School-Sponsored Student Organizations

Columbia College Chicago Animation Association

The Columbia College Chicago Animation Association strives to foster and create a cohesive student community within the animation department. We provide resources and opportunities for animation and other visual art students. Through the use of webinars, social media, and other online communication, we provide information beneficial to succeeding in animation, along with meeting and connecting with others.

Columbia Design Collective

Design Collective provides students with a space outside of classes to receive feedback on projects specifically related to Interior Architecture. With extended studio hours, portfolio and project review, and a restful place for students to socialize, the Design Collective works to bring more attention to the amazing work our students produce.

Renegades: eSports

eSports strives to foster a community of talented and dedicated competitive gamers who not only win games but help each other succeed in life in and out of school. They also support a massive casual gaming community that loves to chat with other Columbia gamers and support their annual tournaments.

Columbia Game Forge

Game Forge is a club dedicated to creating a learning environment where members can work together to enrich their portfolio of work, create games that they want to make, and at the same time have fun!

J.A.M.: Japanese Anime and Manga

J.A.M. Japanese Anime and Manga is a club that watches and discusses Anime and Manga in our weekly screening meetings. We are a community of Anime fans, artists, and cosplayers!

Renegades: Trading Card League

The Trading Card League meets twice a week to play a variety of card games, including Magic The Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and One Piece. Anyone is welcome to join! We love teaching new players and have extra decks anyone to borrow.