SLHS Student Groups

Build community. Explore careers. Get involved.

The Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Department offers student organizations that help you connect with peers, faculty, and professionals while gaining hands-on experience beyond the classroom. Whether you’re exploring speech-language pathology, audiology, or related fields, our student groups provide leadership opportunities, professional development, and meaningful community engagement.

Why Join a Student Group?

SLHS student organizations give you the chance to:

  • Learn more about careers in speech-language pathology and audiology
  • Connect with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and professionals
  • Participate in service and outreach in the Boulder–Denver community
  • Attend panels, workshops, and professional events
  • Build leadership skills and strengthen your resume or graduate school applications

Our Student Organizations

National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

NSSLHA is the official student organization recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The CU Boulder chapter brings together students interested in speech, language, hearing, and cognition through service, professional development, and community-building.

➡️ Learn more about CU Boulder NSSLHA, upcoming meetings, events, and how to join.

Student Academy of Audiology (SAA)

The Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) is a student-led organization that represents the collective voice of undergraduate and graduate students interested in audiology. The CU Boulder chapter focuses on education, advocacy, and professional growth.

➡️ Learn more about CU Boulder SAA, meetings, events, and member opportunities.

Get Involved

All SLHS students are encouraged to participate—no prior experience required.

  • Attend a meeting or event
  • Join a student organization
  • Reach out to group leaders with questions

Student groups typically meet monthly during the academic year. Meeting dates and events are shared via email and social media.

Professional Organizations

Many SLHS student groups are connected to national professional organizations, including:

  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
    A national organization for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, speech and hearing scientists, and students.
  • American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
    The largest professional organization of, by, and for audiologists and future audiologists.