About Student Involvement
As Nichols students learn and train for their careers, they also thrive in a tight-knit community. Whether they live on campus or off, our students enjoy activities that express who they are and what they love to do.
Campus life is a key part of how our students grow into confident leaders. It’s also all kinds of fun.
The Nichols College Student Involvement Office works to maximize the personal growth and development of our students by facilitating a variety of opportunities for Involvement, Service and leadership through co-curricular activities. Activities in organizations, Student Government, Campus Recreation, service learning and a varied event calendar, creates a vibrant and purposeful college community where you can make a difference and develop meaningful relationships with others, learn about yourself and develop life skills. Service to the college community through student activities is personally rewarding and provides opportunities to promote change on campus and explore new interests.
If you have questions about Student Involvement, please contact us at Involvement@Nichols.edu or 508-213-2104.
Areas of Student Involvement
- Fels Student Center
- Campus Recreation
- Student Clubs and Organizations
- Community Service
- Student Government Association (SGA)
- Bison Shuttle
The heart of Nichols campus life is the Fels Student Center. The Fels Student Center is home to several additional dining options, lounge space, the campus bookstore, seminar rooms, offices and more. Multiple times throughout the week, you can find events such as bingo and craft nights, games such as ping pong and air hockey, and movie nights in the Main Lounge. A variety of resources are also offered in Fels including a printer on the first floor, bulletin boards with campus contacts, and private meeting rooms for clubs and organizations located on the third floor.
- The Fels Student Center is home to several additional dining options, lounge space, the campus bookstore, seminar rooms, officers and more. Student Involvement is the office that is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the building.
The Fels Center houses the following offices:
- Bazzies Cafe
- Bookstore
- Career and Professional Development Center
- Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Community Standards
- Mail Room
- Malt & Main Dining in Fels Main Lounge
- Residence Life
- Student Life
- Student Involvement
Students may print via Paper Cut to the printer at the Information desk on Main Street.
In addition to professional Staff, Student Involvement employs students as Student Center Managers. These students are responsible for the operations of the building during the day and night; they are available to answer questions and assist with technology and events. Fels Student Center Managers also host events in the Student Center each week. Check out the bulletin boards on Main Street and in Bazzie’s for information on weekly events.
Campus Recreation at Nichols College aims to create an environment of wellness and healthy competition among students. We work with Club Sports, Intramurals, Wellness Class and offer a Co-Op of items students can borrow!
- Dance
- Men's Ice Hockey
- Men's Rugby
- Golf
- Basketball
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Disc Golf Sets
- Golf Clubs & Accessories
- Lacrosse Sticks
- Ice Skates
- Snow Shoes
- Lawn Games & More
There is no need to wait until your first business takes off to give back. Nichols strives to be a positive force in the larger community. Our students donate hundreds of hours every year to community causes through programs like:
- Bison Give Back Days
- On-campus events: Food drives, Blood drives
- Community involvements through student organizations
The Nichols community offers many opportunities for students to get involved. Student clubs and organizations are opportunities to explore your interests, find new ones, make friends and develop leadership skills.
SGA serves as the governing body of the student community and works with Nichols College Student Organizations. Representatives of SGA are elected by the student body on an annual basis.
The Campus Activities Board is dedicated to promoting student participation and spirit in campus activities. CAB organizes events such as movies, bingo night, pub nights, Pumpkin Fest, Bison Fest, dances and more. You will see at least two CAB events each week happening on campus!
A three year innovative program designed to foster, develop and recognize student’s leadership abilities. Students can opt into ELP after their first year at Nichols.
Student Organizations
- 3D Printing Club
- Accounting
- Active Minds
- Bison Gavel Club
- Bison Pantry
- Bison Singers
- Campus Activities Board
- Club Golf
- Club Hockey
- Common Ground Club
- Cooking and Baking Club
- Craft Club
- Criminal Justice Management
- Crypto Club
- Dance Team
- Drama Club
- Economics
- Equestrian Club
- Film Club (The Reel Deal)
- Finance & Investments Club
- History
- Hope Happens Here
- Hospitality
- Human Resources
- International Affairs
- It's One Us Student Chapter
- Marketing & Communications
- Meditation Club
- Men of Distinction
- Men's Rugby
- Newspaper (The Bison)
- OLAS (Organization of Latin American Students)
- Operation Cleanup
- PACT Community Service Group
- Paranormal Club
- PRISM
- Radio - WNRC
- Sewing Club
- Squash Club
- Ski & Snowboard Club
- Sport Management
- Student Athlete Advisory Association
- Women's Club Lacrosse
Wellness Classes
- Hit
- Core
- AMP
- Yoga
- Body Blast
- Stretching
Club Teams
- Dance
- Fishing
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Men's Lacrosse
- Men's Rugby
- Ski & Snowboarding
Intramural Sports
- Basketball
- Box Lacrosse
- eSports
- Flag Football
- Lawn Games
- Indoor Soccer
- Outdoor Soccer
- Softball
- Kickball
- Wiffleball
Student Life offers a student-driven shuttle that travels to various area locations. The shuttle operates 6 days a week, and is available to students on a first come, first served basis. The shuttle pick-up location is in front of the Daniels Auditorium. The shuttle can also be reserved by clubs and organizations for trips.
Hours of the Bison Shuttle
Tuesday and Wednesday: 4pm-9pm
Thursday - Saturday: 8pm-2am
Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Here are some of the places the Bison Shuttle can take you:
- Area grocery stores, pharmacies or Target when you are running low on necessities
- Trips to the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley and Cinema de Lux in Millbury
- Worcester Union Station and Boston Logan Airport before and after campus breaks
- Special weekend trips to locations such as Wrentham Outlets, Patriot Place, Providence and more!
- Be sure to follow the @ncbisonshuttle on Instagram for hours of operation, events and more
Contact Us
Contact Information
involvement@nichols.edu 508-213-2104
Office Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Summer Office Hours
Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed Friday
Location
Fels Suite 301