Student Organizations
Get Involved- Join a Club!
Joining a student club or organization is a great way to get involved. You’ll meet people who share the same interests – building lifelong friendships – while gaining professional experience, and honing your leadership skills.
Our department is home to more than a dozen student-led organizations, honor societies, and pre-professional clubs spanning a wide variety of interests. Learn more about them below.
Explore our clubs and organizations
- Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta)
The Tri-Beta Biology Honors Society is a club where all students with an interest in Biology can come together outside of class and socialize as well as gain helpful resources that they can apply towards their professional career.
We also like to keep our members involved in service through different ways such as volunteering in the community. In addition to our service activities, Tri-Beta is a National Honors Society where students can apply to become lifetime members and help advance our three aims of scholarship, dissemination of scientific information, and promotion of biological research.
Faculty advisor is Marek Sliwinski.
- Pre-Chiropractic Club
The Pre-Chiropractic Club is an organization designed to help prepare undergraduate students interested in following a chiropractic career path.
Students will be able to learn what to expect when entering the chiropractic field and how to apply for chiropractic school. More importantly, the Pre-Chiropractic Club will give students the opportunity to meet and make connections with other students interested in the chiropractic field.
Faculty advisor is Julie Kang.
- Pre-Dental Club
The purpose of the Pre-Dental Club is to provide interested students with knowledge of the field of dentistry. They inform students on all topics of dentistry, including taking the Dental Admission Test, applying to dental school, and career opportunities within the field. The Pre-Dental Club also gives students the opportunity to participate in dental-related simulation clinics and field trips.
Faculty advisor is Nathan Bird.
- Pre-Medical Club
The Pre-Medical Club provides students with information regarding careers in the medical field, medical school admissions, medical school applications, and medical school options. They assist students with MCAT preparation, applying to medical school, meeting physicians, volunteer opportunities, and familiarizing themselves with the medical professions.
The Pre-Medical Club hosts speakers ranging from medical school students, residents, and physicians from various specialties and sub-specialties. Representatives from medical schools also speak to the Pre-Medical Club. They arrange visits to various medical schools and hospitals. The Pre-Medical Club answers or assists students in answering any questions regarding the medical field, profession, or schooling.
Faculty advisor is Nathan Bird.
- Pre-Occupational Therapy Club
The Pre-Occupational Therapy Club is an organization designed to prepare undergraduate students for a career in occupational therapy. The club will also help inform students on how to apply for a graduate program. Internships and/or job-shadowing opportunities for each student can also be set up through the Pre-Occupational Therapy Club. Above all, this club is to provide a community for individuals interested in occupational therapy.
Faculty advisor is Theresa Spradling.
- Pre-Physician Assistant Club
The Pre-Physician Assistant Club is an organization of UNI students that provides opportunities to become knowledgeable about what a physician assistant does, to assist in the preparation of this career, and to encourage academic and extracurricular pursuits toward the goal of becoming a physician assistant. This club provides opportunities to be introduced to professionals as guest speakers. Relationships can be established that can potentially assist the student in the process of applying to competitive PA programs all across the country. Ultimately, the Pre-PA club will provide support and guidance for all members as they progress towards a career that prioritizes improving healthcare access and quality.
Faculty advisor is Ira Simet.
- Pre-Pharmacy Club
The Pre-Pharmacy club is a great opportunity for Pre-Pharmacy students, as well as students considering Pharmaceuticals in the future. It involves exploring both Pharmacy school options, careers in pharmacy, and more. The club often meets with representatives from pharmacy schools nearby, and the schools that are met with are determined by the preference of the current members. We also offer assistance with resume building, PharmCAS applications, and studying for the PCAT. We like to get involved in volunteer opportunities such as drug give backs. The club is also a great way to meet and connect with fellow future Pharmacists on campus!
Faculty advisor is Carl Thurman.
- Pre-Veterinary Science Club
The Pre-Veterinary Science Club focuses on animal related events and topics. They do fundraising and volunteer events to help support animal organizations, such as Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation, the Cedar Bend Humane Society, and ASPIRE Therapeutic Riding Program.
In addition to planning these events at club meetings, the Pre-Veterinary Science Club discusses veterinary medicine topics and ways to build your veterinary school application. They have arranged special tours at zoos and talks with local veterinarians. The Pre-Veterinary Science Club is open to anyone interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or people who enjoy working with animals.
Faculty advisor is David McClenahan.
- Pre-Physical Therapy Club
The Pre-Physical Therapy Club holds meetings throughout the school year and places an emphasis on the application process for physical therapy school. Meetings typically consist of guest speakers, or representatives from physical therapy schools, such as the University of Iowa, St. Ambrose University, Creighton University, and Des Moines University, who come to discuss the details of their program.
The club better prepares students who are considering applying for physical therapy school to strengthen their personal applications. Dues for the club are $5. This cost covers food provided at each meeting.
Faculty advisor is Mary McDade.
- Student Nature Society
Open to ALL UNI students who enjoy nature, wildlife, botany, conservation and outdoor nature-related adventure. We organize field trips and camping events, invite guest speakers, watch nature themed movies, and do fun hands-on activities throughout the school year. We also do activities such as trail and stream clean-up to care for the environment and support the local community.
Faculty advisors are Ai Wen and Kenneth Elgersma.
- UNI Fishing Club
The UNI Fishing Club serves to bring UNI students together to organize fishing tournaments and outings with other Iowa fishing clubs and communities, share fishing experiences and knowledge, network and meet other students who share similar affection for the sport of fishing and an overall love of the outdoors, teach new individuals how to fish, participate in competitive fishing tournaments with other college fishing organizations, participate in volunteer and community service type activities, and most importantly go fishing.
Faculty advisor is Mark Myers.
- Women in Healthcare Club
The Women in Healthcare Club serves to encourage and promote academics and professional interest among college and university students in any healthcare field. They host presentations and guest speakers, specifically addressing topics like working as a healthcare provider, and informing about women’s issues specifically surrounding healthcare. In addition, they provide opportunities for volunteering in the community and social activities to meet other like-minded students.
Faculty advisor is Theresa Spradling.