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WELCOME TOSTUDENT LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

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Student Leadership and Involvement is the official umbrella office of all recognized undergraduate student organizations at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. With over 300 registered  organizations, West Chester University provides a range of opportunity to grow as an individual, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and  network with other students and faculty. This website features information on leadership programs, and resources for student organization leaders, advisors, and members of student groups. RamConnect is the one stop shop for student engagement and all recognized student organizations are listed there. 

West Chester University prides itself on its active and engaged student population. In the 2021-2022 academic year over 5,000 students engaged with the office. Over 800 unique students held a leadership position in a student organization and over 2,000 events were posted on RamConnect. At West Chester there is always a way to be engaged in campus life. 

Student Leadership and InvolvementQuick Links

Whether you’re curious about Leadership Opportunities, Student Organization Resources, or New Student Organizations the Student Leadership and Involvement team is here for you. Everything you need to know is just a click away. 

Mission Statement

Student Leadership and Involvement provides WCU students with transformative learning opportunities that prepare them to be inclusive leaders through involvement in student organizations, intentional programming, and interpersonal interactions.

Vision Statement

To provide every student with a sense of belonging and prepare them to be inclusive leaders.

Values

Fun

Empowerment

Empathy

Integrity

Growth

Social Justice

Civility

Belongingness

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Get Involved

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Involvement Fair

The Involvement Fair is one of many opportunities to get involved in campus and student life. Student Organizations set up displays and have members available to talk one on one about what their organization does on campus or in the community. Involvement in co-curricular experiences is an important part of having a successful college career. The Fall 2024 Involvement Fair will take place on the Academic Quad on September 4th from 11 AM - 2 PM. Stop by to check out our student organizations and how to get engaged on campus.

At the start of each semester there will be an involvement fair. Information about the Fall involvement fair can be found here.

We encourage all students to find at least two organizations to be involved in. We suggest one for fun and one that is connected to your academic major or professional field.

If you have any questions please reach out to us at involvement@wcupa.edu

INVOLVEMENT FAIR

Involvement 101

Looking for ways to get involved but don't know where or how to start?

West Chester has so many ways you can engage with campus it can seem overwhelming. Getting involved can help you find community, discover new interests, build skills and make connections. If you have any questions or need assistance please reach out to us at involvement@wcupa.edu. 

Aerial Photo of the Quad during the Student Involvement Fair

 

I am a family member looking for ways to help my student get involved.

  • WCU hosts all student organizations and most events on RamConnect. All enrolled students have an account with their WCU email. This video explains how you as a family member can explore RamConnect without a WCUPA log in.
  • Check out all our student organizations on RamConnect (student organizations do ebb and flow with how active they are during the academic year).
  • If your student is commuting from home or living off campus, we highly encourage them to connect with Off Campus &Commuter Services Community Assistants.
  • If your student is currently living on campus, we highly encourage them to connect with their RA to see what is happening on their floor and in their residence hall.
  • During the academic year student leaders known as Leadership Consultants host open hours in their office in the Center for Student Involvement on the 2nd floor of Sykes Student Union
  • Follow the office on social media. Instagram: @wcu_sli
  • Still don’t know how to go to help your student get involved? Send us an email at involvement@wcupa.edu and an SLI staff member will be happy to provide you with more information.

I am a new student looking to get involved.

First, welcome to WCU! We are so excited to have you join us as a Golden Ram! There are so many ways to get connected and find opportunities to get involved on campus. Here are a few things we encourage you to check out:

  • Check out all our student organizations on RamConnect! Log in using your wcupa username and email. If you can't log in please email ramconnect@wcupa.edu
  • Join us at the Involvement Fair!
  • If you commuting from home or living off campus, we highly encourage you to connect with Off Campus & Commuter Services Community Assistants.
  • Living on campus? Connect with your RA to see what is happening on the floor and in your residence hall.
  • Chat with a student leader known as a Leadership Consultant, they host open hours in their office in the Center for Student Involvement. Check out when they are available at the Leadership Consultant Calendar
  • Follow the office on social media. Instagram: @wcu_sli
  • Still don’t know how to get involved or struggling to find connection? Send us an email at involvement@wcupa.edu and an SLI staff member will be happy to meet with you!

I am a transfer student looking to get involved.

  • Check out all our student organizations on RamConnect! Log in using your wcupa username and email. If you can't log in please email ramconnect@wcupa.edu
  • Connect with our Transfer Student Association
  • Join us at the Involvement Fair!
  • If you commuting from home or living off campus, we highly encourage connecting with the Off Campus & Commuter Services Community Assistants,
  • Living on campus? Connect with your RA to see what is happening on the floor and in your residence hall.
  • Chat with a student leader known as Leadership Consultant, they host open office hours in their office in the Center for Student Involvement on the 2nd floor of Sykes. See when they are available at the Leadership Consultant calendar
  • Follow the office on social media. Instagram: @wcu_sli
  • Still don’t know how to get involved? Send us an email at involvement@wcupa.edu and an SLI staff member will be happy to meet with you!

Explore RamConnect

RamConnect is our online student involvement center and student organization management platform. Check out upcoming events, sign up for a leadership program, explore student organizations and more. It is your one-stop shop for getting connected with campus life.

Video: What is Ram Connect?

 

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