunities with this club such as attending the JEN National Conference each January, to learn and train with some of the best artists from the area and nationally. Explore deeper concepts of jazz and develop connections and relationships that will last a lifetime!

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

International Education Honor Society, Rho Pi Chapter works in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Educators Association (PSEA) Club. Kappa Delta Pi claims over 600 chapters across North America and 45,000 total members. Invitations to join are based on academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career, and a professional attitude which assures the members steady growth in the field of education.

Invitation to membership in Rho PI Chapter at Marywood University is dependent upon fulfillment of the following qualifications without regard to race, age, color religion, sex or handicapping condition.

Qualifications:

  • No less than final term sophomore standing (the equivalent of at least 50 semester hours earned by the end of the term prior to the time of initiation).
  • A grade point average not less than 3.5 out of 4.0, based upon the total previous collegiate record of the student.
  • At least twelve (12) semester hours of Professional Education courses completed, in progress, or programmed.
  • Demonstration of worthy educational ideals.
  • Expression of the intention to continue in the field of education (except for honorary membership).
  • Manifestation of desirable personal goals.
  • Evidence of leadership attribute.

Faculty Moderator: Dr. Sandra Pesavento (sapesavento@marywood.edu) 

Professional Development Points Collector: Ashley Kempa (ankempa@m.marywood.edu) 

2020 Inductees: Alexandria Borgia, Mariah Browning, McKensie Curnow, Taylor Davis, Samantha Frisbie, Bianca Gifford, Thomas Krause, Kaitlyn Lacey, Kaylee Longo, Alexis Maroney, Alexis Osborne, Arianna Sexton, Julianne Shino, Kayla Wolthoff, Taylor Yacuboski, Casey Zielinski

2019 Inductees: Jessica L. Casey, Kerrie A. Fitzsimmons, Samantha Haack, Deena Haroun Mahdavi, Sara Marshall, Olivia Rainey, Caitlin M. Reilly, Megan Salter, Emily Jean Theobold, Taylor Thomas, Lisa Ann Greco Zakreski

Please contact the School of Education if you are interested in joining.

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National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society.  The purpose of the Kappa Gamma Pi Society is to strive for a high standard of personal Christian excellence, service, and scholarship among members; to encourage individual and group initiative and participation in local and national church and secular affairs; and to awaken a spirit of Christian leadership among the undergraduates of Kappa affiliated colleges and universities.

This honors society recruits during the Spring semester.

Email kgp@m.marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

National Mathematics Honor Society. Its chapters are located in colleges and universities of recognized standing which offer a strong mathematics major. KME has over 80,000 members in about 150 chapters in 35 states.

Please contact the Department of Science, Math, and Computer Science if you are interested in joining.

International Art Honor Society, Zeta Omicron Chapter 

The Zeta Omicron chapter of Kappa Pi International Art Honor Society is a service organization for art majors, sophomores & up who have at least a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.5 in their major. Zeta Omicron helps our members get involved in the local art community. The group also sponsors several art-related community service projects each year, and offers scholarships as well as publication opportunities. Join the Zeta Omicron chapter of Kappa Pi to engage in art-related activities with other art majors who care about art in its role in life.

Please contact the Art Department at art@marywood.edu, or Marywood Clubs a marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

Members of the Keystone Paranormal Society

The Keystone Paranormal Society (KPS) was founded at Marywood University in August 2023 to create a welcoming community for both believers and skeptics of the paranormal. The club quickly became one of the most popular on campus, hosting a variety of events such as ghost hunts, movie nights, trivia collaborations, and book signings with renowned authors. Under the leadership of President Michael Romano, KPS gained recognition both on campus and in the Scranton area for its investigations, research, and community engagement. Highlights include a sold-out merchandise drop, collaborations with local businesses, and a day-long event celebrating KPS's success. The club's achievements were recognized with the "Rising Star" award from the Office of Student Engagement. KPS continues to thrive, inviting all students to join their meetings and activities as they prepare for another exciting year.

Email marywoodclubs@maryu.marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

National Honor Society for Respiratory Therapy

Contact the Respiratory Therapy department if you are interested in joining.

National Communication Association Honor Society, Rho Tau Chapter

Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. LPH has more than 500 active chapters at four-year colleges and universities nationwide.

Please contact the Communication, Language, and Literature Department if you are interested in joining.

The Literature and Languages club is a community of students interested in the recreational advantages of literature, writing and foreign languages. The club provides an outlet for creative writing, book discussion and opportunities to promote the art of language in the community. Founded with the intention to expand on cultural understanding of literature, the club strides to make those interested in English, literature, and foreign languages accessible to every and all majors.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Maxis in the Marywood Acivities Council logo

We coordinate extra-curricular events for Marywood's undergraduate students. MAC hosts activities during the day, at night, and on weekends to accommodate both residents and commuter students.

