At SJC, we know that college is more than just lectures and textbooks. Student clubs and organizations are where you can truly embrace your passions and discover new ones. Ready to join the adventure?
Get Involved in San Juan College!
Take your college experience to the next level with SJC's student clubs and organizations! With 20+ groups to join, there's a place for you to learn, volunteer, play, and grow.
Want to step up and lead? Then join one of our student organizations. You'll help plan and coordinate campus and community events, setting the tone for life at SJC. You can also join one of our student clubs to connect with others who share your academic and personal interests. Learning doesn't stop in the classroom at SJC, so join our student community to make lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories.
"Being in Geeks & Gamers Club has helped me become myself and is a place where I have made many new friends. I love the people there and will continue to be a part of the club"
Student Organizations
Represent fellow students and make an impact on SJC by joining a student organization. You'll have the chance to grow your leadership skills and help shape campus life in a meaningful way.
Plan and host student activities and campus events by joining the Campus Activity Board (CAB). Work closely with the Office of Student Engagement and Campus Life to host exciting activities and help create a vibrant environment at SJC.
Annual activities include:
- Luminarias Display
- Welcome Party
- Family Night
- Spring Bash
- Halloween Carnival
- Movie Nights
To join, stop by the Student Engagement and Campus Life office (Room 1600L), email getinvolved@sanjuancollege.edu, or call (505) 566-3294.
Be a voice for your fellow students through the Associated Students of San Juan College. You’ll help shape campus life, represent student interests, and make SJC a better place for everyone. Elections for Associated Student officers are held each spring semester.
If you have questions or would like to attend an Associated Students meeting, email getinvolved@sanjuancollege.edu or call (505)566-3294.
Student Showcase Including Registration
The San Juan College Student Showcase features students’ creative and scholarly works through a combination of digital presentations, performances, poster sessions, oral presentations, and media displays.
Get Spooky with San Juan College Halloween Stencils
Looking to add some Halloween flair to your festivities?
Art Gallery: Matthew Bahe
Explore the art of Matthew Bahe in this special exhibition of his latest works.
Wag Your Swag
Rep Your Alma Mater!
Transfer Fair
#TransferStudentWeek
Student Clubs
Want to connect with others who share your interests? Or perhaps you want to try something new? Joining a club is a great way to make new friends, learn new skills, and make your time on campus more meaningful.
Cultural Clubs
Connect with others who share your cultural interests, and celebrate the diversity of our campus community.
ANLA is a vibrant student-led organization that actively collaborates with the Native American Center. Together, they bring to life a variety of events, including the annual Powwow and Gourd Dance, the Miss Indigenous Pageant, and numerous other cultural celebrations. Join us in honoring and participating in these rich traditions!
Mission Statement:
To promote the sharing of culture across campus and encourage Native American students to pursue leadership opportunities.
Contact Information:
Mission Statement:
Promote STEM on campus, outreach to communities, and build better relationships with faculty.
Contact Information:
- Alanna Chee, Advisor
- Levi Curtis, Advisor
Mission Statement:
To share Hispanic and Latino culture with San Juan College and the community.
About the Club:
Join Colores to build your leadership skills while planning and hosting events throughout the year in a supportive and fun environment. The club works closely with the Herencia Latina Center and collaborates with groups across campus to bring events like Hispanic Heritage Month, cultural celebrations, and student engagement activities to life.
By getting involved, you’ll strengthen your leadership and teamwork skills and help create a vibrant, inclusive campus community.
For more information about club activities and meetings, reach out using the contact info below.
Contact Information:
- Arely Caro, Advisor
- Zaira Rivera, Advisor
All Nations Benefit Powwow
Join the All Nations Leadership Association and help support the powwow, where we celebrate and honor indigenous life and culture.
Department Clubs
Enhance your academic experience and connect with students like you through our Department Clubs! Find opportunities for professional development, networking, and more.
Mission Statement:
To Create opportunities for seniors to maintain lifelong vitality through self-development and service.
To Support the Encore Program through public relations, service projects and participating in San Juan College activities
Meeting Information:
- Day: Second Wednesday of every month (except June, July, and December)
- Time: 10:30 am
- Location: 30th St Education Center, Room 208
Contact Information:
- Joni Roos, Advisor
- roosj@sanjuancollege.edu
- 505-566-3214
Mission Statement:
To provide a professional organization for respiratory care students and provide a mechanism to integrate into the student community outside the health programs.
