Student Organizations
The University of Cincinnati encourages students to actively participate in extracurricular activities around campus.
Currently, there are over 250 student groups registered with the university. These organizations focus on a variety of topics such as academics, athletics, creative arts, cultural and ethnic issues, politics and professional development. Whether it's playing on one of UC's nationally ranked sports teams or broadcasting from UC's Bearcast radio station, students have many opportunities to get involved. To view an updated list of groups, please visit www.uc.edu/sald/student_organizations.
The Criminal Justice Society
The Criminal Justice Society is a student-sponsored organization designed to enhance the educational experience of those interested in criminal justice and criminal behavior. The Criminal Justice Society promotes the study of crime and justice and sponsors activities for interested students. Activities include prison tours, faculty lecture series, career fairs, intramural sports teams, and much more! CJS offers a chance for students to get involved with their education and campus life. There are no requirements to become a member. For more information or to become a member, please email us at criminaljusticesociety@gmail.com. More details coming soon . . .
Alpha Phi Sigma
Alpha Phi Sigma is the only National Criminal Justice Honor Society (Fraternity) for criminal justice majors. We recognize academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice, as well as juris doctorate.
To become a member, students must either have a major or a minor in criminal justice. The student shall have completed three (3) full quarters, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on 4.0 scale with a minimum grade point average of 3.2 in criminal justice courses, and are in the top 35 percent of their class.
In the past they have participated in community service such as Taste of Cincinnati, put food bags together for the Salvation Army during Christmas time, Cross-town Help-out, and distributed neighborhood crime prevention pamphlets and safety tips. They also hold monthly meetings and participate in fundraising events.
If you have questions or are interested in becoming a member of Alpha Phi Sigma, please contact the society's faculty advisor, Professor Paula Smith, at smithp8@ucmail.uc.edu or 513-556-2775.