Student Organizations
Get involved on campus! Join one of our 165+ student organizations, who collectively put on hundreds of events each month.
| Org Name | Description/Mission Statement | Social Handles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accidentals (Axies) | accidentals.vsa@vassar.edu, vcaxies@gmail.com | The Accidentals (Axies for short) are Vassar's only all lower-voices a cappella group! We perform all styles of music from barbershop and classic rock to modern pop songs. We are an auditioned group, but we're looking for new singers every year! | |
| African Students' Union (ASU) | africanstudentsunion.vsa@vassar.edu | African Student Union serves to facilitate the growth of African students on campus through academic and social means. In addition to this, we serve to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the African experience in our community. | |
| Aikido | aikido.vsa@vassar.edu | Aikido is a defensive Japanese martial art that revolves around using your opponent's energy to diffuse confrontations without bringing harm to any party involved, including the attacker. For many years, Vassar has taught a rare strand of Aikido that integrates these aspects with live competition and sparring. Aikido mainly focuses on joint locks and throws instead of striking or grappling. The techniques were inspired by Japanese sword fighting so some drills incorporate the usage of wooden swords. All members begin as white belts. Students who train consistently will be offered the opportunity to test for a higher rank. We are open to people of all levels of fitness/martial arts experiences, including beginners. | |
| Aircappella | aircappella.vsa@vassar.edu | We are Vassar's premier all-whistling acappella group. | |
| Amnesty International | amnestyinternational.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Archery Club | archery.vsa@vassar.edu | We are an archery club that casually shoots weekly when the weather is good. No experience required, attendance is not mandatory. | |
| Vassar Artists' Group (VAG | vassarartistsgroup.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar Artists’ Group (VAG) is dedicated to creating an accessible visual arts community on campus. We provide space and supplies for all to create, exchange, develop, and build community. Additionally, VAG offers exhibition opportunities across campus through student-conceptualized and organized events. Beyond Vassar, VAG wishes to extend our resources and efforts into the greater Poughkeepsie area to bridge the gap between these two communities. VAG seeks to provide the means necessary for self and communal empowerment through art. | |
| Asian Students' Alliance (ASA) | vassar.asa@gmail.com | The primary goal of the Asian Students’ Alliance (ASA) is to develop a strong sense of identity and to educate the larger community about the issues concerning Asians and Asian Americans. ASA will provide support to its members and serve as a body to represent, to the best of its ability, the distinct cultures of all of the members of ASA. ASA’s support extends to the community of color at large, as well as other social awareness groups. | |
| Barefoot Fireflies | barefootfireflies.vsa@vassar.edu, exec.barefootfireflies@gmail.com | Barefoot Fireflies is Vassar College's one and only circus and flow arts organization! They are frequently found circus-ing on the Quad Weds/Fridays from 3-6pm, and they welcome all students to learn various props from different cultures with and without fire. As a performance org, they also put on two outdoor fire shows and two indoor glow shows a year. | |
| Beauty and the Beats | beautyandthebeats.vsa@vassar.edu | Beauty and the Beats is Vassar's one and only Disney-themed a cappella group. The Beats sing a range of Disney songs, with a few pop mash-ups and other childhood favorites thrown in for fun! | |
| Big K!dz | bigkidz.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Big Night In (BNI) | bignightin.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Black Students Union (BSU) | blackstudentsunion.vsa@vassar.edu | We are an org that provides a safe space for Black students on campus. We aim to foster community for the current and incoming Black people at Vassar to build relationships and plan excursions together. Events include visiting other campuses for conferences, weekly general body meetings, and an annual Black Solidarity Dinner to end off Black history month. | |
| Broadway and More Acapella (BAM!) | bamacapellavassar@gmail.com | BAM (a.k.a. Broadway And More) A Cappella, is a gender-inclusive a cappella group with a specialty in Broadway/musical theatre. In addition, BAM also sings songs by The Beatles, Ingrid Michaelson, Joey Contreras, Dodie, Lawrence, and more. A fun, dramatic, and energized group, we love to host themed concerts (bonus points if they're “BAM” puns!) and bring a distinct theatrical flair to each story we tell. BAM composes arrangements, actively performs in the community, and records in the studio as well. | |
| Buddhist Sangha Community (BSC) | buddhistsangha@vassar.edu | We are a community of people interested in understanding and working with our minds and bodies (or our mind-body). Sangha refers to the community of practitioners, and it is one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism along with the Buddha (the teachers or enlightened beings), and the Dharma (the teachings). You do not have to consider yourself a Buddhist to come sit with us! We would like to have a space open to all who are curious about how to best live our lives. | |
| Burlesque | burlesque.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar Burlesque aims to promote body positivity and radical self-love through Burlesque performances and weekly meetings. It is a closed org that offers interviews for new members every fall. Our performances are open to Vassar Students. | |
| Camerata | camerata.vsa@vassar.edu | The Vassar Camerata, the college’s only student-run early music ensemble, was founded in 2004 by students in conjunction with the music department. We specialize in music dating from a broad and diverse span of time, c. 800-1800. In accordance with the name “Camerata,” which originates from a term used to denote chamber music or musical gatherings of friends, our aim is to cultivate an inclusive community and provide opportunities for music making to students from all majors and musical backgrounds. | |
