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UNA Mock Trials Association– The purpose of the UNA Mock Trials Association is three-fold: (1) To provide through its organization a means to experience and understand courtroom advocacy and the rigors of legal training. (2) To provide the student the means for getting practical career information through guest speakers, competitions before the public, and organizational interaction. (3) To represent the University according to the highest standards of personal conduct and achievement in competitions with other schools and before the legal community.

Art Student Association – Concentrating on the development of growth and stimulations of higher ideas and creativity, the Art Student Association promotes all fields of visual art on campus. The expression of student interest is the aim of Art Student Association activities. The ASA sponsors gallery talks by artists who have exhibits in the university art gallery. Membership is open to all students enrolled at UNA.

Association for Computer Machinery – The University of North Alabama student Chapter of the Association for Computer Machinery is organized and will be operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes and in furtherance thereof; to promote an increased knowledge of the science, design, development, construction, languages, and applications of modern computing machinery, to promote a greater interest in computing machinery and its applications, and to provide a means of communication between persons having interest in computing machinery. Membership in this chapter shall be open to all UNA students.

Beta Beta Beta – Tri Beta functions as an honorary and professional society for students of the biological sciences. Its activities are designed to stimulate interest, scholarly attainment and investigations in the biological sciences, and to promote the dissemination of information and new interest among students of the life sciences.

English Club – The purpose of the English Club is to promote the mastery of written expression, encourage worthwhile reading and enhance a spirit of fellowship among men and women interested in literature and writing. All UNA students with a 2.0 GPA are encouraged to attend meetings.

Entertainment Industry Association
(A Chapter of MEISA, The Music Entertainment Industry Student Association)
Members of the Entertainment Industry Association become more aware of careers and opportunities in the music industry through promotions and active involvement in musical entertainment on campus. Membership is open to any interested student but requires dues.

French Club – The purpose of the French Club is to promote fellowship among French-speaking students at UNA and conduct activities on campus to raise awareness about the French language and culture. Membership is open to all students.

Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography) - The promotion of education and knowledge of geographical surroundings is the purpose of Gamma Theta Upsilon.  In order to be initiated, students must have at least a B average and have completed a minimum of three courses in geography.  Students must rank in the upper 35 percent of their class and have completed at least three semesters of classes. 

Geography Club – The Geography Club promotes the discipline of geography through Geographic Awareness Week, field trips, cookouts, and community activities. Membership is open to all students.

History Club – The History Club is devoted to the idea that students can have fun while learning about their own place in history. Planned activities include at least one on-campus event, one social and one field trip each semester. No matter your major or future vocation, you are invited to participate in "doing history."

Kappa Pi – Kappa Pi is an International Art Fraternity based on academic achievement and artistic excellence. Founded in 1911 at the University of kentucky, Kappa Pi recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and also possess excellent studio art skills. As an organization, Kappa Pi supports the arts within schools and the community and seeks to promote a deeper appreciation of the arts among the public. Dr. Suzanne Zurinsky is the advisor.

Lambda Pi Eta - The purposes of Lambda Pi Eta is: to recognize, foster and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies; to stimulate interest in the field of communication; to promote and encourage professional development among communication majors; to provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication; to establish and maintain close relationships and mutual understandings between communication studies faculty and students; and to explore options for graduate education in communication studies.

National Broadcasting Society – National Broadcasting Society exists to encourage and reward scholarship and accomplishment among broadcasting students and high–level accomplishments in the arts and science of broadcasting by both student and industry professionals; to promote the advancement of broadcast education; to establish meaningful communication between students and professional broadcasters; to foster integrity in the used of the powerful instruments of radio, television, and film.

Pre-Pharmacy Club – The purpose of the organization is to help pre-pharmacy students to become competitive applicants to pharmacy school and to provide service to the Florence community.

Psychology Club – Psychology Club encourages the growth and stimulation of higher ideas in the pursuit of theoretical and empirical knowledge in the area of psychology, and works to increase student awareness of the issues and concerns encountered in the field of psychology, and to provide an outlet for students to freely express their own ideas and interests. The club also offers information in matters pertaining to psychology to other campus organizations.

Public Relations Council of Alabama – PRCA is a statewide professional organization that serves as a forum for interchange of ideas, workshops, seminars, etc. for Alabama's public relations professionals. As members of UNA's PRCA, students become members of the North Alabama Chapter of PRCA, and are invited to participate in the workshops and seminars. Membership is open to all interested students, but dues are required.
http://www.naprca.org

Sigma Alpha Iota - The mission of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is to encourage, nurture, and support the art of music. 

Sociology Club – The goals of the club is to study and discuss current issues related to the fields of sociology and criminal justice. A variety of activities are organized each semester, such as field trips and cookouts.

Social Work Organization – The Social Work Organization, commonly referred to as S.W.O., was organized by the student in 1975. S.W.O. engages in fund-raising projects, organizes monthly department newsletter, holds membership recruitment drives, and aides community outreach programs working with locals news media and co-sponsoring community workshops and projects. Business meetings and programs are open to all Social Work majors who wish to attend. The participation is solicited at all academic levels of the major. Program meetings are open to all University students and the community. Through S.W.O., the students plan and initiate an annual "Social Work Day" coinciding with National Social Work Month in March and raise funds for scholarships.

Students Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS) – The objects of this organization are to afford an opportunity for students of chemistry and chemical engineering at UNA to become better acquainted, to secure the intellectual stimulation that arises from professional association, to secure experience in preparing and presenting technical material before chemical audiences, to foster a professional spirit among the members, and to instill a professional pride in chemistry and chemical engineering.