Student Government
The Student Government Association ( SGA ) exists to formulate and execute a Christian student government whose duties are to stimulate communication and cooperation among students, faculty, and administration. It also helps to coordinate student activities, to participate in the determination of College procedures, to labor in the interest of improving academic standards and to develop a greater spirit of progressive citizenship. SGA holds open meetings and anyone can come and voice concern. Voting membership consists of class presidents and representatives, the dorm presidents, a commuter representative and the executive council. Non-voting members are the chairs of Committees.

Campus Activities
The Mission of Campus Activities is to enhance students' educational experience through challenge and support in mentor relationships, active-learning opportunities and purposeful programming. Below is a listing and description of opportunities for involvement on campus.

Student Organizations
Professional, Social, and Recreational All professional and social organizations of Milligan College are designed to aid the students in fulfilling themselves and reaching their full potential religiously, academically, socially, and creatively. The following organizations were originated by students and have received the sanction of the College. Additional professional or social organizations may be added to this list upon the initiative of several students who present a charter to the College, select a faculty adviser, and demonstrate that the proposed organization is in keeping with the purposes and philosophy of Milligan College . To be a recognized student organization, approval must be obtained from the Campus Activities Office and a faculty/staff adviser must be selected by the organization. All college-sponsored activities must be scheduled and approved through the Campus Activities office. Fund raising projects must be approved by the Vice President for Student Development.

Alpha Chi is a collegiate national honor society. The association is open to juniors and seniors in the top 10% of their class with a grade point average of at least 3.5.

Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honorary society, is active on campus with membership based on a point system whereby points are earned by participating in the many facets of theatre work on campus. Popular current projects include sponsoring the yearly Festival of One Act Plays and a touring production that travels to area public schools.

Arts Council functions as a way to promote and recognize the arts on campus as well as making students aware of art opportunities on and off campus. The council strives to involve more students in artistic activities and sponsors a ‘paint night' each semester.

Buffalo Ramblers is an informal association of those members of the Milligan College family who enjoy exploring on foot the scenic gorges, peaks, caves, and waterfalls surrounding the College.

CAB, Campus Activities Board, is a committee of SGA. Students are invited to get involved in this group and help plan the majority of activities available during the year. CAB consists of six different sub-committees: Film, Dances, Trips, Wonderful Wednesday, Multi-Cultural Affairs, and Music Events.

Christian Pre-law Association provides a means for students interested in law school or various careers within the legal field to gain an understanding of what will be expected of them after college. In addition, the club explores possible methods of integrating a Christian perspective in the legal field.

College Republicans is an organization made up of students interested in local, state, and national politics.

Commuter Council seeks to unite and involve commuters in campus life.

The French Club exists to promote social and educational activities in a French language setting. This club is open to all elementary and intermediate French students.

The Hill seeks to foster fellowship among non-traditional students and to help address and solve any issues or problems they may face when adjusting to a residential college setting.

Human Performance and Exercise Science Club seeks to foster a greater interest in health and wellness in the Milligan community and to form unity among those interested in HPXS.

Milligan College Cycling Club exists to promote fun and fellowship through bike riding and other outdoor activities.

Mu Kappa promotes fellowship among children of missionaries as well as international students by providing a loving and supportive environment for those whose families may not be in the U.S.

Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee is a facet of the Campus Activities Board and aims to make Milligan a genuinely multicultural Christian community by affirming the worth of all human beings and affirming the value and significance of the human cultures and communities that have developed over the centuries. Music Educators National Conference has a student chapter on the campus. Its purpose is to afford students the opportunity for professional musical orientation and development. These students also sponsor receptions after some concerts and serve as ushers for these events.

NAMI, the Nation's Voice on Mental Illness has a chapter on campus. NAMI exists to educate and increase awareness of mental health issues and to promote early detection, intervention and resources. These students also strive to combat stigma that surrounds mental illness by breaking silence, shame, secrecy, myths, and ignorance that create barriers when seeking help.

Phi Alpha Theta is an honorary history society with more than 270,000 members in over 850 chapters in colleges and universities across the United States . Phi Alpha Theta 's mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and exchange of learning and ideas among historians. Milligan history students established the Alpha Iota Tau chapter of Phi Alpha Theta during the Spring 2001 semester.

Photography Club increases awareness of the Milligan College photography program and incorporates the community through Christian service in the arts.

Psi Chi offers Psychology majors and minors ways to explore and learn about the connection between the field of psychology and their faith. Students also seek to connect with the community through service.

Milligan Recycling Committee continually seeks to make recycling a permanent and practiced activity on campus. Students strive to influence the college's attitudes toward the environment and Christian responsibility.

Rotaract Club provides an opportunity for students to grow in their leadership skills and to promote better relations among all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.

Student Nursing Association brings together both traditional and non-traditional aged nursing students.

The Spanish Club exists to encourage Spanish culture and language appreciation while hosting several social and educational activities.

The Student Nurses Association is an organization that exists to provide fellowship and student support for those in the nursing major. This organization also provides service and health promotion activities to the Milligan community.