| Ceramics Club | ceramics.vsa@vassar.edu | The Ceramics Club is a welcoming and creative space dedicated to making things out of clay! Students on our Exec Board hold "office hours" throughout the week, and anyone from the Vassar community can come to the studio and create ceramics for free. No experience is needed to attend office hours. The studio is located in the basement of Noyes. | |
| Chabad Jewish Community | chabad.vsa@vassar.edu | The Chabad Jewish Community (CJC) strives to foster an inclusive, warm, and fun space on campus for Jewish students to explore their identities. From weekly Shabbat dinners to holiday programming to social events to volunteering in the Poughkeepsie community, CJC offers numerous ways to tap into Jewish life on campus. Our goal is to make Judaism and Jewish practice accessible and relevant for all Jewish students regardless of affiliation or level of observance. Our hallmark event is weekly Shabbat dinners at the Chabad House (94 Fulton Ave—one block away from campus) where students are treated to a home-cooked meal in a family-style environment. All are welcome! Meet new students, enjoy a meal and Shabbat rituals, and find a small slice of “home” away from home. | |
| Chinese Student Community | csc.vsa@vassar.edu | Chinese Student Community (CSC) thrives to be a bridge connecting the Chinese internationals and the wider Vassar community. We are here for both students who self-identify as Chinese and who are interested in Chinese culture. Our goal is to share with the Vassar community the unique cultures, experiences and perspectives of the Chinese community and to accommodate Chinese international students with the resources they need to thrive at Vassar. We share Vassar’s vision for a global, inclusive and engaging campus environment that promotes personal growth for everyone. | |
| Campus Health Organization for Information, Contraception, and Education (CHOICE) | choice@vassar.edu | CHOICE stands for Campus Health Organization for Information, Contraception, and Education. We are an entirely student-run organization whose mission is to facilitate the safer sex practices of students by speedily distributing free condoms, latex gloves, dental dams, lubricant and other supplies through an anonymous ordering system. Recognizing that safer sex and sexual health education are integral to creating a sexually healthy and informed student body here at Vassar, we also distribute educational pamphlets about STIs, pregnancy and contraception and we invite guest speakers annually to come engage with our student body about these important matters. | |
| Climbing Team | climbing.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Club Soccer | clubsoccer.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Coalesce Dance Ensemble | coalesce.vsa@vassar.edu | Coalesce Dance Ensemble strives to create a collaborative, student-run space that exists for people passionate about the dance process. Ensemble members create and experiment based on their own creative intentions, which fluctuates semester to semester. Coalesce Dance Ensemble is an environment that allows members to explore both within and outside of their usual interests or dance backgrounds. This is a smaller community committed to fostering a creative environment and producing work that members are excited about. Dance styles include contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and more! | |
| Comedy Normative (Com Nom) | comedynorm.vsa@vassar.edu | Comedy Normative is Vassar's only non-audition stand-up group. They have weekly meetings where students brainstorm and workshop jokes in preparation for two performances a semester. Com Nom prioritizes inclusivity and collaboration. No experience needed! | |
| Consulting and Finance Club (VCFC) | vcfc.vsa@vassar.edu | The Vassar Finance Club promotes financial literacy on Vassar’s campus in order to support students interested in pursuing careers in the investment banking, financial services, management consulting, and insurance sectors. We work to achieve this mission by assisting students in career exploration related to finance, and helping students build technical skills they can use for finance related interviews and internships/careers. As Vassar is a liberal arts college, we aim to try to help fill the gap between a liberal arts education and a more technical finance education, making Vassar students more competitive applicants for finance related positions as well as prepared to take on these positions in internships and careers. | |
| Contrast | contrast.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar's 100% student-run style and culture magazine! | |
| Filmmakers | filmmakers.vsa@vassar.edu | Our organization is intended to bring together people passionate and interested in filmmaking, of all different levels of experience, to meet and learn about the filmmaking process. We focus on brainstorming, workshopping, and producing narrative short films from scratch and by doing so, to build a community of filmmakers on campus. We also host film screenings, workshops, and other events! | |
| FlyPeople | vassarflypeople@gmail.com | The oldest student dance organization on campus, the purpose of Flypeople is to provide an opportunity for students to participate in a fun, encouraging, and artistic environment. Students get to choreograph and perform in student-produced dance shows consisting of pieces in a variety of movement styles. The focus of the group varies from semester to semester, depending on its members. | |
| Democracy Matters | democracymatters.vsa@vassar.edu | Democracy Matters is a campus advocacy organization dedicated to supporting grassroots political candidates and expanding voting rights, with a goal of eliminating corporate and big money influence from US politics. | |
| Doctors Without Borders (Friends of MSF) | vassar@msfchapter.org | ||
| Emergency Medical Service (VCEMS) | ems@vassar.edu | "Vassar College Emergency Medical Services is a student-led EMS organization on campus that provides medical aid to students, faculty, and staff on campus. Our organization consists of Nationally and New York State Certified EMTs, CPR Certified students, and students interested in learning. We go on call throughout the year and during big school events like Founder’s Day and Halloweekend. " | |
