Life @RMCAD
Art and design school does not have to be all work and no play. College is about meeting new people and discovering new interests. What better way to start experiencing new things than to join a club or organization that interests you?
Intended to inspire and educate, it is our goal to get students engaged in their interests outside of the classroom. Student Life offers students fun and unique activities, clubs, and organizations to promote lifelong learning and lasting relationships in an inclusive environment. Whether social, professional, cultural, or educational, Student Life is here to assist you in getting involved in life on campus.
Involvement in student clubs and activities can have a positive impact on the overall experience of students by providing opportunities to meet new friends, connect with the campus and community, as well as the development of valuable leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
RMCAD also has a variety of student clubs, supported by the Student Leadership Alliance and Student Life and representing various interests, such as performance, culture, design, gaming, and other creative opportunities.
Check out our current student groups below and reach out to the groups you are interested in joining!
360 Thinkers supports its members in honing their creativity and inspiring them individually, as well as a group, throughout several yearly multidisciplinary collaborations. Together, online and on-ground students, faculty, and staff of RMCAD will support members needing critique, surveys, personal or creative advice, assignment trials, etc. No matter your skill level, if you want to deepen your artistic communication channels, spice up your portfolio, and learn new skills while working with your peers, join the cohort and become a 360 Thinker! May the Ethos, Logos, and Pathos be with you.
Contact: 360thinkers@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Fridays, 5:30pm MST
AIGA student chapter provides a strong community for design students that focuses on opportunities for students to work alongside other school departments as well as organizations outside of the College to allow students to network and utilize their design capabilities to carry forward in their future careers.
Contact: aiga@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Mondays, 11:45am-12:45pm MT
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a leading professional association of interior designers, industry leaders, educators and students who employ design to improve lives where people live, work, play and heal. Whether we hear from professionals in the industry, discuss topics with faculty and students, or just enjoy talking about design, our events encourage students to explore design beyond what is learned in the classroom.
Contact: asid@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 11:45am-12:45pm MST
RMCAD Gamers Club is more than just a club; it’s a community united by a passion for gaming and competitive spirit. We delve into brainstorming sessions, discuss innovative ideas, plan upcoming events, and strategize on organizing these events effectively. Join us in shaping the future of gaming on Discord!
Contact: rmcadesports@rmcad.edu
Biweekly, Thursdays, 6:00pm MST
This group is meant for everyone, including those not in the Fashion Design degree program to be able to openly converse with others and to help creativity flourish. We want to share our enthusiasm for fashion with other students in an atmosphere that promotes positive energy and fun. Through transdisciplinary projects, we use a community-driven approach to develop social awareness and industry proficiency. Interact with one another, discuss, and participate in anything and everything that has to do with the fashion industry.
Contact: fashionsociety@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Bi-weekly
Contact: photoclub@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Weekly on Wednesdays from 4:30-6 pm MT
We exist as a collective of LGBTQIA+ and allied individuals with the common goal to form community and safe spaces throughout campus, and online. We cultivate and empower students to use their voice and art to make a difference in the community. We’ll spend time together doing things like: exploring queer literature, discussing LGBTQIA+ issues on campus, locally, and nationally, and giving back to the community on campus, and locally.
Contact: qaac@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Bi-Weekly
360 Thinkers supports its members in honing their creativity and inspiring them individually, as well as a group, throughout several yearly multidisciplinary collaborations. Together, online and on-ground students, faculty, and staff of RMCAD will support members needing critique, surveys, personal or creative advice, assignment trials, etc. No matter your skill level, if you want to deepen your artistic communication channels, spice up your portfolio, and learn new skills while working with your peers, join the cohort and become a 360 Thinker! May the Ethos, Logos, and Pathos be with you.
Contact: 360thinkers@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Fridays, 5:30pm MST
AIGA student chapter provides a strong community for design students that focuses on opportunities for students to work alongside other school departments as well as organizations outside of the College to allow students to network and utilize their design capabilities to carry forward in their future careers.