MAC hosts a variety of programs: 

  • BINGO
  • Trivia & Game Shows
  • Drive-in Movies
  • Bonfires 
  • Flapjack Fest
  • Homecoming Formal
  • Off-Campus Trips including Whitewater Rafting, NYC, and Dorney Park!
  • And so much MORE!

MAC's events are funded by student activities fees, so almost all events are at no additional cost to Marywood undergraduate students.

For more information on MAC and the events we sponsor, check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram!

Marywood Activities Council is a group of undergraduate students who host all of the small and large events on Marywood's campus. They sponsor events such as BINGO, bonfires, Murder Mystery dinners, bus trips, Homecoming Formal, Marywood Madness school spirit rally, Spring Fling, Flapjack Fest, and much more!

Marywood Activities Council meets every Wednesday at 3pm in LC 331/337

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

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The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) are a group of college-based officer training programs for training commissioned officers of the United States Armed Forces.

Marywood University offers students the opportunity to participate in Army ROTC through a partnership with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Army Reserve Officer Training Corps’ Royal Warrior Battalion located nearby at The University of Scranton. The primary objective of the Reserve Officer Training Program is to develop leadership capabilities in all students and to train future officers for the active Army, US Army Reserve, Army National Guard, and leaders for the country. The Royal Warrior Battalion continually ranks in the top 10% of all ROTC programs nationwide. The Battalion has recently celebrated seventy years of commissioning outstanding officers for the Army. The Army ROTC program can be tailored to fit almost any student’s schedule, particularly in the freshman and sophomore years.

Military Science instruction is offered to Marywood students at The University of Scranton with two, three, and four-year programs leading to a commission as an officer in one of the three components of the United States Army. Any Marywood University student may participate in any basic Army ROTC course without cost or obligation for the first two years. To be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, students must pass a physical examination and complete at least the final two years of the ROTC program of Military Science courses. Students normally take one course per semester during their normal four-year course of study, although there are numerous options to meet each student’s academic needs. All students receiving ROTC scholarships as well as sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are contracted with the Army receive a tax-free monthly stipend of $420 a month to cover living expenses. The stipend is paid directly to the student each month that they are in school or participating in Army ROTC summer training.

The Army ROTC Department provides all uniforms, equipment, and textbooks required for the classes. In addition to the academic classes, students may also participate on a voluntary basis in many additional training opportunities such as physical training and hands-on equipment training each week. Each semester there is a military social event and at least one-weekend training session that includes such events as military marksmanship, cross-country orienteering, military rappelling, leadership application courses, and obstacle/confidence courses. During breaks and vacations, students can volunteer for active Army training such as military parachute operations, helicopter operations, military mountain climbing, and training with active army units in the United States and overseas. There are also numerous opportunities for academic internships with state and federal agencies through Army ROTC. Army ROTC also offers language and cultural immersion programs offering incentives for language classes taken on campus as well as funded study abroad and summer foreign exchange internships to thirty countries. All Army-sponsored training is cost-free to the student, and students are paid for some summer training courses.

The ROTC program consists of two programs, the basic courses normally taken during the freshman and sophomore years consisting of MS 101/102, MS 201/202, and MS 111L/112L. The advanced courses normally taken during the junior and senior years consist of MS 301/302, MS 401/402, and MS 131/132. Students who have completed basic training in any U.S. service may qualify for placement in the advanced course depending on their university academic standing. Additionally, students who have not completed the ROTC basic course may qualify for the advanced course by attending a paid four-week long basic leadership training course (ROTC Basic Camp) conducted each summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Incoming freshmen, transfer students, and all enrolled Marywood University students can compete for one- to four-year ROTC scholarships that pay full tuition and fees regardless of cost and $1,200 per year for books in addition to the monthly stipend. The Army will commission successful graduates as a Second lieutenant (2LT) with a starting salary of over $42,000 per year plus housing allowance, food allowance, and medical and dental benefits, as well as 30 days paid vacation per year. For more information on the Army ROTC program at Marywood University contact the Army ROTC Department at (570) 299-0737 or (978) 815-4039.

Course Descriptions

 Military Science (MS) MS 138 – Physical Fitness Training (1 credit) U.S. Army Master Fitness trainers supervise a comprehensive fitness program based on the latest military fitness techniques and principles. The classes are conducted on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Classes are conducted at The University of Scranton’s Fitzpatrick Field or Byron Fitness Center and are normally one hour each.