Join the Neb Zepplin Club (Respiratory Club) to connect with other students in the respiratory care program. You’ll build professionalism, grow personally, and help spread awareness about the respiratory care field. The club also sponsors fundraising events to support trips to educational meetings.
Contact Information:
- Christina Schuman, Advisor
Mission Statement:
We aim to promote scholarship, leadership, and community service, as well as encourage professional development for San Juan College students interested in social sciences.
About the Club:
We are proud to have a Psi Beta chapter as part of our Social Sciences Club (SSC). Psi Beta is the national honor society in psychology for community colleges. Its mission is the professional development of psychology students through the promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service.
Enroll via Our SSC/Psi Beta Canvas Page
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Contact Information:
- Nicholle Liessmann, Advisor
Mission Statement:
Students for Energy & Sustainability will assist students in advancing their interest in the related fields, provide networking opportunities both internally and externally, promote awareness of current trends in the industry, create volunteering opportunities, develop leadership skills, and support SJC Campus Life.
Contact Information:
- Qinqin Schoser, Advisor
Mission Statement:
To cultivate, promote, and sustain the art and science of dental hygiene, to represent and safeguard the common interest of the members of the dental hygiene profession, and to contribute to the improvement of the oral health of the public.
About the Club:
Get hands-on experience and give back to the community through the Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA). Members take part in community service projects, attend the NMDHA Annual Scientific Session to connect with professionals and learn from experts, and host continuing education courses for local oral health providers.
SADHA meets monthly. If you have questions or want to get involved, reach out using the contact information below.
Contact Information:
- Brittany Nichols, Club Advisor
Mission Statement:
For student nurses to connect with other student nurses, nurses, and the community.
About the Club:
Join the Student Nurses Association (SNA) to connect with fellow nursing and pre-nursing students, share experiences, and support each other through nursing school. Members help raise funds for each semester’s pinning ceremony and find fun ways to give back to the SJC community.
Contact Information:
- Shannon Lyman, Club Advisor
- Jana Harris, Club Advisor
This club is the SJC Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America Club (SJC SCNAVTA), also known as the Vet Tech Club.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to guide and support veterinary technician students in their professional and educational growth while encouraging integrity, compassion, and high ethical standards. We aim to nurture a lifelong dedication to promoting progressive, humane care for all creatures and to help students build meaningful connections within the veterinary community. By fostering involvement with NAVTA, we create opportunities for San Juan College students to grow socially while developing a positive professional image and increasing public awareness of the vital role of the veterinary technician.
About the Club:
The Vet Tech Club (SJC SCNAVTA) is a fully remote club that connects veterinary technician students from all over. As a member, you’ll get the chance to engage with both your local and online communities while learning more about your future role as a credentialed veterinary technician.
Contact Information:
- Heather McCarthy, Advisor
Mission Statement:
To provide support and awareness for veterans and their dependents at San Juan College.
Contact Information:
- Larry Finch, Veteran Center Coordinator
Make Smiles Brighter
Join the Student American Dental Hygienists' Association as they provide free dental care to children in our community at our regular the "Give Kids a Smile Day" events. You'll help with cleanings and create lasting oral health habits.
Religious Clubs
Explore your faith and find fellowship. Our religious clubs offer a supportive and welcoming community where you can grow.
Mission Statement:
To create a place of community and open dialogue about personal beliefs, culture, and life so we can grow and learn from each other.
Meeting Information
- Prayer & Evangelism
- Every Monday, 4:30-6:00
- Mary's Kitchen
- Bible Study
- Every Tuesday, 5:00-7:00
- Contact for location
Contact Information:
- Vickie Rothlisberger, Advisor
Mission Statement:
To keep students and community in connection of Creator and Lord through traditions and religion. To have engagement through college and share stories that are going to encourage students to share their beliefs.
Contact Information:
- Lauren Ekekwe, Advisor
- Tawana Foutz, Advisor
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Latter-day Saint Student Association is to support LDSSA members in achieving academic and spiritual goals, encourage members to become a good influence on campus and in the community, and provide service, social, and religious activities.
