Student organizations
Participation in student organizations is a great way to develop or strengthen your skills in collaboration, communication, and leadership and to apply what you learn in the classroom in real world situations. Active involvement in organization activities also provides you with opportunities to network and engage in professional development, social, and other programs with your classmates, alumni, and established health professionals.
In addition to program- and college-specific student orgs, there are hundreds of groups at the university level to help you meet people, have focused fun, make a difference, and maximize your Wayne State experience. Check out the Dean of Students Office list of student orgs active in previous academic years to see the wide range of possibilities.To get more information on starting or reestablishing a student organization or to learn about resources for recognized student orgs, including how to apply for funding, please visit the WSU Dean of Students Office website.
The WSU Student Senate is the official student government at the university and is made up of elected representatives from every school and college. See https://studentsenate.wayne.edu/ for details, including how to get involved.
College-wide
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
- Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
- American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists
- Arab American Pharmacist Association
- Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International – Pharmacists in Christ
- Industry Pharmacists Organization
- Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. – Mu Omicron Pi Chapter
- Lambda Kappa Sigma
- Pharmacy Alliance for Community Engagement
- PharmD Class of 2026
- PharmD Class of 2027
- PharmD Class of 2025
- Phi Lambda Sigma
- Rho Chi Society – Alpha Chi Chapter
- Student College of Clinical Pharmacy
- Student National Pharmaceutical Association
- Student Pediatric Pharmacy Association (SPPA)
- Student Pharmacists Diversity Council
- Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- World Health Student Organization
Radiation Therapy Technology
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Our organization's goal is to promote awareness in non-traditional pharmacy routes, primarily Managed Care. Managed Care Pharmacy uses a number of best practices that offer quality care and cost-effective coverage to patients, payers, employers and government.
American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists
The mission of the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, to improve patient care, and to envision and advance the future of pharmacy.
APhA-ASP has opportunities for student pharmacists to become involved through patient care projects, community outreach, international organizations, career programming, professional development and more.
Arab American Pharmacist Association
The Arab American Pharmacist Association is a community-oriented, non-profit organization based in Dearborn. The organization holds various events throughout the semester, consisting of fundraisers, community service opportunities, and educational events. Any money raised is donated directly to a charity or underserved clinic or community. All pre-pharmacy and pharmacy students are encouraged to participate.
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International – Pharmacists in Christ
CPFI-PIC is a professional pharmacy organization that is committed to upholding Christian values by loving God and loving people through fellowship among Christian pharmacists and pharmacy students. We also strive to promote community service, spiritual growth, and fellowship.
Diabetes Education and Wellness Clinic
The DEW clinic is a student-run clinic supported by Warriors studying pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical laboratory science, medicine, social work and dietetics. Its purpose is to educate and empower diabetes patients to have more autonomy in the management of their disease.
Contact: Assistant Clinical Professor of PT Nanette Hannum gc1042@wayne.edu
Industry Pharmacists Organization
IPhO is the organization whose pharmacist members are universally recognized within the pharmaceutical industry as being the most professionally equipped to contribute to the development, commercialization, promotion and optimal use of medicines.
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. – Mu Omicron Pi Chapter
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. is a professional pharmaceutical fraternity established to advance the profession of pharmacy.
Contact: Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. – Mu Omicron Pi Chapter
Lambda Kappa Sigma
Founded in 1913, Lambda Kappa Sigma is an International Women's Professional Pharmacy Fraternity. Omicron Chapter is currently only open to graduate students at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.
Contact: Lambda Kappa Sigma
Occupational Therapy Student Society
The mission of the Occupational Therapy program at Wayne State University is to educate skilled occupational therapists, to produce quantitative and qualitative research that impacts occupational theory and practice both locally and globally, and to actively participate with urban and health communities to improve personal, community and societal health. Situated as we are in metropolitan Detroit, we particularly strive to recognize and be responsive to our diverse multicultural community, and conduct our scholarship in a way that supports the University's global mission.
Contact: gconti@wayne.edu | 586-577-2188
Pharmacy Alliance for Community Engagement
The purpose of PACE is to foster collaboration between DEW, CHIP/WSI, and WHSO in recruiting, training, and retaining student pharmacist volunteers. PACE will serve as an avenue for DEW, CHIP/WSI, and WHSO to communicate and collaborate more effectively.
