Fall 2026
| Active Minds CSM Active Minds is a student-run organization aimed to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health and offer an open environment for discussion of mental health issues and how to take care of your mental health and well-being. |
Advisors Gil Perez perezgil@smccd.edu Antuaneth Sosa sosaantuaneth@smccd.edu |
Meetings Friday, Sept. 11 and 25; Oct. 9 and 23; Nov. 6 and 20; Dec. 4 11:10 am to 12 pm Building 10, Room 191 |
| Astronomy Club For those who are interested in learning more about space and sharing their love of space to others. |
Advisor Justin Stevick stevickj@smccd.edu |
Meetings Tuesdays 5 pm to 6 pm Building 36, Planetarium |
| Burmese Student Association (BurSA) Burmese Students Association serves as a community, actively promotes culture performs at campus events and provides resources and support for both Burmese and non-Burmese students at CSM. |
Advisor Silvana Grima grimas@smccd.edu |
Meetings Thursdays 1 pm to 2 pm Building 10, Room 380 |
| Business Club The Business Club is all about exploring the ins and outs of business through fun events, guest speakers, and hands-on projects. Whether you dream of starting your own business or just want to learn more about the business world, our club is the place to be. |
Advisor Sujata Verma vermas@smccd.edu |
Meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm Building 14, Room 117 |
| CCG Club Berkeley Haas-affiliated club that focuses on providing community college transfers an opportunity to get professional experience in a business-related field. |
Advisor Eric Heltzel heltzele@smccd.edu |
Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1 pm to 2 pm Building 14, Room 117 |
| Chinese Scholars and Students Association (CSSA) CSSA is a student organization voluntarily established by overseas students. It unities and serves Chinese students and scholars. It aims to enrich the social, academic, and professional experiences of Chinese students and scholars, and to promote cultural exchanges. |
Advisors Ariel Chang changijou@smccd.edu Manasi Devdhar-Mane devdharmanem@smccd.edu |
Meetings 2nd and 4th Mondays 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm Building 10, Room 390 |
| Computer Science Club A club for people who are interested in technology and science and a place to learn, discuss, support, and work on projects. |
Advisor Mohammed Akhoirshida akhoirshidam@smccd.edu |
Meetings Thursdays 4 pm to 4:30 pm Building 18, Room 303 |
| Crafts for Cause Club Crafts for Cause is a club that combines creativity, craft skills, and community service. Our goal is to create a welcoming space where students can learn and share different craft skills while using their creations to support meaningful causes. We believe that making crafts can be more than a hobby. Through our projects, students can use something they enjoy doing to make a positive difference in our school and wider community. We can donate the crafts directly to organizations(for example, animal shelters, hospitals) in need. |
Advisor Sarah Auyeung auyeungsarah@smccd.edu |
Meetings Wednesdays 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm Building 9, Library Makerspace |
| Creative Writing Club Supportive & inclusive community of creatives. A safe and welcoming place to share creative writings, work, thoughts, story ideas... anything! All forms of writing not just accepted but encouraged. Occasional open mics + events! |
Advisors Tim Maxwell maxwellt@smccd.edu Robbie Baden badenr@smccd.edu |
Meetings Thursdays 1:30 pm to 3 pm Building 16, Room 143 |
| CSM Democrats To support and promote the Democratic Party, to encourage students to get involved with politics, and to discuss political issues. |
Advisor Lee Miller millerlee@smccd.edu |
Meetings Tuesdays 11:10 am to 12 pm Building 10, Room 421 |
| CSM Entrepeneurship Club CSM Entrepreneurship Club is a club where students connect with other students, get involved, and explore and contribute to club opportunities. This club welcomes members from all disciplines and intends and aims to provide knowledge, connections, and resources around entrepreneurship. We aim to have guest speakers from various industries, participate in startup competitions, and create a fostering community of student entrepreneurs. |
Advisor Page Bigelow bigelowp@smccd.edu Lale Yurtseven yurtsevenl@smccd.edu |
Meetings 1st and 3rd Thursdays 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm Building 14, Room 117 |
| CSM Gaming Low commitment club for connecting over video games. |
Advisor Joshua Rhodes rhodesj@smccd.edu |
Meetings Tuesdays 9 am to 11 am Building 17, Room 101 |
| Fashion at CSM In this club, we explore different styles and aesthetics and the origins of said aesthetics and how they evolve over time. Every meeting we will be covering different themes, cultural influences, and transformations of visual and design movements. |
