Clubs and Organizations
Official Clubs:
Esports Club
Compete and connect with the OKWU student body through video games! We host monthly tournaments as well as an official OKWU Discord to connect with students, staff, faculty, and alumni!
Interested in joining?
If you’d like to be involved, contact Alex Young at ayoung@okwu.edu.
Missions Club
This club is for those who have a heart for reaching the hurt and the lost while spreading the love of Jesus to those in need. Group members can participate in local, regional, and international trips that partner with the local pastors and missionaries to reach that specific community.
Interested in joining?
Contact Reed Garland for more information.
College Republicans
OKWU’s College Republicans club discusses current events and upcoming volunteer opportunities with the local Republican Party.
Interested in joining?
Elijah White at 319-575-2478 or elijah.white@okwustudents.edu
Running Club
This Club is designed for those who like to run or who might be interested in running. We do several runs a year such as 5K’s, 10K’s, Fun Run’s, and even have some who like to run half marathons.
Interested in joining?
Contact Aaron Bunker for info.
Students for Life
OKWU Students for Life exists as a non-partisan Christian Pro-life organization that advocates for everyone that has been impacted and targeted by abortion through providing support services.
Interested in joining?
Contact our President, Morgan Lane @ Morgan.Lane@okwustudents.edu or (404) 556-0782
and our Vice President, Rachel Colaw @ Rachel.Colaw@okwustudents.edu.
Culture Connection Club
OKWU’s Culture Connection club focuses on unifying our campus through its diversity. It is a space for everyone to come together and learn about different cultures and ways of life. Culture Connection hosts events, discussions, and meals where students can come fellowship together.
Interested in joining?
Tristan Lujan @ tristan.lujan@okwustudents.eduNathan Bompuku @ fredderick.bompuku@okwustudents.eduAriela Nettleton @ ariela.nettleton@okwustudents.edu
Official Organizations:
Intramurals
We offer multiple competitive intramural athletics leagues within the OKWU community, including Fall Ultimate Frisbee, Fall Dodgeball, Spring Basketball, Spring Volleyball, and Spring Ultimate Frisbee. Intramural athletics are co-ed. Most seasons, with the exception of volleyball, operate as a draft-based league. Students are encouraged to sign up and download IMLeagues to stay up to date with stats, schedules, and upcoming seasons. Contact Alex Young at ayoung@okwu.edu if you would like to get involved.
Student Government
Join OKWU’s Student Government to shape campus life and gain leadership skills. Represent peers, advocate for student needs, and drive positive change. Whether you’re into advocacy or event planning, your impact starts here.
Job Description
The Student Government Organization (SGO) is a student club on campus that works in conjunction with social life, spiritual life, and campus activities. The SGO positions are elected by the student body. The elected will work together as a team to complete all the responsibilities of SGO and provide leadership for fellow OKWU students.
The specific job responsibilities of the SGO are as follows, but not limited to:
- Gather information from your classmates.
- Be the voice and action of the student body.
- Be a liaison between our students and our staff/faculty.
- Be a fully engaged participant in Student Government Meetings once a week.
- Vote responsibly in the best interest of the students.
- Help facilitate campus-wide events and activities.
- Fulfill specific obligations that are assigned while in office.
The Student Government Organization will consist of a Student Body President, Student Body Vice President, and two class representatives from each class. This team of 10 will work together to complete the tasks listed above.
The Student Body President’s job will entail leading the SGO team in weekly meetings while making sure all tasks are being completed.
The Student Body Vice President will come along side and aid the Student Body President in their tasks by keeping detailed notes of the meetings and communicating with the SGO team.
Eligibility
*In order to run for SGO, each candidate must possess and complete the following:
Possess
- Full-time student at OKWU
- 2.5 or higher GPA in all major coursework
- Has and will continue to uphold the standards and values of Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Complete
- Student Government Application
- Must compile a list of 15 signatures which supports you running for SGO. A template for the list is attached to this application and can be submitted with this application.
Further Proceedings (Very important! Do not skip)
After submitting this application and the petition list, you will receive an email saying you have been approved to run for your selected office. You will be allowed to campaign for one week and will be required to give a speech in front of the student body. Elections will be held by a secret ballot outside the cafeteria. Good luck!
Club & Organization Process
- Submit time and participation log from one semester of being a student lead group.
- Fill out the application for a school-recognized club.
- Fill out the club advisor agreement.
- Write up club draft, including membership requirements, goals, and semester plan (events, meetings, fundraisers).
Approval
- Once the application process is completed and the forms have been submitted, the club will be reviewed by Student Development for approval.
How to Get Started
Club Log
The log should include total time invested into the club, whether that is preparation, weekly meetings, Bible study, etc.
The club must log active members, including but not limited to: club president, vice president, treasurer, event coordinator, and staff sponsor.
- The club must have a minimum of 5 active members.
- The club must have a minimum of 16 hours of total time logged (includes meetings, events, practices, etc).
- The club must have 2 public events per semester with a minimum of 10 participants (can include active members).
Application
Fill out the application to be a school-recognized club. There will also be an application to fill out for a club advisor.
Club Draft/Constitution
The club constitution must include club rules, member requirements, club goals and focus, and bi-laws. The club constitution should include required resources for the club to thrive at Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
Resource List
The club will need to submit a resource list. The list should include anything that the club would need to thrive in the OKWU community.