PharmD Class of 2026
The E-board is committed to sharing the needs, ideas, and concerns of the students of the PharmD Class of 2026. We aim to build strong bonds among our classmates by organizing events that promote inclusivity, diversity, and a sense of belonging.
PharmD Class of 2027
The Class of 2027 strives to promote unity and progress by advocating for our academic and professional needs within pharmacy. The Executive Board specifically is committed to fostering this professional development and personal growth, while also serving as the voice of all students in the class!
PharmD Class of 2025
Our mission is to be the voice of the Class of 2025 by addressing all student concerns, ideas, and decisions affecting the educational and social experience of the entire class. We will represent the Class of 2025 as a source of knowledge while also communicating with professors as needed.
Phi Lambda Sigma
Phi Lambda Sigma is an organization that supports pharmacy leadership commitment by recognizing leaders and fostering leadership development.
Contact: Phi Lambda Sigma
Pi Theta Epsilon
The purposes of Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE), as stated in the society's constitution, are to: recognize and encourage scholastic excellence of occupational therapy students; contribute to the advancement of the field of occupational therapy through scholarly activities, such as research development, continuing education, and information exchange between student and alumni members; and provide a vehicle for students enrolled in accredited programs in occupational therapy to exchange information and to collaborate regarding scholarly activities.
Contact: dy0982@wayne.edu | 519-991-7452
Radiation Therapy Student Activities Organization
The Radiation Therapy Student Activities Organization (RTSAO) facilitates Radiation Therapy Technology students to foster awareness of Radiation Therapy Technology in the college, university and general public. The RTSAO mission also encompasses member participation in activities that promote professional growth, career awareness and networking within the field of Radiation Therapy Technology.
Contact:aa1156@wayne.edu
Rho Chi Society – Alpha Chi Chapter
Rho Chi is a nationally recognized pharmaceutical honor society. Rho Chi members are academically successful in the pharmacy program. Admission to the society is determined after one & a half years of the curriculum, given to students whose GPA is within the top 20% of their class. Rho Chi is heavily involved with tutoring. Members of Rho Chi are held to high standards and have a responsibility to share their knowledge and help their fellow peers.
Student College of Clinical Pharmacy
The mission of the WSU-SCCP is to orient students to the practice of clinical pharmacy by providing information to students about careers and opportunities within the field of clinical pharmacy, promoting dedication to excellence in patient care, research, and education, encouraging skill development necessary to function within an interdisciplinary team, advocating the role of clinical pharmacists within healthcare, and encouraging participation in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy at the national and/or local/regional chapters.
Student National Pharmaceutical Association
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy and health care-related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of the community.
Contact: SPHhA
Student Pediatric Pharmacy Association (SPPA)
Student Pediatric Pharmacy Association is a student-led organization promoting education and experience for students in the field of pediatrics. SPPA is dedicated to holding educational events, seminars, and fundraisers to advance pediatric pharmacy as well as introduce student pharmacists to the field. We strive for involvement and progress in our communities.
Student Pharmacists Diversity Council
SPDC is a student-led organization whose mission is to promote the value of diversity in healthcare by promoting unity and creating a culturally inclusive environment among health care professionals and patients alike.
Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists
The mission of pharmacists is to help people achieve optimal health outcomes. WSU-SSHP helps its members achieve this mission by advocating and supporting the professional practice of pharmacists in hospitals, health systems, ambulatory care clinics, and other settings spanning the full spectrum of medication use.
Contact: ASHP
Wayne State Interprofessional – CHIP
Wayne State Interprofessional (WSI) was created to better support ongoing interprofessional projects and community service efforts as well as provide opportunities for future collaboration between healthcare and other professional students. WSI is the student organization that provides leadership for the Community Homeless Interprofessional Program (CHIP). CHIP is an interprofessional, student-run free clinic that has been developed as a collaboration between health professions students and faculty of pharmacy, medicine, social work, and physical therapy and has been developed as a community partnership with the Cathedral Church of St. Paul.
Contact: Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Aline Saad ag9907@wayne.edu
World Health Student Organization
WHSO-EACPHS is comprised of pharmacy students whose mission is to gain diverse medical and cultural experiences outside their immediate communities. It is the organization's goal to provide free medical care and medications to under-served populations around the world through medical mission trips. It also promotes interdisciplinary advancement by working in collaboration with other healthcare professional students, specifically medical students. In addition to global efforts, the organization encompasses actively volunteering at community outreach projects that serve the citizens of Detroit.