Clubs and Organizations
Mission Statement
We aim to support and facilitate clubs and organizations on campus, while also helping the community surrounding us. Our mission is to promote the social and academic needs of our diverse college community and to foster an inclusive environment. As student leaders, we have a unique opportunity to act as the liaison for all students, leading our peers inside and outside of the classroom.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association is an organization of like minded individuals that believe in the importance of the student body of Hudson County Community College to have a constant and active voice. We work closely with the College administration to ensure that the overall college experience is an everlasting experience that they will remember for years to come.
The director of Inter-Club Counciland Director of Finance host monthly meetings with all club leaders to discuss their budgets, how each club is doing, and potential collaborations.
SGA conducts monthly town hall meetings to report important updates about the college, provide useful information, and address student concerns!
Honor Societies
We have a proud history of academic excellence. HCCC partners with prominent national honor societies to recognize those students, from various disciplines, who have achieved academic distinction.
Alpha Alpha Alpha, or Tri-Alpha, was founded March 24, 2018 at Moravian College (now Moravian University) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Over 100 members of the Alpha Chapter were initiated that day, including undergraduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, and honorary members. Following the successful induction, the College took steps to incorporate Alpha Alpha Alpha so that chapters could be started on other campuses across the country. Tri-Alpha exists as a not-for-profit (501(c)3) organization, for the purposes of supporting the activities of the honors society.
Sigma Kappa Delta is the English Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges. The Omicron Epsilon chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta at Hudson County Community College was chartered in 2014. Activities undertaken by chapter members include organizing literary discussions and open mic nights, attending trips to see published authors read their works, and participating in an annual induction ceremony. In addition to these opportunities, members receive a personalized Sigma Kappa Delta membership certificate and official society pin, and are eligible to apply for Sigma Kappa Delta scholarships and submit original work for publication and writing awards
Our mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people. Our vision is to improve all people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry. The objectives of our HCCC Chapter shall be to afford an opportunity for students of the chemical science to become better acquainted, to secure the intellectual stimulation that arises from professional association, to obtain experience in preparing and presenting technical material before chemical audiences, to foster a professional spirit among the members, to instill a professional pride in the chemical sciences, and to foster an awareness of the responsibilities and challenges of the modern chemist.
Psi Beta, the national Community College Honor Society in Psychology, that promotes professional development of psychology students in two year colleges through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service.
The National Honor Society recognizing high achieving student veterans and military in two and four-year institutions of higher education. SALUTE offers the unique four-tier system, allowing for students to jump recognition tiers by raising their GPA semester to semester, giving them access to more scholarship opportunities.
Clubs and Student Organizations
Active Minds is a student organization at HCCC that empowers students to increase awareness about mental health issues on a diverse college campus. Helping students utilize resources and making it easier to seek help as soon as needed. Active Minds strives to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health issues, so that students feel like they can openly express themselves without feeling as though they are being judged by others. Active Minds serves as a liaison between the student body and the Mental Health Counseling and Wellness department and works to improve campus mental wellness.
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The Arab Student Association focuses on immersing students in rich Arabic heritage, learning and celebrating various cultures, and hosting discussions on history. Join on Involved HERE.
The Art and Design Club is a club of art, creativity, and uniqueness. The act of creating is much more than just a career for the artist. It is passion, love, and the need to create that drives the artist. This club is a place where creative students from all majors can come together, support each other like family, and fuel each other’s love for the arts. Join on Involved HERE.
The Black Student Union focuses on providing a grasp on black culture and history to a varied group of students. Our main goal is to enlighten our fellow peers on different backgrounds and lifestyles in such a vast society throughout the college and their communities. Our Motto: Forever Strength in Unity! Join on Involved HERE.
The Business & Accounting Club offers benefits and services to members that facilitate their growth, such as networking opportunities with potential collaborators. Students are exposed to different fields of business, developmental skills, and opportunities that will aid their success after Hudson.
Vision: A club where everyone is welcomed and exposed to business opportunities while having fun.
Mission: To prepare students to be the next generations of leaders.
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The It’s On Us Chapter at HCCC raises awareness of sexual assault on campus through educational workshops, fundraisers, and various events. We aim to educate our students on how to be effective bystanders, how to approach instances of violence, and raise awareness.
Mission: The mission of It’s On Us is to build the movement to combat sexual assault by engaging all students, including young men, and activating the largest student organizing program of its kind in grassroots awareness and prevention education programs.
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The objective of the Chemistry Club is to enhance the educational and community of undergraduate chemists and anyone interested in chemistry. Join on Involved HERE.
