With over 700 student organizations to choose from, you're bound to find a group that suits your interests at Indiana University.
The Student Leadership Council is made up of representatives from several international student organizations, representing a core network of involvement for international students on campus. Explore performance groups, cultural organizations, and more in the comprehensive list below.
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The Pakistani Student Association is dedicated to highlighting Pakistani culture through social events and fundraisers. We also partake in philanthropy and hope to give back to the community in any way possible. Our goal is to make sure both international students and Pakistani-American students feel welcome and free to express our wonderful culture.
The mission of the Vietnamese Student Association is to increase cultural awareness and unity on and off the IU campus. We strive to provide opportunities for Vietnamese as well as non-Vietnamese individuals to experience Vietnamese culture, heritage, and traditions. Through a variety of activities and events, VSA values building a stronger and more diverse community on IU’s campus as well as within the Midwest region.
The Korean American Student Association (KASA) is an organization formed to provide students an opportunity to experience Korean and Korean American culture as well as providing a culturally fun, yet empowering environment. In addition, we seek to celebrate Korean and Korean American Heritage with both our members and student population as a whole and be the voice of Koreans, Korean Americans, and all students interested in Korean culture on campus. We hope to be a welcoming family for all.
The Chinese Business Association (CBA) is an academic, professional, and social organization. We aim to build communication and cooperation among members by encouraging and developing networks with students, alumni, faculty, and industry elite and by promoting knowledge about Chinese business culture in the IU community. We prepare our members for success in the business world by exposing them to a wide spectrum of industries and by providing resources to help with their careers. We cater to Chinese students who wish to be a part of the American business world and reach out to all individuals from different majors and ethnicities.
BRASA is a non-profit organization made up of a network of Brazilian students who are pursuing their dreams outside their country. Present in 72 universities around the world, we are more than 3500 members working together in order to be recognized as an important platform for training and empowering a new generation of leaders capable of changing Brazil.
As a local BRASA, we have the mission of establishing an increasingly close and sustainable relationship between the IU community and Brazilian culture. Anyone who is interested in understanding more about this amazing country and its opportunities is more than welcome to join us.
Ascend is a national Pan-Asian business organization with 40+ student chapters and 18+ professional chapters across the United States. Ascend aims to assist students from diverse backgrounds to develop personally and professionally, foster a community and support network within IUB, and prepare them for opportunities beyond college. Additionally, board members who hail from multiple countries work together to develop meaningful events that aim to unlock the leadership potential within the members who participate in our programs. Membership is open to individuals of all ethnic and professional backgrounds, ages, and geographic locations.
UNi.SON is a K-pop inspired dance crew that welcomes dancers of all levels of experience. We produce our own dance covers, perform at various events, and create a warm, friendly environment where members can pursue dance and experience community.
We are IU's All-Male Bollywood Fusion Dance Team. At IU we look to foster a brotherhood between members and showcase the coalescence of multiple cultures. Outside of IU, we aim to compete at various competitions across the country and represent Bloomington on the biggest stages.
The Bangladesh Student Association (BDSA) is a non-profit student organization at Indiana University that promotes better understanding and cultural exchange among Bangladesh, United States, and other countries. It takes part in the community service activities and extends helping hand in case of a social-cultural need at on-or-off IU campus. BDSA also assists the Office of International Students (OIS) in their effort to bring about cultural integration on the IU campus.
The membership to the Bangladesh Student Association (BDSA) is well-heartedly open to all students who unconditionally respect the sovereignty and integrity of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and are interested in working towards the set purposes and goals of the organization.
In addition, individuals who are not students, but wish to be associated with the Bangladesh Student Association and its objectives, will be accorded the status of “Patrons” of BDSA. However, participation in Bangladesh Student Association must be without regard to arbitrary consideration of characteristics such as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
The purpose of this organization is to unite all students from Myanmar at Indiana University Bloomington and others who may be interested in the people and the culture of Myanmar. Our mission is to share, grow, and thrive through community engagement and bring awareness to Myanmar culture.
