Clubs “by students, for students” in the sense that they only continue to exist if there is student interest and leadership to sustain them. They meet a wide range of goals and purposes for the students, however they consistently meet the six areas of activities at Northwestern College: recreational, relational, educational, spiritual, vocational, and opportunities for witness/service.

To be recognized as an official student club with the privilege of using College facilities and resources, groups must charter with Student Development.

Clubs must be chartered annually and club training is held each semester so that students learn the proper protocol for planning events and utilizing their resources.

Club Day is held early in the fall and spring semesters so that all NWC students may learn of the opportunities available to them through the various clubs.

Upon being approved and completing training clubs will receive the following privileges on campus:

• Promoting events and meetings in official NWC student media outlets
• Posting items in approved areas on campus
• Use of meeting space on campus
• Use of professional sound and light equipment for events
• Ability to use and reserve college vans

NWC Student Clubs – Spring 2011

• Arabic Club - to provide an organized forum for NWC students who are interested in learning, growing, or participating in the Arabic language and culture via meetings with skilled Arabic speakers, Arabic films, gathering to enjoy cuisine, and community conversing.
• Cheerleading Club - to provide students with a place to glorify God through their spirit and cheers, encourage our football and basketball teams in a Christ-like way, and uplift our peers as they watch and cheer on our athletic teams.
• Chinese Club - to provide students a way to engage in cross cultural opportunities by participating in the Chinese language and cultural learning experiences.
• College Republicans - to spread conservative ideals throughout the community, raise awareness and discussion of current issues, and get students involved in local political events.
• Creation Care Club -  to make NWC students more environmentally aware. To learn ways in which we can better care for God's creation in our everyday lives and as a campus.
• Criminal Justice Club - to provide and equip students, both present and future, within this club through knowledge and experience to better prepare them within their respected fields. This club will also aim to create networking opportunities and relationships; using our passion for service within the boundaries of criminal justice here on campus as well as the surrounding community.
• CroKnit Club - exists for the purpose of 'stitching together' fellowship and servanthood via crocheting/knitting, getting to know each other, and donating projects to the needy.
• Cultural and Diversity Club - to provide an active community at NWC with an open atmosphere that equips students to educate others about their own culture; that is understanding of other cultures / ethnicities, etc.; that supports students transitioning into NWC; and that challenges and encourages students in their faith.
• Dance Ministry Team - to provide a space where NWC students may grow closer to God by worshiping Him and ministering to others via team dancing.
• Eagle Anime Club - to meet as a social group to have fun, watch, and discuss anime from a Christian perspective. To fulfill the mission statement of NWC, to have a cultural experience, reach the world, and to learn about the Japanese culture and language.
• Engineering Club - to provide engineering students with an opportunity to connect outside of class; upper classmen and underclassmen to meet; and a way for students to resource within the group.
• Gender Matters Task Force - to provide an opportunity to foster discussion at NWC students for a joyful submission to the authority of scripture concerning Biblical manhood and womanhood.
• History Club - To provide educational and social opportunities for students within NWC for book discussion groups, holiday parties, guest speakers, movie disscussion/lexture nights, and to make history accessible to all students at NWC who have any interest in it.
• International Association of Business Communicators [IABC] - providing links to communicators to the NWC chapter of the global IABC that inspires, establishes, and supports the highest standards of quality and innovation in organizational communication.
• Management of Information Systems Club [MIS] - providing an opportunity to promote the study of information systems technology and encourage their growth in the business world.
• NWC Business Club - providing services to learn from and network within God-honoring leaders in the business community and to establish great business etiquette.
• NWC MuKappa - to provide a space for NWC students to come together as third culture students and those who wish to better understand them for the community and growth of those people together in harmony and friendship.
• NWC Swing Club - to provide an opportunity to share a love and joy for dancing with other NWC students; to learn to challenge and respect each other; to interact socially; and how to relate to the Lord via dance.
• The Outdoor Club - to provide education / discussions as to how we, as Christians, can be better stewards of God's creation and to grow closer to God by being in and doing outdoor activities.
• Psi Chi - part of an international honor society to provide encouragement, stimulation, and maintain excellence particularly in psychology.
• Russian Club - to provide students with the opportunity to learn about Russian culture and language through cultural encounters and activities.
• Spanish Club - to provide a fun, diverse setting in both learners and native speakers of Spanish come together to participate in activities in the classroom, outreach, and beyond via incorporation of the language in reading, speaking, writing, and comprehension.
• The Gaming Club - to allow NWC students a time to come together for fun and fellowship while gaming and playing a variety of games.
• TriBeta - Just as people can proclaim God's truth through our voices, all creation seeks to praise God through their created purpose. TriBeta is a society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of God's creation, biological study, and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.
• Wingz - to uphold the purpose of using our God given talents to promote the opportunity to grow spiritually through: prayer, creativity, cultural expression, ministry to those who want a way to highlight their faith. All this will be provided through the art form of stepping.