We support student organizations.
We respect, celebrate, and invest in student-led organizations that are seeking to create positive change that is consistent with our mission. We find ways to enable students to put their values into action.
We connect student organizations and leaders with our dedicated staff team, who can assist with organizational development, fundraising strategies, and linking with students with similar interests.
We encourage students to take risks, press forward with innovative program ideas, and focus on self-care so that they can bring their best to whatever goals they've set.
We believe that skills in leadership, advocacy, and activism are best honed in a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment like the University YMCA.
We invite you to explore whether affiliation is a smart strategy for your group.
Student Organization Benefits
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Resources for Current Student Organizations
Y Student Organization Events
Current Y-Affiliated Student Organizations
I-CAUSE
I-CAUSE is a service and advocacy organization that works in solidarity with the undocumented community, focusing primarily on equal secondary educational opportunities for all students, regardless of legal status. We work to educate the University of Illinois and the community about issues of DACA/undocumented students, educational access, and immigration. We collaborate with other social justice organizations for service projects, panels, fundraisers and more. We seek to be involved in our community and welcome all individuals into our organization.
Vis-a-Vis Tutoring
Vis-a-Vis Tutoring is a student-run volunteer tutoring organization. Volunteers spend valuable time each week as individual tutors and classroom aids in Champaign-Urbana’s schools.
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Apply to be a Y-Affliated Student Organization Today!
Student Programs of the University YMCA are provided with staff support, space at the Y, printing, student board representation, and resources according to each organization’s need. Anybody can become a Dues Paying Member, including students!
Applications may be considered in 2024-25. Stay Tuned!
Support Student Organizations at the Y!
Your generosity enables students to thrive at the University YMCA. It allows us to hire dedicated staff to help our students develop into the passionate and visionary change makers the world needs.