Student Center

Columbia College Chicago provides a comprehensive safety and security program on campus. Our 24-hour Security Command Center includes dispatching capabilities and a sophisticated video surveillance and emergency communications network staffed around the clock. We continuously review the latest technology to ensure we are providing optimal security services to the community. To complement our 24/7 campus security patrols, security officers use a marked security vehicle, Segways and bicycles to provide rapid response to incidents. Columbia has an after-hours Security Escort Program to help students and employees travel safely between campus locations and from campus locations to pre-designated mass transit stations. The Security Escort Program is available seven days a week from 6 p.m.­–1 a.m. during the Fall and Spring semesters.

The Career Center develops programs and services to provide Columbia students with self-knowledge, experience and connections to industry in order to develop career confidence, enhance their employability and pursue meaningful career-related experiences. By fostering and maintaining partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, and employers, the Career Center creates a community of advocates that support students’ interests, passions and values to help navigate the path from college to career.

The mission of the Student Organizations and Leadership office is to promote student involvement and leadership development as a vital part of an arts and communications education. Through efforts to empower students as aware and purposeful citizens, we create quality learning experiences outside of the classroom that build engagement and connection to the life and culture of Columbia College Chicago and the city.

Student Organizations and Leadership is located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center (754 S. Wabash Ave). We serve as the hub for student involvement and leadership on campus; offering students with meeting spaces, resources for student groups, a new Loft space for students to relax, and exciting programs throughout the school year.

The Student Government Association of Columbia College Chicago represents the student voice and endeavors to construct a more perfect union. It serves as a liaison between students and faculty, staff and administration in order to ensure the welfare of our unique and diverse art and communication community. Through leadership and strong representation, it strives to provide students with opportunities to grow academically, artistically, professionally and personally.

The mission of the Student Organization Council (SOC) is to provide student organizations and their members the support and resources needed to accomplish their goals. SOC is dedicated to building a stronger campus community by providing club members with opportunities to grow personally, professionally and artistically.

The SOC is comprised of one member of each of the recognized student organizations. The SOC's executive board consists of a President, Community Director, and Finance Director.

The Student Programming Board (SPB) is a team of students committed to planning, promoting, and producing campus-wide programs that create and foster the unique artistic community on Columbia's campus.

We are a diverse, hard-working group of students who "live what we love" and gain real-world experience on the daily. Everything that we do- from working on contracts when booking artists, to working with graphic designers to develop cohesive marketing campaigns, to create and maintain relationships with sponsors- we do ourselves. With support from our advisor, staff, and administrators, SPB is all student-work.

Known as the Renegades, club sports are student-run organizations that are funded through the Student Activity fee, dues, and club fundraising. Club sports allow students to participate in athletic activities that go beyond the scope of intramural.

The Renegades compete against other colleges and universities, in addition to competing in city leagues and in tournaments. Members of the Renegades are involved in fundraising, scheduling, and budgeting/financial management of their respective club sports. Interested and dedicated new members are always welcome to suit up for the following teams and clubs:

Badminton, Basketball, Columbia Renegades Dance Team, Columbia Renegades En Pointe, E-Sports, Marching Band, Medieval Combat, Quidditch, Figure Skating, Renegades Outdoor Collective, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Renegades Steppers, Renegades Hip Hop, Flag Football