MS 101/102 – Concepts of Leadership I/II (1 credit each) Military Science 101 and 102 courses introduce Cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, physical fitness, and stress management relate to leadership and officership. The courses help students develop basic knowledge and understanding of Army leader attributes and core leader competencies and understand the role of R.O.T.C. and its purpose in the Army. In addition to classroom instruction, all students enrolled in Military Science 101/102 will participate in Army Physical Training three days a week, Military Leadership Labs once a week, and a Battalion Level Field Training Exercise each semester. Classes are one hour and meet once each week.

 MS 201/202 – Dynamics of Leadership I/II (2 credits each) The Military Science and Leadership 201 and 202 courses will highlight dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Additional learning objectives of this course are to explore leadership in the operational environment incorporating tactical strategies and team development. Cadets will continue to explore theoretical foundations of the Army leadership framework and investigate adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. This course is designed to provide the student with a glimpse of future subjects and to provide the student with enough information to make an informed decision on their interest level for this course. In addition to classroom instruction all students enrolled in Military Science 201/202 will participate in Army Physical Training three days a week, Military Leadership Labs once a week, and a Battalion Level Field Training Exercise each semester. Classes are two hours and meet once each week. 

MS 301/302 – Military Leadership (1.5 credits each) The Military Science 301 and 302 courses challenge Cadets to study, practice, and evaluate leadership skills as they are presented with the demands of preparing for the R.O.T.C. Cadet Summer Training (CST) Advanced Camp. Students are presented with challenging scenarios related to small-unit tactical operations to develop self-awareness and critical-thinking skills. Cadets are expected to apply effective oral and written communications skills to operations. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback from peers and instructors on their leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions. In addition to classroom instruction all students enrolled in Military Science 301/302 will participate in Army Physical Training three days a week, Military Leadership Labs once a week, and a Battalion Level Field Training Exercise each semester. Classes are two hours each week. Prerequisite: Advanced placement credit required.

 MS 401/402 – Advanced Military Leadership (1.5 credits each) Military Science 401 and 402 are designed to develop a student’s proficiency in leading, planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, as well as functioning as a member of a staff and providing leadership-performance feedback to subordinates. These courses provide students with situational opportunities to assess risk, analyze Military History, make ethical decisions and provide mentoring to fellow Military Science students. Students are expected to analyze and evaluate their own leadership skills, as well as those of fellow cadets to further develop those leadership abilities. In addition to classroom instruction all students enrolled in Military Science 401/402 will participate in Army Physical Training three days a week, Military Leadership Labs once a week, and a Battalion Level Field Training Exercise each semester. Additionally, all MS 401 Cadets will take part in a Military Staff Ride to a National Battlefield as part of the course and their professional development. Classes are two hours each week. Prerequisite: MS 301/302 or department chair approval.

MS 111L/112L and 131L/132L – Basic and Advanced Leadership Application Laboratory (No credit) Every Cadet enrolled in a Military Science course will normally enroll in and attend a weekly two-hour Leadership Lab conducted each Thursday afternoon. Leadership Labs are designed to allow Cadets to practice the skills and leadership traits they have received in the classroom in a tactical and hands-on setting. Cadets will be trained and tested on a wide range of Military skills at Leadership Labs throughout the semester. Cadets will receive training and instruction in areas such as Drill and Ceremony, First Aid, Small Unit Tactics/Patrolling, Land Navigation, Weapons Assembly and Disassembly, and much more. Leadership Labs are designed to prepare Cadets to be proficient in skills that they will be expected to demonstrate during ROTC Advanced Camp held between the MS III and MS IV years. This class meets at various locations in the Scranton area for two hours each week; it is highly encouraged for students in the basic course and is required for students in the advanced course. 

MS 480 – Internship in Military Science Advanced Camp (2 Credits) This (internship is a paid four-week experience of training and evaluation conducted with ROTC cadets from across the country.  It gives the student the opportunity to practice the leadership theory acquired in the classroom, as well as participate in a wide range of military skills and tactical training. Prerequisite: MS 301/302 or department chair approval.

MS 481 - Internship in Military Science Cadet Summer Training (1 Credit) This internship is a paid 3-6 experience of leadership training and mentoring.  The intern leads and supervises Soldiers in the planning and execution of the unit’s scheduled training as an understudy to a military officer in the U.S. Army. Examples include; Nurse Summer Training Program, Cadet Troop Leading Training, Medical Internship Program, and Army Professional Placement Internship Program.