Advisor Sara Lawrence lawrences@smccd.edu |
Meetings 1st and 3rd Fridays Buildng 10, Room 468 |
| International Student Association The International Student Association (ISA) is a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds can come together, make connections and feel at home on campus. ISA strives to create a sense of belonging on campus by building a space where we can support each other and celebrate cultural diversity. |
Advisor Olivia White whiteo@smccd.edu |
Meetings 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1 pm to 1:45 pm Building 10, Room 390 |
| Katipunan Katipunan at College of San Mateo is a Filipinx/Filipinx-American student organization and learning community that aims to strengthen our community and embrace each other’s individual narratives. We provide academic and personal support to empower Katipunan students to reach their educational and career goals as well as foster a safe space for career, major, and personal exploration and reflection. We also cultivate spaces for students to actively participate within the classroom, on the CSM campus, and most importantly, in the communities with which they identify. |
Advisors Doris Garcia garciad@smccd.edu Abby Mallari mallaria@smccd.edu |
Meetings 2nd and 4th Thursdays 2:15 pm to 4 pm Building 17, Room 110 |
| Math Club The Math Club is a student organization for students interested in mathematics and related fields. |
Advisor Joshua Rhodes rhodesj@smccd.edu |
Meetings Thursdays 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Building 18, Room 201 |
| Medical Scholars Club The Medical Scholars Club is a student-led organization that provides opportunities for students interested in healthcare, medicine, and the sciences. Through hands-on workshops, guest speakers, medical demonstrations, and community activities, members gain exposure to a variety of healthcare careers and clinical skills. Activities have included suturing, CPR and seizure-response education, blood drive planning, anatomy and cadaver lab opportunities, and practice with skills such as vital signs and EKGs. The club creates a supportive environment where students can explore healthcare careers, develop practical skills, build leadership experience, and connect with peers who share similar goals. |
Advisor Javier Silva silvaj@smccd.edu |
Meetings Wednesdays 1 pm to 2 pm |
| Midnight T.O.R.Q. This club is for anyone who’s ever looked at a car and thought, “I should probably know how this works,” or already does and wants to share that knowledge. No experience required. No pressure to know anything when you join. In fact, it’s awesome if you don’t know anything at all! If you’re a STEM major, a declared or undecided major, into car culture, curious about how cars work, or just want to feel more confident behind the wheel, you belong here. We’ll run hands-on workshops using a real car, not a textbook. You’ll learn the basics like where your oil, coolant, and windshield washer fluid go, how to change and rotate tires, what fuel your car actually needs, and how an engine works. If you’re experienced, you’ll have space to teach and mentor. If you’re brand new, you’ll have space to learn without judgment. This is a safe space for all students. |
Advisor Silvana Grima grimas@smccd.edu |
Meetings Tuesdays 3 pm to 4 pm Building 9, LIbrary Makerspace |
| Nuero Club Neuroscience isn’t just memorizing brain parts, it’s understanding how we think, feel, and experience the world. Our club would strive to bring together students interested in the brain, biology, behavior, and real-world applications of neuroscience through discussions, games, activities, and exploration of current research. Whether you’re a STEM major, curious about psychology, or just fascinated by the mind, this is a space to learn, connect, and think deeper. |
Advisor Angel Pilar pilara@smccd.edu |
Meetings Fridays 11 am to 12:30 pm Building 14, Room 117 |
| Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society recognizes the academic achievements of community college students around the country. The Society creates unique research and leadership opportunities for members through yearly projects and events. This semester, the Beta Xi Eta chapter here at College of San Mateo, chartered in April of 2005, will be increasing on campus presence. Since its charter, PTK has created numerous meaningful projects and paved the way for students to move on to prestigious Universities, such as: UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA, and many more. Our chapter reached the Five-star Chapter rating for the first time in 2012. This semester, we plan to return to that prestigious status. |
Advisor Jennifer Howze-Owens howzeowensj@smccd.edu |
Meetings Fridays 1 pm to 2 pm Building 17, Room 112 |
| Philosophy Club The Philosophy Club is a student-run club dedicated to the promotion of philosophical topics and critical thinking on CSM campus. To this end, with interest, the Philosophy Club will host an array of events and sub-groups. |
