Basics & Insider Scoop

How many student organizations does Drury have?
Drury has more than 100 student organizations that are based on a variety of topics, interests, and fields of study. The large variety offered by Drury's student organizations allows each organization to maintain a high degree of focus on a particular mission. When coupled with the dedication of its student members, the cultural, social, and academic climate on campus is greatly enriched. Drury's student organizations are divided into 12 categories to make it easiest for you to select the types of groups that are most interesting to you:

Cultural

Departmental

Governing

 Greek Honorary Interest

Media

Political

Professional

 Recreational Religious Service

How much does it cost to be involved?
Many student organizations at Drury are free or low cost. Each student organization provides basic information on their group's drury webpage that provides information about cost, type of organization, membership selectivity, first-year student involvement, regularity of meetings and how to join the group. Just view the "At a Glance" section at the bottom of each group's webpage.

Can First-Year students become members of Student Organizations?
Many student organizations encourage involvement from first-year Drury students and sometimes have immediate leadership opportunities available. Each student organization provides basic information on their group's drury webpage that provides information about cost, type of organization, membership selectivity, first-year student involvement, regularity of meetings and how to join the group. Just view the "At a Glance" section at the bottom of each group's webpage.

How do I join?
It's easy to join a student organization at Drury. You may participate in the Student Activities Fair during first-year orientation, attend group meetings or review the membership requirements listed on the group's drury webpage. Each student organization provides basic information on their group's drury webpage that provides information about cost, type of organization, membership selectivity, first-year student involvement, regularity of meetings and how to join the group. Just view the "At a Glance" section at the bottom of each group's webpage.

How do I contact the student group?
We make it easy for you to connect with student organizations. Each group's webpage lists campus advisor contact information as part of the group basics. This advisor is a full-time faculty or staff member at Drury that mentors and advises the student organization. By contacting the campus advisor or the Student Activities Office, you can get immediately connected to groups of interest or just get more information about the student organization.

Will I have time?
Getting involved at Drury is the best way to enhance your collegiate experience. But, it's important to remember that you can get too involved. Balance your academic workload, friends & family, and work schedule with your involvement opportunities so that they compliment each other. If you have the time and interest, choosing to be involved is a positive enhancement to your collegiate experience.

How many groups should I join?
It depends. By balancing your responsibilities with your studies, you'll find that getting involved and staying involved at Drury is easy and significantly benefits and enhances your collegiate experience. Here are some suggestions:

  • Student Athletes, Intense majors and students that hold part-time jobs: We suggest joining one or two groups that you can really devote your time to.
  • Students that have more free time: You'll have more time to get involved in student groups; we'd suggest two or three groups for you.

Can I start a new group?
Yes. The process to start a new organization is listed on the Student Organizations website. You'll be able to find a clear, step-by-step guide for the group recognition process, tips to recruit new members and information about leading effective meetings and sustaining your new organization.