Clubs and Activities
At Indian River State College, students thrive with endless opportunities to engage and enjoy a vibrant campus experience! With over 60 dynamic clubs and organizations, there’s no shortage of ways to sharpen your leadership skills, build lifelong friendships, and create unforgettable memories. From student leadership conferences and wellness workshops to club rush, theatre, sports, tranquility spaces, and our first-year experience program, there's something for everyone. Whether you’re attending student breakfasts or participating in leadership pathways, you'll find the perfect balance of academics, personal growth, and professional development. Get involved and make your college journey truly extraordinary!
RiverLife
The RiverLife online database is your source to connect, get involved, and lead. Here you can keep up-to-date on activities and events, learn about and join student organizations, track community service hours, develop your co-curricular transcript, access leadership development opportunities and more.
All of the organizations are listed in the RiverLife Directory. Find the group that's right for you. The important thing is to get involved. Your college experience will be enriched through new friends and activities!
IRSC students can visit RiverLife through MyPioneerPortal.
Student Government Association
The Campus Coalition Government (CCG) was initiated at IRSC in 1973 and was renamed to Student Government Association (SGA) in 2022. SGA is a concept of student government linking representatives from over 70 student clubs, organizations and athletic teams into a coalition reflecting the varied social, career and age interests of students. SGA exists to represent and act in the interests of all students at IRSC.
Meet Your SGA Leaders
(pictured left to right)
Name: Lena Clausen
Title: Press Secretary
Major: Psychology
Year: Sophomore
Favorite Quote: "As long as there are nice people in this world, a stray can feel
like it has a home, feel safe - even temporarily - and sometimes that's all we really
need." ~ Unknown
Name: Erika Diaz
Title: Vice President
Major: Nursing
Year: Freshman
Favorite Quote: "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising
every time we fall." ~ Nelson Mandela
Name: Pedro Sanchez
Title: President
Major: Biology
Year: Senior
Favorite Quote: “If you do what is hard, then your life will be easy; If you do what
is easy, then your life with hard.” ~ Les Brown
Name: Elizabeth Flores
Title: Secretary
Major: Music
Year: Senior
Favorite Quote: “What I do is temporary, but what I leave behind is forever.” ~ Mark
"Markiplier" Fischbach
Name: Emily Villegas
Title: Treasurer
Major: Human Services
Year: Sophomore
Favorite Quote: “Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want
to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down." ~ Roy T. Bennett
First Year Experience (FYE) Program
Welcome to Indian River State College!
We have exciting news for you! As an Indian River State College Freshman student, you can join the First Year Experience (FYE) Program by clicking here.
What is the First Year Experience (FYE) Program? This is a program designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge to promote their academic success, personal development, wellness, and social integration as they transition into college life. Students in this program are paired with a Peer Leader to support them during this important phase. Your Peer Leader is a student you will connect with during your first year at Indian River State College to help you navigate college life.
Program Curriculum
- Attending a New Student Orientation Session (NSO) virtual or in person
- Connecting with your assigned Peer Leader - virtual or in person
- Completing a Career Coach detailed assessment - virtual
- Meeting with your advisor - virtual or in-person options available
- Joining a club/organization on RiverLife - virtual
- Attend ONE (1) Wellness or Community Service event - virtual or in-person options available
- Complete SLS 1501 on Blackboard - virtual and/or use Brainfuse Online Tutoring Services or Tutoring Center Services
- Attend ONE (1) Student Life Event - virtual or in-person options available
- Attend a River Pathway presentation - virtual or in-person options available.
Complete the program and earn a certificate of completion and a FREE RIVERLIFE TSHIRT for your achievements.
Strengthening students' sense of belonging in college life.
Empowering students to become intentional, active, and engaged in achieving personal goals.
Equipping students with the skills for academic and personal success.
Keeping students connected to campus resources and support networks
River Pathways
Join River Pathways, a self-paced leadership program designed to fit into your busy schedule (up to 2 years to complete). By completing one or more pathways—Career , Digital Literacy , Well-Being & Resilience , Community Service , or Leadership Development —you'll gain valuable skills, experiences, and connections that set you apart as a leader. Plus, you’ll earn graduation cords for each completed pathway, and students who finish all pathways receive the exclusive “Legacy Leader” graduation stole as a mark of distinction. These pathways are perfect for building your resume, developing professional skills, and contributing to personal growth while leaving a lasting impact on your community. To get started, log into RiverLife (the student engagement portal), explore the "Pathways" tab, and begin your leadership journey today. For more information, contact StudentLife@irsc.edu.
- Pre-Program Questionnaire
- Attend a River Pathways Orientation
- Complete the Career Coach Detailed Assessment
- Attend a Job Search Strategies Workshop (virtual)
- Attend ANY Ethics Workshop
- Complete the Career Readiness Program
- Complete a Microsoft Essential Software Skills Assessment
- Attend an Annual Leadership Conference/Summit
- Attend the Career Expo
- Complete the Post-Program Questionnaire
- Pre-Program Questionnaire
- Attend a River Pathways Orientation
- Complete a Microsoft Essential Software Skills Assessment
- Play “Interland” by Google: Responsible Digital Citizenship through Gaing
- Complete & earn THREE (3) badges in the Adobe Creative Skills Series
- Attend ANY Generative Ai Workshop
- Attend ANY “Digital Literacy” Event
- Attend a Personal Branding Workshop
- Attend a Digital Literacy Expo
- Complete the Post-Program Questionnaire
- Pre-Program Questionnaire
- Attend a River Pathways Orientation
- Attend ANY “Emotional Wellness” Event
- Practice Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
- Attend ANY “Student Wellness” or “Health Education” Event
- Practice Mindful Walking
- Attend a Growth Positive Mindset Workshop
- Attend a Relax & Recharge Event
- Create a Well-being & Resilience Video/Presentation
- Complete the Post-Program Questionnaire
- Pre-Program Questionnaire
- Attend a River Pathways Orientation
- Complete the Career Coach Detailed Assessment
- Attend a Student Government Association (SGA) General Assembly
- Connect with a local non-profit organization
- Attend a Club Rush (Virtual/In-Person)
- Attend ANY “Community Service” Event
- Donate non-perishable food item(s) to the Pioneer Pantry
- Attend ANY Legislative Committee Meeting (Virtual/In-Person)
- Vote in Student Government Association (SGA) E-board Elections (via RiverLife)
- Complete the Post-Program Questionnaire
- Career Pre-Program Questionnaire
- Attend a River Pathways Orientation
- Complete the Career Coach Detailed Assessment
- Attend a Job Search Strategies Workshop (virtual)
- Attend ANY Ethics Workshop
- Attend an Annual Leadership Conference/Summit
- Attend the Career Expo
- Complete the Post-Program Questionnaire
Contact the Office of Student Life
The Office of Student Life helps individual students and student organizations in the planning, management and evaluation of programs and organizational activities. It supports and cultivates a campus community where students can achieve success and become socially responsible citizens. This is the ultimate resource for social, recreational, multi-cultural and leadership activities that enhance a student’s education while cultivating a sense of belonging.
For more information on how to get involved, call us at 772-462-7788 / 772-462-7476, send an email to StudentLife@irsc.edu, or access the Student Engagement Portal RiverLife.
Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer Semester
Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. , closed Friday