Recommended 4-Year Course Curriculum Army ROTC classes are normally taken over four years with eight total semesters (four basic and four advanced). A recommended schedule for both the Basic and Advanced Courses would be as follows:

BASIC COURSE

First Semester (Credits) Second Semester (Credits)
MS 100 Physical Fitness Training (1) MS 100 Physical Fitness Training (1)
MS 101 Concepts of Leadership (1) MS 102 Concepts of Leadership (1)
MS 111L Basic Leadership Lab (0) MS 112L Basic Leadership Lab (0)

Third Semester (Credits) Fourth Semester Credits
MS 100 Physical Fitness Training (1) MS 100 Physical Fitness Training (1)
MS 210 Dynamics of Leadership (2) MS 202 Dynamics of Leadership (2)
MS 111L Basic Leadership Lab (0) MS 112L Basic Leadership Lab (0)

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The purpose of this organization is to provide an opportunity for students of Marywood University to promote academic and professional development in the field of school psychology through events, conferences, and workshops. This organization will help students overcome the cost barrier of some professional and academic development events by fundraising. No Marywood University student should be denied an opportunity because of a lack of personal resources. This organization will provide a diverse and creative environment that promotes community involvement and leadership skills.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The Marywood Players is the only official student-run theatre club on campus. Students have opportunities to be involved both onstage and backstage in faculty-directed mainstage productions, as well as student-directed workshops and showcases in the Black Box Theatre. We work closely with the Theatre Program but students of all majors are welcome to join our ensemble. If you are an actor, technician, or theatre enthusiast this is the club for you!

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

MUSATA is composed of graduate and undergraduate art therapy students with the support of the Marywood art therapy faculty. The main purpose of this group is to network, share personal, artistic, educational, and overall professional growth opportunities. This group strives to promote art therapy as a means of life improvement. MUSATA seeks out volunteer opportunities so that its members can gain experience with a variety of populations while lending a helping hand in accordance with Marywood's curricular goal of service learning. 

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Marywood University Student Educators provides an opportunity for the students of Marywood University to be involved in the education department through educational activities within the local and surrounding communities. Students who take part of this club will have multitude of opportunities for professional growth. We will provide opportunities for students to take part of professional organizations, as well as providing opportunities for networking between students, faculty, and community members. MUSE is comprised of the Pennsylvania State Educators Association (PSEA), the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Kappa Delta Pi, and Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The Marywood University Music Education Club is a club that is open to anyone who is interested in supporting the field of music education in today's society. Inside this club is the Marywood Chapter of NAFME (The National Association For Music Education) which is an organization open to only Music Education Majors within this club. Members of the club support the growth of Music Education on and off campus through a variety of events.

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The Music Production Club is a place where students can explore music production soft wares, learn about music production techniques, rules, and processes, and apply these concepts according to individual goals.

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This organization provides music therapy majors with opportunities for personal growth and professional leadership. The Music Therapy Club sponsors on-campus workshops, conducts fundraisers to facilitate regional and national conference attendance. The organization holds events to advocate for music therapy to increase awareness on campus, in addition to looking for opportunities to volunteer our time and talents.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

NAMI identifies its mission as "providing advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives" and its vision as "a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares."

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This club emphasizes the importance of minorities within the field of architecture and encourages all students to recognize and support the success and important of minorities within the field.


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PASA is an activism club that prioritizes inclusivity on campus while advocating for sexual assault awareness and prevention.
Please email pasa@m.marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

PSEA is a statewide organization which gives education students the opportunity to connect and network with other education students. PSEA is dedicated to service, driven towards working with the youth in Scranton and surrounding areas. Any education major in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education can enroll in PSEA through the PSEA website. Students can expect to meet twice a month; along with other organizations on campus, Kappa Delta Pi and Student Council for Exceptional Children; to plan events and discuss pertinent information within the department.

The PSEA aims to provide educational and social experiences of both a formal nature encompassing Marywood and the broader educational community.

The goals of the club include:

  • Develop in the future educator an understanding of and appreciation for the education profession and the role of the professional education association
  • Forward the aims of quality education
  • Stimulate the highest ideals of professional ethics, standards, attitudes, and preparation
  • Incorporate the various branches of the Marywood School of Education into one functioning body
  • Function in a liaison capacity with the Marywood School of Education
  • Perform and support University service activities that promote educational experience

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Phi Alpha Theta is an American honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history.

The society has over 400,000 members, with about 9,000 new members joining each year through 970 local chapters.


Requirements:

The Marywood University Iota Sigma chapter of Phi Alpha Theta is always seeking new members.

To join you must have:

  • completed at least four history classes
  • have a 3.1 GPA in all history classes
  • have 3.0 GPA overall

 

The cost to join Phi Alpha Theta is $80.00 which is a lifetime membership.

