UTMSU recognizes seven new student groups
The newly official clubs centre around various interests, from wellness to academic development and more.
On August 15, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Students’ Union (UTMSU) announced on Instagram that they officially recognized seven new clubs.
This year’s newly recognized clubs include the UTM Social Justice Club (SJC); Health Occupations Students of America – UTM (HOSA); the Men’s Wellness Group (MWG); the UTM Pulse Run Club; Her Campus at UTM (HCUTM); the UTM Global Affairs Student Association (GASA); and the UTM Real Estate Club (UTMREC).
The clubs are some of the newest student groups to get exclusive access to support from the union, such as funding requests, custom merchandise orders through Spark Printing, and access to offices and conference rooms in the Student Centre.
Each of the clubs applied for official recognition over the summer, along with student groups who applied for re-recognition for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants had to meet certain requirements to be recognized, most notably a size of at least 25 students and a unique overall mission.
The new kids on the block
The returning SJC states their club “advocates for equity, justice, and change through education, fundraising, and events” on their sign-up form for general members. The club was last active in an official capacity during the 2022-2023 academic year.
UTM-HOSA, also back from a multi-year absence, is a student group dedicated to “bringing together like-minded life-sciences students with healthcare aspirations,” according to their Student Organization Portal (SOP) page.
As the local chapter of HOSA Canada, UTM-HOSA will participate in national conferences and workshops in the coming fall and spring. They are also hiring associates and training coordinators until September 12.
The MWG is a brand new club seeking to “challenge harmful masculinity norms, reduce stigma around vulnerability, and promote emotional intelligence and healthy lifestyle habits,” according to their introductory Instagram post. They aim to connect with “men and male-identifying students” to support their overall well-being.
UTM Pulse, which first formed over the summer, is a fitness club that promotes wellness through running, walking, and jogging. They plan to host events and training programs throughout the Fall/Winter semester for all students seeking to stay healthy through physical activity alongside peers, regardless of skill level.
Established earlier this year, HCUTM is the second University of Toronto chapter of Her Campus, an international online magazine “founded by and for college women.” HCUTM empowers students to share their post-secondary experiences and develop their professional portfolio through writing and events.
The new UTM branch of the tri-campus GASA seeks to “engage students in international diplomacy, global health, and development,” according to their sign-up form. A team of GASA members recruited earlier this year are set to represent the university and Canada at the Global Model WHO 2025 summit in Switzerland from October 28 to 31.
Last but not least, UTMREC was founded over the summer to educate students about renting and investing in real estate, according to their SOP page. They recently hosted an event about off-campus housing on August 13.
As per UTMSU regulations, general membership in official student groups is open to all undergraduate students at UTM, although some clubs may impose membership fees.
The deadline to apply for official recognition for the Fall/Winter semester was August 31, 2025.