SUB 7 Coffeehouse is another facet of CAB. This organization sponsors several coffeehouse style performances each month. Those participating with SUB 7 book the acts, set up the sound equipment, and make the coffee for each performance. All students are invited to attend.

Wrapped in Love is a club that utilizes the crafts of knitting, crocheting, and sewing to provide articles to be given to local hospitals, children's homes, pregnancy care centers, homeless shelters, etc. The club also aims to teach others how to knit, crochet, and sew

Campus Ministry Organizations
(FCA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Open to all students this ministry addresses the mutually benefiting opportunities for religion and sports and serves the unique dynamics of student athletes. FCA hosts monthly events qualifying for the spiritual formation program, weekly small groups and bible studies, retreats and Christian leadership seminars.

Vespers: An informal, contemporary student-led worship service open to all students. Vesper services occur at 9:00 PM on Sunday evenings in lower Seeger Chapel's Walker Auditorium. This is an informal time for worship in which all students are invited to participate. The program is varied, incorporating singing, sharing, speaking, and special programs of fellowship. Vespers is an important part of the spiritual activities at Milligan College . This weekly event is held in lower Seeger.

(CCMC) Cross Cultural Missions Committee: This ministry promotes cross cultural mission awareness and engagement through mission trips, monthly forums, national conferences and other events. This group sponsors special discussions about various mission fields and aids in the recruitment of missionaries

Service Seekers: This ministry encourages Milligan students to follow Jesus' call to reach out to the marginalized people (sick, elderly, poor, outcasts, etc…) of our world.

(LINC) Linking Individuals to the Needs of the Community: This organization serves as a hub for coordinating individual students with local community service organizations. It also provides the college community with opportunities to partner with national service initiatives.

Beacon: This ministry encourages Milligan students to reach out and serve the needs of rural Appalachia through mission trips.

Habitat for Humanity: This ministry is an official chapter of the nationwide Habitat for Humanity organization and enables Milligan students to build houses in partnership with those in need of shelter. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, non denominational Christian housing organization.

(CMC) Campus Ministry Committee: This committee coordinates discipleship and spiritual formation activities beyond those of the CMT, Campus Ministry Team. These activities include spiritual retreats, prayer vigils, Christian leadership conferences and seminars, devotional breakfasts, additional discipleship groups, campus ministry publicity and fellowship events.

Bible Bowl: This ministry made up of former bible bowlers coordinates The Milligan College Summer Bible Bowl tournament.

Fine Arts
The fine arts program at Milligan College enriches campus life through the exhibition of painting, sculpture, and photography. Numerous exhibitions of guest artists as well as student exhibitions displaying recent art and photography work take place each year in the Milligan College Art Gallery on campus. Milligan College drama, which involves a large portion of the student body, has frequently received critical acclaim. The Festival of One Act Plays and Short Films and performances in the SUB 7 coffee house serve as other campus venues for displays and performances of the fine arts. Visit the Fine Arts webpage.

Music
Heritage a small a cappella ensemble, is an auditioned group of six to eight men and women performing on and off-campus for churches and service clubs.

Brass Ensemble is an instrumental ensemble composed of brass instruments devoted to the study and performance of literature written specifically for brass.

Civic Band provides students a performance opportunity with the Johnson City Civic Community Band.

Concert Choir is an auditioned mixed chorus with varied repertoire of classics, spirituals, hymn arrangements and musical theatre. The Choir tours annually and performs on numerous other occasions. 

Pep Band is an instrumental ensemble devoted to performance of music during select Milligan College athletic events.

Orchestra provides students an opportunity to perform with the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra.

Jazz Ensemble is an organization devoted to performance of jazz and pop styles, with emphasis on ensemble playing, solo playing, and improvisation.

Milligan College Orchestra is an auditioned orchestra which performs representative literature for on and off campus performances. This ensemble is open to elective students, as well as music majors and minors.

Milligan Gospel Choir is a mixed chorus singing various styles of gospel music.

String Quartet is a chamber ensemble for string players which perform for on and off campus events.

Visit the Music area webpage to learn more.

Publications and Media
Students interested in journalism or creative writing may find an opportunity for self-expression through the medium of several publications of the College: the College newspaper, The Stampede; the College yearbook, The Buffalo, which presents a pictorial history of the year’s activities; and the College literary magazine, Phoenix, which accepts original work from students and faculty. Students interested in broadcasting may join the staff of WUMC 90.5 FM (campus radio station).

Publications Policy: All Milligan College printed communication with an external audience (off-campus) must be submitted to the Public Relations Office for approval. All printed communication with an internal audience (on-campus) must be submitted to the Publicity Council. All printed communication (e.g. brochures, flyers) and all uses of the Milligan College logo must follow the guidelines in the “Publication Policy, Identity Standards and Style Guide” document available from the Public Relations Office. These guidelines also apply for all events held on Milligan’s campus, even if not officially sponsored by the College. It is the responsibility of the Milligan College contact to make the parties aware of these policies.