Groups & Associations

Student organizations are a pivotal component of the Miami University education and experience. With over 300 on campus student organizations available--ranging from social and service organizations to athletic clubs--opportunities for involvement are abound.

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) promotes the academic, social and economic goals of Miami University's graduate students. GSA ensures that graduate students' needs are met by preserving and representing the rights and interests of all graduate students at Miami University. The GSA is a community of graduate students helping to make Miami University a great place to work, study, and live.  For additional information go to http://miamigsa.wix.com/homepage#!home/mainPage or contact Greta Smith at smithgl@muohio.edu. You can also follow GSA on Facebook.

The Graduate Students of Color Association (GSCA) functions to enhance the campus life by providing academic, political, social and cultural support.  Support that facilitates academic excellence, as well as safe, enriching spaces that promote political awareness toward issues that affect graduate students of color. We endorse equality and equity in education for all students.  For more information contact Khalid Long at longky@muohio.edu.

The Latin American Graduate Student Association (LAGSA) aims to build a greater sense of community amongst all graduate students of Latin American heritage from every program and department in the Miami University community through mentorship, support, encouragement in higher education and community outreach about the Latino population and culture.

Haven: LGBTIQ Graduate Alliance: Haven Queer Graduate Alliance provides a space for LGBTIQ graduate students and their allies to find community both academically and socially. The group provides a venue to discuss LGBTIQ issues in teaching, mentoring, academic writing, research, and relevant scholarship. Politically, our aim is to collaborate with other LGBTIQ groups on campus--undergraduate, faculty, and staff. Haven also explores the intersections of sexuality, race, gender, class, ability, and nationality, understanding that all of these intersecting identities influence how we experience our daily lives and global perspectives.  For additional information please contact Demere Woolway at 529-0831 or dwoolway@miamioh.edu.