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 O-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.