Students are encouraged to get involved by participating in one or more of the recognized student organizations on campus. Getting involved is an excellent way to meet new friends, have fun, help others, and gain some important leadership experience. Participation in college-related activities provides students with an opportunity for personal development. At Belmont Abbey College, learning takes place not only inside of the classroom, but also in informal settings such as student organizations.
A club fair is offered at the beginning of the academic year to provide students with an opportunity to find out more about these organizations.
Additional information concerning the club fair or the registered student
organizations on campus is available from the Coordinator of Student Activities, PatrickMotte@bac.edu.
Abbey Cheerleaders
The Belmont Abbey Cheerleaders have been a visual part of the Abbey for 5 years. The Cheerleading squad is open both men and women, and is a great way to get involved in the spirit of BAC. The squad cheers at all home games for the Men’s and Women’s Basketball team and participates in other events, such as, Homecoming and Kick-Off pep-rallies. The cheerleaders are led by Coach Rebecca Hethcox, Assistant Director of Admissions, and Tony Sigmon, Director of the Stowe YMCA and former cheerleader at Campbell University. For more information on becoming part of the Belmont Abbey Cheerleaders, please e-mail Rebecca directly at rebeccahethcox@bac.edu.
Alpha Sigma Pi Sorority
Alpha Sigma Pi was founded at Belmont Abbey College in the spring of 1988. It is a social / service sorority that is also involved in many events campus wide. Alpha Sigma Pi holds two parties a year, the Winter Formal in December and the Seventies Party in the spring. The sisters also co-sponsor two blood drives a year with the help of the American Red Cross along with participating in such events as the Christmas Adopt-A-Child. Alpha Sigma Pi is one of two sororities on campus that maintains a close relationship with their brothers the Sigma Alphas. Above all else, Alpha Sigma Pi cherishes a strong tradition and an even stronger sisterhood that has contributed to keeping them active at Belmont Abbey for over a decade. We are always eager to find young women to share in the memories, service and sisterhood that Alpha Sigma Pi has to offer.
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting
BAC College Republicans
To make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party among members of the BAC campus and community – encouraging involvement at the local, state and national levels.
BAC Dance Team
The Belmont Abbey College Dance Team is designed to provide an outlet to students with a passion for dance and step. The dance team is influenced by the styles of hip hop, pop and reggae. The team became active in the fall of 2004 with four members who needed an outlet to have fun, let go and dance! The dance team has high expectations of itself, including future competitions.
BAC Quilting Outreach Program
Belmont Abbey College Chess Club
The Belmont Abbey College Chess Club meets weekly on campus to play chess. The club is open to all members of the college community. We also sponsor an annual Fall Tournament and promote interest in chess in the college community.
Belmont Abbey College Democrats
The purpose of the Belmont Abbey College Democrats is to support the philosophy and purpose of the Democratic Party. We will do our best to encourage college students to participate in the Democratic Party affairs.
Belmont Abbey Literary Club
The purpose of the Belmont Abbey College Literary Club is to obtain higher intellectual collegiate standards for deepening contemplation and comprehension through habitual reading and discussion of literature.
The Belmont Board-riding Club
The function of the Belmont Board-riding Club is to provide a friendly environment from which an amiable board-riding community can blossom and take root; to provide a place to assemble to discuss issues in the board-riding world as well as raise awareness of environmental issues affecting our community; to raise school community awareness of board-riding as an accomplished field of sports; and to provide board-riding activities for students in the Belmont Abbey student community.
Brothers In Christ Sons of Mary Household
Circle K
College Chorus
College Union Board
The College Union Board is a hard-working student organization committed to providing innovative and exciting programs for its students. CUB regularly sponsors social weekends, dances, comedians, musical performers, coffeehouse performances, lectures, and other special events. These programs are open to all members of the College community.
Commuter Council
The Commuter Student Council is a student organization open to all commuter students charged with monitoring problems and needs of our commuter and off-campus students. The Council is the liaison between the Director and the commuter and off-campus students. Meetings will be held biweekly in the Haid Snack Bar area. Commuter students are invited to attend the meetings and represent commuter concerns at the Student Government Association meetings.
The Commuter Council also works together to create events and bring services for all commuter students at the Abbey. The Council is made up of student volunteers who work together with the Director of Student Activities to promote community development among commuters as well as between commuters and residential students. The Council works hard to provide opportunities and events to gather and connect with other students.
Crusaders for Life
Crusaders for Life is Belmont Abbey College’s pro-life group. Each year we organize a group of faculty, staff, monks and students to attend the March 4 Life in Washington in January. This past year we brought in Serrin Foster from the organization Feminists for Life. She spoke to the community on ways to proactively provide women with alternatives to abortion. We continue to work with Room at the Inn in Charlotte on issues surrounding support for pregnant women. We also collaborate with the student Social Justice group on issues around the Death Penalty.
Delta Psi Theta Sorority
The purpose of this organization is to establish a prestigious minority sorority that encourages the high standards of being presumptuous phenomenal woman, education, moral integrity and excellence throughout the community starting with the campus of Belmont Abbey College. The Delta Psi Theta sisterhood is dedicated in helping the community through their service projects.
Faithful Daughters Household
International Club
One Body In Christ Co-Educational Household
As young men and women in faith, we aspire to come together and form relationships founded upon strength, encouragement, trust and faithfulness to God. As students of Belmont Abbey, it is essential that we live a life of balance. In keeping with the traditions of a liberal arts education, we feel that fostering our mind, body, and spirit come at a high priority; therefore, it is our mission that our actions will illustrate our desires to do only the things that glorify God.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Household
Outdoor Club
Peace and Justice Committee
The Belmont Abbey College Peace and Justice Committee strives to promote social justice and educate the campus on different social justice issues and what Catholic Social Teaching says about them.
Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity
Phi Kappa Theta seeks to provide its members varied personal experiences including learning to live cooperatively; respecting the opinion and rights of everyone; the acceptance of each other's uniqueness; the value of discipline; loyalty to others and to the organization; an understanding of unity which allows individualism while being part of a group; the acceptance of a fair share of group obligation by assuming individual responsibility; and an understanding of leadership dynamics. Fraternal, Intellectual, Social and Spiritual: these are the ideals of Phi Kap members
Rotary Club
Senior Class Council
The purposes of the BAC Senior Class Council are: to promote the interests of the Belmont Abbey College Senior Class; to bring about a greater spirit of unity and cooperation among all seniors and the college community; to encourage in students the development of leadership skills through active participation with the Senior Class and the campus community; to provide the seniors of Belmont Abbey College with the best possible events and to retain its position as a respected contributor of the college community.
Sigma Alpha Fraternity
“Spirit healthy, body healthy” is a concept that was revered by the Ancient Greeks. Today, Sigma Alpha strives to embody this philosophy for every member of the Fraternity. We want each individual who joins Sigma Alpha Fraternity to become a “Balanced Man”.
A Balanced Man is not average or mediocre. He is one who excels in every facet of life. He is a leader, committed to helping others and guiding the way to a better world. He is a scholar, who recognizes the importance of academic excellence for success. He is an athlete who understands that physical activity develops a man’s potential. And finally, a Balanced Man is a gentleman, who has concern and care for others, whether in an academic or social setting. If you are interested in the Balanced Man concept – “Spirit Healthy, Body Healthy” – you should get to know Sigma Alpha.
Tau Kappa Delta Sorority
The purpose of Tau Kappa Delta Sorority is to promote the ethical, cultural and social development of its members. Its purpose shall also be to grow not only socially, but also in friendship as well as sisterhood.
