Organizations- Be Involved | American Public University (APU)

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Empowers students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help-seeking; increases awareness of issues surrounding mental health, symptoms related to mental health disorders, and provides mental health resources for university community members.

African American Learning, Inclusion, and Guidance Network

Encourages the study of African American culture and provides networking opportunities, resources, and support for university community members with an interest in African American Studies.

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

Encourages superior academic achievement among students in their first year, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning and to assist in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their roles in society.

Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society

A national criminal justice honor society for those studying criminal justice or a related field. Recognizes the academic excellence of bachelors and master's degree students of criminal justice programs.

Alumni Advisory Council

The Alumni Advisory Council explores ways to further support and to engage alumni while advancing the university's mission.

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Furthers the purposes of AIAA within the university to shape the future of aerospace.

Anti-Human Trafficking Club

Dedicated to educating, engaging, and empowering the university community to take meaningful action against human trafficking both locally and globally.

Association for Women in Science

The purpose of AWIS is to champion the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all disciplines and employment sectors. Working for positive system transformation, AWIS strives to ensure that all women in these fields can achieve their full potential.

Association of Latino Professionals for America

Provides multicultural students with knowledge of growing trends in the global economy and provides opportunities to network with professionals and potential employers.

Chi Sigma Alpha Honor Society

The purpose of this society shall be to promote and recognize excellence in academics, research, and service to the profession of student affairs.

Child Life Club

Support and enriches the educational journey of students pursuing a degree in child life by providing opportunities for professional growth and peer collaboration.

Criminology Club

The purpose of this organization is to share and expand our knowledge of Criminology and the Criminal Justice system in order to prepare ourselves for careers in this field or just express our interests in it. This club will provide students with opportunities for academic and social interaction and access to criminology and criminal justice research and current organizations.

Delta Mu Delta Honor Society

Honor society for high achieving business students. Officially chartered the chapter, Mu Zeta, in September 2011, making it the 294th chapter of Delta Mu Delta.

Epsilon Pi Phi Honor Society

Honor society for those studying emergency and disaster management and/or homeland security. Working for the reward, advancement, and recognition of emergency/continuity management and homeland security as a discipline and profession.

Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society

Encourages and recognizes academic achievements, promotes the values of professionals in technology, advances the understanding and awareness of technology and promotes the advancement of education in the field of information technology.

Golden Key International Honour Society

400+ chapters at colleges and universities in the United States, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and South Africa. Membership is invitation-only and extended to the top 15% of students in all fields-of-study.

Health Sciences Honor Society

Recognizes superior achievement, development of leadership qualities, encourages creative work, fosters high professional standards, and strengthens commitment to the ideals and purposes of health sciences professions.

Historical Studies Honor Society

Recognizes academic achievement among students and alumni in history programs, and promotes the study of history through extensive teaching, publication, and research.

Kappa Beta Delta Honor Society

Honor society to recognize high performing associate program students of business, management, and administration; promotes personal and professional improvement and service to humankind. It is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.

Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

Promotes, encourages, and recognizes scholarship and service amongst students and faculty members in all education disciplines.

Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society

Lambda Pi Eta strives to recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in Communications Studies.

Model United Nations

The purpose of Model UN is to allow the members opportunities to learn about the bodies, functions, and methods of the United Nations through first-hand experiences. We strive to teach members the means and methods of public speaking, group negotiation, and research, and to allow them to practice these skills in a competitive forum.

Mu Kappa Tau Honor Society

Encourages and recognizes scholarship and accomplishments among students within the marketing program; stimulates interaction and the exchange of ideas; promotes advancement of education; fosters integrity; and brings together faculty and students on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and helpfulness.

National Association of Environmental Professionals

Provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and insight into the multidisciplinary, professional association of environmental stewardship. NAEP accomplishes their mission through dedication to ethical practices, technical competency, and professional standards.

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

A non-profit honors organization that recognizes and elevates high achievers. Members are deeply committed to service, integrity and scholarship and, as a result, are impacting their campus and local communities every day.

National Society of Leadership and Success

Exists to recognize and cultivate student leadership potential through structured development experiences, mentorship, networking, and practical leadership training. NSLS aims to build leaders who make positive contributions in their communities and careers.

