The student organizations listed are the current active identity based student organizations. Students are encouraged to re-activate orgs or establish new ones.
The Black Student Union(BSU) @mica.bsu
The Black Student Union provides the MICA Community awareness of Black, African, and Caribbean identity and culture through organizing unique trips and activities. We partner with the Office of Culture & Identity to improve the quality of campus life and provide the best environment for fostering the creation of artwork.
Asian Student Alliance (ASA) @micaasiansa
The Asian Student Alliance (ASA) shares the diversity of Asian culture within the MICA community through social events and community support. It provides information about Asian culture by emphasizing its multitude of experiences, richness, and vastness along with offering its members a mentoring network. The club is open to anyone interested in learning more about Asian culture and its role in America. The ASA is open to all—no matter race, sexuality, creed, class, ability, etc.
The Brown Asian Student Union(BASU) @basu.mica
The Brown Asian Student Union (BASU) shares the diversity of cultures across South Asia, Southeast Asia, West Asia (Middle East), the West Indies, and other such Asian minorities within the MICA Community. Working in tandem with the Office of Culture & Identity, we provide space for discussions on the intersection of these rich cultural histories and traditions. This organization is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about cultures and their role in America.
Anyone is free to join - our meetings will be focused on good art, good music, good food, and great discussions about what being a Brown Asian artist means today!
The Chinese Student Scholar Association(CSSA) @micacssa
The Chinese Student Scholar Association enriches the diversity of MICA by introducing the value of Chinese culture and raising awareness within American culture. Our mission is to create meaningful connections with other cultures through hosting experiential and informative events every year. With an extensive network, we hope to provide opportunities for MICA's international and domestic populations. The Chinese Student Association is open to all individuals regardless of race or cultural background.
Gender and Sexuality Minority Union (GSMU) @micagsmu
The mission of the MICA Gender & Sexual Minority Union (GSMU) is to provide queer students at MICA with a community built through shared experiences by creating queer spaces, sharing resources, and establishing connections. We envision a group where queer students at MICA feel connected to and supported by fellow queer students.
MICA D.R.E.A.M. @dreamatmica
M|I|C/A’s D.R.E.A.M. chapter serves, involves, educates, and advocates for and with people with disabilities. We strive to create change at MICA for a brighter, more accessible future through being a resource for and connecting point of the community of people with disabilities at MICA.
Graduate Black Student Union @micagradbsu
The Grad Black Student Union creates a space for Black graduate students at MICA to feel seen, heard, held, and connected. This space particularly addresses the challenges of being Black at MICA while celebrating the joys of that experience, as well.
Korean International Student Association (KISA) @mica_ksa
K/SA is a club for all Korean students at MICA, both international and domestic, to share our Korean culture with the wider world. Our goal is to provide connections within the school as well as share information and ideas to help each other gain a broader perspective of the world.
MICA Koinonia Christian Fellowship @micakoinonia
Koinonia is a multiethnic, interdenominational group of students learning what it means to follow Jesus at MICA. Our goal is to bring artists together in the common pursuit of spiritual growth and artistic development. And drink tea. Lots of tea. Glory to God, Hallelujah!
Mission in Christian Artists creates an environment for artists to learn about the Christian faith. We glorify God through art with the talents given by the Lord and share fellowship through a weekly worship service and collaborating with Campus Disciples clubs at UMBC, UMD, and HCC.