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Student Life & Leadership

Student Life & Leadership

Welcome to the Office of Student Life and Leadership at South Carolina State University! Our mission is to provide you with services that will improve and enhance your academic performance and help you develop into a well-rounded professional and citizen. The Office of Student Life and Leadership works to promote a sense of community on campus by offering social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, spiritual, and governance programs. We want to invest in you—not just as a student, but as a future leader in your community.

We invite you to join us by learning more about how you, as an SC State Bulldog, can get involved!

Get Involved in Student Clubs & Organizations at SC State

The SC State experience is about more than just going to class. an education. It's an immersive experience; one that involves a strong and active community of students and faculty that support each other's interests and goals. Community involvement can help you cultivate new interests, gain leadership and communication skills, and most of all, create memories that last a lifetime. 

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

At South Carolina State University, there's room for everyone. From our exciting student activities, student organizations, and college services to the SC State Bulldogs' success on the field, we offer clubs and organizations that encompass a wide variety of passions and interests. Explore our extracurricular groups and discover how you can get involved with other Bulldogs on campus!
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Greek Life

Greek Life

SC State is home to numerous sororities and fraternities. In their various activities and events on and off campus, you'll create life-long relationships, cultivate leadership and networking skills, and collaborate with like-minded individuals to reach academic and personal goals.
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Student Government Association

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) represents the students' voice in SC State's operations, policies and procedures. SGA officers work diligently on behalf of the students in interactions with the administration and the Board of Trustees. The SGA president is an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees.
Campus Activities Board

Campus Activities Board

The SC State Campus Activities Board (CAB) plans and coordinates on-campus social gatherings, concerts, dances and more. In addition to events throughout the year, CAB's biggest responsibility comes each fall during Homecomingm when members organize a week filled with fun for students.
Royal Court

Royal Court

A tradition of HBCU campuses, the Royal Court is the student ambassador organization tasked with representing SC State at official functions and other events. Royal Court members must demonstrate academic excellence and good character, thus serving as role models for their peers. Along with Mister and Miss State, the Royal Court features representatives of each class year at SC State.
Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders

Being a part of the South Carolina’s State University Cheer Program will provide the athlete with many rewarding life-lessons that will enhance your experience as a college student at the South Carolina State University.
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At SC State, there's room for everyone. You'll discover countless opportunities to get involved in student clubs and organizations to gain a sense of community and grow your passions, both inside and outside of the classroom. Student life and Leadership oversees program areas such as:

  • Leadership Training
  • Student Organizations
  • Student Government Association
  • Student Publications
  • Greek Affairs
  • Religious Life
    In addition to overseeing these programs, we also offer planning, implementation, and leadership assistance for the following:
  • Student Government Association
  • Homecoming
  • Bulldog Fest
  • Campus Activities Board (CAB)
  • Religious Life Counsel
  • Royal Court

Leadership Training Program

The Leadership Training Program helps you to develop and enhance lifelong leadership skills that can open up new possibilities in your future. During the year, we offer retreats, conferences, seminars, workshops, and other developmental experiences that will help you transform into an effective leader.

Sound interesting?

We encourage you to get involved in the Leadership Training Program to gain valuable experience and secure future leadership positions in student organizations! This program is open to anyone—whether you're an elected and appointed student leader, an officer of a student organization, or simply someone looking to take on new leadership responsibilities!

Kirkland W. Green Student Center

New student center exterior Video board Interior

The Kirkland W. Green Student Center is the hub of campus life at SC State. The building is under renovation now and will soon have a whole new look inside and out.

The center will again be home programs, and services designed to foster a sense of community among all members of the Bulldog family—from students to faculty and staff to alumni and guests, and even visitors. It will be home of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Life and Leadership Development, and the Student Government Association.

The Student Center will have a game room with provisions for table tennis, billiards, video games, board games, and a six-lane bowling center for your enjoyment.

In addition to recreational and office spaces, the Student Center also features the university-operated fast food restaurant, "The Pitt," which remains open during the renovation.

Contact Us

Looking for more information about how you can get involved in student activities and leadership opportunities? We invite you to visit our office or contact us to learn more!

Student Life and Leadership
PO Box 7177
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC 29117
Phone: 803-536-7057