Students in the College of Education, Health & Human Development may participate in student organizations representing a variety of academic, pre-professional, and special interest topics. 

Please visit CatsConnect for more information on over 250 registered student organizations across MSU. 

Department of Education
Name
Description
Meetings
Contact & Club Leadership
Aspiring Educators of MSU

Passionate about teaching? So are we! Our club brings together education majors who are building their skills to become inspiring, future-ready educators. From hands-on professional development and resume-boosting networking events to fun socials and community connections, we create a space where education students can grow, learn, and thrive together. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, sharpen your teaching toolkit, or connect with Bozeman’s vibrant teaching community, this is the place for you!

Fall 2025: First Tuesday of each month @5pm in Herrick Hall 314!

9/2: Ice Cream Kickoff Meeting

10/7: Teacher Panel!- hear from Bozeman teachers!

11/4: Parent's Night Off- volunteer opportunity/community event! (in Gaines)

12/2: Final Party- destress & wellness night! 

 

Email
msuaspiringeducators@gmail.com

Instagram
@aspiringeducators_msu

Facebook
Aspiring Educators of MSU

Website
https://sites.google.com/view/aspiring-educators-of-msu/home?authuser=1https://www.mfpe.org/

President
Maya Aquilar
maya.aquilar@icloud.com

Vice President
Sarah Fetterman

Secretary
Olivia Zastrow

Social Media Officer and Treasurer
Megan Roesler

Logistics Officer
Allyssa Schoen

Advisor
Suzi Taylor - taylor@montana.edu

Name
Description
Meetings
Contact & Club Leadership
Department of Education Graduate Student Club (DEGS)

The Department of Education Graduate Student Club (DEGS) is designed to provide a space along with events and activities that serve to bring together graduate students in education at MSU. DEGS provides a space for graduate students to share information, educate, and support one another in their graduate education and professional lives, along with educating the larger community on issues in the field of higher education.

 This student club is open to anyone, but graduate students within the education fields at MSU may be most interested in this club.

Email the president for more information.

President
Bill McKenney
billmckenney@montana.edu 

Advisor
Dr. Bryce Hughes - bryce.hughes@montana.edu 

Name
Description
Meetings
Contact & Club Leadership
Science Olympiad Club
The Science Olympiad Student Club is a MSU student volunteer organization that supports the Science Math Resource Center in organizing the annual Montana Science Olympiad State Tournament. Our club also participates in other community service activities that promote education in the area. Additionally, our club is the only registered Science Olympiad Alumni Chapter in Montana which gives graduate students at MSU the opportunity to apply for research funding from the National Science Olympiad organization. Whether you are a Science Olympiad alumni or not, you are welcome in our club! Our club has members of all majors which makes our club unique. We are a community of MSU students who are excited to promote STEM education among Montana's middle school and high school students!
Meetings are held on select Tuesdays at 5pm and usually take place in Reid 415. Next meeting is September 30th. See CatsConnect for the exact dates and locations of our meetings and events. 
Department of Food Systems, Nutrition & Kinesiology
Name Description Meetings Contact & Club Leadership
Exercise Science Club

The mission of the Exercise Science Club at MSU is to bring together students within the HHD realm. During the semester, we hold regular meetings during which professionals within the community and graduate students are asked to come and give presentations to the club. This helps our students explore possible health careers. Every year we hold our annual Trick or Trot 5K race which helps fund our trip to the American College of Sports Medicine Conference, as well as other conferences. Our club really allows students the opportunity to connect with professionals, attend sports medicine conferences, and volunteer within the Gallatin Valley community!

Every other Tuesday at 6:30pm in Romney 235 

Email
msuexercisescienceclub@gmail.com

Instagram
@msuexercisescienceclub

President
Dana Melton

Vice President
Mia Lund

Advisor
Dawn Tarabochia - dawn.tarabochia@montana.edu 

Name Description Meetings Contact & Club Leadership
Montana Student Dietetics Association (MSDA)

The Montana Student Dietetic Association provides and participates in nutrition-related volunteer opportunities to make a difference in our community and to prepare members for graduate programs. MSDA also hosts events that dive deeper into the field of dietetics, facilitates group discussions on hot topics in nutrition, and provides academic and professional resources for student success. We are a vibrant group of nutrition enthusiasts who care about the community around us. All are welcome to join!

Dues: $15 for t-shirt and membership

Refer to club social media for current meeting information

Email
msda.msu.eatwell@gmail.com

Instagram
@montanastatedietetics

President
Kendra Lien
kendra.lien@student.montana.edu

Advisor
Jessi Peterson -
jessi.peterson1@montana.edu

Name Description Meetings Contact & Club Leadership
Health Enhancement Majors Club
The Health Enhancement Majors Club is dedicated to promoting physical activity and overall well-being within our school community. We actively raise funds to support future opportunities, including attending educational conferences, acquiring new equipment, and organizing engaging events. Our key initiatives include the Little Bobcat Track, an exciting event for younger students that fosters a love for fitness, and literacy and movement events that combine reading with physical activity to encourage both intellectual and physical growth. We are a bunch of outgoing and enthusiastic students that care about health and physical education. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
 

Refer to club social media for current meeting information.

