| Academic |
Connected to a U-M school, department, or academic program. |
| Architecture |
Design of buildings, environments, or spatial structures. |
| Code |
Creative work using programming, interactive media, or digital tools. |
| Craft |
Hands-on creation or fabrication (ceramics, fiber arts, woodworking, 3D printing, etc.) |
| Cultural |
Centered on cultural identity, heritage, or global traditions |
| Dance |
Movement- and choreography-based performance |
| Design |
Graphic, product, UX, or visual communication design |
| Fashion |
Apparel, costume, or wearable design |
| Film |
Filmmaking, video production, and moving-image storytelling |
| Fraternity/Sorority |
Greek-letter or Greek-affiliated organizations |
| Games |
Game design, development, or interactive play |
| Literary |
Poetry, fiction, creative writing, storytelling |
| Media |
Podcasting, broadcasting, and digital content creation |
| Music |
Performance, instruments, vocal, composition, and audio production |
| Performance |
Interdisciplinary or live performance (improv, magic, mixed-arts shows, etc.) |
| Professional |
Skills-, career-, or industry-oriented student groups |
| Publication |
Producing print or digital publications (editing, layout, magazines, journals, zines) |
| Representation |
Advocacy, equity, access, or identity-based representation in the arts |
| Service |
Arts-based outreach, volunteering, or community engagement |
| Social |
Groups focused on community-building, shared interest, or social connection |
| Theatre |
Acting, stagecraft, directing, scripted performance |
| Visual Art |
Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, installations, illustration |