Student Organizations
Joining a club or organization on campus can be a great way to meet new people, build your resume and gain new experiences!
To join a group, email the groups' advisor or contact person listed for each campus below.
Want to start a new club or organization? Contact Suzie Lundsten, director of Student Life.
All campuses
PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) Honor Society
Advisors: Michele Ebsen, Asenath Huether
Honor society recognizes students of academic excellence.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Advisor: TBA
SGA is a group of elected students who work closely with administration to provide the best possible college experience for all students. Responsibilities include event planning, addressing issues and overseeing the student life budget. They operate under the M State SGA constitution and bylaws, and decisions are made by voting.
New student senators are elected each fall and spring semester.
Detroit Lakes Campus
For more information, please contact Suzie Lundsten.
M State Nursing Association
Advisor: Angie Mohr
Provides the high ethical and moral standards of a true nursing professional
Fergus Falls Campus
For more information, contact Laura Tungseth.
ADN Organization
Supports students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program
Associate Degree Nursing Organization (ADN)
Advisor: Laura Hexum
A support group for students in the ADN program that also serves M State through fundraisers and service projects.
CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ)
Advisor: Jason Retzlaff
CRU gives students an opportunity to explore faith, spirituality and Christianity.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Advisors: Asenath Huether
Honor society that recognizes students of academic excellence.
Moorhead Campus
For more information, contact Suzie Lundsten.
Auto Club
Advisor: Shannon Mohn
Encourages student interest in automotive careers
Criminal Justice Association
Advisor: Jeff Nelson
Promotes an interest in the criminal justice program
Dental Assisting Association
Advisor: Crystal Shumake
Supports students in the Dental Assisting Program
Diesel Club
Advisor: Dick Weber
Supports diesel students and their interests
Electrical Technology Club
Promotes career exploration and development for electrical technology students
HVAC/R Club
Supports students majoring in HVAC/R and advanced refrigeration
Intramural Sports
Activities can include basketball, volleyball, flag football, soccer and bowling through Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
Marine, Motorcycle and PowerSports Club
Lets members share their passion for the power sports industry
PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) Honor Society
Advisors: Asenath Huether
Honor society that recognizes students of academic excellence
SkillsUSA
Advisor: Dick Weber
Official organization of vocational education with state and national competitions
Student American Dental Hygienists' Association
Advisor: Sydney Stoa
For students in the Dental Hygiene program
Student Human Resources Organization
Advisor: Loren Haagenson
For students considering a career in human resource management and/or labor relations: the Student Human Resource Organization (SHRO) is an award-winning co-curricular group designed to acquaint students who are considering a future in business with the field of human resource management and/or labor relations.
Members learn about new developments in the human resource field and develop leadership and content competencies through interaction with human resource professionals and participation in college and community events. Members also may join the national Society for Human Resource Management.
Student Nursing Organization
Advisor: Melodi Krank
Encourages student interest in the fields of nursing and medicine
Technology, Gaming and Robotics
Encourages students interested in technology, gaming and robotics
Wadena Campus
For more information, contact Suzie Lundsten.
Architectural Technology Student Association
Advisor: Randy Roberts
Provides a greater understanding of architectural practice
Cosmetology Club
Advisors: Katy Moen
Encourages, develops and promotes professionalism and leadership among cosmetology students
M State Nursing Association
Advisor: Cindy Moore
Promotes the high ethical and moral standards of nursing professionals