Instagram 
@msu_health_enhancement_club

President 
Rayna Gehring
gehring.rayna@gmail.com

Advisor 
Karie Orendorff - karie.orendorff@gmail.com 

Department of Human Development & Community Health
Name Description Meetings Contact & Club Leadership
Human Development & Family Sciences Club (HDFS)

The HDFS club builds community by connecting HDFS majors and minors. Our goal is to promote and grow major and minors at MSU; To explore future education and career options; To engage in service and events across the MSU campus and Bozeman-area community. 

Refer to club social media for current meeting information.

Email
hdfsbozeman@gmail.com

President
Kayla Young
i8kyoung@outlook.com

Advisor
Whitney Craven - whiney.craven@montana.edu 

 

Name Description Meetings Contact & Club Leadership
Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U)

Phi Upsilon Omicron, an honor society in the integrated field of family and consumer sciences, offers an environment empowering lifelong learning, leadership building, and ethical and scholastic excellence.

  1. Recognize and promote academic excellence;
  2. Enhance qualities of leadership by providing opportunities for service; and
  3. Encourage lifelong learning and commitment to advance family and consumer sciences related areas.

Membership Requirements: Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, must be majoring in family and consumer sciences or one of its related areas in an institution where a chapter is established. Must exhibit the potential for professional and community leadership.

Dues: $60.00 upon initiation, $5.00 for every new semester after initiation

Refer to club social media for current meeting information.

Email
phiubozeman@gmail.com 

Website
www.phiu.org/

President
Gretchen Schnabel
gretchen.schnabel@gmail.com

Advisor
Whitney Craven - whiney.craven@montana.edu 

Non-Department Specific
Name Description Meetings Contact & Club Leadership
Students Raising Children

The Students Raising Children (SRC) club is a student organization for people at MSU who have diverse and specific needs that are unique to being a student and raising a child at the same time. The goal of SRC is to foster a warm and welcoming community to serve the student parent population through academic, social, and emotional support systems for individual students and families. SRC hosts a variety of events throughout the year and invites you to get involved!

Coffee/Chat
Monday, September 8th, 11am-1pm in the SUB Fireside Room     

Homecoming Parade
Saturday, September 27th, 10am-12pm

Family Swim Sunday, October 12th, 2-4pm at the Student Wellness Center

Email
msustudentsraisingchildren@gmail.com

Facebook
facebook.com/share/1BzAkRWvNL

President
Maria Perks

Vice President
Kimberlee Pollock

Co-Advisors
Rachelle McLain rachelle.mclain@montana.edu 

Christine Lux christine.lux@montana.edu 

MSU Office of Student Engagement

The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) serves as an important resource for Montana State University students seeking opportunities for involvement and connection outside of the classroom. Through a diverse array of programs, events, services, and activities, they facilitate meaningful engagement experiences tailored to the interests, passions, and needs of our student body. Whether through joining student organizations, participating in campus events, or volunteering in the community, OSE empowers students to create connections, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact during their time at MSU.

Currently Inactive:

Chi Sigma Iota: Mu Tau Sigma

Our mission is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership, advocacy, and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling.

Friends of Local Foods

Friends of Local Foods was formed in the fall of 2006 to bring passionate students, faculty, and community members together to raise awareness, create academic opportunities, and conduct research related to local food systems and food quality at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. The Friends of Local Foods club originally started the MSU student farm, Towne's Harvest Garden (THG). Although THG is now a separate entity from FLF, the two organizations remain in partnership. Our club enjoys sharing and preparing meals at the farm and collaborating together on other projects and events throughout the year.

Our goals are to: 

  1. engage with local growers and producers
  2. learn about what local produce is available in our community
  3. participate in food justice programs
  4. volunteer where needed
  5. build a student community around local food
  6. learn how to harvest, process, prepare, and preserve food

Hospitality Student Association (HSA)

The purpose of our ogranization aims to increase awareness around the new hopsitality management program at MSU while providing opportunities for current members through networking events hotel site visits, restaurant tastings and guest lectures.

Email: hospitalityassociation1@gmail.com

Society of INdigenous Educators (SINE)

The goal of the Society of INdigenous Educators is to increase opportunities for American Indian students enrolled in the Teacher Preparation Program at Montana State University.  By providing academic, personal, career, and financial support and guidance to our American Indian students we are contributing to the recruitment, retention, graduation, and placement of American Indian teachers and improving the diversity of the K-12 teaching corps.