Please contact the Social Sciences Department if you are interested in joining.

National Social Work Honor Society

Please email Kaitlin Anderle at kanderle@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

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Phi Sigma Iota - The International Foreign Language Honor Society

Founded in 1917 at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania, Phi Sigma Iota is the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages.  Having initiated over 60,000 members since its founding, Phi Sigma Iota recognizes outstanding ability and high standards in the fields of foreign language, literature, and culture, including Classics, Linguistics, Philology, Comparative Literature, Bilingual Education, Second Language Acquisition and ESL.  At an induction ceremony each spring Phi Sigma Iota honors eligible

  • Junior and senior undergraduate students with majors or minors in a foreign language who
    • have at least a B average in their overall college work and all foreign language classes;
    • have completed at least one course at the third-year level; and
    • rank in the highest 35 percent of their class in general scholarship.
  • Graduate students of foreign languages who
    • have completed at least one semester of graduate work;
    • have at least a B plus average in all courses taken; and
    • have attained a high degree of competence in at least one foreign language.
  • Outstanding foreign-language faculty of colleges and universities.


Through Phi Sigma Iota, Marywood University and its Foreign Languages Program promote the benefits of speaking other languages and studying other cultures through coursework as well as internships both in the United States and abroad.    
 
As a Phi Sigma Iota member, you may choose to wear a gold pin on your graduation robe.

Please contact the Communication, Language, and Literature Department if you are interested in joining.

National Physician Assistant Honor Society

Please contact Abigail Davis at abidavis@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

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PAA is the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. There are over 160 chapters located all around the world. PAA is run by NASPAA: The Global Standard in Public Service Education. Recognizes outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration.

The MPA at Marywood University hosts a chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha national honor society. The national headquarters of Pi Alpha Alpha is located in Washington, D.C. The office (as well as staff) is shared with the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). NASPAA is a professional education association dedicated to the advancement of education, training, and research in public policy and administration. The Association's membership consists of the undergraduate and graduate education programs in public affairs and administration of more than 250 academic institutions in the United States. Affiliated with NASPAA are many federal, state, and local government agencies, university public affairs and administration programs in other nations, and national public interest groups all of whom share a concern for improving the quality of public management.

The national organization of Pi Alpha Alpha is directed by a national president, vice-president, and national council comprised of twelve members elected to four year overlapping terms. The president and vice-president each serve two year terms; the vice-president also serves as president elect and succeeds to the office of president. Officers are elected at the society's biennial meeting, held in the fall of each odd numbered year in conjunction with the Annual Conference of NASPAA. In addition, a national director, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the national council, provides the society with staff support.

Purpose: 

The purposes of this Society shall be to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration, to promote the advancement of education and practice in the art and science of public affairs and administration, and to foster integrity, professionalism and creative performance in the conduct of governmental and related public service activities.

Eligibility: 

Membership is limited to persons who demonstrate academic achievement in public affairs and administration programs in NASPAA member schools and/or outstanding public service, and who fall within the following classes: student, alumni, faculty, and honorary. All membership is national membership with local chapter affiliation. Candidates for undergraduate degrees who rank in the upper ten percent of their graduating class may be inducted provided that:

(a) They have completed 15 hours of coursework required for the the public affairs or public administration major or its equivalent.

(b) They have maintained an average of 3.5 on a scale of 4.0 in all courses included in the major and at least a 3.0 in all other coursework.

(c) They have met the requirements of (a) and (b) above and are in at least the last semester or quarter of their junior year.

Students who have maintained a GPA of at least 3.7 and have completed at least fifty percent (50%) of the required coursework are eligible to be inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha.

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The Zeta Epsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda, the Music honor society, was formed at Marywood in 1987 

Please contact the Music, Theater, and Dance Department at dept.mtd@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

The Pre-Physician Assistant Society of Marywood University is run by undergraduate students who correspond with Dr. Bonavoglia, the Marywood Physician Assistant Clinical Coordinator. The society advises Pre-PA students in their academic endeavors, aids them in seeking out locations where they can gather volunteer and healthcare experience, guides them through the application process for entrance into the master's portion of the program, and educates them on the roles that physician assistants play in the medical field. The society allows Pre-PA students to develop relationships with their fellow classmates at monthly meetings, group service activities, and campus events.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. More than three-quarters of a million lifetime members have joined including Distinguished Members, such as Drs. Albert Bandura, B. F. Skinner, and Phillip Zimbardo. Undergraduate and graduate students of the Psychology and Counseling Department, who meet the required qualifications, are welcome to apply.

