Student Activities
At Merritt College, we recognize that college is about more than just academics. The natural and psychosocial well-being of a student’s life is closely related to their academic success and completion. The college has made an intentional effort to address any symbolism of structural racism and ensure that all of their students have access to equitable opportunities and feel welcomed, included, and represented. Student Activities and the Associated Students of Merritt College (ASMC) work collectively to encourage and develop student leadership skills, increase student engagement, encourage student advocacy, and develop partnerships to assist with students facing food insecurity, housing insecurity, and financial hardship.
Student Leadership
These combined efforts allow students to network and expand student engagement to allow students to grow inside and outside the classroom. Student Leadership skills are developed in conjunction with becoming elected members of the ASMC Council or Inter-Club Council (ICC) and participating in the college’s shared governance process.
Student leadership and engagement is encouraged through the associated government and club membership. The eligibility requirements include:
- Enrollment in a minimum of 5 units at Merritt College
- GPA of 2.0 or above
- Good academic standing
Participating in activities can enhance students’ college experience by allowing them to explore new hobbies and interests while making lifelong friends!
Below are examples of clubs started by our ASMC’s Inter-Club Council (ICC) members:
- Administration of Justice
- Allied Health
- Altazor Transfer Club
- Black Student Union
- First-Year Experience (FYE)
- Horticulture
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
- Puente
- United Health Alliance
- And more….
Need Assistance?
For more information regarding Peralta District and Merritt College’s campus policies and procedures and student rights, please refer to the Merritt College Catalog (www.merritt.edu/catalog) or refer to our Student Services Department webpage (www.merritt.edu/student-services/).
For questions or concerns, please email us at mc-studentactivities@peralta.edu or call (510) 436-2535.