Advisor Jeremy Ball ballj@smccd.edu |
Meetings Thursdays 1 pm to 1:45 pm Building 10, Room 192 |
| Puente Latinx Unidos Club Puente Latinx Unidos Club is an extension of the Puente learning cohort that strives to build community, opportunity, and offer a path for success particularly for students that reflect the latin/hispanic background and heritage. This club would be open to ALL students regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or identity as we work on building community at CSM while learning to seize opportunities and resources that are crafted to assist us during our time here while working on giving back to our own community. |
Advisor Jennifer De La Cruz delacruzjen@smccd.edu |
Meetings Thursdays 1 pm to 2 pm Building 17, Room 128 |
| Raíces Que Danzan Folklórico Club Raíces Que Danzan Folklórico Club is a welcoming space for students to learn, practice, and celebrate traditional Mexican folklórico dance and culture. Our club brings students together through dance while exploring the traditions, music, costumes, and regional styles that make folklórico unique. No previous dance experience is required everyone is welcome to join, learn new steps, zapatearle, and have fun. |
Advisor Dulce Martinez Luna martinezlunad@smccd.edu |
Meetings Fridays 8:30 am to 10 am Building 8, Dance Studio |
| Revive A vibrant, supportive community dedicated to helping college students anchor their lives in faith and navigate the unique challenges of university life. We provide weekly Bible studies to deepen biblical understanding, foster authentic spiritual growth, and build meaningful relationships. More than just a study group, we are a family that encourages one another academically, socially, and spiritually, equipping students to lean on God's strength to thrive and succeed throughout their college journey. |
Advisor Alex Urbina urbinaa@smccd.edu |
Meetings Wednesdays 12 pm to 1 pm Building 14, Room 215 |
| Robotics Club Build, Design, and Engineer robotics in this club. We will be primarily focusing on building robots. No experience required, as we will teach the basics as well as basic coding/computer aided design/hands on work. |
Advisor David Locke locke@smccd.edu |
Meetings Fridays 11 am to 12 pm Building 9, Library Makerspace |
| Safe Zone Alliance The mission of the College of San Mateo SafeZone Program is to actively advocate for the emotional, physical, and intellectual safety of all LGBTQIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, questioning) members of the CSM Community. CSM SafeZone promotes an inviting and inclusive campus environment and provides ongoing training for a network of allies, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators, so they may better support the LGBTQIQ community. |
Advisors Michael Vargas vargas@smccd.edu Lex Padilla padillaa@smccd.edu |
Meetings Wednesdays 1:10 pm to 2:30 pm Building 10, Room 180 Pride Center |
| Shauku A club of Passionate artists from many avenues of life, those who may not have otherwise gotten the recognition or safe space to shine like the stars they are. |
Advisor Brittney Sneed sneedb@smccd.edu |
Meetings Thursdays 1:10 pm to 2:10 pm Building 17, Room 101 |
| Sista2Sista Sista2Sista is an empowering space for black and brown women at CSM to come together in uplifting and sharing collective experiences. It is a sisterhood built on connection, creativity, and strength, where members celebrate their identities and navigate the creative and academic space with confidence and purpose. |
Advisor Brittney Sneed sneedb@smccd.edu |
Meetings Fridays 12 pm to 2 pm Building 17, Room 101 |
| STEM Club We will share the latest STEM (Science, tech, engineering, math) research, watch documentaries, and hold trivia games related to STEM. |
Advisor Harry Nishanian nishanianh@smccd.edu |
Meetings Tuesdays 9 am to 10 am Building 18, Room 301 |
| Student Veterans of America The College of San Mateo Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter unites those who answered the nation's call with an unstoppable drive for academic excellence. We leverage our military-honed leadership and resilience to conquer rigorous coursework, champion lifelong learning, and thrive in the classroom. Through powerful peer-to-peer networking, dedicated mentorship, and mutual support, we bridge the gap between military service and CSM students and veterans! |
Advisors Marcos Baluyut-Hand baluyuthandm@smccd.edu |
Meetings Wednesdays 1 pm to 2 pm Building 16, Room 150 (VROC) |
| Writers' Project Writers' Project creates the creative and academic magazine, Labyrinth, each semester. Students collaborate on all aspects of publishing: marketing, editing, outreach, budgeting, and graphic design. |
Advisor Sarah Mangin-Hinkley mangins@smccd.edu |
Meetings 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Building 16, Room 106 |