| EngagePK | engagepk.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Equestrian Team | equestrian.vsa@vassar.edu | The Vassar College Equestrian Team celebrates all of our campus's horse lovers; we organize horseback riding, show competitions with other colleges, and fun and engaging activities for everyone in the Vassar community to enjoy. | |
| Forum for Political Thought | politicalthought.vsa@vassar.edu | We are a group of students, faculty, and friends hoping to create a space for sustained, on-going conversation. Our conversations cover a whole slew of topics, conceive of different kinds of politics, and strive to look beyond the traditional confines of in-class discussion. We are hoping to open up a space that is more casual, where faculty, students, and members of the broader community, can get together and form new, meaningful connections and relationships. | |
| Future Waitstaff of America (FWA) | futurewaitstaffamerica.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar’s only student musical theatre org! We produce 2-3 full length musicals each semester as well as a number of musical theatre/Broadway themed special events for the student body. | |
| Gender Inclusivity in STEM (GiSTEM) | gistem.vsa@vassar.edu | GiSTEM is an organization dedicated to the promotion of marginalized gender identities in the STEM fields, where we are traditionally underrepresented. We hope to foster a space for discussion, community, and support for those pursuing careers and further education in STEM fields. | |
| Generations | generations.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Glassar | glassar.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Gradient | gradient.vsa@vassar.edu | Gradient is a group created to amplify the voices and experiences of male-identifying students of color at Vassar. We are committed towards promoting our pillars of community, brotherhood, education, and outreach | |
| Greens | greens.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar Greens is a student sustainability organization focused on environmental and social justice through encouraging student action. Greens seeks to establish an empowered community by building leadership among our members and through meaningful collaboration with other student organizations. We recognize the connection between social justice and environmental sustainability and we strive to create events that benefit the Vassar Community and the environment around us. | |
| Grey Matters Journal at Vassar College (GMJvc) | brainstorm.vassar@gmail.com | Grey Matters is Vassar’s peer-reviewed neuroscience journal that is written, edited, illustrated and produced entirely by Vassar students. Grey Matters’ mission is to not only enhance public understanding of neuroscience through our journal, online publications, and events, but also to help undergraduate students develop their skills as effective communicators in the scientific community. Our organization’s interdisciplinary approach to science outreach and strong focus on art enable us to not only provide a visually appealing and understandable read, but to work with students interested in various disciplines— such as the arts, writing, the sciences, communication, and healthcare— in developing professional skills that will aid them in their respective fields. | |
| Habitat for Humanity (H4H) | habitatforhumanity.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Happily Ever Laughter (HEL) | happilyeverlaughter.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Home Brewed | vchomebrewed@gmail.com | Home Brewed is Vassar's oldest co-ed a cappella group! The group sings a mix of jazz and pop songs and has a great time doing it. | |
| Hunger Action | hungeraction.vsa@vassar.edu | Hunger Action is an org dedicated to educating about food insecurity and giving back to the community through volunteer work (we also host some fun bonding events throughout the semester). A few times per semester, we prepare meals to serve at a local soup kitchen in Poughkeepsie, and have tons of fun cooking and meeting new people at Vassar and beyond. We strive to strengthen a positive connection between Vassar and the folks in our community. | |
| HYPE | hype.vsa@vassar.edu | Open to all regardless of dance ability or previous training, HYPE is Vassar's only non-audition hip hop dance org. We're all about embracing diversity and having fun in a pressure free environment. Members choose their level of commitment, from simply attending our weekly GB meetings learning choreography created by our exec board to partaking in our annual showcase and other events. With HYPE, all you need to do is bring good energy, feel great, and ack bad! | |
| Iced Brew | icedbrew.vsa@vassar.edu | Iced Brew is Vassar's ice skating club! We plan trips to the McCann Ice Arena for public ice skating sessions. We aim to increase the accessibility of ice skating by covering skating admission and/or skate rental costs and providing transportation to and from the rink. | |
| Idlewild Theatre Ensemble | idlewildtheatreensemble@gmail.com | Idlewild is Vassar's only non-hierarchical collaborative theatre ensemble for people of marginalized genders. We put on one show every semester, one is devised by the group and one is a previously written show by a woman or non-binary playwright. | |
| Indecent Exposure | indecentexposure.vsa@vassar.edu | Indecent Exposure is the only comedy affinity space on Vassar campus: we are a club for women, non-binary, and trans people to workshop and perform comedy together! IE was founded to push back against the hegemony of cis male-dominated comedy, and we further this mission today by being committed to making spaces for students of color and other marginalized voices. | |
| Japanese Association for Students (JAS) | jas.vsa@vassar.edu | The mission of JAS is to foster an open community of people seeking to connect with Japanese culture, including but not limited to traditions, art, food, and language. JAS’ top priorities are the authentic presentation of Japanese culture and the creation of mindful, inclusive, and accessible spaces that are open to all identities. JAS strives to balance both goals and actively emphasizes sensitivity towards differences in language and cultural backgrounds. | |
| Jews of Color Caucus | jewsofcolor.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Knitwits | vcknitwits@gmail.com | The Vassar Knitwits plan to expand our love of fiber crafts to any and all who would like to learn. As a community-based organization, we hope to build a diverse group of crafters who want to give back to their community through fun group activities. Our goal is to create an inclusive space where students, faculty, staff, and other community members can be inspired to learn and develop their new crafts. | |
