As a member of the Dean College community, you will have the opportunity to get involved inside and outside of the classroom; through an array of clubs, organizations, leadership opportunities, and more.
Clubs, Organizations and Leadership
Dean College is a fun and vibrant campus community that offers a variety of student-run clubs, organizations and leadership opportunities. Click on the list below to learn more.
Academic clubs and activities at Dean College.
- Chi Alpha Sigma (invitation-only, athletics honor society)
- Criminal Justice Club
- Dean Daily, Dean College newspaper
- Dean News Network
- Golden Key (invitation-only honor society)
- National Honor Society for Dance Arts
- National Society for Leadership & Success (invitation-only)
- Phi Eta Sigma (First-Year Honors Society, invitation-only honor society)
- Phi Theta Kappa (invitation-only honor society)
- Power 88 Radio (on-campus radio station)
- Sports Management Club
- Women in Business
- Wrote, Unquote (Literary Journal)
Community service clubs and activities at Dean College.
- Dean Community Outreach (DCO)
Dance and performance clubs and teams at Dean College.
- Fusion Flow Society
- Loose Screws (tap team, audition required)
- Jazz Club
- Musical Theatre Troupe (audition required)
- MyBlackSpeaks (audition required)
- Pom Team (audition required)
- Speak Easies (improv group, audition required)
- Step Team (audition required)
- Supernova
- Synergy (hip-hop team, audition required)
- The Collective (audition required)
- The Guild (audition required)
- Werk Your Craft
Governance opportunities for students at Dean College.
- Student Government Association (SGA) (application and election process required)
Leadership opportunities for students at Dean College.
- Resident Assistant
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Orientation Leader
- Peer Advisors and Mentors
- Student Ambassador
To learn more, visit our student leadership page.
Multicultural clubs at Dean College.
- Agape (Christian Fellowship Group)
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- International Student Association (ISA)
- Jewish Community Club (JCC)
- Queer Pride Alliance (LGBTQ Alliance)
WGAO 88.3 FM Radio Station (known to our students as Power 88) broadcasts commercial-free 24 hours a day from Dean College in Franklin, MA.
Under the direction of leading media professionals with decades of broadcast experience, students at Dean College take a hands-on approach to understanding and executing the day-to-day operations of a fully functioning 175-watt radio station. Playing key roles in operations as well as marketing, students have the opportunity to gain experience as on-air talent, program directors, producers and interactive media marketers. Heard locally and around the world via web streaming, Power 88 features advanced radio technology and equipment to ensure our students are prepared to enter the world of broadcast media.
Many students behind the mic or behind the scenes at Power 88 have gone on to amazing careers in broadcasting. Check out the Hall of Fame to see what everyone is up to!
Learn More
If you are interested in learning more about any of the clubs and organizations or the programs mentioned above, stop by the Office of Student Activities & Leadership Development (Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center, garden level).
Can't find what you're looking for? No problem! We can help you create a club that will appeal to the entire Dean community.
Contact Us
For more information, email the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development.
Social and special interest clubs at Dean College.