There’s more to college than attending class.

Make the most of your time at LIM, by taking advantage of the fun, rewarding, and unique co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities we offer.

Whether you’re studying in-person in NYC or online, LIM College has academic clubs, student organizations, and hands-on opportunities that can help you engage with peers and enrich your college experience.

Interested in joining a student club? Go to myLIM for a full list of active clubs and select the ones you would like to join!

What Interests You?

Students who achieve academic excellence may be invited to join national honor societies. Membership in these organizations offers yet another opportunity to develop your leadership skills and build your professional network.

LIM College’s Kappa Zeta Chapter of the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society inducts students pursuing associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees who demonstrate academic excellence. To be inducted, one must be in the top 20 percent of their class with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher for undergraduate students and a cumulative GPA ≥ 3.8 for graduate students. Members of Alpha Beta Kappa wear a red and navy blue cord at Commencement.

LIM College’s Mu Rho Chapter of the Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society inducts students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree who demonstrate academic excellence with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and are in the top 20 percent of their class. Members of Delta Mu Delta wear a purple and gold cord at Commencement.

The NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the United States. Our NSLS chapter at LIM College was started in 2019. Our local chapter is part of the national organization with 700+ chapters and over 1.4 million members.

Students are selected based on exemplary academic achievement. As of 2021 we have 207 members who have access to:

  • More than $400,000 in scholarships.
  • An exclusive NSLS job board.
  • A personalized letter of recommendation.

The NSLS leadership program teaches the interpersonal skills that employers seek to give you an edge in the job market. Hear directly from current members as they share how their experience has changed their life.

If you become a member, some of the other benefits are:

  • Learn from exceptional leaders like former President Barack Obama during exclusive Speaker Broadcasts.
  • Meet new friends and make lifelong connections (on-campus and virtually).
  • Overcome challenges with success coaches shortcutting your way to success.
  • Access to private networking events.

Visit the NSLS website to learn more about and accept your nomination.

Turn your social hobbies and professional interests into fulfilling extracurricular experiences. And make lasting connections with like-minded LIM classmates!

BRAG LIM is charged with building student leadership, campus engagement, professional skills and community amongst members. The LIM College chapter of BRAG delivers programs that will enhance student interest in the retail and business sector of the fashion industry. Through the promotion of empowerment panels, workshops, and internship/scholarship opportunities, we can heavily impact the diverse student body.

The LIM Blog Club offers student writers and content creators opportunities to express themselves and share their stories through a welcoming online platform. Blog topics can cover LIM College events, life in NYC, social issues, student tips, fashion (of course!), and much much more.

Visit the LIM College Blog Club page!

The LIM Book Club is a resource to learn about leadership, to get involved at the College, and to build relationships with fellow readers. We hope to excite students about reading and teach the benefit it can bring them as professionals.

The Candid Conversations Club creates opportunities for students to come together to discuss a range of health and wellness issues.  The organization creates opportunities for open dialog and also provides programming opportunities for the College community.

The goal of the CSR club is to work towards developing a more sustainable campus by empowering, engaging, and inspiring the LIM community to lead more ethically fulfilling business practices and lives.

The Dance Team is LIM College’s dance performance organization. The dance team often performs at major LIM College events including the annual Fashion Show.

The Fashion Design Club fosters community building amongst its members. Students will discuss the fashion industry, new designs, fashion forecasting and learn how to create new trending items each month. Senior members will learn techniques of designing and sewing and tutor fellow members to create projects (photoshoots & concepts).

The Fashion Styling Club takes great pride in teaching students about the aspects of “styling” in the fashion world. The Fashion Styling Club helps students understand what one should know when entering the fashion industry and offers a chance to actually apply what they have learned through constructive photo shoots. Students will be able to develop or further extend their own portfolios. Members of the club will gain learning objectives through practical hands-on experience.

The LIM Film & Television Society brings together students interested in film and television. Students select and screen movies communally on campus. They can share their varied interests as fans and critics, in production or industry. This club also gives students the opportunity to collaborate creatively and attend film and television events in the city.

Our goal is to promote and represent global awareness on campus to both domestic and international students. We strive to foster an inclusive environment for our students through diversity programs and involvement with other organizations on campus.