Please contact the Department of Psychology and Counseling at psyc-coun@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

Psychology club is a social and academic club of graduate and undergraduate students. The purpose of the club is to provide support to students with workshops and events that focus on topics in psychology and counseling and career and graduate school preparation. The Psychology club also serves as a community builder for students of the Department of Psychology & Counseling. The Psychology club conducts a psychology fair annually for local high school students to attend and learn about the different career paths within psychology. Members are also highly encouraged to present and attend the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) Conference, a regional psychology conference frequently attended by students and faculty of the department. Requirements of the club include regular meetings, which are run by cabinet members that are voted by their peers annually. 

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This Marywood University club is dedicated to promoting advocacy for and awareness of environmental issues. Goals include educating other students and faculty about environmental awareness on campus, promoting environmentally friendly use of natural resources, and to be an organization through which students can sustainably enjoy nature by taking nature hikes and working closely with Marywood Arboretum Committee. Ultimately, Student Pugwash works towards helping Marywood become a "green campus," that which is energy efficient and ecologically friendly. For more information, visit our national organization.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club. 

All students in this club are in the Respiratory Therapy Program here at Marywood. We fundraise money for many things including our first ever pinning ceremony for the first graduating class from Marywood. We meet to talk about classes, give advice to each other and brainstorm volunteer and or community services to give back!


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What is SALUTE?
Service, Academics, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, and Excellence.

These are the competencies that make SALUTE.

SALUTE is the first national honor society established for student veterans and military in 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education. Through a partnership with Colorado State University, Marywood University is a proud chapter member of the National Student Veteran Honor Society, SALUTE. It is SALUTE’s mission to recognize the honorable service and academics of military-connected students and to create opportunities for them across the nation while celebrating their achievements in higher education.

If you are a military-connected student who would be interested in joining and being inducted into this honor society, please reach out to me and let me know so we can get you started. Some things to keep in mind include:

Undergraduate Students who currently hold a minimum of 3.0 GPA and have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours qualify to join this Honor Society.

  • Alpha Tier GPA: 3.75 - 4.00 
  • Bravo Tier GPA: 3.50 - 3.74
  • Charlie Tier GPA: 3.25 - 3.49
  • Delta Tier GPA: 3.00 - 3.24

Graduate Students must have completed 9 credits of graduate school work and have at least a 3.5 GPA to qualify for a GOLD Membership.

Honorary Memberships - Granted to spouses, dependents, and non-military members who have made a significant impact to their institution's student veteran community.

Please contact the Office of Military and Veteran Service at veterans@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

Apply to the Salute Honor Society

The Sexuality & Gender Alliance (SAGA) is an organization for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ issues and equality. This club is a place for information and community pertaining to events and education. It will also meet biweekly to socialize, plan events, and discuss issues facing the community.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club. 

The Shutterbugs Photography Club at Marywood University. aims to provide members with the opportunity to learn new skills, share creative ideas, perform service, and express themselves with photography, regardless of skill level. The only requirement for membership is an interest in photography. The club explores various aspects of photographic expression through special events, activities, monthly themed prompts, and an annual club member photo exhibition. Join us! 

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Sigma Phi Omega (SPO), the national academic honor and professional society in gerontology, was established in 1980 to recognize excellence of those who study gerontology and aging and the outstanding service of professionals who work with or on behalf of older persons. The formation of a society provides a much needed link between educators, practitioners, and administrators in various settings where older persons are served.

Please contact the Department of Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Health Services Administration if you are interested in joining.

Sigma Tau Delta is an international excelled English honor society for students of English at four-year colleges and universities who are within the top 30% of their class and have a 3.5 GPA or higher. It presently has over 850 chapters in the United States and abroad.

Please contact the Communication, Language, and Literature Department if you are interested in joining.

Student Nurses Association of Marywood (SNAM)

Many students are members of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society.

The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is to support the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.

The student-run Nursing Club at Marywood sponsors activities in the community, fosters collaboration with healthcare professionals, and promotes the development of leadership skills.

The purpose of this club is to:

  • organize, represent, educate and mentor its members
  • convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession
  • promote the skills necessary in the nursing profession
  • advocate for high-quality healthcare
  • develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future.

Please contact the Department of Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Health Services Administration if you are interested in joining.

The ski and snowboard organization offers discount ski trips and packages during the winter months.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

According to its website, the Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ) is the nation’s oldest honor society for student media leaders. SCJ advances ethical, accurate, and innovative collegiate journalism nationally and creates a strong network of advocates for First Amendment education. The Marywood University chapter honors students who demonstrate commitment to campus media, and its members create programming to educate the campus community on journalism and the First Amendment.

Each year, our journalism students enter the SCJ National Contest, where they regularly earn organizational and individual awards.

