College is more than just classes—it's about building connections and experiences. At Hocking College, get involved and discover your potential. From weekly activities and fitness experiences at the Student Center to clubs aligned with your interests or major, there's something for everyone. Getting involved boosts your academic success, builds career-ready skills, and strengthens our campus community.
Join the Student Activity Advisory Board (SAAB) and help shape student life through events like Professional Development Day, New Student Orientation, and Homecoming. SAAB members can earn a $300 scholarship! Get involved. Make a difference. Contact Kyle Salmons at salmonsk1@hocking.edu to learn more.
Weekdays: 8 AM - 8 PM
Weekends: 11 AM - 6 PM
The Hocking College Student Center is the living room of the campus, and home to club activities, sports, fitness, aerobics, aquatics, graduation ceremonies and more. Students can enjoy the following:
The Hocking College Student Center is open to our students, staff and members daily during normal session throughout the year.
Memberships are available to Alumni and the community through monthly, annual and day passes.
We also provide access to Silver Sneakers members.
If you have any questions about campus recreation or if you would like to visit our facility, contact our Student Center at 740-753-6535.
Want to host a pool party or hold an event? Contact events@hocking.edu to schedule your next event at the Student Center.
For some fun around the campus, stay sharp with your climbing skills on the indoor climbing wall or throw a round of Disc Golf at our course outside the Student Center. See the Front Desk for Information.
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Our goal is to enrich lives by providing innovative services that connect people and experiences through challenges, adventure leadership and teamwork.
Intramural sports are offered throughout the year. Competitive and recreational leagues are offered for all-men, all-women and coed teams. Participation in intramural sports is free of charge (a deposit may be required) and rewards are given to sports champions. Don't see a sport you'd like to try? Let us know, we'll help you find others who are interested.
Autumn Activities:
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Getting involved in Hocking College student clubs and organizations is a great way to meet others and pursue your personal interests. You'll find a variety of program-based clubs, honor societies and service organizations, where you can network with others who are passionate about the same topics, make connections with faculty and staff, and build skills for your career.
The Rainbow Alliance Club is a safe place for anyone who wants to join. We are a judgment-free space and welcome the goofy, weird, the straight-laced, the lost, and the confident alike. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual students and those who want to be better allies to their friends and family in the LGBTQIA+ community. And those students who want to meet and socialize. This club participates in various social events including movie nights, trivia, discussions and education.
Advisor: Interested in being the advisor? Contact Kyle Salmons
The paranormal club hosts discussions about haunted locations, talks about personal experiences, and learns how to make and use equipment for paranormal research properly. Ghost hunts are planned and the club is open to anyone who believes in the paranormal. For more information contact
Advisor: Jeffery North northj@hocking.edu
The Fashion Club is for students with a passion and ambition towards fashion that want to expand their creativity at Hocking College. Membership is open to any active Hocking College student (from any program). The club meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in John Light Hall, Room 363.
Advisor: Coral Wedel - wedelc@hocking.edu
Meeting Calendar: Fashion Club Calendar
The Performing Arts Club is a creative community where college students can explore, practice, and showcase their talents in various art forms, such as acting, dancing, singing, and musical performances. We provide opportunities to develop your skills, collaborate on projects, and participate in events like plays, concerts, or talent shows. Join us to foster artistic expression, teamwork, and confidence while celebrating the performing arts on campus.
Advisor: Interested in being the advisor? Contact Kyle Salmons
This is a club centered around enjoying the finer culinary things in life. In the past they’ve done demos on Molecular Gastronomy, DIY dried spices, Canning, Macarons and Cold Brew Coffee. They have also done a Pumpkin Carving Workshop and a field trip to Jungle Jim's. Their most recent fundraiser was for Spooky Halloween Caramel Apples. On the horizon, they plan to have demos for Sushi, Kimchi, Cheese and many others. They also plan to have a field trip to Tensuke Market, an authentic Japanese grocery store in Columbus. For possible workshops, they plan to offer Macarons and Cheese Making. Finally, they may do a Chopped-style competition. This club is open to the whole school, so you don't have to be in the Hospitality programs to join. The club meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. unless specified otherwise. They meet at The Lodge in the Demo Kitchen in the Culinary building across the street from Main Campus.
