APUS Student-Run Organizations Flourish with Significant Growth in Engagement and Seven New Groups Being Created in 2025

Core Insights - Nearly one-quarter (23%) of active students at American Public University System (APUS) participated in student-run organizations in 2025, with a total of approximately 72,000 students involved since inception [2][5]. Student Engagement and Organizations - APUS has over 75 student-run organizations, reflecting diverse interests and fostering community engagement [2][6]. - In 2025, seven new organizations were created, including The Society of Collegiate Leadership and Achievement, which added 850 new members, and the SALUTE Honor Society, which added 400 new members [3]. Academic Benefits - Students involved in clubs and organizations achieved higher GPAs, enrolled in more courses, and had retention rates nearly 30 percentage points above their peers, indicating significant academic and retention benefits [4]. Community and Leadership Development - APUS emphasizes the importance of community and meaningful engagement for student success, stating that higher education extends beyond coursework [5]. - Major student organizations include Golden Key International Honour Society (over 12,000 members), National Society of Leadership and Success (over 10,000 members), and Student Veterans of America (6,000 members) [5]. New Initiatives - Newly established clubs include the Anti-Human Trafficking Club, which focuses on combating human trafficking, and the OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) Club, which develops ethical intelligence gathering skills [8].