Student Engagement

Student affinity groups at Aims are spaces where students can build community, navigate underrepresented experiences, and foster meaningful connections. Unlike clubs or organizations, affinity groups provide flexibility and are designed for students to drop in as they are able without the need for formal leadership structures or attendance requirements. Their primary focus is on creating communities for discussion and connection. However, if a group grows in size and interest, it can transition to an official club under the guidance of Student Life.

Students interested in starting an affinity group can email mosaic@aims.edu. Students will be guided through the process of establishing a new affinity group and deciding if an affinity group or club is the right fit. Once established, students will get help scheduling, securing facilitators (if desired), reserving spaces, and promoting the group. Affinity groups can be created at any Aims campus.

MOSAIC currently supports these established affinity groups: 

• Adult/Nontraditional Learners  
• Access & Opportunity Students
• First-Generation Students
• Interfaith Discovery and Exploration
• LGBTQ+
• Migrant Students & Children of Migrants
• Neurodivergent Students
• Student-Parents
• Veteran & Military-Affiliated Students  

Check out our events page to see when and where affinity groups meet or join an affinity group mailing list to receive email reminders about upcoming meetings and events. Affinity group times and locations can also be found on the Aims event page. 

Are you a staff or faculty member who shares an identity with one or more of our groups and wants to connect with students? Or are you a student looking to gain valuable facilitation experience? Fill out our facilitator interest form to get started!