Clubs and Organizations
Alpha Chi. Alpha Chi is a national honor society that admits students from all academic disciplines. Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of an institution's juniors, seniors, and graduate students. The BMCU chapter is Eta Mississippi Chapter.
Alpha Lambda Delta. Alpha Lambda Delta is a national honorary society that recognizes academic excellence in the first year at a college or university.
Alpha Psi Omega. Alpha Psi Omega is a national honorary theater society. The BMCU Lambda Alpha Chapter was established in 1948. Membership is extended to students who have demonstrated a high standard of work in theatre.
APPLE. The purpose of the Association of People Preparing for Leadership in Education is threefold--complementing classroom instruction, enhancing professional growth through the development of leadership skills, and developing social interaction among future educators. APPLE is an umbrella of MAE-SP and MPE.
- Mississippi Association of Educators–Student Program (MAE-SP). Membership is open to students enrolled in or preparing to enter an education program. The purposes of the organization are to increase interest in the field of education, to aid prospective teachers in understanding the role of the professional educator in society, and to encourage personal professional growth through participation in the work of the local, state, and national organization.
- Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE). Founded in 1979, this statewide organization is for professional educators, including administrators, teachers, assistant teachers, and other non-certified staff and retirees, in pre-K through graduate education in both public and private institutions. The MPE promotes education and achievement for the children of Mississippi, partnerships among administrators, teachers, parents, and students toward positive learning environments, and high standards of personal and professional ethical conduct.
Baptist Student Union. The Baptist Student Union (BSU) is an organization that strives to coordinate the various religious activities on campus and to stimulate spiritual growth. A balanced program of Christian fellowship, service, small-group Bible study, worship, and witness is provided. A full-time director is in charge of Broach Hall, the building where BSU meets, and all of the activities of the organization.
Beta Beta Beta. TriBeta is a national honor society dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. The TriBeta chapter on the BMCU campus is Pi Tau.
Campus Kappa Kappa Iota. The Campus Kappa Kappa Iota offers opportunities to the college student of good reputation and character who has been admitted into the teacher education program. All members must maintain at least a 2.50 grade point average. The organization offers personal, career, and leadership development; service to education and the community; and lasting friendships. Scholarships are available from local chapters and the state and national organizations.
Centerstage. Centerstage is the Blue Mountain Christian University theatre club. Membership is open to anyone interested in the theatre. Members of Centerstage, along with Alpha Psi Omega, plan several trips each year to see theatre performances.
Criminal Justice Club. Membership is open to current BMCU students who have a major or minor in Criminal Justice or a related social science field. Purposes of the organization include fostering a connective network among current Criminal Justice Club members and BMCU alumni working in the criminal justice system; participating in academic, social, scholarly, and cultural programs with BMCU alumni, faculty, and students; promoting leadership in the pursuit of post-secondary/higher education excellence; and representing the criminal justice program and BMCU in a Christian manner by engaging in the highest standards of conduct.
English Club. Membership is open to English majors and minors. Projects include guest speakers, visits to drama productions, and a spring poetry reading.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes. FCA brings students and student-athletes to unite two passions, faith and athletics, to impact the world for Jesus Christ. The vision of FCA on campus is to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. The mission is to lead every coach and student-athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
Intramural Association. The object of this association is the promotion of participation in intramural sports by the students, the development not only of the body but also of the mind in fair play and good sportsmanship, stimulation of health consciousness, and the encouragement of activities that promote good health.
Kappa Delta Pi. Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, the largest honor society in education, is a community of scholars dedicated to the worth founding ideals of science, service, toil, and fidelity to humanity. Through the work of the more than 500 chapters around the world, Kappa Delta Pi provides opportunities for educators to participate in activities to promote leadership, service and lifelong learning. BMCU’s chapter is Alpha Delta Psi.
Kappa Omicron Nu. Kappa Omicron Nu is a national honor society in human sciences, dedicated to recognizing and encouraging excellence in scholarship, research, and leadership. The Department of Kinesiology at BMCU sponsors the Nu Alpha Lambda chapter.
Koinonia. Membership is open traditionally to women interested in pursuing full-time Christian vocations. The purpose of the organization is twofold: to promote and encourage Christian growth through fellowship with like-minded women and to inform women of the many opportunities open to them for Christian service. Attendance at the weekly meeting is required of all students receiving aid from the Board of Ministerial Education and/or receiving CRV scholarships.
Ministerial Association. The purpose of this organization is to strengthen the relationship between the University and ministerial students who are called into church-related vocations, to provide fellowship, to provide a peer support system, to provide practical insights into a variety of ministry experiences and to maintain the highest standards of honor in every phase of University life. Attendance at the weekly meeting is required of all students receiving aid from the Board of Ministerial Education and/or receiving CRV scholarships.