Jhanak is a co-ed competitive Bollywood Fusion dance team at Indiana University, Bloomington. We combine different Indian dance forms and add a modern touch. Our purpose is to learn new cultures and meet new people and create connections through a common language – dance. Essentially keeping the Indian spirit intact, we aim to spread cultural awareness and create a platform for budding dancers.
The Indonesian Student Association (PERMIAS) is a non-profit, non-politically biased, and secular organization whose purpose is to instill and maintain a spirit of community among Indonesians and Indonesian Americans at Indiana University Bloomington. The Indonesian Student Association recognizes the need for Indonesian students to serve, promote, educate, and celebrate their cultures. The PERMIAS shall strive to promote the various Indonesian cultures and to encourage understanding between Indonesians/Indonesian Americans and people of other ethnic origins.
Hum aims to promote South Asian music and culture at Indiana University through blending a capella musical arrangements of different languages, cultures, and genres. We are open to all students, regardless of their cultural or educational background. We create music through arranging pieces, singing, rapping, and beatboxing.
HooSher Bhangra is a nationally competitive dance team which focuses on punjabi culture. We love to compete around the country but also enjoy spreading our passion in Bloomington!
FIGS is an organisation supporting international graduate students and scholars during their stay in Bloomington. We aim to create a comfortable and safe space where members can share their questions about Bloomington life in general, ranging from housing, shopping, restaurants, local schools, ESL support to navigating academia, cross-cultural competence etc.
The Indian Student Association is a student organization that holds a collection of cultural, social, social justice, and philanthropic events that connects the campus to Indian heritage, culture, and each other. ISA has been actively working to execute events that engage a wide audience of undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff, and Bloomington community members. ISA works to respond to its members needs by connecting them through mutual interests and opportunities for interaction and networking. Our events create an open environment for members to discuss current issues and foster an attitude of acceptance.
The Filipino American Association is a student organization that strives to spread awareness of Filipino Culture. The mission is to educate our campus and community about our culture. We also provide a close knit group for people of all backgrounds interested in Filipino culture.
The African Women’s Leadership Organization is a women-led organization created to provide and highlight on and off campus resources for Afro-centric women.
The Muslim Student Association is the only Islam-based and Muslim student organization on campus. We strive to serve the needs of the Muslim Community and help educate about Islam. We do this by having various social and religious events throughout the year. All are welcome!
The Malaysian Student Association of Indiana University Bloomington aims to promote awareness of Malaysian culture and to be a platform for all IUB Malaysian Hoosiers. We aim to build culturally diverse experiences, and to provide a support network on this beautiful IU Bloomington campus.
Beta Chi Theta National Fraternity is a south Asian a fraternity. The Alpha Delta chapter was founded in 2017 with four brothers. We are now currently hovering in the mid-30s members with consistent growth. We are currently in the Multi Cultural Greek Council.
A religious association with goals of spreading awareness about Sikhi and doing selfless service for the community.
We aim to popularize Chinese cultures by presenting classic Chinese modern dramas to all students and staff in IU. We welcome anyone who is interested in modern dramas whether he or she has a professional background or not. It is important to clarify that every show is for free to anyone who comes because we want more and more people to get to know that classic and traditional Chinese dramas are attractive and interesting. If you want to join us, follow our account on Wechat 和平剧社 or contact our member through email.
Caribbean Cultural Organization is a student organization that promotes Caribbean culture and arts here at Indiana University. Our mission is to inform our club members of Caribbean culture while embracing the music, food and heritage of various different countries. CCO aims to make a lasting connection in the IU community for years to come.
Global Business Women seeks to cultivate future leaders confident in engaging in global conversation, embracing diversity, and exploring women’s trends in business. We encourage our members to develop personally and professionally and learn from global experience of our members.