| Korean Dance Crew (KoDC) | vassarkodc@gmail.com | KoDC (Korean Dance Crew) provides an open space for any Vassar College student who wishes to learn and perform official K-pop dance covers or other related dance covers. We provide an opportunity for all members to perform and demonstrate their hard work as well as support those who want to teach dances to others. | |
| Korean Student Association (KSA) | ksa.vsa@vassar.edu | We're an all-inclusive community of students who gather to celebrate and learn about Korean culture. Our primary aim is to offer a welcoming space where members can form meaningful bonds through weekly meetings and fun events. These social gatherings center around Korean food, music, holidays and other recreational activities. | |
| Latine Student Union (LSU) | latinxstudentunion.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) | link.vsa@vassar.edu | LiNK at Vassar works to spread awareness about the human rights crisis in North Korea to the Vassar campus. Throughout the year, we host fundraising events for our parent org, Liberty in North Korea, which helps North Korean refugees hiding in China get resettled in South Korea. Join our org to support a great cause! | |
| Council of ALANA Seniors (CAS) | councilofalanaseniors.vsa@vassar.edu | The Council of ALANA Seniors (CAS) is dedicated to providing diverse programming for the Vassar community, especially students of color, and hosting socio-cultural events that reflect the diversity of the senior class. CAS now works with the Senior Class Council to provide an exciting, enriched Senior Week. | |
| Mahagonny Ensemble | mahagonny.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Maroon Society | maroonsociety.vsa@vassar.edu | It is the mission of the Maroon Society to create a safe space for students of color who identify as being LGBT+ at Vassar College. Maroon Society seeks to educate and uplift marginalized communities in the LGBT+ community. We are dedicated to highlighting the diversity within the queer community through education, empowerment, and community engagement. Taking our name from historic maroon communities that were formed from Africans and Indigenous Peoples escaping from slavery and colonialism, Maroon Society membership is open to any Vassar student, especially those of color who identify as LGBT+ or wish to learn more about the queer community. | |
| Measure 4 Measure (M4M) | measure4measure.vsa@vassar.edu | Founded in 1981, Measure4Measure is one of Vassar's all female and non-binary a cappella groups. We sing a variety of genres and perform at various events throughout the year. | |
| Merely Players | merelyplayers.vsa@vassar.edu | The mission of Merely Players is to facilitate the production of classical theater and Shakespeare, or to produce works derived from those traditions. Merely Players is a teaching organization, with a focus on making these works accessible to any thespian, regardless of experience. | |
| Middle Eastern and North African Student Association (MENASA) | menasa.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Mock Trial | mocktrial.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Mountain & Water (M&W) | chineseculture.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Multiracial/Biracial Student Alliance (MBSA) | mbsa.vsa@vassar.edu | Foster a space of solidarity for mixed students. | |
| Muslim Student Association (MSA) | vmsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance (NAISA) | naisa.vsa@vassar.edu | As the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance, we commit to working towards the stated goals: a. to create a safe space for Native American and Indigenous students and their allies to engage in conversation about the systemic violences impacting Native communities b. to play a vital role regarding the promotion of education and awareness of Indigenous issues on campus | |
| Nazun | nazun.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Night Owls | nightowls.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Nitrous Oxide (N2O) | nitrousoxide.vsa@vassar.edu | Nitrous Oxide (N2O) is a comedy troupe at Vassar College with less than a decade of existing under our belt. On campus, N2O is unique for several reasons, one being that we are the only group to feature both stand-up and improv. Furthermore, N2O is intentional on providing a space for its members to embrace their individual identities, with each person bringing to the space something unique and wholly unimitable. Beyond weekly rehearsals, N2O strives to achieve a healthy synergy amongst the group. We do check-ins at the beginning of each meeting and occasionally eat meals as a group, making sure that members know they’re being listened to and supported, both on and off-stage. | |
| No Such Organization (NSO) | nosuchorganization.vsa@vassar.edu | The NSO is Vassar’s premier org for board games, video games, movies, anime, tabletop RPGs, and much more! We aim to create inclusive spaces to facilitate all the best elements and activities of nerd culture, inviting everyone to make themselves at home at our events. We run events every week for regulars and newcomers alike to come chill out and unwind together! | |
| On Tap | ontap.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar On Tap is Vassar's only tap ensemble. We have three levels of classes: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. All tappers are welcome, and we provide shoes to those who need them! We put on high energy, fun shows once every semester! | |
| Outing Club (VOC) | outingclub.vsa@vassar.edu | Outing Club is literally adventure club. We want to find ways to take you on adventures, be taken on adventures, and help you make your own adventures. AKA we lead events, you lead events, and we have a whole gear closet to make ur events possible. | |
| PHOCUS | phocus.vassar@gmail.com | ||
| Portrait | vassarportrait.vsa@vassar.edu | Portrait is Vassar’s Asian/Asian American identifying student arts publication. We aim to highlight the art and writing of Vassar’s Asian and Asian American students. | |
