Clubs and Organizations

Get Involved

Make the most of your experience at St. Catherine University. Joining a club or student organization is a great way to meet new people, explore your interests, build leadership skills, and create community on campus.

St. Kate’s clubs bring students together around shared passions—whether that’s a hobby, academic field, cultural identity, service project, or professional interest. You can explore clubs and meet student leaders at the Activities Fair each fall.

Don’t see a club that fits your interests?

Start your own! St. Kate’s students have the opportunity to create and lead new organizations based on their ideas and passions. Campus Life staff are here to help you through the chartering process.

Visit the Student Org Center (CdC 253) or email studentcenter@stkate.edu to get started.

Check out current Clubs and Organizations Here

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SEEK Team

Fun Starts Here!

Looking for a fun way to get involved on campus? SEEK (Social Events and Experiences for Katies) is a student-led organization that creates exciting events for the St. Kate’s community all year long. From day brighteners, free movies, game nights, wellness events, and off-campus adventures to signature programs like Dew Drop Bop, Welcome Back Week, Valentine’s Week, Drag Bingo, Eggstravaganza, Winter Wonderland, and 110+ additional events each year, SEEK brings students together to have fun, meet new people, and build lasting connections

Whether you’re looking to try something new, relax with friends, or jump into campus life, SEEK is a great place to start. Come to an event, bring a friend, and see what the fun is all about! Take it to the next level by learning to plan events and learn leadership skills involved by being part of this team. Check out the event flyers below of exciting events this year!

Get Connected

Instagram: @stkatesseek
SEEK Email: seek@stkate.edu

Check out SEEK Team

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Student Senate

Be the Voice of Undergraduate Students

The Student Senate is the official governing body for undergraduate day students. Senators work closely with university leadership to advocate for student needs, share ideas, and improve campus life for everyone.

As a member of Student Senate, you can:

Represent the student body
Influence campus decisions and policies
Help improve the student experience
Collaborate with campus leaders
Develop leadership and communication skills

If you’re passionate about making a difference and creating change, Student Senate is a great place to start.

Check out Student Senate

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College for Adults Student Advisory Board (CFA SAB)

Supporting and Connecting Adult Learners

The College for Adults Student Advisory Board serves as a bridge between adult undergraduate students and university administration. This group helps elevate the experiences, perspectives, and needs of College for Adults students while building community and connection.

Board members help:

Advocate for adult learners
Share feedback and student perspectives
Strengthen the College for Adults experience
Connect students with campus resources and opportunities

Ready to get involved?
Visit the College for Adults Student Advisory Board website to learn more.

Check out College for Adults Student Advisory Board

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Graduate Student Advisory Board (GSAB)

Leadership Beyond the Classroom

The Graduate Student Advisory Board (GSAB) brings together student representatives from graduate programs across St. Catherine University. GSAB members collaborate throughout the academic year to support graduate students, build connections, and create meaningful experiences.

GSAB members:

Represent graduate student perspectives
Plan activities and networking opportunities
Discuss shared challenges and ideas
Build community across graduate programs
Connect with fellow student leaders

Meetings are held monthly during the academic year on the St. Paul campus, creating opportunities to network, collaborate, and lead alongside peers from across the university.

Check out Graduate Student Advisory Board

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Student Media & Publications

Have a passion for storytelling, journalism, photography, design, or keeping the St. Kate’s community informed? Join The Wheel, St. Catherine University’s student-run newspaper.

Published biweekly throughout the semester, The Wheel covers everything from campus news and student life to sports, arts, reviews, opinion pieces, and features about the Highland Park community. Student journalists gain hands-on experience researching, writing, editing, photographing, and producing content that matters to the St. Kate’s community.

Get involved: Whether you're an experienced writer or simply curious about journalism, all students are welcome to join.

Check out The Wheel Student Newspaper

Magazine-style webpage featuring student stories with image thumbnails and article headlines.

Ariston: St. Kate’s Art & Literary Journal

Since 1906, Ariston has celebrated and showcased the creative talents of St. Catherine University students through an annual art and literary publication.

Each year, students submit original poetry, prose, photography, artwork, and other creative pieces for consideration. The journal is juried, designed, and edited entirely by students, providing valuable opportunities for hands-on experience in publishing, editing, design, and artistic collaboration.

Ariston's student staff includes both an art team and a literary team, working together to create a publication that highlights the diverse voices and creativity of the St. Kate’s community.

Share your creativity: All students enrolled during the academic year are invited to submit their work for publication.

Check out Ariston Art & Literary Journal

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Club & Organization Resources

Everything You Need to Bring Your Ideas to Life

Planning an event? Promoting your organization? Reserving a space for your next meeting? We’ve got you covered.

The Club & Organization Resources hub is your one-stop destination for tools, support, and information to help your student organization succeed at St. Catherine University.

Find resources for:

Event planning and logistics
Publicity and marketing requests
Space reservations
Trainings and leadership workshops
Purchasing club and organization merchandise
Conference attendance and travel information
Organization policies and forms
Funding information and support
And so much more!