The single best predictor of student success at AB is participation in at least one student organization. Our 60+ recognized groups span academic societies, performance ensembles, Greek-letter organizations, faith communities, club sports, and service initiatives. Most groups meet weekly during the academic year; many host major events, travel, host visiting speakers, or take on year-round projects.
The Office of Student Engagement maintains a digital portal of all recognized organizations with calendars, contact info, and meeting times. Students can browse, join, or start a new organization (10 students and a faculty advisor are the only requirements). Each recognized organization receives an annual operating budget from the Student Government Association, with additional event funding available by application.
If you don't see what you're looking for, start it. The Hilltop has always made room for one more good idea.
International honor society for nursing leadership; chartered 2003.
MCAT prep, shadowing trips, and visiting physician panels.
Plans honors trips, lectures, and the annual research forum.
National biological honor society chapter.
National history honor society.
Competes in regional intercollegiate tournaments.
Putnam Competition prep, problem-solving seminars.
Hunt seat, western, and dressage divisions.
International psychology honor society.
International education honor society.
Social entrepreneurship competition team.
Coding, cybersecurity CTFs, and the annual AB Hackathon.
120 members; halftime shows and travel performances.
National and international tour every other year; founded 1928.
Two mainstage productions and a one-act festival annually.
Award-winning a cappella ensemble.
Student journalism since 1923.
Streaming 24/7 from the Pickett basement.
Darkroom and digital workshops.
Annual student exhibition in Pickett Gallery.
Weekly comedy shows in the Funkhouser blackbox.
Eight-piece ensemble; performs at fall and spring jazz nights.
Curated screenings of classic and international cinema.
Annual print journal of student poetry, prose, and visual art.
Co-ed national service fraternity; 60+ active members.
Women's sorority chartered 1958; CMN philanthropy.
Local women's sisterhood since 1921.
Men's fraternity with strong alumni network.
Co-ed professional business fraternity.
International education honor society chapter.
Greek leadership honor society for top 3% of Greeks.
Inter-Greek governing body.
Weekly worship and small groups in Whitescarver Chapel.
Mass at St. Andrew's and student dinners.
Bible studies, leadership development.
Jewish life on campus, Shabbat dinners.
Monthly facilitated conversations.
Spring break builds in Philippi and beyond.
Food pantry on campus.
Friendship with adults with intellectual disabilities.
K–12 tutoring at Philippi Elementary.
Service trips to Belize, Kentucky, the Navajo Nation.
Elected representative body for student life.
Sexual-assault prevention and support.
Co-ed; competes against regional collegiate clubs.
Varsity-affiliated competitive teams in Rocket League, Overwatch, Valorant.
Hiking, climbing, kayaking, and camping in the Allegheny Highlands.
Road and gravel rides through Barbour County.
9-hole course on campus.
Twice-weekly play in Rex Pyles Arena.
League play at the Philippi Bowl-O-Mat.
Competitive teams in addition to varsity-club rides.
Every fall and spring, AB recognizes new student organizations. To start one, you need:
Newly recognized organizations receive a starter operating budget of $500 per academic year, with the ability to apply for event funding throughout. Recent successful new groups include the AB Sustainability Coalition (2024), Battler Esports (2022), the Christian-Muslim Dialogue Project (2023), and the AB Tech Society (2025).
For questions or to start the process, email [email protected] or stop by Withers 105 (Office of Student Engagement). The SGA office hours are Mon–Fri 1–4 PM.
