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The UNCP community encourages participation in a variety of campus clubs, organizations, governance and other activities. Most departments have clubs for their majors. With over 110 student organizations on campus, there are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved. The websites of all recognized student organizations are available at www.uncp.edu/leadership or on BraveConnect.
Student Government Association
The mission of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to champion the concerns of the student body and to ensure that the rights of the students are upheld.
All students attending UNCP automatically become members of the Student Government Association. Student Government functions through its elected representatives and is advised by the Office of Campus Engagement and Leadership staff. Officers of the Student Government are elected by the student body each spring (and fall for freshman and at-large positions) according to the constitution and bylaws of the organization. Although discipline is the legal responsibility of the administration, the principle of student government is fully supported by the administration and faculty.
The Legislative Branch of the Student Government Association, the Student Senate, functions as the policy‑making body of SGA. The senate recommends policies and regulations necessary and proper to promote the general welfare of the student body. The vice president of the Student Government Association acts as standing senate president and officiates at senate meetings.
Pembroke Activities Council (PAC)
The Pembroke Activities Council (PAC) is the student programming organization on campus. PAC works cooperatively with the Office of Engagement and Leadership to provide entertainment, activities and special events such as comedians, singers, bands, movies and other special events. The purpose of the Pembroke Activities Council (PAC) is to plan, organize and carry out programs based on the social needs of the campus.
Honorary Organizations
Outstanding students at UNC Pembroke may become members of an honor society that represents their interests, involvement, and/or majors. These honor societies are nationally recognized and are active within the UNCP community.
Co‑curricular and Service Activities
The UNCP community encourages students to share their talents by becoming involved in co‑curricular activities at the university, which complement the academic programs. Students can engage in clubs and organizations, internships, on-campus employment, service and other co-curricular activities focused on helping students develop intellectual, social, cultural, emotional, leadership and civic competencies within a diverse and inclusive community. Students can engage in these experiences through a variety of offices designed to support student development.
Religious Organizations
UNC Pembroke religious organizations provide opportunities for spiritual enrichment, social activities, and religious service. They seek to integrate spiritual values, intellectual pursuits, and personal development.
Cultural Programs
There are many opportunities for cultural enrichment at UNC Pembroke.
The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity (OSID) collaborates with student organizations, campus departments and programs to promote intercultural awareness and highlight the diversity of the UNC Pembroke community. Events are held throughout the year, particularly during awareness periods such as American Indian Heritage Month (November), Asian and Asian Pacific Heritage Month (May), Black History Month (February), Caribbean Heritage Month (April), Hispanic Heritage Month (September-October), Irish American Heritage Month (March), LGBTQ+ Awareness Month (October), Trans Awareness Week (November) and Women’s History Month (March). A sample of the annual events include Night of All Nations, which showcases UNC Pembroke’s diversity, Social Justice Symposium, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week, Honoring Native Foodways, Chinese New Year and the BraveNation Powwow and Gathering. OSID also hosts the Brave Dialogue Series, which features conversations around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice, and education and training such as Safe Zone Education, which promotes awareness of the LGBTQ+ community. For more information, visit uncp.edu/osid.
Campus Engagement and Leadership presents numerous cultural events including the Distinguished Speaker Series which has hosted Spike Lee, Wes Studi, Micheal Eric Dyson, Dianne Guerrero and more. The office also sponsors a number of trips including UNCP in DC during which students visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Museum of the Native American more.
The University Theatre produces two mainstage plays each year, plus numerous studio theatre productions.
The Department of Music provides a significant number of programs throughout the academic year including the Moore Hall Recital Series, a UNCP Ensemble Series, as well as student and faculty recitals. The Moore Hall Series involves three to four programs each semester featuring solo artists, chamber groups, instrumental and vocal jazz ensembles, and even small operatic/musical theatre productions. These performing artists are known throughout the state, region, and beyond. The Ensemble Series involves an array of varied performances by the Concert Choir, Pembroke Chamber Singers, University Band, University Jazz Choir, University Jazz Ensemble, UNCP Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, etc. These ensembles are open to all students regardless of major.
Student Publications
The Office of Academic Affairs provides administrative oversight for the major student publications including the newspaper, yearbook, and literary magazine. The Office of Student Affairs oversees the student handbook.
The Indianhead, published annually at the end of the spring semester, is the student-published yearbook of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Its staff strives to provide an accurate account of the year’s activities and events associated with all aspects of student life at UNCP.
The Pine Needle is a bi-weekly student-published campus newspaper at UNCP. It records the weekly activities associated with the student body and the greater University community. Through its news, sports coverage, etc., the staff keeps the university community well-informed of what is happening at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and also covers issues of regional and national concern.
The Aurochs is the annual student-published literary magazine of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. It features original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, photography, and artwork created and submitted by UNCP students.
The Student Handbook is an annual online publication from the Student Affairs Office designed to familiarize the student body with the purpose of the university, the rules and regulations that govern the student body, and, in general, answer the many questions that students have.
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