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Student Organizations

Young Harris College recognizes and sponsors more than 40 student organizations that welcome student participation, energy and leadership. With social groups, honorary and service organizations, religious fellowship groups and other special interest groups, there are activities that appeal to every student's interests.

Academic/Departmental Organizations

Club Sports

Find out more about club sports at YHC.
 

Cultural Organizations

Greek Organizations

Find out more about Greek life at YHC.
 

Honor Societies

Media & Publications

Service Organizations

Special Interest Groups

Spiritual Organizations

Find out more about religious life at YHC.
 

Student Governance

Contact these groups directly or contact Rouseline Emmanuel, Director of Campus Activities, with any questions.

Anime Club

The club provides students with the opportunity to learn about cultural storytelling through the mediums of anime, manga (Japanese comics) and music.

A.M.P. (Aspiring Medical Professionals)

AMP brings students together who are interested in pursuing careers in the health care field and to offer opportunities for these students to organize and participate in health-related volunteer opportunities on-and-off-campus.

Appalachian Adventure

This organization provide students with opportunities to learn about and enjoy all the outdoor recreational activities that this geographical area has to offer. The group teaches service and stewardship through volunteer activities and "leave no trace" principles. The club also offers opportunities for students to be trip leaders.

Circle K

Circle K promotes fellowship, leadership and service. The group strives to establish a strong sense of responsibility through service to the community.

College Democrats

The College Democrats of YHC increase political awareness among students, faculty and staff of the College.

Collegiate 4-H

Students in this organization participate in community service and outreach in Towns and Union counties by providing positive social activity on campus and a respect for agricultural education. YHC Collegiate 4-H is affiliated with Southern Regional Collegiate 4-H and the National Collegiate 4-H and serves as a continuation of 4-H.

Commuter Student Club

If you're a commuter student and want to get involved on campus, there are plenty of ways to get involved through CSC now more than ever. The CSC gives students an opportunity to connect with the College while gaining leadership skills and making new friends.

Delta Gamma Drama Society

The Delta Gamma Drama Society was founded in 1959 by Sam Baker, a member of the Young Harris College theatre faculty. The organization strives to perpetuate good taste in drama, ensure the right to interpretation, preserve dramatics on the campus, promote interest in drama by students and transmit to all the enjoyment of dramatics that the members of the Delta Gamma Drama Society ordain.

Dorcas Society (Sigma Delta Chi)

Dorcas is an honorary service organization for women that renders service to the student body, the college, the church and the community. Spiritual growth of members is also a major goal of the organization through a conscious effort to render its services after the manner of Dorcas.

Enotah Echoes Newspaper

As a student-run newspaper, Enotah Echoes is responsible for providing a forum and promoting an atmosphere where no student is denied his or her voice  We strive to report accurately about issues relating to Young Harris College for audiences both in and outside the College community. It is our goal as student journalists to cover all pertinent news with courage and honor. It is our duty to be fair, balanced and accurate in our newsgathering, reporting, selection of guest commentary, responses to requests and inquiries, graphic design and photography. We are advocates of the First Amendment, but we are also respectful of the power of media, and the corresponding responsibility for ethical decision making. As part of the College’s academic program, our publication is as much a learning experience as it is a professional endeavor, providing practical experience in newspaper production. In order to better serve the community, we encourage communication about and criticism of our publication, including letters to the editor or any other feedback.

F.E.A.T. (Future Educators & Administrators of Tomorrow)

FEAT serves as entry point for all prospective educators who are interested in exploring all aspects of the education profession for grades K-12. FEAT also encourages members to set educational and career goals and promote academic achievement and exploration in the field of education through enriching classroom and school-wide projects, including service to the community.

Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)

GSA's members work toward a more accepting environment for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, through education, support and advocacy. The group strives to build a safe space for discussion and conversation aimed at support, health and wellbeing; create a conversation between the larger campus community and the GSA leading to awareness, acceptance and understanding; and connect with local resources and promote advocacy in the greater community.

The Indoor Club

This unique club gives students who partake in hobbies such as video games a place to meet each other and create longlasting friendships.

International Club

This club provides a common ground of understanding and foster cultural diversity at YHC. The organization will create awareness and increase understanding through social, educational and cultural programming with the overall goal of encouraging personal growth with global perspectives.

Intramural Advisory Council

Intramurals provide a way for students to stay active and have fun, and this council works hard to faciliate the unique intramural offerings provided each semester. The group provides a comprehensive and diverse program schedule during the academic year that allows members of the YHC community to form bonds and develop leadership skills while participating in engaging activities.

Multicultural Student Club

Change, diversity and involvement are the three main aims of this group, as well as bringing forth leaders and creating a bridge of unity and commitment.

Omega Zeta (Philosophy Club)

This club tailored to those who enjoy reflection and conversation promotes fellowship of friends and the advancement of the minds of great thinkers - all while helping those in and around Young Harris to further educate and entertain the mind.

Photography Club

This group is dedicated to the education of the photographic arts for all members of the YHC community that enjoy being behind the lens. The organization meets regularly to discuss old and new practices of the art, learn about photographic techniques and technologies, discuss photographic methods and create images in digital and darkroom spaces. The organization hopes to branch out in the future to encompass many other facets of the educational institution including dramatic arts, science and astronomy, outdoor leadership and athletics, where photography is of common use in these fields. The Photography Club is affiliated with The Campus Gate Art Gallery and the Art Department of YHC. Click here to contact the Photography Club.

President's Council

The Student Organizations President's Council (SOPC) is comprised of the presidents of Young Harris College registered student organizations. Registered student organization presidents are automatically members of the council, and are required to represent their organizations at any and all functions. The council meets every month to discuss campus interactions and means of improving student life through organizations and activities. The council’s purpose is to increase communication and collaboration between student groups at Young Harris College.

Roots & Shoots

YHC founded a student chapter of Roots & Shoots in 2009. Roots & Shoots is a global environmental and humanitarian youth program of the Jane Goodall Institute. The chapter is currently focusing on campus recycling, allocating part of their funds to educate students about the correct way to recycle. The chapter also collaborated with the YHC Student Government Association (SGA) to produce signs for recycling containers purchased by SGA for all residence halls. In the future, the group plans to focus on animal rights outreach and help non-governmental organizations communicate the dangers of invasive plants and the benefits of planting native species.

Spat Club (Sigma Beta)

Spat Club strives to form a body of men thoroughly representative of the best social, spiritual and scholastic interest in the student body. The club unites its members intrinsically in the bonds of good fellowship and unites them extrinsically to the campus through the bonds of leadership and service.

Third World 1st

This group spreads awareness on campus about different organizations aiding people in third world countries, specifically but not limited to Toms Shoes and Invisible Children.

Young Harris College Republicans

This political group aims to strengthen the political proficiency and leadership skills of its members in order to prepare them for future service to their community through the Republican Party.