Muir College boasts one of the most active college communities at UC San Diego. With over 30 student organizations and committees to choose from, students at all levels and backgrounds get involved in the life of the College while further developing their interpersonal and leadership skills. The College trains over 200 leaders in both volunteer and compensated student leadership positions. Through college-based programs and services, the Student Affairs Office fosters and promotes an appreciation of the environment, the development of interpersonal and leadership skills, intellectual growth and active community responsibility and engagement. Contact the Muir Dean's office for information about getting involved in Muir Organizations and Committees at (858)534-3587.
Also see how you can get involved in Campus student organizations and community service.
Here's a list of student organizations and meeting times on campus!
Muir College Council
Muir College's student government.
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Muir Organizing Board (MOB)
This essential college body allocates its very substantial budget in the most creative ways imaginable.
Muir Residents Council (MRC)
Comprised of representatives from each house plus the apartments.
Muir College Commuter Council
M3C is best known for hosting a weekly FREE breakfast and final's week Burnout Center for all Muir commuters to enjoy.
Muir Environmental Corps (MEC)
MEC participates in environmental activities at the college and the surrounding community.
Muir Mentorship Program
This program is designed to acquaint first year students to UC San Diego, build a unique bond between Muir current first year and transfer students, encourage involvement and knowledge of Muir traditions and activities, successfully transition first year students from high school to the rigors of the University environment. First year students who choose to participate will be paired up with current Muir students and new transfer students are matched with continuing transfers, who share their experiences and strategies they've learned for succeeding at UC San Diego.
Leadership Retreat Planning Committee
This committee plans the New Leaders Conference in February, the Spring Leadership Retreat in May and the fall overnight retreat. The New Leaders Conference Planning committee begins meeting in November, and the Spring and Fall Leadership Planning committee begins meeting in April.
Welcome Week Committee
Welcome Week may be the most memorable experience of your college career and Muir's Welcome Week committee is responsible for planning every aspect of it. From selecting an Unolympic theme to choosing the nightly entertainment the Welcome Week committee makes it all happen! Meetings start during the Spring quarter.
Admit Day Committee
This committee organizes an all-day extravaganza to inform prospective Muirons about the college. The committee plans the entire day's schedule which typically includes tours, outdoor activities, entertainment, and information sessions. The Admit Day Committee does not begin meeting until Winter quarter.
Muir Volunteer Program
From tutoring to food drives Muir's Community Service Club is one of the most active organizations with weekly service opportunities.
Creative Magazine
Creative Magazine is John Muir College's student-run premier literary and arts-based submission publication. Get creative and submit your work now!
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Muir Television
That's right folks! Muir College has its very own channel, broadcast to all residents and, at select times, the entire campus!
Website
Muir Cultural Society (MCS)
MEC participates in environmental activities at the college and the surrounding community.
MQ (formerly known as the Muir Quarterly)
Muir's student-produced humor newspaper involves a large staff of students in writing, photography, layout and editing.
Website
Muirons for Christ
A Community of students focused on developing their relationship with God.
Muir Musical Ensemble
This organization plans one completely student-run, big budget musical production every Spring quarter.
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Semi-Formal Committee
One of Muir's most anticipated and biggest events of the year!
Muir Theatre Troupe
Were you active in high school theatre? Is theatre something you always wanted to do, but never had the opportunity to do?
Transfer Mentorship Program
New transfer students are matched with continuing students, who share their experiences and the strategies they've learned for succeeding at UC San Diego.
M.E.D. Club (Muir Eventual Doctors)
Are you considering a future in medicine or health but not sure if the field is right for you?
Muir Movie
Is expected to be a blockbuster hit with Muir students!
S.T.I.T.C.H.
Student Taking the Initiative to Crochet Hats.
Admit Day Committee
This committee organizes an all-day extravaganza to inform prospective Muirons about the college.
Foosh
Muir's newest organization is full of laughs!
Leadership Retreat Planning Committee
An on-going committee that plan the college's annual winter and spring student leadership training retreats.
Muir Juggling Club
Learn how to juggle and perform for others!
N.E.R.D. (Network of Ethernet Ready Denizens)
Are you a "gamer"? Join this club and help plan huge LAN parties.
