Clubs & Organizations

Getting involved outside the classroom is a key part of the student experience at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Whether you're looking to build leadership skills, connect with others who share your interests, or just have fun, GPTC offers a variety of student clubs and organizations to help you make the most of your college journey. Explore the options below to find the group that’s right for you.

The Student Government Association (SGA)

The Student Government Association (SGA) is composed of elected officers and members from the student body. SGA's purpose is to serve and represent the student body; provide a channel through which students may exhibit leadership; recommend activities that enhance student life outside the classroom; and provide for constructive discussions leading to improvement of Georgia Piedmont Tech. Additionally, SGA seeks to improve communication among students, faculty, staff, and the community. For more information or to join, email sga@gptc.edu

Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)

This is an organization providing superior leadership and education in Information Technology. AITP is dedicated to leveraging Information Technology partnerships to provide education and benefits to our members, while working with the industry to support the overall promotion and direction of Information Technology. For more information or to join, email aitp@gptc.edu

Cosmetology Club

Cosmetology Club members participate in activities and special events, including hair show conferences and other professional developments within the Cosmetology industry. The club will provide a greater understanding of our field to the public and assist cosmetology students at the college. For more information or to join, email cosmo@gptc.edu

Criminal Justice Club

The Criminal Justice Club is for students and professionals in the field. Some of the club’s goals are to improve criminal justice through educational activities, foster professionalism in law enforcement personnel and agencies, promote professional, academic, and public awareness of criminal justice issues and encourage the establishment and expansion of higher education and professional training in criminal justice. For more information or to join, email cj@gptc.edu

Future Business Leaders of America - Collegiate (FBLA)

A non-profit educational association for students preparing for careers in business, entrepreneurial, or business-related fields. Its purpose is to promote interest in business and develop leadership qualities in students preparing for business careers. For more information or to join, email pbl@gptc.edu.

Ladies in Action (LIA)

This organization is designed to cultivate and enhance empowerment. Members of Ladies in Action represent the student body and cultivate opportunities of leadership through structured activities such as education, etiquette, skills building, networking, and mentoring, as well as personal and professional development. Students must be committed to service and excellence. Ladies in Action will strive to achieve excellence in all its endeavors. For more information or to join, email lia@gptc.edu

Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX)

LEX exists to recognize persons who have demonstrated superior academic performance in an established program of paralegal/legal assistant studies offered at an institution that is in good standing with the American Association for Paralegal Education. Students must complete no less than two-thirds (2/3) of the program requirements with an overall grade point average of at least 3.25, plus a grade point average in their paralegal courses of at least 3.50, in order to be considered for admission to LEX. For more information or to join, email lex@gptc.edu.

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

This organization is open to all students in degree and diploma programs. Students must have completed 25 hours with a 3.5 Grade Point Average. The National Technical Honor Society is service-oriented, focusing on helping other students through activities such as tutoring or mentoring, and assisting families with special needs in the local community. For more information or to join, email nths@gptc.edu

S.H.A.R.P.S

The purpose of the Surgical Technology Club is to promote collaboration, education, and professional development among students interested in the field of surgical technology. The club aims to enhance understanding of surgical procedures, foster a supportive community among members, and provide opportunities for skill development. Additionally, the club is committed to educating the public about the vital role of surgical technologists in the operating room and advocating for high standards of patient care through the importance of quality, certified Surgical Technologists (CSTs). For more information or to join, email

SkillsUSA

An organization for trade, industrial, technical, and health occupation students. It offers leadership, citizenship, and character development programs for complete skill training. SkillsUSA members work together to improve the Georgia Piedmont Tech, the workplace, and the community; they also have an opportunity to compete in local, state, and national Skills Olympics for recognition and achievement awards in their chosen occupational skills. skills@gptc.edu

The Student Optical Society

The Student Optical Society (SOS) is an organization designed to cultivate and enhance students’ empowerment. Our purpose is to represent the Opticianry student body and cultivate opportunities in leadership through structured activities such as education, etiquette, skills building, networking, and mentoring as well as personal and professional development. For more information or to join, email sos@gptc.edu

United Media Minds

United Media Minds gives Design and Media Production majors the opportunity to be creative, using their talents and educational training to produce digital media at an industry standard. Using digital media, students will collaborate and gain hands-on experience in film, television, photography, audio, lighting, graphic design, animation, web design, engineering, and hair-and-makeup crew positions. For more information or to join, email umm@gptc.edu

The Writer’s Club

The GPTC Writer’s Club is a student-led club seeking to empower creators from the Georgia Piedmont Technical College Community by helping them explore, create, and thrive as diverse and underrepresented storytellers and artists. For more information or to join, email writersclub@gptc.edu.