{"id":5,"date":"2026-06-25T19:26:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/colab\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-09-10T15:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:01:47","slug":"get-involved-nau","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/colab\/get-involved-nau\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Involved @ NAU"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Get Involved @ NAU<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">More than 7,000 Lumberjacks are involved in a student organization<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Elevate your Lumberjack experience and maximize your life outside of the classroom by getting involved. It\u2019s the #TrueBlueWay.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Get Involved at NAU!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u_iEvhXo2tQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Through club activities, events, and community engagement, I developed stronger communication, leadership, and teamwork skills that I now use in my classes, research, and professional goals. Being involved pushed me to step outside my comfort zone, take initiative, and build meaningful connections that have made my time at NAU feel purposeful and fulfilling.<\/span>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><span style=\"text-align: center\">&#8211; NAU student<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Our goal:<\/strong> To have every Lumberjack involved in at least one student organization.<\/p>\n<p>We know getting involved helps build lifelong memories and connections while also developing essential skills in students like you. Getting involved at NAU has never been easier, with nearly 350 student organizations seeking to meet you. Whoever you are, we have a place for you. Find people who share your cause, identity, passion, and so much more!<\/p>\n<p>NAU&#8217;s registered student organizations are designed to serve <strong>ALL<\/strong> students and contribute to the academic, political, cultural, religious\/spiritual, social, or recreational life of the campus. Student organizations are a valuable part of the student experience and provide opportunities for students to take on leadership roles and build skills related to organizational development and administration, event planning, fundraising, budgeting, marketing, and public relations. Student organizations also provide learning experiences specific to students\u2019 areas of academic or extracurricular interest.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>While the University supports student organizations, registration of a student organization with the Community, Leadership, Alliances, and Belonging (CoLAB) Center does not constitute University endorsement or approval of the policies and\/or activities of the organization. No student organization should represent or imply that it speaks for or in the name of Northern Arizona University.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The CoLAB Center uses an online system called <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/clubs\">True Blue Connects<\/a> to register student organizations. Please log in to True Blue Connects to see a complete list of all organizations that are currently registered and active on campus.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">My journey at NAU has been deeply shaped by my involvement in campus organizations, particularly in sorority life. For over a year, this experience has been more than just social; it&#8217;s been transformative. The women I&#8217;ve met have inspired me to grow into a stronger leader and a more confident young woman<\/span><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">.<\/span>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><span style=\"text-align: center\">&#8211; NAU student<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Involvement perks_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            Involvement perks\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>We know getting involved has many benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>making friends<\/li>\n<li>contributing to the culture of your Lumberjack community<\/li>\n<li>developing your leadership skills<\/li>\n<li>expanding your interests<\/li>\n<li>having fun<\/li>\n<li>honing skills valued by future employers<\/li>\n<li>practicing what you learn in the classroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Ways to get involved_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            Ways to get involved\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>With more than 350 student organizations, you are bound to find a connection. We have a variety of clubs representing diverse groups and interests across campus.\u00a0 To get involved you can search through all of our student organizations at <a href=\"http:\/\/nau.edu\/clubs\">True Blue Connects<\/a> \u2013 the platform all of our clubs use for their club coordination. Can\u2019t find the club for you? <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/colab\/start-your-own-club\/\">Start your own<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Types of organizations_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\">\n            Types of organizations\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic<\/strong> student organizations comprise the largest number of clubs and organizations on campus. These include any organization that is affiliated with an academic program or college.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advocacy <\/strong>student organizations are those that advocate for a particular cause or population of students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural <\/strong>student organizations represent and promote the traditions and activities associated with a particular culture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fraternity and Sorority <\/strong>groups are associated with national social Greek-letter fraternities and sororities that select membership through a bid process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreation\/Game <\/strong>student organizations focus on recreational activities and games in a noncompetitive atmosphere<\/li>\n<li><strong>Religious <\/strong>student organizations may also register with the Office of the Dean of Students. Although the university, as a state institution, is prohibited from promoting religious activities, it recognizes the importance of religion and spirituality in the life and education of its students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service\/Honorary <\/strong>student organizations are academically focused groups that limit membership based on certain requirements of community service oriented groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Interest <\/strong>are not connected to an academic program or college. They serve the needs of students with specific special interests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sport Club<\/strong> organizations are sports teams or groups engaged in active practice and competition against other schools or individuals. The Community, Leadership, Alliances, and Belonging (CoLAB) Center collaborates with Campus Recreation Services to support these organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>We\u2019re focused on providing students with the resources and opportunities needed to enhance their educational experience. We help students cultivate the skills needed to become effective leaders in their lives and careers. We create opportunities for students to engage, have fun, and celebrate being a Lumberjack.<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\"><\/p>\n<p><!-- shortcode-image-callout -->\n<span class=\"shortcode-image-callout shortcode-image-callout--right\">\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/nau.edu\/clubs\">    <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__outer-container\">\n        <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__container\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2399 size-landscape-image\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/203\/2018_08_27_CommunityWelcome-8392-2-2-464x348.jpg\" alt=\"Various members of the NAU community stand together to smile for photo while in the community of Flagstaff. \" width=\"464\" height=\"348\">\n                        <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__header-container\">\n                <span>True Blue Connects<\/span>\n            <\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <\/a><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- shortcode-image-callout -->\n<span class=\"shortcode-image-callout shortcode-image-callout--right\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/news.nau.edu\/student-volunteering\/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=3-19-24%20edition&utm_campaign=NAUNews&utm_term=internal&utm_content=volunteering\">    <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__outer-container\">\n        <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__container\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7174 size-landscape-image\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/203\/IFC7-464x348.jpg\" alt=\"Fraternity men stand together within the community while picking up trash for a service event.\" width=\"464\" height=\"348\">\n                        <span class=\"shortcode-image-callout__header-container\">\n                <span>NAU clubs lead in community volunteering efforts<\/span>\n            <\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n            <\/span>\n    <\/a><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get Involved @ NAU More than 7,000 Lumberjacks are involved in a student organization Elevate your Lumberjack experience and maximize your life outside of the classroom by getting involved. 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