At 麻豆社, everyone is welcome. The Center for Student Belonging nurtures a strong sense of community through a variety of initiatives.
We provide leadership opportunities, mentorship, hands-on experiences, support services, and curricular and co-curricular programs for all students.
Our students flourish in a learning environment rooted in the Jesuit values of mutual respect and the pursuit of justice. At the Center for Belonging at JCU, we honor and celebrate our human differences—whether physical, cultural, or philosophical—as essential to building an inclusive campus community.
Our Programs & Resources
In collaboration with partners across JCU, we create and coordinate programs, resources, and services that foster a welcoming environment.
We host or support a range of campus-wide events and celebrations, as well as a variety of educational and recognition programs, including:
- Community Meetings
- Cultural Heritage Month Celebrations
- MLK Jr. Day of Service
- First-Generation Blue Streak
- Multicultural Recognition Program
- Lavender Recognition Program
- First-Generation Student Recognition Program
The Center advises more than a dozen cultural, affinity, and social justice-related student organizations, including:
- 1st Gen Club
- Black Students in Action
- Coptic Club
- East Asian Student Association
- First Gen Ambassadors
- Hillel Club
- Italian Club
- Latin American Student Association
- LGBTQIA+ Allies
- Middle Eastern Student Association
- Muslim Student Association
- South Asian Student Association
- Streak Accessibility Club
- Students for Justice in Palestine
- Ukrainian Society
- Women and Allies Coalition
We connect students to a variety of career, leadership, and personal development opportunities, such as:
- Internship opportunities with organizations in Northeast Ohio
- Nationally recognized First Gen Forward Network: First Gen Blue Streak Program
- Match. Empower. Learn. Teach. (MELT) peer mentoring program
We provide or point students to a range of essential resources, including:
- Career Closet and Fund
- JCU Emergency Fund
We offer several places to gather, reflect, and relax:
The Lounge: Available for student events and meetings.
Black Cultural Center: A space to celebrate Black history, culture, creativity, and innovation. This space is used for student club meetings, community gatherings, and educational events.
Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Space: Serves and supports the holistic wellness of the JCU community. Anyone may use this space for peace, prayer, reflection, and meditation throughout the day.
Additional Resources & Support
Explore other ways we support your sense of safety and belonging at JCU.