The mission of the LGBTQ+ Alliance is to provide a safe space for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions to meet, to offer opportunities to learn, teach and discuss the challenges surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity, and to build community spirit, mutual understanding, and support for all.  The LGBTQ+ Alliance plans the Annual Drag Show.

The goals of the Philanthropy Club are 1) to promote the welfare of others and giving back to the community, 2) assist nonprofit organizations in their pursuit of helping those in need and 3) further bring generosity and responsibility into the fashion industry.

The Sophomore Year Experience aims to empower sophomores to excel through providing opportunities to enhance academic and professional success, sense of belonging, engagement with the LIM community and leadership through extra and co-curricular programming.

The Transfer Student Organization facilitates successful transitions for incoming transfer students. The organization connects transfer students to resources, helps students engage in academic and social networks, and aid in the overall holistic growth of incoming transfer students. Incoming transfer students are paired with senior transfer students with similar majors and/or interests for mentorship.

Vintage Club members build their closets while exploring various vintage shops around the city, meeting collectors and insiders, visiting costume archives and estate sales, and much more. Students practice sustainable shopping and make mindful purchases, get insight into the best NYC vintage and thrift stores, learn about the different eras associated with vintage styles, and practice curating, buying, pricing, and authenticating vintage pieces.

Make your academic lessons part of your campus life as an LIM student, while adding even more professional achievements to your resume.

The goal of the Cosmetics Club is to encourage student leadership, practice professionalism, make connections, and create networking opportunities with cosmetic-centric organizations and beauty companies.

The Entrepreneurship Club aims to mentor and support new student small businesses. The club will host events to network with entrepreneurs, (including business planning workshops and 

entrepreneurship development training) and weekly meetings to share ideas. Members are invited to participate in the PITCH LIVE competition hosted by the Office of Career and Internship Services (CIS).

 

The Lexington Line is LIM College’s student magazine. It covers fashion, beauty, culture, and life at LIM. All work is written and edited by students. In addition to the online magazine, there is a biannual print edition produced once a semester.

The goal of The Lexington Line is to give students an opportunity to publish original writing and photography while engaging with the fashion industry at large. Students have opportunities to meet and interview industry professionals, review products, get experience with social media marketing, and develop writing and reporting skills.

NRF Foundation, the education arm of the National Retail Federation, in 2011 launched the National Retail Federation Student Association (NRFSA), which will offer member students the opportunity to leverage NRF’s vast retail network to take advantage of education and networking opportunities. The vision of the NRFSA is to foster and recruit talented students into the retailing industry, enhance their educational experience and help them build an early network of peers who will become leaders within the industry.

The Sustainability Club's mission is to spread awareness and implement changes to the LIM College community, surrounding the importance of the world's preservation through sustainable practices.

The goal of the Visual Club is creating opportunities for the creative minds of our community, no matter their major. Together, we will continue to learn and develop new techniques to keep us inspired. Through these acts of creativity, we hope to inspire others.

 

If your idea of the perfect "finished product" is a successful event that engages people and achieves stakeholders' goals, we have several extracurricular avenues you can pursue!

The Fashion Show Production Club is responsible for organizing and producing LIM College’s Annual Fashion Show. See highlights from our most recent show here!

The GAP Board strives to improve social interaction between graduate students and the LIM College community by organizing , sponsoring, and coordinating social and educational activities.

The goals of the Student Life Activities Board (SLAB) are to involve students in the programming process, provide leadership development opportunities, and build community through student engagement. SLAB provides the student body as a whole with more extra- and co- curricular opportunities. Specifically, students gain leadership development, teamwork, and event planning skills.

LIM College offers students opportunities to grow by taking on professional leadership roles and making them well-equipped to one day shape industry.

The LIM Student Leadership Council (SLC) is the voice of the student body. SLC provides an open forum atmosphere and is dedicated to being approachable and receptive to the individual differences of student needs and ideas. SLC is committed to being a source of information, guidance, and service to students.

LIM's Student Mentors develop their own career possibilities by helping other students achieve their potential. By assisting students throughout their LIM journey in a number of ways, our Mentors are key players in making LIM College reach new heights.

For 2021's Virtual Fashion Show, the LIM Dance Team coordinated a performance with members located around the country!