Joining a student organization is a transformative experience that can shape your college journey in remarkable ways. From expanding your horizons and building relationships to making a real impact and honing skills that last a lifetime, the benefits are endless. Whether it's a club related to your major, a hobby, or a cause that speaks to your heart, these groups open doors to uncharted territories.

This club is a perfect fit if you enjoy solving challenging problems and sharpening your programming skills. We provide the ideal environment for competitive individuals looking to prepare for coding exercises used by top companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple. The club also focuses on enhancing teamwork abilities through programming challenges in both online and in-person team competitions. With weekly practice sessions and opportunities to participate in several contests throughout the year, it's a great way to grow your skills and compete.

The Cyber Defense Club is a group of students interested in the operational aspects of managing and protecting the network infrastructure. Among other activities, the Cyber Defense Club represents JMU at the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC).  

DukeDevs is all about creating a welcoming space for students to explore and discuss every aspect of game development. In addition to programming, we dive into art, music, design, and more. Students from all majors are welcome to join. Workshops and game jams are also hosted throughout the year. You can also hang out and chat on our Discord, visit our Instagram, or see the games we’ve made on Itch.io.

PlayMU is all about bringing together video gamers from all backgrounds, genres, and platforms in a fun, social environment. Our main goal is to build a strong community where you can easily connect with others, chat about your favorite games, and find fellow gamers who share your interests and opinions.

The JMU Robotics Club meets weekly during the academic year to allow students interested in continuing robotics work outside of class. 

TechLink aims to build a thriving community of IT enthusiasts and professionals by fostering connections, providing educational resources, and creating opportunities for collaboration. We strive to empower our members with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to excel academically and professionally in the tech industry. Through networking events, mentorship programs, and skill-building activities, we seek to support our members' personal and professional growth, bridging the gap between academia and industry. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate a supportive environment where members can learn, connect, and thrive together.

The UUG student organization is for computer enthusiasts and users of Unix and Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and Mac OS. 

UPE is the international honor society for undergraduate and graduate students in computing and information disciplines. Upperclassman membership is by invitation only.  UPI was founded in 1967 at Texas A&M University and is the first honor society for computer science. There are now over 100 chapters of UPE throughout the world. The mission of Upsilon Pi Epsilon is to recognize academic excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the computing sciences. UPE also encourages academic achievement by providing scholarships to outstanding students in computer science. The JMU Department of Computer Science values academic excellence and achievement and is proud to host the Zeta Chapter of Virginia of UPE. 

Women in Technology (WIT) is an all-female organization dedicated to maintaining an active network of women in the technology disciplines. The disciplines include, but are not limited to, Computer Science, Integrated Science and Technology, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Technical and Scientific Communication, and the School of Media Arts & Design. WIT strives to facilitate career development and empower women to be the architects of change in the technology industries. Visit their Instagram page.