Student Organizations

The Rutgers School of Public Health has several student organizations that promote shared interests and provide opportunities for students to connect with their peers, faculty, staff, other groups, and organizations.

Black Public Health Student Alliance: 

The Black Public Health Student Alliance (BPHSA) is a student-led organization whose mission is to create a supportive network for SPH students who self-identify as Black (e.g., African, African-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latino, etc.) and serves as a safe space for all students to address the impacts and implications of anti-Blackness, discrimination, and other systems of oppression as they relate to public health.

Healthcare Management Student Association: 

Healthcare Management Student Association (HMSA) is a student organization open to everybody interested in learning more about healthcare management. HMSA allows students with similar interests to come together to explore the different opportunities within healthcare management through interacting with professionals within the field, Rutgers alumni, and partnering with other Rutgers student organizations. HMSA also aids in the development of professional skills that are beneficial for pursuing this career path.

Multicultural Student Organization: 

The Multicultural Student Organization (MSO) aims to create a space where students from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds can feel supported, represented, and uplifted. The MSO coordinates mentorship and educational opportunities to help students network, advocate for themselves, and learn to address diversity issues in public health settings.

Stonewall Alliance for Health: 

The Rutgers School of Public Health's Stonewall Alliance for Health develops a community for students who identify as LGBTQ+ or are interested in LGBTQ+ health topics. This organization promotes inclusivity and better prepares students to address complex health problems within LGBTQ+ populations through educational, service, and leadership initiatives.

Student Government Association: 

The Rutgers School of Public Health's Student Government Association promotes a positive student experience, provides a cohesive community, develops leadership opportunities, and advocates for student needs.

V.O.I.C.E.S.: 

Volunteer Opportunities in Community Engaged Service (V.O.I.C.E.S.) provides students with the opportunities to gain practical public health experience, interact with fellow students that share similar interests, and incorporate social responsibility into their academic experience. This student group encourages students to reach out to their community by organizing and participating in volunteer community service projects with a public health focus.

Rutgers School of Public Health students can propose to start a new organization utilizing the New Student Organization Application if they believe the student population would benefit from a student organization or service representing a different mission than what is already offered. Students should also discuss their proposal with a faculty/staff member at the School, who can serve as the advisor for this organization.