Clubs and Organizations
KU offers an abundance of internationally-themed clubs and organizations. Participation in any of these clubs as a member or an officer will help earn points towards GAP Component C. You can also receive GAP points for attending events sponsored by these organizations. Visit the following sites for current events and to learn more about how you can enrich your student experience.
- AIESEC
- Amnesty International
- African Students Association
- Africana Club
- Art of Living
- Asian American Student Union
- Bangladesh Student Association
- Brazilian Student Association
- Bhadavad Gita Study Group
- Chinese Student Scholars & Friendship
- Cultural India Club
- Engineers Without Borders
- French Club
- Global Partners
- Globalization of Pharmaceutics Education Networks(GPEN)
- Grupo Axé Capoeira of KU
- KU Fulbright Association
- KU First Nation Students Association
- KU Hellenic Society
- KU Kendo/Kumdo Club
- Hong Kong and MACAU Students
- Haitian Student Community of KU
- Hillel, KU
- Hispanic American Leadership Organization(HALO)
- Indonesian Students Association (PERMIAS)
- International Friends
- International Medical Ethics Club
- International Pharmaceutical Student Federation (IPSF)
- International Student Ambassador Program
- International Student Association
- Israel Alliance, KU
- Italian Club (Circolo Italiano)
- Japanese Student Association
- Jayhawk Exchange Friends Club
- Korean Student Association
- Latin American Solidarity
- Malaysian Student Association
- Model United Nations
- Muslim Student Association
- Nourish International
- Pakistani Culture Club
- Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars
- Russian Club
- Saudi Club, KU
- Students for a Free Tibet
- Students for Global Awareness
- Students for a Just Peace in the Middle East
- Taiko - Japanese Drumming
- Taiwanese Student Association
- Thai Student Association
- Turkish Student Organization
- UNICEF, KU
- University Debate Club (GAP credit awarded on a case-by-case basis when debate topic is not transparently international - must demonstrate a significant international dimension or approach)
- Vietnamese Student Association
If you know of a club or organization that should be part of this list, let us know. Write to gap@ku.edu
KU International Centers
In addition to student clubs and organizations, there are multiple centers on campus dedicated to bringing international education to KU. Participating in any event or course sponsored by these centers will count for GAP credit. Check out their Web sites to see the wealth of information and resources they offer.
- Center for East Asian Studies
- Center for European Studies
- Center for Global and International Studies
- Center of Latin American Studies
- Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
- Kansas African Studies Center
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