Each year, students of sophomore standing or higher who have displayed a dedication to campus media receive invitations to join Marywood University’s chapter of the Society for Collegiate Journalists. Individual SCJ members and campus media organizations like The Wood Word, TV-Marywood and 91.7 VMFM have won numerous awards in the SCJ national contest, which is the only college media contest judged by professionals.

Please contact the Communication, Language, and Literature Department if you are interested in joining.

This student-run club is an active part of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department, and is in affiliation with the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), a professional membership association for students (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral - full and part-time) enrolled in a communication sciences program or related major.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu or commsci@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining NSSLHA.

Spikeball club is an opportunity for students on campus to be active. Spikeball club has participants of various levels of competition, but we welcome members who have never played. It is a judgment free zone and can be as competitive and fun as you want to make it. The club tries to meet once a month to play, but we hope in the future, with more participation, to incorporate tournaments. In spikeball club, everyone laughs, everyone sweats, but most importantly we all have fun!

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

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(1) Promote involvement at the state and national levels of the organization

(2) Provide an arena for networking among nutrition students and professionals

(3) Promote an awareness of the importance of nutrition and its role in health promotion and maintenance throughout Marywood University and the surrounding communities

(4) Provide students and members with the opportunity to participate in nutrition and dietetics related volunteer activities.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The purpose of the Student Alumni Association is to make connections between the students of the past, present, and future at Marywood University. The SAA also assists the Marywood Alumni Association in generating support for programs of the University during the school year. SAA will also serve to enhance the education of the students and prepare them to be future alumni leaders.

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The mission of the Undergraduate Student Government Association of Marywood University represents the united voice of the undergraduate student body and provides programs and activities, which support the University's goal of enabling students to live responsibly in an interdependent world. As elected student representatives, the Undergraduate Student Government Association strives to strengthen existing bonds between students, faculty, staff, and administration and to enrich the University's tradition of excellence in academic and student life.

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SNAM is a student run nursing club at Marywood that sponsors activities in the community, fosters collaboration with healthcare professionals, and promotes the development of leadership skills. The purpose of SNAM is to organize, represent, educate, and mentor its members, convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession, promote the skills necessary in the nursing profession, advocate for high-quality healthcare, and develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future.

SNAM Constitution and Bylaws

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The Students Organized to Uphold Life club is a group of students who are pro-life, on the fence or simply don’t know what they believe. We aim to educate others on what life is, why it is precious and why we believe a person’s a person no matter how small. We love, educate and encourage, never criticize. You never now how much the smallest person can change the world. 

Please email soul@m.marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

Tau Sigma Delta was established to provide a national collegiate honor society open to students of all American colleges and universities wherein an accredited program of Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Allied Arts is established. Its prime objective is to celebrate excellence in scholarship, to stimulate mental achievement, and to award those students who attain high scholastic standing in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Allied Arts of Design by the rewards of membership in an honor society.

Please contact the Architecture Department at architecture@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining.

The Bayleaf, Marywood’s premiere journal of literature and art, publishes the work of undergraduate student writers and artists of Marywood University. A co-curricular activity of the English Department, the Bayleaf is published in the fall and spring semesters. The editorial staff, comprised of Marywood undergraduate students, reviews all work democratically and anonymously.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

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The NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the United States. Our NSLS chapter at Marywood University was started in 2017. Our local chapter is part of the national organization with 700+ chapters and over 1.4 million members. 

Students are selected based on exemplary academic achievement. As of 2021 we have 693 members who have access to:

The NSLS leadership program teaches the interpersonal skills that employers seek to give you an edge in the job market. Hear directly from current members as they share how their experience has changed their life.

If you become a member, some of the other benefits are:

  • Learn from exceptional leaders like former President Barack Obama during exclusive Speaker Broadcasts.
  • Meet new friends and make lifelong connections (on-campus and virtually).
  • Overcome challenges with success coaches shortcutting your way to success.
  • Access to private networking events.

Visit the NSLS website to learn more about and accept your nomination. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Some of the common questions we receive are listed below. If you have any other questions, visit nsls.org to chat with a team member or email help@nsls.org.

What do I have to do to become inducted?

Our five-step program takes approximately 12 hours over the course of the semester at your pace. 

Is this recognized on campus?

We are a Registered Student Organization (RSO). As of 2021, we had 693 in our chapter and there are more than 1.4 million members nationwide.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The purpose of this club/organization is to provide an opportunity for students of Marywood University to improve the experience and involvement of transfer students.


