Student Organizations

Explore opportunities to get involved in a Dornsife student organization!

Students are busy; between classes, work, homework, family, and other commitments, there can be a lot to balance. So why would you add another thing to that list by joining a student organization? Because it can impact your career and student experience in a positive way. Student Organizations are a great way to:

  • make new friends
  • network with alumni, faculty, staff, and public health professionals
  • hold fun events that benefit your peers
  • develop your interpersonal and leadership skills
  • give back to the school and your community

Explore different undergraduate and graduate organizations below to learn more about involvement opportunities.

Undergraduate Student Organizations

Undergraduate Student Government Organization (USGO)

 

Undergraduate Student Government Organization (USGO)

USGO consists of an elected body of undergraduate student representatives who serve as liaisons with administration to advocate for students’ needs. Additionally, USGO plans exciting academic, professional, service, and social community-based opportunities for public health students to connect and learn on campus and in Philadelphia. All undergraduate students of the Dornsife School of Public Health shall become members of the Student Government Organization upon enrollment.

Contact USGO

 

Graduate Student Organizations

Dornsife Student Government Organization (SGO)

 

Dornsife Student Government Organization (SGO)

SGO consists of an elected body of student representatives who serve as liaisons with the Administration to advocate for students’ needs. Additionally, SGO plans exciting opportunities for students to connect and learn, including events such as: Black History Month, Peer Mentoring Program, National Public Health Week, service activities, and more. Leadership positions are one year appointments. Elections are held each fall term.
Contact SGO

 

Community Health and Prevention (CHP) Club

 

Community Health and Prevention Club (CHP)

The Community Health and Prevention Club is a graduate student organization for public health students with an interest in serving and promoting health in communities. CHP organizes events including: a community wide Narcan (Naloxone) training, the Lancaster street cleanup, and a mix and mingle between CHP masters and doctoral students. CHP also holds social events for members to promote community engagement. Students interested in becoming a member of the CHP club board are encouraged to apply in February.
Contact CHP

 

Delta Omega Honor Society, Beta Omega Chapter

 

Delta Omega Honor Society, Beta Omega Chapter

Dornsife’s Beta Omega Chapter is one of more than 100 chapters since it’s formation at Johns Hopkins in 1924. Each year, Dornsife inducts students, faculty, alumni, and honorary members into the chapter. Membership is based on high academic standards and outstanding performance in scholarship, teaching, research and community service, encouraging further excellence in and devotion to public health work.

View the Delta Omega brochure, review the history of the Delta Omega society, and meet the 2022-2023 leadership team.
Contact Yvonne Michael

 

Maternal and Child Health Student Organization (MCHSO)

 

Maternal and Child Health Student Organization

The Maternal and Child Health Student Organization provides leadership and public health information essential in the promotion, improvement, and maintenance of the overall health status of women, children, infants, and families. Through guest speakers, article discussions, and community activities, Maternal and Child Health Student Organization explores a broad range of maternal and child health topics, including birth outcomes, family planning, the role of fathers, child and adolescent health, and environmental conditions that impact the health of mothers and children.
Contact MCHSO

 

Peer Health Educators (PHE)

 

 Peer Health Educators

The Peer Health Educators at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health work to educate peers about population health, social justice and community involvement as it relates to maternal, child and reproductive health.
Our work focuses on educating peers about minority health and supporting community-based organizations in Philadelphia who are committed to reducing high maternal and infant mortality rates and poor health outcomes among racial and ethnic minorities.
Contact PHE

 

Public Health Doctoral Students Advisory Group (PHDSAG)

 

Public Health Doctoral Students Advisory Group

The mission of PHDSAG is to represent all doctoral students in the Dornsife School of Public Health in matters involving student-faculty and student-administration relations. PHDSAG strives to develop, promote and enhance all doctoral students’ experiences through partnerships with the school’s administrators and faculty members as well as public health researchers and practitioners in the community at large and their networks. Past events have included Lunch and Learns, mock proposal, dissertation and conference presentations, social events (multicultural potluck, movie nights, and end of year celebrations), and workshops to enhance academic skills (manuscript preparation and authorship). Elections are held annually during the spring quarter.

Contact PHDSAG

Other Student Organizations

Interested in getting involved outside of Dornsife? Visit DragonLink to find Identity-Based Groups, Academic & Professional Groups, Community Service & Social Action Groups, Spiritual & Religious Groups, and more!