Get ready to lurk in even more GroupMe’s.
Student Government approved a whopping 15 new clubs ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, offering students the opportunity to get involved with anything from career development and club sports to Italian culture.
Last year, only three of the nine clubs that applied for recognition were approved; this year, only one club was denied. Student Government President Allie Waxman ‘28 attributed the increased success rate to the organization’s updated bylaws.
“Since we had so many clubs that applied that did meet every green light aspect of the process, they were then approved,” Waxman said.
BridgeEaston
The “multipartisan” group, a chapter of BridgeUSA, aims to reduce political polarization through a variety of discussion formats. BridgeEaston applied as “BridgeLafayette” last year and was denied.
“Of course, we’re going to be having some challenging conversations, but it’s very low-key and friendly,” said co-president and co-founder Beaux Lizewski ‘27.
Club Cheer
Formerly operating out of the athletic department, the cheerleading team now has student organization status. Performing at various athletic events, the team now looks to interact more with the campus community with more specialized performances.
Club Swim
While Lafayette has a varsity swim team, students looking to dip their toes in the sport can make waves with the new club swim team. Previously denied by Student Government, the club now looks to compete against other colleges.
ColorStack
Lafayette’s chapter of the national organization is “dedicated to helping computer science students of color,” said Ehinowen Uwa ‘28, the treasurer and co-founder. The club, however, is inclusive to everyone regardless of ethnicity.
Next year, the club hopes to connect with the alumni network, host technical interviews and attend events like the National Society for Black Engineers Conference.
Como Se Dice
The goal of the club Como Se Dice is to foster a creative education platform oriented towards, but not limited to, marginalized groups on campus. The club currently has a flagship podcast and will be expanding to other forms of media next year.
“Come to try and pick up a new skill or learn more about culture and community,” said president and co-founder Yajaira Almendarez ‘28.
First Generation at Lafayette
The group seeks to provide community support primarily to first-generation students and is planning to implement mentorship programs, resume workshops, alumni panels and social events.
“I figured out that there weren’t any specific first-gen resources or first-gen clubs on campus,” said Jadelyn Camey ‘27, the club’s co-president and co-founder. She mentioned that the closest support system for first-generation students is the honors society Alpha Alpha Alpha.
Italian Club
Italian Club, which had a campus presence in 2019, has returned to provide students with opportunities to learn about Italian culture and practice the language. The club intends to host social events and showcase the country’s cuisine.
Lafayette Applies Forecasting Community
For students interested in economics, the Lafayette Applied Forecasting Community hopes to provide educational opportunities to learn about prediction markets, such as Polymarket and Kalshi. The club intends to host workshops and data labs.
Leopard @ Nite
Leopards @ Nite, operating since 2024, has been no stranger to big campus events already. The group hosts late-night activities that often showcase students’ performing arts talents.
Neuroscience Honors Society
Aptly named Nu Rho Psi, the national neuroscience honors society chapter looks to promote student scholarship and academic and professional development.
“There’s an honor society for bio, and there’s one for psych, but there isn’t really one for neuro, so as neuroscience majors, we felt like we were in between,” said vice president and co-founder Kylie Rosander ‘29.
Physics Club
The club previously informally operated out of the physics department. Its most popular and frequent event is the weekly Physics Tea on Wednesday afternoons.
“Sometimes we’ll set up a theme or a topic to discuss for the day,” said Hugo Marquis ‘27, the club president. “Sometimes we’ll have a certain experiment that we want to show or a device that we want to talk about. Other times, it’s just been more of a casual, just get to meet new people.”
Pre-law and law fraternity
Phi Alpha Delta is the college’s new national law and pre-law fraternity. Josh Horenstein ’28, president and co-founder of the Lafayette chapter, explained that the club aims to “create a space for support for applying to law school.”
The one-time initiation fee provides access to the annual conference, LSAT prep course discounts, professional panels and most importantly, Horenstein said, a large network.
Students Demand Action
A chapter of a national organization, Students Demand Action looks to mobilize students about gun violence. The club intends to hold workshops about how to hold productive conversations about difficult topics and host educational events encouraging civic engagement.
Turning Point USA
Other new political clubs on campus include a Lafayette chapter of the national conservative organization Turning Point USA.
The national organization, founded by conservative activist Charlie Kirk, seeks to encourage “challenging narrative and stopping the brainwashing through open dialogue,” according to the organization’s website. Chapters of the organization seeking approval at other colleges have generated controversy.
Women in Economics and Business
Open to all genders and majors, Women in Economics and Business aims to “create an environment where students feel comfortable reaching out and seeking support,” according to co-president and co-founder Nisan Basciftci ‘26.
Club activities include field trips and weekly meetings where students and professors present on economic topics.