Provides a forum by which university members can grow in their Catholic faith, share resources that deepens the understanding of member appreciation for the history, theology and traditions of the Catholic Church and the Judeo-Christian heritage. The group will foster a spirit of evangelization and service, including the promotion of service opportunities to the school and community.

Order of the Sword and Shield Honor Society

The academic and professional honor society for homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, and all protective security disciplines.

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

International professional law fraternity advancing integrity, compassion, and courage through service to the student, the school, the profession and the community.

Philosophy and Ethics Club

Serves current philosophy majors and graduates, as well as students who have an interest in philosophy, to build community, provide resources, and collaboration opportunities.

Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society in Social Sciences

Promotes, encourages, and rewards scholarship and service among students and faculty members in all of the social sciences.

Political Science Scholars

Encourages scholarly discussion and debates, academic research, and extracurricular activities related to political science; including many academic genres including international relations, constitutional law, public administration, campaigns, and other theoretical arguments.

Psychology Club

Encourages, stimulates, and maintains excellence in scholarship of its members, to build community, and to advance the science and overall knowledge of the psychology field.

Public Health Club

Educates members, builds a network of professionals and peers, and keeps members up-to-date on current issues, changes, and developments in the field of public health.

Research and Scholarship Team (RAST)

Pursues and promotes research and teaching opportunities for institutional members in an effort to foster collaboration, share resources, develop researching capabilities and academic quality, encourage academic exchange and joint research, and facilitate networking amongst faculty and students globally.

Retail Management Student Organization

The purpose and mission of the organization is to gather like-minded Retail Management students to discuss and assess current trends and hiring needs within the Retail Management environment.

Saber and Scroll Historical Society

Promotes historical studies through the encouragement of academic research and the development of an online publication. The society also hopes to broaden the historical knowledge among its members.

SALUTE National Veterans Honor Society

SALUTE is the only national honor society in the nation recognizing and honoring the service and the scholastic achievements of this generation’s greatest veterans.

Spreads general awareness of environmental issues and develops service-oriented plans to get the university community more focused and involved with the environment.

Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society

International honor society for students who excel within the management programs. The chapter was officially chartered with the university on August 29, 2012.

Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society

Promotes and rewards scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international studies, international affairs (IR), and global studies; and fosters integrity and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs.

Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science

This organization is dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.

Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement

Honors students' achievement and empowers them to be the leaders of tomorrow while aiming to maximize student potential through our powerful, customized skills development platform, vibrant mentor and peer community, and competency-based certification.

Society for Defense and Strategic Studies

Assists students and alumni in the expansion of research, knowledge, and professional development in the field of intelligence. Aims to build a network of professionals, and invites students and alumni with an interest in intelligence to get connected.

Society for Human Resource Management

Serves the needs of the human resource management professional by providing the most essential and comprehensive set of resources available. Committed to advancing the human resource profession and the capabilities of all human resource professionals.

Sports Experience & Events Network

Cultivates a vibrant and inclusive community for those interested in the Sports industry by fostering meaningful connections, professional growth, and experiential learning.

Students for Life

Save lives threatened by induced abortion, euthanasia, and the destruction of human embryos for research. Members seek to promote respect for life at and on a local, state, and national level, to educate on life issues, to help those in need so that life is a promising choice, and to work with others who share common goals.

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS)

Empowers members to make an impact in space exploration, and provides opportunities to interact, network, and learn from leaders in the space industry.

Technology Professionals Group

Encourages, supports, and mentors university students as they study within the Information Technology field, as well as provides the most current business and technology news to foster networking and collaboration.

The Wildlife Society

Represents and serves the professional community of scientists, managers, educators, technicians, planners, and others who work actively to study, manage, and conserve wildlife and habitats worldwide.

West Virginia Students' Alliance

The purpose of this organization is to bring recognition to issues that face the state of West Virginia and present opportunities to assist, serve, and lead projects that aim to make a difference. This club will provide opportunities for West Virginians and allies to build productive and meaningful relationships around community and regional service.

Women in Security (wSEC)

The purpose of Women in Security (wSEC) is to empower, support, and promote women in the field of security.

Provides an open forum for students and to promote the female presence in STEM fields, providing networking opportunities and valuable professional information, resources, and support for women in STEM fields to develop and enhance their careers.