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Office of Student  Activities

Student Union Building, Lower Level
Phone: 718-631-6233
Email: grivera@qcc.cuny.edu
Office of Student Activities Website

Gisela Rivera, Director of Student Leadership & Development

Student Activities is primarily concerned with the enhancement of the student’s college experience through involvement in extracurricular activities and the development of leadership and interpersonal skills. The Student Activities staff seeks to involve students in campus governance and service, stimulating interests and interpersonal communication through a variety of governance, recreational, and personal interest activities. The Student Activities staff works together with the members of the QSA Student Government, including the Student Senate, and more than 30 student clubs, organizations, and campus publications. The Student Activities staff seeks to broaden student participation at all levels. Students are encouraged to check Office 365 student email for announcements of upcoming events, as well as the online Student Activities calendar.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

At Queensborough the rights and responsibilities of students have been formally developed within the framework of the Constitution and the Bylaws of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York, as well as the Bylaws of the Academic Senate and the Bylaws of the Faculty of the College. Queensborough students actively participate in the formulation of rules and procedures governing student activities. Student membership on the Academic Senate and every major College committee allows for student representation and has an impact on virtually every aspect of College life vital to undergraduates.

Academic Qualifications for Involvement in Student Government or other Student

Elected positions in Student Government include President, Executive Vice President, Administrative Vice President, Programming Vice President, Treasurer, President Pro-Tempore, Parliamentarian, and Executive Secretary. To be eligible to run for an elected position, or to hold an elected or appointed position*, students must meet the following academic qualifications:

  • Must be a registered student at Queensborough Community College

  • Must be matriculated at Queensborough Community College

  • To serve as SGA President must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

  • For all elected positions other than SGA President must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 to run for an elected position or a GPA of 2.0 to be named to an appointed position, and must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 while holding office.

  • Must have completed a minimum of 12 college credits and/or equated credits to petition for an elected position

  • Must carry a minimum of 12 college credits and/or equated credits while holding office (students documented with disabilities may be enrolled for a minimum of six [6] college and/or equated credits)

  • Must not hold office for more than four semesters (not necessarily consecutive semesters)

  • Must have completed and earned passing grades (i.e., A, B,  C, D) in at least 50 percent of the credits for which he/she registered the prior semester at Queensborough Community College, but no fewer than three credits. If more than 50 per- cent of the credits attempted are either F, W, WU, INC, ABS, etc., he/she is no longer eligible to hold office in the QSA.

To run for the elected positions of Vice President for Part- time Students and Vice President for Evening Students in the QSA Student Government, a student must meet the following academic qualifications:

  • Must be a registered student at Queensborough Community College

  • Must be matriculated at Queensborough Community College

  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 to run for an elected position, and must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 while holding office

  • Must have completed a minimum of twelve (12) college cred- its and/or equated credits to petition for an elected position

  • Must carry a minimum of six (6) college credits and/or equated credits while holding office

  • Must not hold office for more than four (4) semesters (not necessarily consecutive semesters)

  • Must have completed and earned passing grades (i.e., A, B,  C, D) in at least 50 percent of the credits for which he/she registered the prior semester at Queensborough Community College, but no fewer than three credits. If more than 50 per- cent of the credits attempted are either F, W, WU, INC, ABS, etc., he/she is no longer eligible to hold office in the QSA.

Any student who finds that he or she is subject to disciplinary action should read the section “Student Disciplinary Procedures,” which gives a detailed summary of rights and procedures. All discipline matters should be referred to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, who will adjudicate and/or mediate disciplinary actions. In any disciplinary proceeding, due process is assured.

 PLEASE NOTE: See Policies & Regulations (page 239 ) for rules and regulations governing certain academic policies, student conduct on campus, and parking regulations. For issues of Academic Integrity see page 37.

*Any member of the QSA may run for an elected position except those who have resigned or been impeached from a QSA office in the past.

Clubs and Organizations

Co-curricular activities play an important part in the total college experience of many Queensborough students. Independent and creative thinking is fostered by these activities and participation helps to develop initiative, responsibility, leadership, poise, and loyalty to the College. More than 30 different clubs and organizations are active on campus, including student government and political, social, religious, and special interest groups. All look forward to welcoming new members.

Clubs and Societies

  • Ally LGBTQ

  • Architecture Club

  • Art & Design Development

  • ASAP Club

  • Asian Society

  • Bangladesh Student Association

  • Biology Club

  • Black Student Union

  • Coding Club – Sponsored by Career Direct

  • Creative Writing Club

  • Criminal Justice Student Club

  • CSTEP Club

  • Environmental Sustainability Club

  • Foreign Language Society

  • Hillel Club

  • Math Club

  • Music Society

  • Muslim Student Association

  • Newman Catholic Club

  • Psychology Club

  • QCC Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society

  • Queensborough Student Veterans Association

  • SACNAS QCC Chapter

  • Science Research Alliance

  • Society of Additive Manufacturing–3D Printing Club

  • STEM Research Club

  • Stock Market Club

  • Student Nurses Association

  • Students’ Health Club

  • Vicki Kasomenakis Business Society

  • Women In Science Club

Organizations

  • CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities at QCC

  • NYPIRG

Student Publications

The primary purpose of the various student publications is to encourage journalistic skills and stimulate dialogue in the College community. On campus, these include Communiqué, the student newspaper, and Aurora, the student yearbook. The staff of each publication elects its own editor. Copies of the Communiqué are available online.

The  Queensborough Student Association

The Queensborough Student Association is organized to give students a substantial voice in the affairs of the College, particularly in those areas that affect their academic, cultural, and social welfare.

The Student Association has primary responsibility for student events. It coordinates programs, participates in shaping policies and student regulations, charters new organizations, and recommends the allocation of student activities fees.

The Activities Program Council, a subsidiary board of the Queensborough Student Association, sponsors social and cultural programs.

The Queensborough Community College Student Activities Association, Inc.

The Queensborough Community College Student Activities Association, Inc., is a not-for -profit corporation incorporated in the State of New York to promote the educational, cultural, and  social activities of students and faculty at Queensborough Community College. The College Student Activities Association is responsible for the supervision and review of budgets generated by student activity fees. These budgets sup- port Student Government, athletic and recreation programs, tutoring services, and cultural programs.

The corporation consists of thirteen members who serve as its Governing Board. They are selected annually as follows: Three members of the administration of the College are appointed by the President of the College; three members of the faculty are appoint- ed by the President from a group of six faculty members elected by the faculty in accordance with College regulations; six student members, including the student government president, four elected students, and one elected student representing evening students, are elected directly to the Board. The chairperson of the Governing Board is the President or President’s designee.