Student Organizations
Joining a club or organization on campus can be a great way to meet new people, build your resume and gain new experiences! Interested in joining one of these groups? Please contact the advisor directly to get more information on meeting times and locations.
All campuses
Student Government Association (SGA)
Advisor: TBA
SGA is a group of elected students who work closely with administration to provide the best possible college experience for all students. Responsibilities include event planning, addressing issues and overseeing the student life budget. They operate under the M State SGA constitution and bylaws, and decisions are made by voting.
New student senators are elected each fall and spring semester.
Detroit Lakes Campus
For more information, please contact Kristina Seifert.
M State Nursing Association
Advisor: Angie Mohr
Provides the high ethical and moral standards of a true nursing professional.
PTK (Phi Theta Kappa)
Advisor: Michele Waldera
Honor society recognizes students of academic excellence.
Fergus Falls Campus
Want to start a new club or organization? These are student-led, so you can work toward starting up a new club on campus. Please see the Student Clubs and Organizations packet for more information.
Associate Degree Nursing Organization (ADN)
Advisor: Alisa Beckman
A support group for students in the ADN program that also serves M State through fundraisers and service projects.
Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU)
Advisor: Jason Retzlaff
CRU gives students an opportunity to explore topics pertaining to faith, spirituality and Christianity.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Advisor: Jodi Kramer
Honor society that recognizes students of academic excellence.
Moorhead Campus
For more information, contact Scott Ebsen.
Auto Club
Advisor: Shannon Mohn
For students interested in the automotive industry
Criminal Justice Association
Advisor: Jeff Nelson
For students who have an interest in criminal justice
Dental Assisting
Advisor: Crystal Shumake
For students interested in the Dental Assisting program
Diesel Club
Advisor: Dick Weber
For students interested in Diesel Technology
Pride Alliance
Advisor: Scott Ebsen
Source of information and a safe zone for all LGBTQ+ students
PTK (Phi Theta Kappa)
Advisor: Michele Waldera
Honor society that recognizes students of academic excellence
Student American Dental Hygienists' Association
Advisor: Michelle Samuelson
For students in the Dental Hygiene program
SkillsUSA
Advisor: Dick Weber
A national organization for students in the trades and technical fields
Student Human Resources Organization
Advisor: Loren Haagenson
For students considering a career in human resource management and/or labor relations: the Student Human Resource Organization (SHRO) is an award-winning co-curricular group designed to acquaint students who are considering a future in business with the field of human resource management and/or labor relations.
Members learn about new developments in the human resource field and develop leadership and content competencies through interaction with human resource professionals and participation in college and community events. Members also may join the national Society for Human Resource Management.
Student Nursing Organization
Advisor: Jennifer Pederson
Encourages student interest in the fields of nursing and medicine.
Wadena Campus
For more information, contact Suzie Lundsten.
Architectural Technology Student Association
Advisor: Randy Roberts
Develops and promotes professional growth opportunities including commercial and residential design projects among architectural technology program students.
Cosmetology Club
Advisors: Bobbie Bernstetter and Darlene Weibye
Encourages, develops and promotes professionalism and leadership among Cosmetology students
M State Nursing Association
Advisor: Michelle Haberer
Promotes the high ethical and moral standards of nursing professionals
Phi Theta Kappa
Advisor: Tracy Crawford
Honor society that recognizes students of academic excellence
