Glen Oaks has varied extracurricular activities for students of all ages. The College presents a broad array of events including, but not limited to, intercollegiate athletics, intramural sports, cultural and educational events, student clubs, Student Government, Phi Theta Kappa, awards banquets, and graduation ceremonies. 

Athletics (Intercollegiate)

Glen Oaks is a member of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The College competes in men’s and women’s basketball, men's and women's cross country, men’s baseball, women’s softball, women’s volleyball and men’s golf. The MCCAA and NJCAA regulate athletic competition, and establish eligibility standards for member colleges. Glen Oaks subscribes to these standards and rigidly enforces them. It is possible, with changing student interest or cost, that intercollegiate sports may be added or dropped when necessary.

Campus Cupboard

Currently, enrolled GOCC students can receive 3-5 days worth of nutritious food (with quantities of food items based on the number of people living in the student’s household) once every two weeks. To request food assistance service, students can complete a Campus Cupboard Application online. Volunteers will review each application and contact the student to schedule a day and time to pick up a pre-assembled food box.

Fitness and Wellness Center

The Glen Oaks Fitness/Wellness Center is a student-based facility that also caters to the needs of the community. The Center is equipped with a variety of cardio equipment, as well as state-of-the-art weight machines and free weights. Students may enroll in fitness classes for credit or choose to utilize the student membership and work one-on-one with Center staff to develop a personally designed workout plan.  

The Center employs a highly trained staff that is friendly, knowledgeable, and prepared to provide assistance to all Center students and patrons. Please check glenoaks.edu for operating hours.

All students enrolled on at least a part-time basis are able to use the Center for no additional charge as Fitness/Wellness Center membership is included in student fees. 

The Fitness/Wellness Center’s community usage fees are competitive with others in the area. Please check the Glen Oaks website for the most up-to-date pricing and schedule. Additional questions about the Center can be directed to the Fitness/Wellness Center at (269) 294-4307 or toll-free at (888) 994-7818 extension 307.

GO Cafe

Glen Oaks Community College’s GO Café is located on the Glen Oaks concourse and is operated by Monkey’s Food Company. The GO Café sells a variety of made-to-order, ready-made, and packaged foods and beverages on campus Monday through Friday. Specialties include Panini’s, quesadillas, specialty salads, and desserts.

The café is open to all students, staff, and the public.

Devier Student Suites Residence Hall

Start or continue your journey toward independence by living in Devier Student Suites. Living on-campus makes it easier for you to connect with other students and research suggests that students who reside on-campus are more successful academically. In addition to being next door to campus resources, you are just minutes away from Centreville, Sturgis and Three Rivers, Michigan, where you’ll have access to coffee shops, dining, grocery stores, parks, recreation and more.

Honor Societies

Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha)

Tri-Alpha is the National Honor Society for first-generation college students. Established at Glen Oaks in 2022, Tri-Alpha was founded in 2018. Students who have earned 30 credit hours towards an associate degree, achieved an overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, and are first-generation college students (neither of the student’s parents, step-parents or legal guardians have completed a bachelor's degree) qualify to join the honor society.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society for two-year community college students. The Alpha Delta Omega chapter is chartered at Glen Oaks Community College. The society's hallmarks are scholarship, leadership, and service. Students who maintain a 3.5 GPA, have completed 12 credit hours over the 100 level, and are enrolled in at least 3 credit hours for the semester are invited to become members.

Epsilon Pi Tau

Epsilon Pi Tau is the International Honor Society for Professions in Technology. The newly established Delta Rho Chapter was chartered at Glen Oaks in 2017. Epsilon Pi Tau is 81 years old and promotes excellence in academics, service, and research, and is dedicated to honoring high academic performance.

The Oaks Store (A Follett Campus Bookstore)

Follett provides you access to products and services from their huge network of bookstores and carefully-selected vendor partners across the country, and from their state-of-the-art distribution center.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Student success is not solely defined by academic achievement. Through student clubs and organizations, students can find their own niche on campus, connect with students beyond the classroom or academic program, and develop leadership potential by engaging in the college community. Student clubs represent various campus groups, special interests, and pre-professional areas. Examples include the Agriculture Club, Computer Gaming Club, Hispanic Student Alliance, and Student Nurse Service Club. To establish a new organization or to revive an old one, a student will contact the club advisor (full-time faculty/staff member) to discuss the club, gather signatures on the Club Roster, and have the club advisor submit a Student Club Application through Etrieve.  All policies and procedures are found in the Handbook for Clubs on the Glen Oaks website under Student Cubs and Organizations. 

Student Government

Policy 3.47

The students of Glen Oaks Community College are authorized to organize a student government and to operate according to a constitution and by-laws that have been approved by college administration. In general, the government is composed of representatives from all groups and its powers extend to recommendations only.  It is organized to achieve student input into college decision-making and to sponsor events to benefit students. Members may serve on college committees and coordinate activities for co-curricular and extra-curricular programs.

Adopted by Board of Trustees 1/13/95, revised 9/14/05, reviewed 3/9/23