University of the Southwest (USW) graduates are inducted into the alumni association during their graduation ceremony. Annual homecoming weekend activities include on-campus athletic events and awards for the Distinguished Young Alumni and Alumni of the Year. There is no membership fee.

The Career Intelligence Association (CIA) is a student organization for students interested in promoting and supporting career development.  CIA provides students an opportunity to learn about and prepare for various career paths by assisting USW Career Services with planning and leading outreach activities, career development workshops, guest speaker events, featuring a wide variety of professionals, tours of employer sites, and offering assistance with seeking and applying for career opportunities.

Kappa Delta Pi is an organization dedicated to shaping the future of education. We are here to inspire and equip aspiring and newly minted teachers to thrive in their professional journeys. Our mission is to empower individuals who have a passion for teaching, ensuring that they are well-prepared and equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to make a lasting impact. At Kappa Delta Pi, we firmly believe that excellent teachers play a crucial role in building thriving communities and creating lifelong opportunities for all. By advocating for quality and equitable education, we strive to create a brighter and more inclusive future for students from all walks of life. Join us in our pursuit of excellence and let's make a difference together!

For students who are interested in research, the purpose of this group is to foster the independence of conducting an undergraduate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) research project, to gain essential hands-on experience working in the lab, to publish a paper in a peer-review academic journal, and to lay solid foundation for the further study at graduate school or for the skills in workplace.

Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society. Its purposes are: to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature; to promote interest in literature and the communication on campus and in the surrounding community; and to foster the discipline of English in all its aspects, including creative and critical writing. Alpha Nu chapter sponsors a variety of activities, including writing competitions, awards ceremonies for the competitions, and book drives.

The purpose of Student Government is to encourage communication and understanding between students and the university administration. Student Government is responsible for many campus projects and activities. Every student at University of the Southwest (USW) is encouraged and eligible to serve as a member of Student Government. Officers and representatives are elected by the students.

Student Success Services, under the umbrella of Academic Affairs, exists primarily for the purpose of assisting students in the achievement of their academic and career goals. Services are on an individual and small group basis, offering academic success strategies. Cooperative special needs programs are also individualized but are initiated through the Office of Special Services. Weekly study halls and tutoring are available. Additionally, Student Success Services conducts student status checks for every course at various intervals depending on the duration of the class for each semester. University of the Southwest (USW) faculty are asked to identify those students who are in academic jeopardy, excessively absent, and/or not participating. These strategies include but are not limited to: tutoring, mentoring, counseling, study hall attendance, and more. If there is a signed FERPA agreement, more extensive measures can and will be taken in order to maximize the greatest resource support for the struggling student.

TriBeta National Biological Honor Society is an organization for undergraduate and graduate students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. The society's objectives are: to promote biological science understanding and appreciation, to facilitate activities and experiences in biological related fields, and to expose students to numerous avenues in the field of life science, exercise science and biology. Since its founding in 1922, more than 200,000 persons have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more than 626 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. In addition to publishing the BIOS journal, which focuses on student research, the society sponsors annual regional and national scientific meetings. A benefit to TriBeta student members is eligibility to apply for research grants from the national office. Undergraduate students are eligible to apply for research grants once a year from the national office. Grant applications are due in September each year.