A Student-Led Campus
From the Student Senate to the Grove House Kitchen, students help run and make decisions about all aspects of our campus
“Students serve on committees that make critical decisions about the College, including the hiring and review of faculty. Their voices are vital, and their leadership interrogates our governance structure.”
Rachel VanSickle-Ward
Professor of Political Studies
With one rep for every 22 students, our student government brings big decisions about the college closer to students than any other school in the U.S.
Get Involved
Student Senate
Pitzer’s Student Senate occupies a vital place in our unique model of shared governance. Representatives on the senate take an active role in making decisions about Pitzer’s future, from the selection of tenure-track faculty to the construction of new residence halls.
Learn More About Student Senate
College Committees
Our 20 college committees form the building blocks of governance on campus — and student representatives sit on almost all of them. Committees cover a wide range of topics, from sustainability to tenure, and that means that, no matter your interests, you’ll have a place to make your voice heard.
See Our Committees
Residence Hall Councils
Every Pitzer residence hall has an associated Residence Hall Council (RHC). RHCs are student-run forums that provide a place for residents to plan activities, talk about residence life, and advocate for their shared interests.
Learn More About RHCs
Pitzer Voices
“What makes Pitzer College governance unique is its highly participatory approach, where faculty, students, and staff serve together on nearly all standing committees-bringing decision-making closer to students than any other school in the U.S. This collaborative model embodies the college’s commitment to student leadership and democratic decision-making.”
Nicholas Coughlin '29
he/him
First-Year Class Representative, Pitzer College Student Senate
Make Your Mark
The Grove House
The Grove House is a hub for student leadership. The Grove House Kitchen, a classic campus lunch spot, is run entirely by students. The house itself is run and maintained by on-site student caretakers.
Learn More About the Grove House
Student Garden
Our student garden is — as the name suggests — a student-run community garden that provides fruits, vegetables, and eggs to the Grove House Kitchen and the Pitzer community at large.
Explore the Student Garden
Green Bike Program (GBP)
The GBP is a student-run organization that repairs, refurbishes, and loans out previously abandoned bikes for free to Pitzer students. The program also offers free bike repairs and sells locks to students, staff, and faculty across all seven Claremont Colleges.
Read About the GBP