Something for everyone: student organizations at Loyola
Ramblers build communities and explore interests through Loyola's many student organizations.
October 29, 2025
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With 171 recognized student organizations, Loyola offers something for everyone. From game development to swing dancing, Ramblers can find community in a variety of niche interests.
According to Preston Reilly, the director of the Center for Student Engagement, Loyola’s wide range of organizations reflects the varied interests and experiences of Loyola students.
“One of the goals we have in the Center for Student Engagement is to support a student organization community that is diverse and representative of the rich community we have on all of our campuses,” Reilly says. “Every student should be able to find a student organization to help them lean in to their passions, explore new interests, gain valuable and transferable skills for their future, and find community here at Loyola.”
Loyola students like Rachel Lieberman, a fourth-year Journalism major who has been involved with student organizations since her second year, appreciate the opportunities.
“Student organizations are a great way to be involved on campus and meet tons of new people,” Lieberman says. “Loyola has so many opportunities and organizations for people of all interests. Each club brings something unique to campus and impacts the community in its own way. Not only is it about the social aspect of it all, but being able to participate in an organization that mixes the social aspect with your passions is so important to me.”
Every student should be able to find a student organization to help them lean-in to their passions, explore new interests, gain valuable and transferable skills for their future, and find community here at Loyola.
— Preston Reilly, director of the Center for Student Engagement
Bora Cecia, a fellow fourth-year student, agrees that these experiences are important to making the most of the college experience.
“One of my favorite things about Loyola is the variety of student organizations that it offers,” Cecia says. “Each organization or club helps in further exploring our passions and allows us to connect with other students as well as faculty.”
Here are just a few of the many organizations available to students at Loyola:
Game Development Club
Students interested in playing and making video games can check out Loyola’s Game Development Club. Aiming to create games that students can be proud of and to provide a home for all video game enthusiasts across campus, this club hosts member meetings and biweekly streaming events.
Loyola University Karate Club
The Loyola University Karate Club encourages development and care for the whole person by training the mind, body, and spirit. Students of all experience levels are welcome to attend practice sessions, explore various martial arts disciplines, and learn more about the historical and cultural history of martial arts.
Loyola University Chicago Swing Dancing Club
Looking for a new way to stay active on campus? The Swing Dancing Club hosts weekly meetings designed to be welcoming and inclusive, where students can learn the basics of swing dance and put their skills into practice.
The Second City Adventurer’s Club
The Second City Adventurer’s Club for Dungeons and Dragons’ provides a place for students to play D&D and other tabletop role-playing games during weekly meetings; All are welcome to attend—no experience is required.
Letters of Love
Letters of Love combines crafts with kindness by inviting students to create encouraging and supportive cards to be sent to children in hospitals across the country.
LUC Book Club
The LUC Book Club invites students to explore different genres of literature and make reading enjoyable. The group discusses three books a semester, bringing students together to meet fellow readers, share their thoughts, and discuss literary themes and ideas.
Knit and Crochet Club
The Knit and Crochet Club aims to provide a relaxing environment where students can learn new skills, destress, and serve community needs while enjoying crafting hobbies such as knitting and crocheting.
7968
7968 is a place for students looking to further their cybersecurity skills and develop their professional profiles. The club is competition-oriented and was recently ranked 14th out of 94 teams in a national competition.
Heart for the Unhoused Chicago
The Heart for the Unhoused Chicago’s goal is to improve the health of the Rogers Park and greater Chicagoland unhoused communities through medical education and connection to care. Members have the opportunity to develop a deeper connection to their community and to connect community members in need with essential health resources and providers.
Dead Fish English Society
Connect with students over love for English, reading, writing, journalism, or any other related field by joining the Dead Fish English Society. Learn about and discuss literature, theory, and its connection to one another’s personal lives and careers.
Explore upcoming events with these clubs and many more at Loyola on LUCommunity.