The criminal justice club is an safe space for criminal justice majors as well as the entire student body as a whole. We hope to explore all sides of the criminal justice system the good, the bad, and the in between. We seek to build monumental and lasting professional relationships with one another, while bonding and learning from each of our life experiences. We encourage transparency in this safe space to examine and explore the basis of the US criminal justice system, the effects of the criminal justice system in our everyday lives and the effects of the criminal justice system in our communities'. We promote life, liberty, and the full pursuit of happiness. We seek to have our members embody the best version of themselves and encourage our members to express their views regarding future careers in our field while having fun and growing together. Join on Involved HERE.
The Culinary Club fosters an interest in Culinary Arts at Hudson County Community College and throughout the industry. Our objective is preferably helping the low-income community (activities geared towards helping the community). The Actions include mentoring students, tutorials and supporting The Culinary Arts Institute with on or off campus recruiting.
The Culinary Club is a club full of future chefs that create delicious food and culture in order to bring everyone with different backgrounds and cultures together. Our goal is to show the wonders of what goes on in the kitchen and how a great and powerful team can pull off anything when truly passionate. Culinary Club gives us the opportunity to show off our skills and how much we’ve learned over the years. Individually, we are good, but together we are unstoppable.
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The HCCC Environmental Club actively promotes raising awareness regarding environmental issues within the Hudson County Community College Journal Square and North Hudson campuses.The Environment Club at HCCC is looking to change our community through different projects that will be done in the Hudson County area. We work, go to school, and put our energy into whatever we may be doing - however, we often forget about taking care of the area where we live. The Environmental Club at HCCC wants to change this, by reminding us all to be earth-friendly. Some of our projects include what we call “clean-ups”, where we visit various places in the neighborhood and clean the area by getting rid of the garbage. We would like to invite more students to be active and volunteer to be a part of these clean-ups. In addition to doing clean-ups, we want to promote things such as recycling, stopping littering in the community, and using reusable energy instead of sticking to fossil fuels. Thanks to modern technology, reusable energy is becoming more popular (i.e solar panels, wind turbines) and we would like to connect with different establishments to reduce the usage of fossil fuels. Please let us know if you want to be a part of improving our society by working with us. Thank you.
Embrace Support and Lead is a place where English as Second Language Speakers can practice their English in a relaxed environment. The ESL club is designed for all students enrolled in the HCCC to help master their communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
Embrace: We must not be afraid of change; instead, we should welcome every opportunity we have.
Support: Always help each other because we cannot achieve success by ourselves.
Lead: We are here to help one another develop, reach our potential, and learn how to deal with adversity in a positive way.
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The film club offers a space for like-minded individuals to engage in enriching discussions, organize screenings, and even host film festivals. Through film club, members can broaden their horizons, discover diverse genres, and gain a deeper understanding of the storytelling techniques employed in films. Film clubs provide an avenue for film lovers to connect, learn, and find inspiration in the captivating world of cinema. Join on Involved HERE.
Membership into the French Club is open to all student interested in learning about the French language and culture.
The Gaming Club is created for students who need distress, want to meet new friends, and have fun! The Club is open to all HCCC students. Join on Involved HERE.
The Girls Who Code Club is the newest College Loop chapter at Hudson partnered with the nonprofit organization "Girls Who Code"! We are a supporting community for females and non-binary students interested in technology and coding. Although, our club is intended for females and non-binary students, we welcome male allies! Our community will not only support female students and enhance their skills but it will help them persist in the technology field. Together we can help close the gender gap in the technology field. Open to all majors! Join on Involved HERE.
The Health and Medical Sciences club members are committed to improving physical health and wellness for the entire campus and the surrounding community. The HCCC community consists of fellow students, faculty, and staff. The surrounding community includes Hudson County and the State of NJ.
HCCC Dreamers is a student group that aims to create a safe and welcoming environment for undocumented, DACA, and international students. Our main goal is to provide support for their academic and personal development by exploring a wide range of resources and opportunities both within and outside the college. Join on Involved HERE.
The It’s On Us Chapter at HCCC raises awareness of sexual assault on campus through educational workshops, fundraisers, and various events. We aim to educate our students on how to be effective bystanders, how to approach instances of violence, and raise awareness.
Mission: The mission of It’s On Us is to build the movement to combat sexual assault by engaging all students, including young men, and activating the largest student organizing program of its kind in grassroots awareness and prevention education programs.
Join HERE.
