Students in a foam pit at Bluechella

Student Programming Team

Campus Life’s student programming team is the driving force behind signature campus events like Welcome Week, Mountain Day, and All Peoples of the Earth Day.

Biology Club RSO tabling at Mountain Day

Recognized Student Organizations

There are 50+ Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) that span a wide range of themes including music, dance, social justice, advocacy, culture, and other hobbies and interests. Visit the Campus Life office or email rso@berea.edu for more information about joining or starting a club.

Outdoor Adventure Programs on a white water rafting trip

Outdoor Adventure Programs

Outdoor Adventure Programs include initatives like Berea Bikes, Trips & Excursions, and Gear Rental.

CAB's 2026 Homecoming dance

Campus Activities Board

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a volunteer student organization that plans and coordinates student activities on campus, such as the annual Homecoming dance. Their office is located on the second floor of Woods-Penniman.

ECL salsa workshop

Espacio Cultural Latinx

The Espacio Cultural Latinx (ECL) serves as the central space and hub for Latinx student support at Berea College. Visit the ECL on the ground floor of Woods-Penniman.

Post-Traditional & Student Parent Success

The Post-Traditional & Student Parent Success Program serves Berea College students that are 23 years of age or older, and/or married, and/or have children.

SGA's 2026 student president with President Cheryl Nixon at Mountain Day

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) is made up of three governing bodies- the Senate, Board of Residents, and Executive Council. SGA’s office is located on the first floor of Woods-Penniman.

VEPAC tabling outside of Alumni

Voter Empowerment & Political Awareness Coalition

The Voter Empowerment Political Awareness Coalition (VEPAC) is a non-partisan coalition of faculty, staff and students who are committed to bringing students into the political process, providing education and breaking down barriers to electoral participation, and encouraging student non-partisan policy solutions.

Mountain Day

One student sits on the East Pinnacle, overlooking the sunrise.

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