Recognized organizations or departments can request funds, in either April for the fall semester or November for the spring and summer semesters, by completing a Student Service Fee Advisor Committee Packet by the deadline. This can be found under forms in OrgSync. Once the packet is approved, the organization or department will set up an appointment to present to the committee. Following the meeting, the organization or department will receive a letter with the allocated amount to be used during following semester for the approved items or expenses.
Life as an Apache: TJC provides a full college experience with programs and opportunities that add depth and diversity to your time outside the classroom.
Since 1926, TJC’s vibrant campus has been alive with energy, rich traditions, and opportunities that spark real connections. Whether you’re beating the drum at Homecoming, playing intramural sports, looking for leaderhip experiences, or joining one of more than 40 student clubs and organizations, there’s always something happening, and always a place for you. Longstanding traditions and exciting campus activities foster a spirit of friendship and camaraderie that build life-long relationships.
At TJC, you’re not just earning a degree, you’re building memories, friendships, and a future that lasts a lifetime.
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Campus Life at TJC
Student Clubs and Organizations
Connect with other students who share your passion. With more than 40 student clubs and organizations, TJC has a place for every interest.
Apache Spirit and Traditions
Since its creation in 1926, TJC’s vibrant campus has been alive with energy, developing rich traditions, and creating opportunities that spark real connections.
Athletics
Having won 70 NJCAA national championships, TJC is one of the largest and most respected two-year college athletic programs in the country.
Arts & Entertainment
Apache Band
The Apache Band – Since 1947 – For more than 75 years, the Apache Band has entertained audiences in East Texas and around the world.
Apache Belles
The Apache Belles organization is internationally famous for their high kicks and military-style drill routines.
Theatre & Music
TJC’s Theatre department produces three plays and a musical during the Spring and Fall semesters.
Harmony & Understanding
Harmony & Understanding: Since 1970, this auditioned ensemble specializes in advanced a cappella pieces and popular music made famous on Broadway and by today’s hottest recording artists.
Apache Cheer
Apache Cheer has been involved with school spirit and cheering on Apache Athletics since 1926. Today, this coed team is made of up to 30 student athletes who continue to spread Apache Pride every day.
Intramural
Leadership
FAQs
There are a lot of reasons to get involved, such as:
- Experiences outside of the classroom
- Opportunity to travel at minimal expense to the students
- Make connections and gain life-long friendships
- Scholarship opportunities
- Develop Leadership skills
- Resume builder
- Have fun!
- Gather 5 or more students who wish to join the organization
- Create a Constitution (These are “guidelines” your organization will follow – check out our sample to help you get started!)
- Find a full-time TJC Faculty or Staff member to serve as the advisor
- Register your organization by completing a New Organization Recognition Form on OrgSync
- Present your organization to the Student Senate for approval
Organizations that wish to travel, beyond 50 miles of TJC, must complete applicable pages of the Student Travel Guidelines two weeks prior to your trip and submit those for approval to the Associate Vice Provost of Student Life. If you wish to use a college vehicle, an approved TJC driver must submit a Fleet vehicle request form.
No organization or individual shall conduct fundraisers on campus without having completed a Fundraising Form and the approval of the Director of Student Life. Student organizations can only have one fundraiser per month. No raffles may be conducted as a fundraiser and all funds must be kept in the organization’s agency account.
All events or meetings must be properly scheduled by completing the facility request form.
- Login to your Apache Access and click “Facility Request Login (Ad Astra)” form on homepage.
- You do not need to login.
- Go to “Events” Tab and click “Request Event”
- Select “Student Life/Organization Event Request” form.
- Fill out form and either search or type in which room(s) you want to reserve.
- To see if a room is open go to “Calendar” tab and click “Calendar”. (Optional)
- Use yellow filter bar on left to select room to search.
- Once you enter a search word, like the room number, “check box” it, click “done” and then “search.”
- Use the calendar icon to select the desired date of availability.
NOTE: Classrooms are reservable one semester at all time or once all courses have been added. All other spaces can be reserved a year in advance. Events in the Apache Room(s), requiring substantial set-ups, or utilizing Dining services, should be at least arranged 3 weeks in advance.
Any questions concerning student clubs and organizations or student life events, should be directed to the Center for Student Life and Involvement at 903-510-2797 or email studentlife@tjc.edu
Go to OrgSync for a full list of organizations that TJC has to offer. Here you will find organizations for any interest that pertain to campus involvement, athletic/recreational, spiritual, service, honorary, academic or multi-cultural. If you don’t find one that peeks your interest, you can create one!
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Contact Us
The Center for Student Life and Involvement
Lauren Tyler, Director of Student Life
- Rogers Student Center, 2nd Floor
- Phone: 903-510-2797