Schreiner University
Student Organization Manual

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Type of Organizations


Academic/Professional
– Emphasize development in a particular academic or professional area.  Activities include programs, business meetings, and social activities.  Provide students with a preview of their anticipated professional careers. Group activities include speakers, field trips, and volunteer or field work.

Greek – While primarily social groups, these organizations focus on creating a connection between their members based upon the founding principles for the Greek-letter group.

Honorary - Recognize high level of academic achievement and generally require a demonstrated interest in a particular career or academic discipline.

Recreation – Encourage the involvement in or support of particular sports or recreational activities.

Religious – Serve to support students based on their particular religious faith.  These groups are also coordinated by Campus Ministries.

Service – Emphasize community service activity and its benefits.

Special Interest – Focus on and promote specific issues or topics of interest to group members.

Residence Hall Councils – Councils focus and address the needs of each residence area as well as program for the residents.

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