| ProHealth | prohealth.vsa@vassar.edu | ProHealth is focused on education and support for various public health causes. We work with the Vassar After School Program (VAST) to make simple, healthy snacks with students from Poughkeepsie Middle School. Additionally, we fundraise for Partners in Health, an non profit that works to increase access to healthcare around the world. | |
| Project.Period | vassarprojectperiod@gmail.com | This is a community-run effort that runs meetings and events related to menstrual advocacy and sustainability. We fundraise for Grace Smith House, a shelter for domestic violence and we distribute menstrual products across Vassar's campus. | |
| Quest Scholars Chapter of Vassar College | vassar.chapter@questbridge.org | The Vassar QSN chapter aims to provide a support structure for low-income first-generation students who got into college through QuestBridge, offering ways to network with one another, | |
| Quizbowl (VQB) | vassarquizbowl@gmail.com | Vassar Quizbowl aims to provide a fun environment to play a trivia game called Quizbowl. We hold practices once a week, once a semester trivia events, and attend collegiate Quizbowl Tournaments where we compete against other schools in the Northeast such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Northwestern, Northeastern, Cornell, etc. | |
| Ritmo | ritmodance.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar’s one and only latin dance org teaches, choreographs & showcases ALL forms of Latin Dance— From Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Reggeaton, and so much more. NO experience needed, just good vibes & open minds! | |
| Roller Rats | rollerrats.vsa@vassar.edu | We intend to create and uphold a community for skaters of all different levels to come together and practice, learn new tricks and skills, get access to fun skating adventures, and have a good time. We hope members will feel safe to fall down and keep trying to develop their skating skills in a supportive environment. We are open to all class years and experience levels and any type of wheels you wish to bring. | |
| RunVassar | runvassar.vsa@vassar.edu | RunVassar is a community for recreational running on campus. All students who are interested in running are able to find peers with a similar interest to grow and develop their abilities together as well as participate in fund bonding events. It is an organization open to all skill levels or running experience(s), and provides a safe space to exercise, have fun, spend time outside, and become a part of a close-knit community of runners. | |
| Sailing Team | sailing.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Shakespeare Troupe | shakespearetroupe.vsa@vassar.edu | Shakespeare Troupe is a non-hierarchical theater troupe that does an outdoor, site specific Shakespeare play at the end of every Spring semester. We strive to constantly challenge ourselves as artists, questioning and changing our approach to and understanding of Shakespeare and theater in the process. | |
| Ski Team | ski.vsa@vassar.edu | "Ski Team organizes competitive ski racing for the students of Vassar College. It is our fervent belief that ski racing, due to its prodigious cost, is chiefly a pastime of the elite. These elites perpetuate the capitalist superstructures that preserve our low socioeconomic status. To combat the unyielding class homogeneity inherent in ski culture, we, the proletariat, secure funds and disperse them freely to help the common, working-class Vassar students (as well as their capitalist overlord fellow students) to participate in and to subvert a principle bastion of neocolonial patriarchy - ski racing. As a competitive club we are members of the National Collegiate Skiing Association (NCSA) and race in the McBrine Division. The team is competitive, although no race experience is necessary to join." | |
| Smash Club | smashclub.vsa@vassar.edu | Smash Club aims to create a welcoming space for all things related to the Super Smash Bros. franchise! We host several tournaments throughout the year and meet weekly to come together and play Smash. | |
| Social Dancing | socialdancing.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Sori | sori.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| South Asian Student Alliance (SASA) | sasa.vsa@vassar.edu | We create and organize events to celebrate festivals which commemorate the South Asian diaspora. We celebrate most of the big festivals including but not limited to Diwali and Holi and we also have general body meetings throughout the semester where we do Bollywood movie nights, game nights, henna parties, or just celebrate other, smaller-scale festivals. SASA is a students’ alliance, so we welcome not only students who identify as South Asian, but also those who are allies and simply want to learn more the South Asian culture and community. | |
| Southeast Asian Student's Alliance (SEASA) | seasa.vsa@vassar.edu | "The Southeast Asian Students Alliance is an organization that provides a campus venue for non-judgmental learning and cultural exploration of Southeast Asia, its constituent countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and East Timor) and the respective identities contained therein. As an organization that serves to represent Southeast Asia which is, in itself, a diverse and heterogeneous region, SEASA seeks to both complicate and celebrate conceptions of Southeast Asian identity by facilitating student exploration of Southeast Asian cultures, giving specific heed to the many geo-political, sociological, and economic factors. Membership is open to all members of the Vassar community. " | |
| Squirm | squirm.vsa@vassar.edu | Squirm is an erotic magazine aimed at opening up safe spaces in print and in person for Vassar's students to express, discuss, and celebrate their sexuality. | |
| Student Musician's Union (StuMu) | studentmusic.vsa@vassar.edu | Our mission is to curate a community of student musicians of all skill levels and to provide them with a space to practice and hone their skills, various performance opportunities throughout the year and the resources necessary to record and produce their own music. | |
| Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) | sjpvassar@gmail.com | One of the 200+ chapters of National Students for Justice in Palestine across occupied Turtle Island, dedicated to the liberation and self-determination of Palestine and its people. | |
| Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) | ssdp.vsa@vassar.edu, ssdpvassar@gmail.com | The mission of SSDP is to provide students with access to harm-reduction services, such as fentanyl test strips, drug checking kits, naloxone, etc. SSDP will also strive to reduce harm by establishing a drug education program based on peer-reviewed research and best harm reduction practices. SSDP also hopes to host speakers to talk about related social and political issues. | |
| Students of Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA) | caribbeanstudentsalliance@gmail.com | ||
| Susan Stein Shiva Theater (Shiva Theater) | shiva@vassar.edu | ||
| The Butterbeer Broooers (formerly Quidditch) | broooers.vsa@vassar.edu | We are a gender neutral sports team that plays quadball and has fun. | |
| The Limit | thelimit.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| The Listening Center (TLC) | tlc.vsa@vassar.edu Request: thelisteningcenter@vassar.edu | TLC is an anonymous, peer-run chatline that offers trained Listeners to talk with students every night from 8pm to 12am through the online chat service www.7cups.com/p/thelisteningcenter. We're trained to comfort & actively listen to a variety of topics including: academic stress, crisis management, depression and anxiety, loss, relationships, and identity concerns. TLC also offers information and referrals to other on and off-campus resources. | |
| The Miscellany News | misc@vassar.edu | The Miscellany News, one of the oldest collegiate weeklies in the country, has served as the student newspaper of Vassar College since 1866. Produced by more than 40 student volunteers, The Miscellany News sets Vassar’s standard for in-depth reporting, creative thinking, exemplary writing and journalistic excellence. Student workers distribute the paper every Thursday morning during the academic year, and thousands of Vassar students, faculty members, administrators, staff, alumnae/i and Arlington readers flip through it over their morning coffee to stay up to date with the latest campus goings-on. | |
| The Philaletheis Society | philaletheis.vsa@vassar.edu | The Philaletheis Society is the largest student theatre organization (and OLDEST student org) on campus. We produce 3-5 full length shows every semester as well as staged readings, special events, and more! We accept shows of every genre, medium, era, etc., and are passionate about creating theatre that is inclusive, collaborative, and meaningful. | |
| The Vassar Brew Coffee Bar | thebrew@vassar.edu | The Brew is a completely student run and student led mobile coffee bar on Vassar's campus, located in the Mug in Main for the 2023-24 school year. Our goal is to provide high quality caffeine, vibes, and the space for community to Vassar students. Students working at the Brew gain hands on experience with nearly all aspects of running a business. | |
| Transcending Boundaries and Dichotomies (TBD) | tbd.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| UJIMA | ujima.vsa@vassar.edu | UJIMA: A Groove Society is a collective of student artists of color at Vassar College who perform music and present other forms of art in celebration of the African Diaspora. As the third principle of Kwanzaa, Ujima (pronounced: oo-jee-ma) a Swahili term, defines our task as one to build and maintain our community together; to acknowledge the experiences of our Black comrades and make space for them to center their stories. As our principle and practice, UJIMA challenges us to create an intentional communal space for talented students of color to learn about and engage with the legacy and influence of Black artisanship. | |
| Ultimate Frisbee (Boxing Nuns) | vassarultimate@gmail.com | Ultimate Frisbee is a collection of three teams who play the sport of ultimate frisbee. We travel, compete against other schools, have fun social events, and create positive atmospheres for player and team growth. | |
| Ultimate Frisbee (Cyber Nunx) | vassarultimate@gmail.com | Ultimate Frisbee is a collection of three teams who play the sport of ultimate frisbee. We travel, compete against other schools, have fun social events, and create positive atmospheres for player and team growth. | |
| Ultimate Frisbee (Swinging Monks) | vassarultimate@gmail.com | Ultimate Frisbee is a collection of three teams who play the sport of ultimate frisbee. We travel, compete against other schools, have fun social events, and create positive atmospheres for player and team growth. | |
| Vass Shakers | shakers.vsa@vassar.edu, vassshakers@gmail.com | ||
| Vassar Alliance in Foreign Affairs (VAFA) | vawfa.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar Alliance of Women in Foreign Affairs (VAWFA) is an on-campus resource for women and non-binary femmes. We define foreign affairs broadly, including topics such as international politics, domestic social climate, and environmental challenges. VAWFA provides a nurturing space for discussing a range of issues, from reproductive rights to foreign aid. Through holding events and workshops, we aim to increase female representation in foreign affairs at all levels. We offer continued support throughout college, early employment, and future careers, linking members to our extensive alumnae network. It is our goal to build a community that endures beyond our years at Vassar, to empower others to achieve their aspirations, and to work toward eliminating gender disparities in professional fields. | |
| Vassar Animal Rights Coalition (VARC) | animalrightscoalition.vsa@vassar.edu, varc@vassar.edu | ||
| Vassar Asian American Studies Working Group (VASAM) | vassarasam@gmail.com | ||
| Vassar Bikes | bikes.vsa@vassar.edu | The Vassar Bike Shop is a student run repair shop that services the bikes in the Vassar community in order to keep our campus cycling. Offering free repairs, we keep wheels spinning smoothly while also supporting Transitions students with free bike distribution. Beyond maintenance, the shop hosts exciting events, races, and spreads the word for anti-theft strategies to ensure a safe biking community. | |
| Vassar Business Club (VBC) | vcbusinessclub.vsa@vassar.edu | The Vassar Business Club is dedicated to empowering all students to excel and find meaning in their post-Vassar lives. We help students learn about diverse careers and prepare them for internships and jobs in the fields they find most fulfilling. We host lectures by Vassar professors, alumni panels and talks, and networking events. We are the only student-run, on-campus resource for students to gain exposure to various careers in everything from media, sciences to technology and startups of all kinds. Our mission is one of education, and we hope to provide a reliable source for information on various aspects of business. | |
