Looking for your people, your passion or just a new hobby? Your search might end at the annual Cometville organization fair, hosted by the Student Organization Center from Aug. 23 to Sep. 5.
Under the shade of the Student Union Mall’s magnolia trees, hundreds of students wandered through a chaotic sea of tents and posters. The vibrant atmosphere was a testament to the sheer variety of student groups at UTD, making it both exciting and a little overwhelming for students to choose what to join. While we couldn’t possibly visit every booth, we stopped by several to learn what they offer to UTD students — with emphasis on the smaller clubs that might not see the limelight as much as other campus behemoths.
From the dance floor to the lecture stage, here are some of the organizations that are looking for new members this fall.
Grow with TedxUTD
This group helps provide speakers and organizers for the annual TEDx conference hosted at UTD. TedxUTD is related to the nationalTEDx program, whose mission is “ideas worth spreading.” TedxUTD’s student representatives at Cometville said they help complete this mission by hosting conferences where even students can apply to be speakers and talk about anything relevant to the year’s theme. What stands out the most was their focus on improving their members’ communication and public speaking skills through regular speaker workshops. Along with networking opportunities at their events, TedxUTD is the perfect way to develop your skills while expanding your social circle.
Support your community with UTDCares
UTDCares, founded during summer 2025, sports a mission of care and hope anyone can get behind. They are partnered with CareYaya, a social platform whose goal is to provide affordable elderly care by connecting seniors in need of companionship and assistance with daily activities to college students who serve as their caregivers — or in the words of UTDCares president and psychology major Hari Madhu, their “joygivers.”
“A joygiver is a college student who goes to someone’s house and helps make them feel special and cared for in their senior age,” Madhu said.
The club’s volunteering opportunities can be flexible depending on a student’s schedule;it’s up to the student to see if these appointments can fit into their lifestyle. Madhu said many of their members were pre-health or otherwise looking to get into elder care after graduation, and UTDCares provides them with both hands-on experience and fulfillment from tangibly making others’ lives better.
Oh, you can’t dance? Stop pretending
No matter your level of dance expertise, Stop Pretending You Can’t Dance can teach you something new. From line dancing to salsa, this organization can teach everyone new moves or styles. The club has professional instructors leading their dance sessions on campus in a vibrant group setting where attendees can learn and bond together. Step out of your comfort zone, step on your own toes and have fun.
Keep yourself in check with Active Minds
Active Minds provides an engaging space for students to speak up about mental health and seek support if needed. This nonprofit organization raises mental health awareness by holding fundraisers and sharing resources on the subject. If a student ever wants to learn something new or understand their own mind better, Active Minds provides regular group sessions to discuss serious topics with others and the opportunity to feel supported and heard.
Express yourself with Fashion Club
This fashion-forward club allows creatives to interact, and for all students to learn about the world of style, without a doubt giving you inspiration for your next outfit. They spotlight campus designers and models through the annual Spring Comet Gala hosted by the American Institute of Graphic Arts at UTD and other galas they organize. Along with hosting fundraisers and designing events aimed at growing an understanding of the world of fashion, they host themed events from style vision board nights to fashion swaps, giving you a chance to indulge in what you like, or to try on something new.