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Y Student Organizations

Is your RSO working to create positive change?

Led by our Student Board, the University YMCA invites registered student organizations at UIUC to formally affiliate with us. This provides RSOs with free use of space in our building, dedicated support from our staff, access to funding, and visibility well-beyond the university.

Y-Affiliated Student Organizations

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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Support of staff and community members at the Y

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Free reservations of University Y rooms (Latzer Hall, Murphy Gallery, and the Board Room)

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Free black and white printing

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Representation on the University YMCA Student Board

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Free workshops, leadership development opportunities, and helpful resources

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A free Busey bank account to manage organization funds

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Representation on the University Y website and social medias

Y Student Organization Events

Current Y-Affiliated Student Organizations

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.

vermiCUlture

vermiCUlture is an environmental organization focused on addressing climate change issues related to food waste management. Since 2021, they have been providing free vermicomposting kits to students, faculty, staff, and community members in Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy, Illinois to vermicompost at home, and education materials on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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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!

Group of Latino students standing in front of the University's Alumni statue holding signs.

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