Black Organizations Council

Founded on the Virginia Tech campus in 1985, the Black Organizations Council (BOC) is the umbrella and resource body for the Black student organizations.

BOC serves to ensure the betterment of the Black community through providing a unified voice for the Black community in a university population where the Black community lacks adequate representation. BOC also serves as a liaison between the administration, university organizations, and the Black community, provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and dissemination of information, promotes the Black organizations individually and collectively, coordinates events which require the participation of all entities of the Black community and supports the development of campus camaraderie within the university community. BOC has a mission of being the governing, representing, and coordinating body for the primarily African American student organizations. We will also provide activism and advocacy, while meeting the challenge of the social and political forces affecting the Black community. We encourage each representative organization to empower themselves to create a paradigm in the area of leadership and service in the community.

Who We Are

Join BOC

If you are interested in joining the Black Organizations Council, please review the following requirements for BOC constituent organizations:

The organization must be a registered undergraduate, graduate, or faculty organization of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
The organization must demonstrate a shared interest in supporting the mission and objectives of the Black Organizations Council, including fostering unity, collaboration, advocacy, and the advancement of the Black community at Virginia Tech.
Constituent membership is subject to approval through a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the present Black Organizations Council membership.

Please complete the following form. After review, we will reach out regarding next steps.

BOC Constituent Request Form

BOC Constituent Organizations

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Black Student Alliance (BSA) , redirect
The purpose of the Black Student Alliance at Virginia Tech is to promote a greater understanding of black culture among students, employees, and community members at Virginia Tech. This will occur through the presentation of diverse programs that showcase the educational and artistic contributions of African Americans.
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QTPOC , redirect
QTPOC stands for Queer, Trans, People of Color. Our mission is to celebrate and uplift Queer and Trans voices, in history and culture, that belong to people of color. Some of the past events we have done: Brought in a speaker to talk about ballroom culture, a collaboration Quizlet to celebrate international asexuality day with SPAACE, a watch party with discussion of the show Pose, and the Valentine's Gay Potluck.
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. , redirect
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is an international organization founded in 1922 on the principles of scholarship, sisterhood, and service. Through its commitment to leadership, academic excellence, and community impact, the sorority empowers women to create positive change while advancing its mission of “Greater Service, Greater Progress.”
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The Student African-American Brotherhood (SAAB) , redirect
The Student African-American Brotherhood is a dynamic organization established specifically to assist our participants to excel academically, socially, culturally, professionally, and in the community. SAAB is comprised of male students who strive for academic excellence and make a commitment to plan and implement programs that benefit their community at large. We encourage our participants to embrace leadership by being positive examples for each other through a strong commitment to academic achievement, brotherhood, and community service.
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The Student African-American Sisterhood (SAAS) , redirect
SAAS is an organization at Virginia Tech that seeks to enhance the academic success and unification of Black and Brown women across the nation regardless of age, graduation year, sorority affiliation, or background. SAAS strives to enrich the educational experience of females through unity, academic excellence, service, and support. We strive to give the Black and Brown women of Virginia Tech a place they can come together with other girls like themselves and talk about their experiences in a welcoming environment, along with hosting fun events that encourage sister like bond.
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Sudanese Student Organization at Virginia Tech , redirect
The Sudanese Student Organization (SSO) hosts a variety of events that are tailored to educating and celebrating fascinating Sudanese culture. The events range from social gatherings to informative meetings regarding Sudanese history/music/art/etc. The organization also focuses on gathering the Sudani-American community together at Virginia Tech. We believe in uplifting our members by building and maintaining relationships, something that is so crucial in ensuring a strong community.