How can students find out about extracurricular activities during onboarding?

During onboarding, students can discover extracurricular activities primarily through presentations and resource fairs that showcase various clubs and organizations available on campus. These events are designed to immerse new students in the campus culture by providing them with a visual and interactive overview of the different options they have for getting involved outside of their academic pursuits. Resource fairs often feature table displays, sign-up opportunities, and direct interactions with current club members, facilitating a dynamic introduction to the diverse range of activities, interests, and communities within the school. This approach is effective as it allows students to ask questions, gather information, and feel a sense of belonging right from the start of their college experience.

While meetings with academic advisors, personal invitations from faculty, and weekly email updates from student organizations may provide some information about extracurricular activities, they are typically not as comprehensive or engaging as the dedicated presentations and resource fairs. These alternative methods may lack the immediacy and variety that students experience during resource fairs, where they can explore numerous clubs in one place and encounter the enthusiasm of active members firsthand.