Meeting Information:
- Day: Every Tuesday
- Time: 6:30 pm
- Location: 4400 College Blvd. Farmington, NM, 87402
Contact Information:
- Jeff Pomeroy, Advisor
- Lane Gladden
Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Special Interest Clubs
Explore shared hobbies or discover new passions with our Special Interest Clubs. Find a community of friends at SJC.
Mission Statement:
We believe no one should have to struggle alone. By empowering young adults to speak openly about mental health, we can reduce stigma, encourage help-seeking, and prevent suicides.
About the Club:
Join Active Minds to help change the conversation about mental health at San Juan College. As a student-led chapter of a national organization, you’ll raise awareness, share resources, and build a supportive campus community.
You’ll also help promote mental wellness, organize events and fundraisers for mental health education, and encourage classmates to reach out for support when they need it because no one should have to struggle alone.
For more information or to get involved, please contact activeminds@sanjuancollege.edu.
Suicide Awareness Walk
Each April, Active Minds hosts the Suicide Awareness Walk to honor loved ones lost to suicide and to support mental health awareness on campus. During the walk, you can learn about mental health resources, connect with others, and help spread hope throughout the SJC community.
Stay tuned for updates about our next annual Suicide Awareness Walk.
Contact Information:
- Kate Fulton, Advisor
Mission Statement:
Research, explore, and spread awareness of cryptocurrency.
Meeting Information:
- Day: Fourth Friday of each month
- Time: 11:00 am
- Location: GIS Lab (Room 1629)
Contact Information:
- Brian Seavey, Advisor
Mission Statement:
Bring together students who share a passion for movies, filmmaking, and storytelling. The Film Club provides opportunities to watch, discuss, and create films, while fostering teamwork, creativity, and leadership skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
About the Club:
Join the Film Club to connect with other students who love movies, filmmaking, and storytelling. You’ll dive into film analysis, create your own projects, and work together to host screenings and events on campus.
For meeting information, reach out using the contact details below.
Contact Information:
Mission Statement:
To provide a fun environment for playing and learning chess.
About the Club:
Join the Chess Club to play, learn, and connect with others who love the game. The club has been part of San Juan College since 1966 and partnered with the ENCORE Ambassadors in 2015. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, whether you’re just learning or looking for a challenge.
Meeting Information:
- Day: Every Tuesday
- Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
- Location: Student Sun Lounge, upstairs from Mary's Kitchen
Contact Information:
- Preston Herrington
Mission Statement:
Geeks & Gamers provides a safe and engaging space for San Juan College students and community members interested in social engagement and gaming that includes video games, board and card games, D&D, anime, science fiction and fantasy. Geeks & Gamers is a social club for the benefit of likeminded individuals through bonding and stress relief via gaming activities.
About the Club:
Join Geeks & Gamers to connect with others who share your passion for gaming, anime, and all things sci-fi and fantasy. Members play video games, board games, card games, and D&D, and take part in tournaments, MTG drafts, and mini game jams for those interested in game development.
The club has several gaming systems and games ready to play, and if you have a favorite game, bring it along.
Meeting Information:
- Game Night:
- Day: Every Friday
- Time: 6:30 pm-10:00 pm
- Location: Sun's Room (Room 1019)
- Dungeons & Dragons:
- Day: Every Saturday
- Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
- Location: Student Sun Lounge (Upstairs from Mary's Kitchen)
Contact Information:
- Brian Murphy, Advisor
Mission Statement:
The SJC Suns team aims to create an on-campus community where club members can compete in virtual games with and against each other.
About the Club:
Join the SJC Suns Esports Team and compete with students from other colleges. You’ll build social and teamwork skills, gain confidence through competition, and connect with other gamers who share your passion. The club gives you a platform to reach personal goals, practice good sportsmanship, and showcase your creativity.
For meeting information, reach out using the contact details below.
Contact Information:
- Randall Keeswood, Advisor
Want to Start a New Student Club?
It's simple! All you need to start a club are four student officers and a faculty or staff member to be your club advisor. Once you have your team, you can begin the paperwork to register your club at the Office of Student Engagement and Campus Life. For more information, reach out to getinvolved@sanjuancollege.edu.
Contact Us
Want more information about our student clubs and organizations? Contact the Office of Student Engagement and Campus Life. Email getinvolved@sanjuancollege.edu or call 505-566-3294 to schedule an appointment.
Our office is located in the Student Center in Room 1600L, upstairs from Mary's Kitchen. It is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.