| Vassar Catholic Community (VCC) | vcc@vassar.edu | ||
| Vassar Christian Fellowship (VXF) | vxf@vassar.edu | VXF is a space for believers in Jesus Christ to come and fellowship together, to discuss different topics and study the Bible, and have a community with one another. VXF is also open to anyone who wants to ask questions about and/or learn more about the Christian faith. | |
| Vassar College Alliance of Theater Technicians (VCATT) | vassartech@gmail.com | VCATT has a closet full of tech supplies including lights, speakers, cables, and tools that can be borrowed for use with student run performances on campus. We also aim to share theater-tech knowledge among students and help connect students interested in tech with shows looking for help. | |
| Vassar College Cricket Association (VCCA) | vcca.vsa@vassar.edu | VCCA is here to provide enthusiasts of the widely popular yet somewhat underappreciated sport of cricket a venue and community with which to express and bond over their shared love of the sport. | |
| Vassar College Sound System (VCSS) | vassarcollegess@gmail.com | VCSS is dedicated both to teaching interested students how to DJ and throwing events where they are allowed to showcase the skills they build. | |
| Vassar College Television (VCTV) | vctv.vsa@vassar.edu | "VCTV is Vassar College’s student-led hub for video production, filmmaking education, and film events. We create engaging entertainment that spans multiple genres and formats, from documentaries to short films to music videos. The group was created to give Vassar students a head start in film production and to foster a collaborative community of filmmakers. Our team includes writers, producers, directors, editors, actors, and everything in between. VCTV traces its origins back to 1986 and is still going strong. We produce several video projects yearly, lend camera equipment for individual projects, lead workshops on filmmaking basics, and each semester host the VCTV Film Fest." | |
| Vassar Debate Society | debate.vsa@vassar.edu | The Vassar Debate Society strives to provide casual and competitive debate opportunities for the students of Vassar College. As a society, we are members of the American Parliamentary Debate Association (APDA). No debate experience is necessary to join the organization, and it is not necessary to compete in order to be a member. | |
| Vassar Democrats | democrats.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Vassar Devils | devils.vsa@vassar.edu | The Vassar Devils are an all-gender a cappella group at Vassar College. We perform our own arrangements of a variety of musical genres (from pop, to jazz, to classic rock, and more!) both on and off Vassar's campus. We also record our music and have a number of albums and singles out on streaming platforms like Spotify! | |
| Vassar Food Community (VFC) | vassarfoodcommunity.vsa@vassar.edu | A sustainably-based and community-centered cooking club that meets weekly to make wholesome and mostly plant-based food, prioritizing local produce. | |
| Vassar Haiti Project (VHP) | thevassarhaitiproject@vassar.edu | ||
| Vassar Healthcare Industry Club (VHIC) | vhic.vsa@vassar.edu | The ultimate goal of our organization is to expose Vassar students to a diverse array of careers and opportunities within the broad field of healthcare. In doing so, we hope to introduce new career paths, connections, and information for those interested in or unaware of the vast possibilities within the realm of business and healthcare. We regularly host talks and panels from successful alumni, networking opportunities, and advice hours where upperclassmen help guide and advise underclassmen looking to potentially explore a career in the healthcare industry. As an organization we also aim to exemplify career paths in areas that currently lack exposure on campus including pharmaceuticals, healthcare cosmetics, biotechnology, hospital management, artificial intelligence, genetics, women’s health, etc. This organization wants to highlight the diversity in the healthcare industry, which we will accomplish by hosting events and inviting successful alumni in the healthcare industry that represent marginalized groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and low socioeconomic status. | |
| Vassar Improv (VCVI) | improv.vsa@vassar.edu | We are Vassar's oldest comedy group, committed to providing engaging and innovative improv comedy to its community while building a space for members to grow in comedy. | |
| Vassar International Student Association (VISA) | internationalstudents.vsa@vassar.edu | By organizing events that celebrate and encourage diversity, VISA strives to promote a sense of community and identity among Vassar’s internationals. | |
| Vassar Jewish Union (VJU) | JewishUnion.vsa@vassar.edu | The Vassar Jewish Union (VJU) seeks to strengthen the development of a pluralistic Jewish community, and to provide a spiritual and cultural home for Jewish expression at Vassar. We serve all members of the Vassar community, regardless of their background or form of Jewish expression. We offer weekly student-led Shabbat services followed by home-cooked meals. We also host social events and holiday parties and ceremonies for the Jewish student body. | |
| Vassar Law Club (VLC) | vassarlaw.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Vassar Refugee Solidarity | vcsolidarity@vassar.edu | Vassar Refugee Solidarity is a student organization dedicated to aiding refugees in the Mid-Hudson valley area | |
| Vassar Student Review (VSR) | vassarstudentreview@gmail.com | The Vassar Student Review is a literary magazine that showcases prose, poetry, and art from undergraduates here! Submissions are reviewed by our team and then handed off to our copyeditors and the layout team who work to format each issue. | |
| Vassar Verse | verse.vsa@vassar.edu | We provide an accessible place to write, read, and share poetry for poets of all skill levels. | |
| Vassar Veterans Association (VVA) | veterans.vsa@vassar.edu | The Vassar Veterans Association (VVA) is dedicated to meeting the needs of veterans students and military affiliated students on the Vassar Campus, as well as uplifting the voices and needs of all members of the Vassar College Community. | |
