Get Involved

Your Oneonta experience starts with showing up.

At SUNY Oneonta, getting involved is part of the journey—and the fun! Whether you're looking to join a club, play a sport, volunteer in the community, or lead a campus initiative, there's a place for you here. With hundreds of ways to connect, you can build friendships, explore your passions, and make a difference from your very first semester.
 

Members of the Office of Global Education represent their organization at the Club Expo

Clubs and Organizations

With more than 100 student-run groups, there's something for everyone — from academic and cultural clubs to performing arts, gaming and advocacy organizations

Club rugby players compete against Alfred

Campus Recreation

Members of Delta Omega Epsilon at the Multicultural Expo

Fraternity & Sorority Life

  • Join one of Oneonta’s many recognized Greek organizations to build leadership skills, give back to the community and form lifelong bonds.
  • Our fraternities and sororities are dedicated to values like service, scholarship and inclusion.
Students volunteer as part of 911 Service Day, creating meals for local food banks.

Volunteering & Community Engagement

  • Make an impact through service opportunities in Oneonta and beyond through our Center for Volunteerism and Community Engagement.
  • Partner with local nonprofits, lead fundraising events, or explore service-learning through academic courses.
Graduating senior leaders pose at the Spring Pass Through the Pillars event

Student Leadership & Involvement

Take an active role in shaping campus life by joining the Student Association, running events, or serving on campus committees.

Build real-world skills through experiential learning in leadership, event planning and advocacy.

Incoming first year students celebrate the Pass Through the Pillars tradition

Campus Traditions

From Pass Through the Pillars to OH-Fest, traditions at Oneonta create unforgettable memories and a shared sense of Red Dragon pride

Volunteers working the SUNY Oneonta Into the Streets community event

Find your community. Leave your mark.

Whether you're diving into student government, leading a club meeting, or just showing up to your first campus event, you're creating an Oneonta experience that’s all your own.