Clubs & Organizations at Bennington
Clubs and organizations are a vital part of the college experience at Bennington, providing students with opportunities to explore their interests, meet like-minded individuals, and make a positive impact on the community. There are five main categories of clubs and organizations: Athletics, Cultural & Affinity, Visual Arts and Performing Arts, Community/Volunteerism/Academics, and last but not least, Special Interest. Each category represents a different area of co-curriculars and offers students the chance to engage with a wide range of activities and events.
Categories of Clubs and Organizations
- Athletics clubs are focused on sports and fitness activities, such as badminton, soccer, or dodgeball.
- Soccer
- Badminton
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Volleyball
- Capoeira Angola
- And more!
- Cultural & Affinity clubs and organizations are dedicated to celebrating and exploring different cultural backgrounds and identities. Another example is the (M)othertongues magazine, which addresses themes such as migration, diaspora, in-betweenness, identity, cultural diversity and language.
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- Muslim Student Association (MSA)
- Chronically Ill and Disabled Student Union (CIDSU)
- Jewish Student Union (JSU)
- Asian and Pacific Islander Club (APIC)
- Silk Road Affinity Club (SRAC)
- And more!
- Visual Arts & Performing Arts clubs are centered around artistic expression, including music, theater, dance or film.
- Poets and Prosers Poetry Club
- Drag Club
- Comedy at Bennington
- Lorca Fans
- Riso Club
- And more!
- Community/Volunteerism/Academics clubs and organizations provide opportunities for students to engage in service projects or academic pursuits, such as tutoring or environmental activism or SEPC.
- DREAM Program
- United World Colleges Club (UWC)
- Student Philanthropy Club
- And more!
- Special Interest clubs encompass any club or organization that does not fall into the other categories.
- Chess Club
- Magic the Gathering Club
- Rocky Horror Club
- Michael Cera Club
- Gravity Falls ARG Club
- And more!
Contact
If you have any additional questions, please contact xanderholt@bennington.edu