It offers a valuable educational experience in developing leadership skills and provides a system for involving students in the operations and decisions of the College. The Tacoma Community College student government model provides for direct representation of students in establishing the policies and procedures which affect student life. TCC clubs and organizations foster an appreciation of varied cultural and artistic backgrounds, and provide new and imaginative recreational and educational opportunities. Current campus clubs center around academic interests, ethnic awareness and recreational interests. The International Student Organization, Black Student Union, Engineering Club, Nursing and Fencing Club are just a few of the active clubs.
Opportunities exist for starting new clubs and organizations as student interests develop or change.
Interested students are encouraged to contact the Student Programs Office, Building 11B. Student Newspaper Opportunities to develop skills in journalism, professional writing, editing and publishing are available with the Tacoma Community College student newspaper. The Challenge is published by and for students during the regular school year. It helps inform students about activities on campus and lets students gain hands-on experience in newspaper publication. Both male and female athletes participate in Tacoma Community College's eight intercollegiate sports. The athletic program emphasizes both academic and athletic success for its student-athletes.