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Student Activities and Clubs

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An Unforgettable Experience

Marist provides endless opportunities for students to get involved, make new friends, and pursue their passions. With over 100 clubs and organizations, learning and personal growth extend far beyond the classroom. Students shape their journey throughout their time on and off campus and develop into well-rounded individuals who are driven to do good for others.

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Get Involved

Marist kicks off every semester with the Activities Fair, where students can explore the University's various clubs and organizations. There are over 100 clubs and organizations to choose from, including club sports, Greek life, dance and performing arts, student government, and many more. You can always start a new group if you cannot find what you're looking for. Contact Student Activities to get more information. Be sure to follow Student Activities on Instagram for updates.

 

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Clubs and Organizations

African Student Association (ASA)
Alpha Sigma Tau
American Chemical Society
American Marketing Association
Anime Society
Artificial Intelligence Club
Asian Alliance
Athletic Training Club
Baseball
Best Buddies
Beta Alpha Psi
Black Student Union
Booster Club
Business Club
Car Club
Center Field
Cheerleading
Chess & Tabletop Society
Class of 2025
Class of 2026
Class of 2027
Class of 2028
Collective Reproductive Advocacy for the Marist Population (C.R.A.M.P)
Commuter Student Council
Computer Society
Creative Perspectives
Crime and Justice Club
Cybersecurity Club
Dance Team
Delta Alpha Pi
Delta Epsilon Mu
Enharmonics
Equestrian 
Esports
Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI)
F.E.M.M.E.
Fencing
Fox P.A.W. (People for Animal Welfare)
Fox Pride
Golf 
Habitat for Humanity

Hillel Club
Hispanic/Latino Club
Ice Hockey 
International Italian American Society
It's On Us
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Kappa Kappa Psi
Kappa Lambda Psi
Kappa Sigma
Lifting Club
Marist Accounting Club (MAC)
Marist Analytics Community
Marist Band
Marist Club Television (MCTV)
Marist Dance Ensemble
Marist Democrats
Marist Fashion Inc.
Marist Game Developers
Marist Game Society
Marist International Students Association
Marist Model UN
Marist Moderates
Marist Mosaic
Marist Republicans
Marist Singers
Marist Theatre
Marist Young Entrepreneurs
Math Club
Men's Lacrosse
Men's Rugby 
Men's Soccer
Men's Volleyball 
Mindfullness Club
Moot Court Club
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
National Retail Federation (NRF) 
National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE)
Naturally Foxy
Operation Smile
Outing Club
Penny's Flight
Pre-Dental Society

Pre-Law Club
Pre-PA Society
Pre-Physical Therapy
Psychology Club  
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Purple Thread
Red Fox Films
Red Fox Writing
Red Ink
Runway of Dreams
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Sikh Student Association
Sirens
Skiing
Social Work Association
Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ)
Sports Analytics Club
St. Jude's Up Til Dawn
Student Booster Club
Student Government Association (SGA)
Student Programming Council (SPC)
Students Encouraging Environmental Dedication (SEED)
Tau Beta Sigma
Teachers of Tomorrow
Tennis
The Circle
Theta Delta Chi
Time Check
Ultimate Frisbee
WMAR Online Radio Station
Women in Business
Women in Media
Women's Lacrosse
Women's Rugby 
Women's Soccer
Women's Volleyball
Zeta Psi

Entertainment and Adventure Wherever You Go

On Campus:

In collaboration with the Student Programming Council (SPC), several events are hosted on campus, including the highly anticipated annual Spring Concert. Past performances have included:

  • The Driver Era
  • Saint Motel
  • Bleachers
  • A$AP Ferg
  • Saturday Night Live's Sarah Sherman

Off Campus:

Marist's proximity to New York City and the Catskill Mountains provides students opportunities to travel to events and experiences that interest them for $25. Off-campus experiences include:

  • NFL, NHL, and MLB games
  • Ski Trips
  • Broadway Shows

 

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Family Weekend 2025

​The next Family Weekend will take place on October 3-5, 2025. This Marist tradition is a fun-filled for students and their families to meet, mingle, and make memories with other members of the Marist community. Every year, Marist presents an exciting schedule with activities for the whole family.  

Highlights of the weekend include Friday and Saturday night entertainment, a football game, a food truck tailgating event, and fun activities on campus throughout the weekend. The program concludes on Sunday, and each year, families are invited to attend a campus Mass followed by a barbeque on the Riverfront.

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Helping Students Get to Their Destinations

Marist helps students travel with ease. We offer shuttle service throughout the Northeast and to multiple New York City airports in advance of Thanksgiving, Spring, and end-of-semester breaks. The campus is located one mile from the Poughkeepsie train station, which offers Metro North and Amtrack services.

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Priority Points and Housing Selection

Involvement in extracurricular activities (including clubs and organizations) is one of four categories contributing to students' priority point total. Priority Points is an innovative system that ensures a fair housing selection process for all students. 

  • Priority points available to first-year students can be a maximum of 26 points.
  • Priority points available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors can be a maximum of 34 points.
Learn More About Priority Points

The priority point system at Marist assigns points to students based on their academic average, involvement with extracurricular activities (including clubs and organizations), disciplinary history, and the condition of their residence area. The Office of Housing and Residential Life uses the system to place students in housing and ensure the selection process is fair and beneficial for everyone.

  • Priority points for upperclassmen can be earned and lost from four (4) categories for a maximum total of 34 points.
  • Priority points for first-year students can be earned and lost from four (4) categories for a maximum total of 26 points.

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CONTACT: Student Activities

  Murray Student Center, SC 3115 |   (845) 575-3279 |    student.activities@marist.edu |   Image of Instagram icon.  @marist_studentactivities

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  • Operation Smile
  • Penny's Flight
  • St. Jude's

  

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