Minority Student Club. The purpose of this club is to provide familiar and approachable environments for minority students to thrive in their academic and social lives with peers who have similar interests.
Modern Foreign Language Club. Membership is open to any student currently enrolled in Spanish classes or who has an interest in Hispanic life and culture. Meetings are monthly, with occasional evening film presentations or dinners at local Hispanic restaurants.
National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Membership is open to BMCU students enrolled in or preparing to enter a music education program or who are planning to teach music in the future, whether privately or through a church. The purposes of the organization are to increase interest in the field of music education, to aid prospective teachers in understanding the role of the professional educator in society, to assist students with instruction in methods, and to encourage personal professional growth through participation in the work of the local, state, and national organization.
Phi Beta Lambda. The purpose of this chapter is to provide, as an integral part of the instructional program, additional opportunities for students in business and/or business-related fields to develop career supportive competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities. Members are also given opportunities to compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills.
Physical Education and Kinesiology Club (PEAK). The purpose of the club is to provide useful and informative programs, discussions, and demonstrations in the varied areas of physical education for members who major in Physical Education or Exercise Science or who minor in Kinesiology or Coaching.
Pi Gamma Mu. The mission of Pi Gamma Mu, a national honor society, is to encourage and promote excellence in the social sciences and to uphold the ideals of scholarship and service. BMCU’s chapter is Theta Chapter.
Psychology Club. Membership is open to students majoring or minoring in psychology. The purpose of the club is to provide fellowship, field trips, information, and an enhanced awareness of the growing field of psychology.
Scribblers. The purpose of the organization is to promote creative writing activities of students. Students interested in writing creatively are encouraged to join. The Scribblers organization publishes the Mountain Breeze, an annual journal of essays, poetry, and short stories written by students and faculty of the University. Membership in the organization is competitive. Bids are extended twice yearly to students who demonstrate exceptional writing ability.
Sigma Beta Delta. The mission of Sigma Beta Delta, a national honor society, was established to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students of business management and administration and to encourage and promote aspirations toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to mankind.
Sigma Sigma Gamma. Sponsored by the Department of Social Sciences, Sigma Sigma Gamma promotes a camaraderie among students working toward a major or minor in social science and provides opportunities for students to participate in programs of both historical and current interests.
Sigma Tau Delta. The central purpose of this international English honor society and this chapter is to confer distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. The BMCU chapter is Alpha Omicron Delta.
Societies. Societies provide students an opportunity to belong to a small social group. The societies at Blue Mountain Christian University differ from sororities and fraternities at large universities in a special way. At Blue Mountain Christian University, students have the option of deciding which society they will join--the society does not decide whether or not to accept the students.
For female students:
- Eunomian Society: Organized in 1879 by Mrs. Janie Lowrey Sanford Graves as a literary society
Motto: “Quality”
Colors: gold and white
Flower: daisy
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
- Euzelian Society: Organized in 1882 by Mrs. Emily Rutherford
Motto: “Culture, Poise, Power”
Colors: blue and white
Flower: gardenia
Scripture: Daniel 12:3
- Modenian Society: Organized in 1907 by the Blue Mountain Christian University faculty
Motto: “Originality”
Colors: red and white
Flower: red rose
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10
For male students:
- Berean Society: Established in 2006 as a social society for men
Purpose: To promote loyalty and to develop character through intellectual, artistic, athletic, and discipleship activities
Motto: “Possessing the right heart”
Colors: orange and navy blue
Scripture: Acts 17:10-11
- Macedonian Society: Established in 2019 as a social society for men
Purpose: To promote a Christ-like attitude, reflect the love of Christ to others on campus, and strive for higher things through Christ.
Motto: “I Strive towards Higher Things”
Colors: purple and gray
Scripture: Ephesians 6:13
Society of Mathematicians and Scientists. Membership is open to students who are majoring either in mathematics or in one of the sciences. The purpose is to provide a wider background through varied programs and field trips.
Student Body Association. This organization is the official representative of all students. The purpose of the SBA is to encourage participation in a wide variety of campus activities, to maintain the best ideals of Blue Mountain Christian University, and to maintain the highest standards of honor in every phase of University life.
Theta Alpha Kappa. Theta Alpha Kappa is a national honor society which exists to encourage, recognize, and maintain excellence in religious and/or theological studies within baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate degree programs, and also within the academic profession of these studies more broadly understood. The BMCU chapter is Alpha Theta Pi.
Vivace Club. The club is an organization for music majors and minors. Membership is open to all students interested in music. Vivace strives to stimulate interest in music throughout the campus. The club presents informative programs on special phases of music each semester. Vivace furnishes ushers for music recitals/programs and coordinates receptions for guest artists, music faculty, and senior student recitals.