| Vassar Voices for Planned Parenthood (VVPP) | vvpp.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar Voices for Planned Parenthood is a chapter organization dedicated to providing access to sexual health education, contraception, and reproductive/gender affirming healthcare at Vassar. We are committed to advocating for reproductive rights on campus and in the local community. | |
| Vassarion | vassarion.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassarion is Vassar's one and only yearbook org! Each year we design pages centralized around a theme, write features, take photos, and more. It's a great way to make your own personalized mark on Vassar's history! | |
| Vastards | vastards.vsa@vassar.edu | The Vastards are an all-gender, nostalgia pop a cappella group. Since 2002, we've been singing all your favorites from past decades! Known for good harmonies, silliness, and the coolest vibes. | |
| VC Royalty | vcroyalty.vsa@vassar.edu | VC Royalty is dedicated to allowing students to learn about drag and discover how to express themselves through it. | |
| VC++ | vcplusplus.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar’s Coders, Hackers, and Designers – VC++ was started to give Vassar’s programmers the practical skills necessary to thrive in the tech industry, while also providing them a community to meet and collaborate. | |
| ViCE Music | vicemusic.vsa@vassar.edu | ViCE is all things music. As the largest org at Vassar we put on free concerts and music events throughout the year. If you love music and want to talk about everything related to music, entertainment, and concerts, this is the place for you! | |
| ViCE Weekly | viceweekly.vsa@vassar.edu | Introducing a new face of music to Vassar's community, ViCE Weekly hosts concerts to expose students to original, ground-breaking, and genre-fusing artists. We transform venues and expand our personal and communal relationships to music. | |
| Woodshed Theater Ensemble | woodshedtheatreensemble@gmail.com | ||
| Working Student Coalition (WSC) | vassarleftistunion@gmail.com | We seek to give student workers a place to voice concerns and ask questions about their jobs and the policies surrounding their work. Additionally, we work with other groups to advocate for labor-related changes and to promote solidarity on campus. | |
| WVKR | generalmanager@wvkr.org | WVKR-FM is Vassar College's independent, student-run radio station. For over 50 years, WVKR-FM has been broadcasting to the greater Hudson Valley and the globe, providing eclectic content not found anywhere else. Find WVKR on the air at 91.3FM or on the web at WVKR.org. Long live independent radio! | |
| Express Yourself | expressyourself.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Foundation for International Medical Relief for Children | fimrc.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Irish Dance | irishdance.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar Irish Dance teaches the basics of Irish dance while cultivating a community environment by practicing traditional group dances and unique routines! Any level is allowed to join, especially people with no previous experience! We also have a small community of previous Irish dancers that can meet outside of regular general body meetings for further practice. | |
| Let's Naach | |||
| Minorities in Medicine | |||
| Pre-Veterinary and Animal Science Club | vcpaws@vassar.edu | ||
| Print and Zine Makers Association | |||
| Sikh Student Association | sikhs.vsa@vassar.edu | We build a community of acceptance and perseverance bringing awareness about Sikhism and its core values. | |
| Softball Club/VC Soft Serves | |||
| Team Ink | teamink.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| TEDxVassar | vassarted.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Vassar Chemical Society | |||
| Vassar Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Chapter | ieee.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| Vassar Not Alone | vassarnotalone.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar Not Alone (VNA) is Vassar's student-led mental health community. VNA is a supportive space for students to engage in conversation and reflection regarding mental health. We hope to change the state of mental health at Vassar—how it is perceived, discussed, and integrated into students’ lives. | |
| Vassar Polygots (formerly Linguistics Club) | vassar.linguistics.club@vassar.edu | ||
| Vassar Post-Pasteurization Alliance | vppa.vsa@vassar.edu | ||
| ACCESS | access.vsa@vassar.edu | Vassar ACCESS is dedicated to providing support for disabled and neurodivergent students as well as advocating for on-campus accessibility. Our goal is to increase awareness surrounding these identities and build a welcoming community for disabled students to come together and share their unique experiences. We strive to give students a voice and help them obtain access to the resources and accommodations they deserve. | |
| Vassar Alliance for Ukraine | vcukraine@vassar.edu | Raising awareness about the events in Ukraine, promoting Ukrainian culture. We organize fundraising events, educational panels, and more. | |
| Table Tennis Club/Ping Pong Club | The mission of PPC is to teach those interested in learning the sport of table tennis and once acquainted, play it and progressively improve. | ||
| Brewer Pickleball Association | Brewerpickleballassociation.vsa@vassar.edu | The mission of The Brewer Pickleball Association is to provide a platform for players of all skill levels to come together, refine their skills, and make connections through pickleball. | |
| Harlequin Travelers | harlequintravelers.vsa@vassar.edu | The Harlequin Travelers are a nonhierarchical theater troupe focused on producing comedic theatre in unconventional spaces. | |
| Vassar Writers' Association (VWA) | The Vassar Writers' Association is a space for all forms of writing on Vassar College campus, providing freewrites, workshops, critique space, readings, opportunities for publication, and more. | ||
| Vassar College Club Tennis | |||
| Vassar First Inversion | |||
| Personal Expression and Entertainment News | |||
| Combat Robotics Club | |||
| Jewelry Making Club | |||
| Vassar College Traditional Music | |||
| The Cartoonist Studios | |||
| VitaScope | |||
| Episcopal Church at Vassar College | |||
| Vassar African Students | |||
| Youth in Diaspora | |||
| Silhouette |