The Kababyan’s Unbreakable Links Through Unity, Respect, and Art (KULTURA) Club is to benefit the HCCC community by spreading knowledge and culture of the Philippines through food, music, history, dance, and language. The organization will always continue to be open to anyone willing to learn more about Filipino culture. Join on Involved HERE.
The LGBTQ+ Club provides a place where students within the community and allies of the community can openly and comfortably discuss contradictory issues of orientation, sexuality, and gender. The goal of our board is to raise awareness on important topics, educate our community, and build a space where members can find others they call family. Here, we educate members about systemic issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community, important queer history, and more on navigating different identities and experiences. Our activities inlude weekly general board meetings, community events, and fun collaborations! We also work to give back to our community and collaborate with community-based organizations in the Hudson County area. “We are not limited to anything!” Join on Involved HERE.
Model United Nations (MUN) is an educational simulation/academic competition in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. MUN involves and teaches researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
The HCCC Nursing Club will exist to celebrate and enrich the experience of being a nursing student at HCCC. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate professionalism and leadership skills while exemplifying the caring compassionate characteristics of the professional nurse through participation in civic, community, and college events. Club social events may also be planned to promote fellowship and a sense of camaraderie between class members and between students in the practical nursing and student nursing programs.
The President's Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (PACDEI) student action group plays an active role in enhancing and advancing initiatives within our college community. Through proactive engagement and collaboration, this student-led group drives tangible changes by advocating for inclusive policies, fostering equitable procedures, implementing impactful programs, enhancing essential services, and striving for measurable outcomes. With a strong commitment to nurturing a college environment that deeply appreciates, honors, and embraces diversity in its myriad expressions, the PACDEI student action group empowers students to effect meaningful change and contribute to an inclusive and respectful campus culture.
The Psychology Club consists of students who have an interest and/or are majoring in the field of psychology. Regardless of what one's past, present, or future looks like, Psychology Club welcomes everyone and anyone that would like to go on an endeavor into the "hows" and the "whats" of human behavior.
Our weekly meetings are be hosted by members of our executive board who will prepare round table discussions, interactive games, and informational gatherings, all regarding psychology and its subfields. We want everyone involved to be able to experience our educational and welcoming environment, and we are always happy to see what students have to bring to the table.
The Psychology Club is partnered with Psi Beta, the Community College National Honor Society in Psychology, to promote and celebrate student's achievements in the study of psychology here at HCCC. For any questions or suggestions, please email us at hcccpsychclub@hccc.edu or DM us on instagram @hcccpsychclub!
Welcome to HCCC’s SPS chapter, a national professional association for physics students! Embracing diversity, we unite all STEM enthusiasts and lovers alike. Engage in lively discussions, hands-on activities, and prominent opportunities that will expand your horizons. Together, we’ll leverage the inclusive nature of physics as a stepping-stone into other fields to explore the wonders of science & technology while sparking curiosity, friendships and laughter in our way. We believe in equity, so the benefits and opportunities of SPS are extended to every member, regardless of their previous experience, at NO COST to the student. Join us to foster a community where curious minds collaborate, inspire, and create. Let’s unravel the mysteries of the universe, one member at a time! Join on Involved HERE.
HCCC is one of the most diverse colleges in NJ offering and blending different perspectives and communities creating a space that is rare in today’s world. Stary Eye hopes to use this vast pool of diversity to create dances that represent these communities and create another space for them to come together. “Dancers are stars, and we are always in the eye of the beholder.” Join on Involved HERE.
The STEM Club encourages HCCC students to strengthen their problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities through hands-on activities and projects that are challenging and fun
The HCCC Student Programming Board under the leadership of the Office of Student Life and Leadership is a student-led organization that organizes a variety of events, ranging from educational seminars and workshops to social gatherings and community service activities. The Student Programming Board is committed to fostering inclusivity and engagement. The board collaborates with a variety of campus organizations to create a college experience that is rich and rewarding. HCCC's board fosters personal development and a thriving campus community by providing opportunities for creativity and leadership.
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The Teacher Education Club works to support students as they launch their careers as educators. We provide students opportunities to attend education workshops, volunteer in after school programs, take transfer tours, and much more. Join on Involved HERE.
The purpose of the Latin Society Club is to promote institutional involvement, create a sense of community, and promote student success, especially among Latinx students who are acclimating to a new environment as first-generation college students.
Contact Information
Student Life and LeadershipJournal Square Campus
81 Sip Avenue - 2nd Floor (Room 212)
Jersey City, NJ 07306(201) 360-4195
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North Hudson Campus
4800 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 2nd Floor (Room 204)
Union City, NJ 07087(201) 360-4654
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