Advisor: Corey Clary - claryc17306@hocking.edu
The Wildlife Club is one of the oldest clubs at Hocking College and is affiliated with The Wildlife Society (student chapter), an international organization dedicated to Wildlife Research and Conservation (https://wildlife.org/). The local student chapter participates in wildlife-related events throughout the region, attends conferences and other events that help students network in the field, complete wildlife and conservation projects on and around campus, participate in the Adopt-a-highway program, build and sell wildlife boxes (such as bird and bat boxes) to the community, and do as much community outreach regarding conservation, as possible.
Advisors: Brad Carter carterb11295@hocking.edu
David Swanson swansond@hocking.edu
The Swim Fitness club is a freestyle and core focused club working on all muscle groups in the body. We focus on physical and mental fitness. This will be a judgement free zone and open to all levels of swimmers. We focus on swimming as hard as we can for the short hour we're in the pool along with building strong friendships in our college community.
Advisor: Thomas Gawf gawft@hocking.edu
Come as you are to The Rock Student Ministry! The Ministry was originally founded by students wanting to have a positive influence on the Hocking College campus. This student-led group provides a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone seeking to explore or deepen their Christian faith. Meetings aim to promote spiritual growth through weekly Bible Study and prayer time, and connection through various activities such as overnight retreats, movie nights, campfires, and swimming. No prior church background is needed as the Club fosters an environment where individuals can learn from one another’s perspectives and grow together in their faith journey.
Advisor: Cynthia Bauers - bauersc@hocking.edu
The International Club (I-Club) at Hocking College welcomes students of all backgrounds and nationalities, fostering connections through various events throughout the year. The I-Club promotes cultural understanding and diversity, offering activities such as International Education Week and participating in cultural festivals. The Club aims to represent and support the international student community, creating opportunities for multicultural learning and collaboration with the broader college community."
Advisor: Lisa Walker - walkerl@hocking.edu
Offers a wide range of service, leadership and scholarship opportunities to students with a good GPA. A number of scholarships are available to students who are interested in going on for a four-year degree. Students who are associate degree-seeking; one-year certificate/diploma-seeking; bachelor’s degree-seeking; part-time; workforce; transfer only (not earning an associate degree or certificate); previously earned another degree; international; dual enrolled with high school and college, etc. are eligible for membership if they meet the membership criteria stated in the local chapter’s bylaws. Generally, associate and bachelor’s degree students must have taken 12 hours of college-level coursework. Certificate students must have taken 6 hours of coursework.
Meetings at on Monday at 4:30 in JL 193.
Advisor: Terry Koons - koonst@hocking.edu.Advisor: Hannah Guada - guadah@hocking.edu
NSLS is the nation's largest accredited leadership honor society. Students are selected by their college for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential. Candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction.
In addition to this honorable distinction, the NSLS provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation at their campus or online. Upon completion of the program, members receive their leadership certificate and take their place among the top student leaders at their campus and across the country. Members are able to list their affiliation on all statements of personal accomplishment, including their resumes.
Advisor: Terry Koons - koonst@hocking.edu.
Provides students with opportunities to connect with members of local natural resource clubs. Prepares students for careers in parks and museums while providing professional opportunities that foster high standards of scholarship, campus and community awareness of wildlife and historical issues.
Advisor: Jeffery North northj@hocking.edu
The plan moving forward is to have potential employers or other folks from the industry come in and share their forestry experiences with the club every other meeting, and plan and carry out forestry activities(such as tree plantings, fundraising events, camp outs/hikes) the other months.
Advisor: David Runkle - runkled@hocking.edu
Hocking college rock climbing club is a student run organization for new and experienced climbers alike. In the club we learn about and practice bouldering and top rope sport climbing. Club is hosted at the student center rock wall on Wednesdays from 5-8 pm. We also plan trips to local gyms and outdoor destinations. Climbing is a great way to become stronger, build community, and enjoy nature!
Advisor: Thomas Gawf - gawft@hocking.edu
The Creative Writing Club is a supportive community for writers of all levels. We gather to share our work, receive feedback, and explore the endless possibilities of the written word. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, join us to inspire and be inspired.
Advisor: Rebecca Grubb - grubbr@hocking.edu
The Department of Athletics at Hocking College is committed to instilling a passion in student-athletes to find the proper balance between participation in athletics and the educational and social life common to all students.
Students have the opportunity to try-out for eSports, archery, equestrian, men and women's basketball, men's football, and women's volleyball.
Explore the Athletics website to learn more at athletics.hocking.edu.
Hours of Operations:
8 AM - 5 PM | Monday - Friday
3301 Hocking Pkwy.
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