Contact: aiga@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Mondays, 11:45am-12:45pm MT
Clay Club is a place for all members of the RMCAD community to engage with each other, explore new materials, techniques, and gain new experiences regardless of their degree path. Our goals are to broaden our skills and knowledge of ceramics while fostering a community for people to explore, play, and slay some clay!
Contact: clayclub@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Mondays, 4:30pm-7:30pm
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a leading professional association of interior designers, industry leaders, educators and students who employ design to improve lives where people live, work, play and heal. Whether we hear from professionals in the industry, discuss topics with faculty and students, or just enjoy talking about design, our events encourage students to explore design beyond what is learned in the classroom.
Contact: asid@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 11:45am-12:45pm MST
RMCAD Gamers Club is more than just a club; it’s a community united by a passion for gaming and competitive spirit. We delve into brainstorming sessions, discuss innovative ideas, plan upcoming events, and strategize on organizing these events effectively. Join us in shaping the future of gaming on Discord!
Contact: rmcadesports@rmcad.edu
Biweekly, Thursdays, 6:00pm MST
This group is meant for everyone, including those not in the Fashion Design degree program to be able to openly converse with others and to help creativity flourish. We want to share our enthusiasm for fashion with other students in an atmosphere that promotes positive energy and fun. Through transdisciplinary projects, we use a community-driven approach to develop social awareness and industry proficiency. Interact with one another, discuss, and participate in anything and everything that has to do with the fashion industry.
Contact: fashionsociety@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Bi-weekly
Contact: photoclub@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Weekly on Wednesdays from 4:30-6 pm MT
Build – Play – Relax is the League of Xtr’ord’nary Heroes’ purpose. As a co-curricular club, we engage in fantasycraft & wargames that include: archery, safe, simulated combat scenarios, handwork projects, musical revelry and tavern-like social time. Our meetings take place in an inviting space and may include a strolling bard, or two. An end-of-term feast and skills-based tournament occurs outside, with more fanfare. Bigger fabrication projects take place at Neusteter Woodshop, where our simulated prop and safety-conscious weapons construction reference both historical and fictitious sources. Our games are intended to develop confidence and self-wellness through increased activity, teamwork, and imagination. Many of our students need an outlet to alleviate burnout, sedentary habits, and excessive screen time. By offering a place to lightheartedly disengage, RMCAD students should find the L.X. Heroes Club as a positive way to improve their school life and campus culture.
Contact: lxheroes@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Weekly, Thursdays @ 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. MT in TX 006 & Fridays @ 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. MT in Neusteter
The RMCAD Magic club is a place for both longtime fans of Magic: The Gathering and newcomers to come together and play the game in person. Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a tabletop trading card game (TCG) that encourages problem-solving connections among individuals. This club is for anyone and everyone, regardless of your degree program, and new players will be taught how to play; everyone can become a WIZARD!
Contact: mtg@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Weekly, Thursdays @ 3:00pm-5:30pm & Fridays @ 4:30pm-7:00pm
We exist as a collective of LGBTQIA+ and allied individuals with the common goal to form community and safe spaces throughout campus, and online. We cultivate and empower students to use their voice and art to make a difference in the community. We’ll spend time together doing things like: exploring queer literature, discussing LGBTQIA+ issues on campus, locally, and nationally, and giving back to the community on campus, and locally.
Contact: qaac@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Bi-Weekly
The Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (“RMCAD”) Theater Society is a student group producing original theatrical performances, attending local theatrical productions, and supporting other community theater groups. Our mission is to train, organize, and showcase the performing arts talents of RMCAD students. We fulfill this mission by producing our own original theatrical performances, by attending local theatrical productions and engaging industry professionals, and by supporting community theater organizations such as school groups and nonprofits.
Contact: theater@rmcad.edu
Meeting Time: Wednesdays @ 3:30pm (MHA)
Interested in starting a new club? This guide includes step-by-step instructions on how to start a new club. If you have questions, contact studentactivities@rmcad.edu.
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