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The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program provides eligible students with employment during the academic year and in some cases, summer. In the Center for Inclusion and Diversity, students are responsible for developing programming that aligns with our diversity, equity and inclusion goals, as well as their own personal interests, in addition to general office assistance. Professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported. Open positions will be listed on Handshake.

Crossing the Bridge to STEM Success offers incoming first-year students from underrepresented backgrounds the tools and resources they need to succeed as a STEM major. Please contact us if you'd like to learn more about this program.

Hosted within the first two weeks of the semester, the CID Open House is an opportunity for students to meet the staff of the Center for Inclusion and Diversity, learn about opportunities to get involved and mingle with current members of our student organizations. This is a high energy orientation and celebration with food, music and activities.

Held in the fall, the CID retreat allows for all students to come together in an atmosphere away from campus to “relate, relax and release.” Our sessions, many of them designed and facilitated by the students themselves, provide a space for fellowship, personal development and growth. Past retreats have taken place in Baltimore, M.D., Washington, D.C., Virginia and the Poconos.

Our affiliate-based student organizations plan events that are centered on educational, cultural, social and recreational themes. Previous events include the Asian Student Association’s Dumpling Night, the Black Student Union’s annual talent show and Bridging the Gap’s Taste of the World.

With a varied lineup of activities each year, this event celebrates graduating seniors who have demonstrated active commitment through participation in scholarship programs, leadership roles in student organizations and work study. Students receive kente stoles and participate in senior events such as cap decorating, midnight bowling, a photoshoot, trivia game and alumni panel discussion. The final event is a cookout that brings our students together as a community to share reflections with their peers and support networks.

International Student Orientation is held at the beginning of each semester for new F-1 visa holders and usually takes place the Thursday and/or Friday before classes begin. Topics covered during orientation include how to maintain legal immigration status, understanding the U.S. classroom, resources available at SJU and more. Attendance is mandatory for new international students.

Throughout the year, CID hosts and partners with various departments or groups to hold campus-wide programming and celebrations that are educational in nature. Previous events include Heritage Month Celebrations, Holi, Kwanzaa, Salsa Nights, Chinese New Year and the Drag Show.

The Asian Student Association (ASA) aims to celebrate Asian culture with Asian and non-Asian students and offer an opportunity to learn, engage and build networks while maintaining a healthy community on campus. For more information, please email asa@sju.edu. You can also connect with ASA on Facebook and Instagram.

The Black Student Union (BSU) is an inclusive organization, open to all. BSU was created to unite African-Americans and other minorities across the campus of Saint Joseph’s University, provide education of Black heritage and culture and assist in raising awareness in the campus community of the problems facing African-Americans. For more information, please email bsu@sju.edu. You can also connect with BSU on Twitter and Instagram.

Bridging The Gap (BTG) is a proactive and progressive organization that aims to promote awareness of ALL diversities and underrepresented lifestyles and ethnicities in order to create a more welcoming and accepting environment at Saint Joseph’s University. BTG strives to create a cohesive community amongst the student body, faculty, and administration to spread the message of unity and embrace the beauty and celebration of diversity with the support of the entire campus community. BTG will increase consciousness of the need for the celebration of all identities “bridging the gap” between people from all walks of life. For more information, please email btg@sju.edu. You can also connect with BTG on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

The African Caribbean Student Association (ACSA) is an inclusive organization, open to all, that hopes to unite all students of the Caribbean and Africa to create a sense of home away from home in the hope of bringing a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment to the campus community. ACSA on hiatus for the 2020-2021 school year, but if you’re interested in getting involved, please contact acsa@sju.edu.

Higher Destination (HD) Youth, formerly known as Expressions of Praise and Higher Destination Choir (HD Choir), is a student-led on-campus organization that aims to be a safe space for Christian students to worship freely and feel supported on their journey to follow Christ. HD Youth hopes to build a community representative of a collective Christian experience to ensure our students can find a spiritual home as they worship and build their relationship with God. 

The mission of the Latinx Student Association (LSA) is to incorporate both Latinx and Non-Latinx students in programs and activities that will serve as a vehicle for the education and celebration of Hispanic cultures. For more information, please email lsa@sju.edu. You can also connect with LSA on Twitter and Instagram.

Formerly known as the Natural Hair Club, SJU Naturals is an organization that aims to promote wellness, self-care, and healthy self-image on campus. Our focuses are on nutrition, mental health, skincare, haircare, etc. We want to expand what the word “natural” means and to foster an inclusive environment. For more information, please email sjunaturals@sju.edu. You can also connect with SJU Naturals on Instagram.

SJUPride is an undergraduate student organization that strives to create inclusive spaces for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Ally people. All undergraduate SJU students of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome. Pride strives to create holistic experiences for all members of the LGBTQIA community. Pride works toward an inclusive understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity in the context of and as it intersects with race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, ability, socio-economic status, and culture. For more information, about LGBTQIA+ resources, visit here. You can also contact pride@sju.edu for more information and connect with SJU Pride on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Saint Joseph’s encourages all students to further their own spiritual growth and religious faith during their time at the University. Based on our Jesuit traditions, we celebrate religious diversity, encouraging individuals and groups to practice their own faith as they so choose. The Student Interfaith Organization (ISO) provides students with opportunities to participate in interfaith events, helping them grow in understanding in their own and others’ faith traditions. For more information, please email studentinterfaith@sju.edu.

