Student Organizations

Upperman African American Cultural Center Upperman African American Cultural Center

From the Black Student Union (founded in 1970) to the Coalition of Black Student Leaders (founded 2020), UNCW student organizations have united Black students around academic interests, the arts, service and social change.

Black Student Union

Founded in 1970 to promote a genuine multicultural environment, support incoming students and serve as liaison with local, regional, state and national organizations.

Learn more about the .

Delta Sigma Theta, Theta Iota Chapter

Sorority founded in 1971.

Learn more about .

Alpha Phi Alpha, Omicron Theta Chapter

Founded in 1981 as the Ģ��ý chapter of the nation’s first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African Americans.

Learn more about .

NAACP, UNCW Chapter

Founded in the early 1980s to improve the political, emotional, social and economic status of minority groups, eliminate racial prejudice and build awareness of racial discrimination.

Learn more about our NAACP chapter.

Zeta Phi Beta, Pi Nu Chapter

Sorority chapter founded in 1987 to encourage scholarship and community and campus service.

Learn more about .

National Pan-Hellenic Council

Founded in 1988 to promote interaction among Greek-letter sororities and fraternities.

Learn more about the .

Phi Beta Sigma, Rho Epsilon Chapter

Fraternity founded in 1988 to promote brotherhood, scholarship and service.

Learn more about .

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Omicron Phi Chapter

Sorority founded in 1989 to cultivate high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and friendship among women, alleviate problems among girls and women, maintain progressive interest in college life, and support service.

Learn more about .

Minority Association for Pre-Health Students

Founded in 2011 to help students gain insight into health care careers, access academic resources and volunteer.

Learn more about the .

Black Graduate and Professional Student Association

Founded in 2017 to support and encourage professional development, academic and social pursuits among graduate and professional students at UNCW, with emphasis on Black student culture.

Learn more about the .

Black Women’s Association

Founded in 2017 to improve the general welfare of Black female students and enhance race and gender relations on campus.

Learn more about the .

Seabreeze: A Literary Diaspora

A magazine for minorities created by minorities since 2019.

Learn more about .

Alumni Organizations

The African American Graduate Association is a UNCW alumni affinity group providing networking, social connections and support for students. All African American alumni are members of the AAGA.