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TV-Marywood is an organization based out of the Marywood Media Group. Within this club students are allowed to express their creativity through television production. Whether it be working on TVM News, Beyond the Arch or creating their own production, TV-Marywood wants all students to feel like they can share their voices through the club. You can find our original programs and TVM News on our social media platform, specifically Youtube and Facebook.

Students work as on-air talent, reporters and assume other management and production positions. First-year students will also be able to start working at TV-Marywood from Day One.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

TV-Marywood is a part of the Marywood Media Group, a collective organization of multi-media groups which work together to create programs and events that benefit communication in all mediums on Marywood’s campus and in the community.

UPSIDE’s goal is to promote greater recruitment and retention of graduate psychology students from underrepresented groups. Requirements include participating in at least one UPSIDE related event, activity, project, or undertaking per semester (e.g. outreach event, social media content, fundraising events etc.), attend monthly meetings, and maintain the requirements of their program. This club is open to Psy.D. students for membership, but our goal is to provide resources to high school and undergraduate students, so we welcome other students to check out our website and reach out through our Facebook page.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

VMFM 91.7 is Marywood University's student-run radio station. VMFM has been named "Best College Radio Station" for over 10 years in a row. VMFM is the only commercial-free alternative radio station in northeast Pennsylvania. The massive alternative catalog spans five decades and contains over 10,000 songs. Student disc jockeys also create their own specialized programming spanning a variety of genres. VMFM is on air 24/7 and also streams online. VMFM 91.7 is located in Marywood University's Learning Commons on the Terrace Level.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

VMFM 91.7 is a part of the Marywood Media Group, a collective organization of multi-media groups which work together to create programs and events that benefit communication in all mediums on Marywood’s campus and in the community.

The purpose of this club is to provide an opportunity for students of Marywood University to have a safe place to talk openly about their concerns for the female population on campus. This club will be an outlet for the female voices on campus to share their opinions and concerns they may have. This club is made to include and empower one another. As well as create a sense of community; maintain academic freedom, and promote leadership skills.


Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.

The Wood Word is an online news source serving the Marywood University community. An all online newspaper, it is student run. A staff of student journalists produce news and other content for the website. Now more than 100 years old, The Wood Word serves as a platform for original, fair and accurate reporting and strives to empower the community by engaging its members in conversation while respecting their diversity of opinions. In all of its endeavors, The Wood Word aims to provide editorial and community leadership on the Marywood campus. 

The Wood Word covers stories in news, arts and entertainment, sports, community, and opinion. Official student newspaper of Marywood University. Staffed completely by students, The Wood Word serves as an information source for the entire campus community and provides a forum for discussion. The paper offers students practical journalism experience and a means of improving campus awareness. The Wood Word is a member of the Associated University Press and the National Scholastic Press Association.

The Wood Word is a part of the Marywood Media Group, a collective organization of multi-media groups which work together to create programs and events that benefit communication in all mediums on Marywood’s campus and in the community.

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Zeta Phi Delta, a local sorority, was founded and recognized as a student organization in the 2001 Spring Semester. This sorority was founded based on the belief that there are great advantages for younger women to uphold a sisterhood of women who appreciate friendship, promote loyalty and service, build character, and enhance the members' total education.

Zeta Phi Delta’s philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness. Although the organization’s efforts span across the community, the organization often works with the Susan G. Komen Foundation and other breast cancer associations through service events and fundraising activities. The organization is service-oriented and each member must complete 12 service hours in the fall and 8 in the spring semesters.

  • A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA is required for active members of each organization.
  • Must be an undergraduate student to join Alpha Sigma Psi. Graduate students may join Zeta Phi Delta. 
  • Annual dues are required within each of these organizations. It is important that you ask about costs during the recruitment period to ensure that you fully understand the financial obligations of membership.

Mission

Zeta Phi Delta, a local sorority, was founded and recognized as a student organization in 2001. This sorority was founded based on the belief that there are great advantages for younger women to uphold a sisterhood of women who appreciate friendship, promote loyalty and service, build character, and enhance the members' total education.

Philanthropy and Service

Zeta Phi Delta’s philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness. Although the organization’s efforts span across the community, the organization often works with the Susan G. Komen Foundation and other breast cancer associations through service events and fundraising activities. The organization is service-oriented and each member must complete 12 service hours in the fall and 8 in the spring semesters.

Recruitment Schedule

Annual Dues are required. It is important that you ask about costs during the recruitment period to ensure that you fully understand the financial obligations of membership.

Membership: $140/academic year.

Zeta Phi Delta Non-Discrimination Policy

Zeta Phi Delta prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, political views, age, or disability in any step of the new membership process or active membership.

Email marywoodclubs@marywood.edu if you are interested in joining a club.