Student Organizations

Belmont’s Pre‐health Professional Honor Society is dedicated to the encouraging and recognizing excellence in pre‐professional health scholarship, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary, and others. The Society welcomes ALL students engaged in the pursuit of a professional healthcare career. It offers opportunities for intellectual and professional development, provides a forum for students with common interests, and extends a program of service to benefit the college/university community. We host a variety of opportunities including health professional speakers, informational sessions with representatives from medical schools, community service opportunities, pre-medical peer advising, and shadowing and research opportunities.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Nick Ragsdale

The Belmont University chapter of the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association exists to foster a community for students interested in both veterinary medicine and animal health, to promote the field of veterinary medicine/animal health, and to advocate for animal welfare and health.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Steven Murphree

The Belmont Actuarial Students Society provides an opportunity for members to learn more about future uses of mathematics and actuarial science by sponsoring speakers and discussion panels. It provides an opportunity for current mathematics majors in the actuarial science program to meet and interact with fellow classmates and alumni, allowing them to expand their network and to learn more about their particular field.  This club will be of particular interest to students interested in mathematics, actuarial science, insurance work, or graduate school.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Daniel Biles

The Belmont Pre-Dental Society is a group dedicated to challenging aspiring dental students to learn more about and become more involved with the dental community. We aim to uplift students and help them attain their goals by providing them with hands-on learning experiences, community outreach opportunities, and extensive information regarding the process to apply to dental schools and the profession itself. We wish to provide students with the information and opportunities necessary for them to considered competitive applicants in their field while also giving them the ability to share their interests with and give back to the community.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Nick Ragsdale

The Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) Biological Honor Society is a society for students that are dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biology.  The Mu Theta Chapter of Tri-Beta at Belmont University was established April 9, 1988.  Since then the membership has promoted the study of biology through various activities such as presentations, fun field trips, trips to scientific meetings and social events for students. Tri-Beta provides leadership opportunities for students, informs them about current developments in biology and helps them prepare for employment. 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Steve Murphree

Formerly O.N.E., Belmont's Environmental Club provides interaction with students across campus who are interested in environmental issues. Activities include river clean-ups, exotic plant removals, Earth Day awareness events, nature hikes and environmentally-focused guest speakers.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Darlene Panvini

A group of women hoping to empower women academically, professionally, and personally.

Lean In provides a safe environment for the women of Belmont to grow and learn academically, professionally, mentally, and emotionally. Lean In Circle is a group of peers who meet to support each other, achieve ambitions and learn new skills.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Catherine Starnes

MAACM is the Math and Computer Science club here at Belmont University. We are made of chapters of the Mathematical Association of America and Association for Computing Machinery. Anyone is welcome to be a part of MAACM; it's not only for math and computer science majors and minors. MA(A)CM meets monthly to discuss upcoming events. There is usually a short, fun math or computer science presentation, and there is always food. About once a month, MA(A)CM hosts less formal meetings with the main focus to enjoy time with fellow students and possibly professors.

Game Day is one of MA(A)CM's signature events. There are cards, board games, video games, food and more. It's always a great way to hang out with Belmont's finest students and teachers. Game Day is held once a semester on a Friday afternoon/evening.

Members of MA(A)CM are invited to participate in team math and computer science competitions every year. There are usually several practice sessions offered to ready the teams for battle.

Each semester MA(A)CM participates in one group Community Service project. Participation is not mandatory but is encouraged. Recent events have included Boo at the Zoo in the fall and Family Literacy Day in the spring.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bill Hooper

Nu Rho Psi is the National Honor Society in Neuroscience, founded in 2006 by the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience and now is an independent non-profit honor society. The purpose of Nu Rho Psi is to: encourage professional interest and excellence in scholarship, particularly in Neuroscience, advance the discipline of Neuroscience, encourage intellectual and social interaction between students, faculty, and professionals in Neuroscience and related fields, promote career development in Neuroscience and related fields, increase public awareness of Neuroscience and its benefits for the individual and society, and encourage service to the community.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Carole Scherling

Psi Chi is the international honors society in psychology. Founded in 1929, Psi Chi’s purpose is encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate men and women who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests, and who meet the minimum qualifications. Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS). In order to be a member of Psi Chi, you must receive an invitation and pay a lifetime membership fee. As a Psi Chi member you can apply for research grants and win awards of excellence. 

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Linda Jones & Dr. Patrick Morse

The Psychology Club provides an environment in which students interested in the field of psychology may connect outside of class. Through Psychology Club you can learn about internship opportunities, applying to graduate school, future career paths in psychology, and psychological research. Other benefits include: meeting faculty, becoming more involved in the department of Psychological Science, and getting the chance to partake in research opportunities.

Psychology majors and minors are encouraged to attend meetings, but anyone is welcome to join Psychology Club. As a club we value motivation, commitment, leadership, and enthusiasm. We also appreciate any input that you may have to offer in regards to the club and we think that your potential is what matters.  

The Psychology Club and the international honors society of psychology, Psi Chi, are closely associated and often co-sponsor events such as Mental Health Week, which is a convocation series dedicated to informing college students on the importance of maintaining mental health. Previous events have included depression screenings, guided meditation sessions, and speakers from various specializations within psychology. 

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Linda Jones & Dr. Patrick Morse

The Science and Religion Club of Belmont strives to create a community for safe, intellectual conversations about faith and science. Belmont students and faculty of all departments and walks of life may learn, discuss, and engage with each other.

Faculty advisor: Dr. Scott H. Hawley

This is an organization open to anyone interested in science and/or education. We promote science education through tutoring both at Belmont and the larger Nashville area, hosting fun science demonstrations/labs for Belmont students and K-12 students in our community, and designing videos, tools, ect. for teachers to use when teaching science in their classrooms.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ryan Fox

An organization open to all students interested in chemistry. The mission of SMACS is to develop interest in chemistry among its members and within the community. This organization also fosters a social setting for those interested in chemistry as well as volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, monthly general body meetings, and study sessions/tutors. SMACS is not only a great way to get involved within the Chemistry & Physics department as a whole, but it is also a great way to engage with fellow students and find a fit into Belmont University.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alison Parker

SURGE aims to empower a diverse collective of students to use their voice to promote a sustainable, eco-friendly planet. Members of this student-led organization will learn about climate change, the damage it has caused worldwide, and practical solutions that clean our environment. In order to engage with the greater Nashville area, SURGE is determined to serve the local community. Our organization will notify its members and the Belmont community about community service opportunities that boost our city’s efforts in conserving the environment. SURGE hopes to build leaders devoted to service and committed to protecting our world from the ongoing climate crisis.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Matt Heard

This organization is open to any female student who is pursuing a career in STEM, healthcare, nursing, or audio engineering. Women in Science holds frequent social events to promote community and support for women in these fields. Events range from movies nights and Saturday brunches, to professional panels and volunteering in our community. We hope to see you at one of our events!

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Krista McBride