​The Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) encourages and empowers students who identify as women to be leaders in every aspect of their lives. We strive to promote a safe, gender-inclusive environment that fosters conversations about professional development and social justice as they pertain to women. The initiative identifies and mentors students who want to take an active leadership role. WLI members have the opportunity to plan events, coordinate guest speaker engagements, and attend conferences and workshops that focus on the importance of women in leadership positions. For more information, please contact wli@sju.edu. You can also connect with WLI on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Advancement in Diversity Stem (A.I.D. STEM) is a group that connects students of color who are involved in STEM programs to build a network for intellectual collaboration and engagement. Our mission is to cultivate a community where students are able to engage in a diverse scientific atmosphere and expose them to beneficial resources, such as workshops, conferences and shadowing and volunteering opportunities. We also connect students to Saint Joseph’s graduates who have excelled in their field. For more information, please email

• National Pan-Hellenic Council City-Wide Chapters

• American Sign Language Club

• Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting

• Association of Latino Professionals For America

• Irish Dance Club

• Italian Club

• Greek Club

• Japanese Culture Club

• Russian Club

• Hawks of India

• Saudi Club

• Best Buddies

• Food Recovery Network

• Hawk Hub

The Asian Student Association of the University City location in Philadelphia promotes the unity of Asians by sustaining awareness of Asian culture, by interacting with various ethnic groups, and by raising our group’s profile within the community. We aim to expose the University City community to Asian culture by sponsoring and promoting social, educational, and fundraisers, thereby creating greater awareness and interest in Asian issues. You can connect with ASA on Instagram!

Building a diverse and inclusive community of Physical Therapists by providing mentorship and support for both current and future BIPOC DPT students. You can connect with BIPOC PT Club on Instagram!

Black Student Union is an organization founded on the values of empowerment, education, and diversity. It strives to promote political, cultural, educational, professional, and social consciousness. Our goals are to stimulate an appreciation, awareness, and development of African American cultural heritage, to serve as a positive influence in the academic environment of the University of the Sciences campus, to be a resource and professional network for, but not exclusively to, all minority populations of the university, to be inspired by, and to inspire the community by participating in mentor programs, having discussions with alumni, and donating to a local charity at least once every year. You can connect with BSU on Instagram!

COTAD Chapters are OT/OTA student-led groups that work together to develop and promote JEDI, anti-racism, and anti-oppression within occupational therapy education programs and in the profession. You can connect with COTAD on Instagram!

Culture Shock is a cultural club that entertains and teaches others about African, Caribbean, and other cultures through dance and events. The mission of this club is to raise awareness of other cultures at the University City location as well as celebrate diversity. You can connect with Culture Shock on Instagram!

EPIC aims to educate the campus community about Indian culture and give students the opportunity to bond over shared cultural customs and values through our various social and educational events. You can connect with EPIC on Instagram!

GENES is an interdisciplinary, professional organization that focuses on guiding students of color on their road to success, but we welcome all students. We believe the growth of students of color at the University City location will diversify the student population. G.E.N.E.S. will establish faculty/graduate/alumni mentors to consult with members and maintain active communication between students. G.E.N.E.S. shall serve as a resource for all minorities and provide enrichment with workshops, forums, professional events, panels, peer mentoring, and networking opportunities that will prepare them for their professional fields. G.E.N.E.S. intends to foster these students and essentially provide them with all the resources they will need to flourish here at the University City location. For more information, please contact Erika Lohbauer. 

Exploring Japanese Culture and Pop Culture through art, food, anime, manga, language, and much more and providing an environment for students to relax, have fun and socialize. The Japanese Culture Club aims to introduce Japan, its culture, and its language and hold events for all students and faculty to have new and fun experiences. You can connect with JCC on Instagram!

PCA allows students to get involved with other cultural organizations and other schools to help strengthen ties. It offers support for Filipinos in and out of the University City location community on a cultural, social, and political level.

Mission:

• To represent the Filipino community present at SJU University City location 
• * To promote greater recognition and awareness of the Filipino culture, history, and heritage to USciences community.
• * To support and focus on the needs of Filipino students, faculty, and staff through educational, cultural, and social programs, activities, and projects
• * To form a network within and outside of University City location 

You can connect with PCA on Instagram!

It is commonly said that “dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another.” University City Dhadkan is one such co-ed fusion dance team that dances from the heart. Dhadkan, started in 2012, is a team full of dedicated and passionate dancers. Since then, Dhadkan has been a second family to its dancers, aka the “heartbeats”. The team has actively competed and performed across the United States and is known for its use of various dance forms such as Bollywood, Classical, Hip-Hop, Bhangra, and contemporary. Among all of this fun, the rest is history. These dancers never give up on their dreams and dance “till the last beat drops”. You can connect with SJU Dhadkan on Instagram!

Our mission is to raise awareness, educate, and support students who are a part of the LGBTQIA community. Join our page it is meant to update members on Alliance meetings, LGBT+ news, and to also act as an open discussion/forum. You can connect with the Queer Student Union on Instagram!