Black Registered Student Organizations

Consider joining a cultural group to round out your college experience, or discover how academic achievement, service and social interaction make up the Greek experience at CMU. Build your confidence, résumé, leadership skills, friendships and a new world view by joining a CMU student group.

Clubs and Organizations

African Student Association

Creating a united African community among both students and faculty and promotes diversity and cultural awareness about our peers by integrating the African culture at CMU's campus.

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Black Business Alliance

The Black Business Alliance was established in 2025 as a student-led organization dedicated to creating a supportive community for people of color within Central Michigan University’s College of Business. We founded BBA to increase representation, foster belonging, and create opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional success. Our motto, "creating space, building legacy," drives everything we do and we are dedicated to making sure every member experiences it fully during their time at CMU!

Instagram: bbacentral

Black Girls Rock

Black Girls Rock was established to ensure that the campus community, specifically black women, feel heard, comfortable and appreciated through the school year.

Instagram: cmublackgirlsrock

Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS)

Committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.

Instagram: cmu_maps

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a minority student organization that is dedicated to empowering and enlightening all students but more specifically students of some sort of distinction.

Instagram: naacp.cmu

National Association of Black Accountants

Open to all students majoring in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems and other business-related majors. Aims to diversify the College Business Administration and provide the business leaders of the future with leadership opportunities.

Instagram: nabacmu

National Society of Black Engineers

Increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

Instagram: nsbe_cmu

Organization of Black Leaders

OBL exists to build community amongst black students whilst developing leadership and professional skills.

Instagram: obl_cmu

The Organization for Black Unity Fashion Show

The OBU Fashion Show is dedicated to providing a cultural experience for CMU's campus through fashion. This is an annual event that is held the second semester of the school year. Students come together to create a show dedicated displaying culture.

Instagram: obufashionshow

S.O.U.L Central

S.O.U.L (Show Our United Legacy) Central focuses on bringing the black community together through providing events that create an open atmosphere, with a focus on mental wellness.

Instagram: soulcentralcmu

Sophisticated Women of Color

Geared around enriching young women's minds. Trying to create a safe haven so they can come together and express ideas for bettering our world and the community.

Instagram: cmuswc

Greek Life

National Pan-Hellenic Council

The National Pan-Hellenic Council consists of all 9 of the Historically Black Greek-Letter-Organizations from the Divine 9. Seven are currently active at CMU: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated; and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Committed to four core principles: Scholarship, Fellowship, Good Character, and Uplifting of Humanity. Nationally founded: December 4, 1906. Chartered at CMU: April 12, 1978.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Committed to three core principles: Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service to All Mankind. Nationally founded: January 15, 1908. Chartered at CMU: November 6, 1971.

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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Committed to five objectives: United, Encourage, Promote, Assist, and Inspire. Nationally founded: January 5, 1911. Chartered at CMU: November 24, 1974.

Instagram: etarhonupes

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Committed to three core principles: Scholarship, Sisterhood, and Service. Nationally founded: January 13, 1913. Chartered at CMU: April 24, 1971.

Instagram: dst_thetatheta

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Committed to three core principles: Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. Nationally founded: January 9, 1914. Chartered at CMU: May 18, 1979.

Instagram: legacysigmas

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Committed to four core principles: Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. Nationally founded: January 20, 1920. Chartered at CMU: March 29, 1980.

Instagram: sigmakappazetas

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Committed to three core principles: Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service. Nationally founded: November 12, 1922. Chartered at CMU: July 1, 1992.

Instagram: sgrho_mutheta

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

Committed to five core principles: Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood. Nationally founded: September 19, 1963. Chartered at CMU: May 13, 2004.

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