The SUNYIT Student Association (SUNYITSA) is the elected student government organization for the student body. Through student activity fees, SUNYITSA provides funding for a student publication, a student-run FM radio/TV cable station, and major campus programming and special events. Student organizations at SUNYIT provide students with leadership opportunities and with outlets for creative expression and campus involvement.

Professional, academic, and special interest clubs are open to all students. The Black and Latino American Student Union and the International Student Association provide peer support and multi-cultural activities for the campus. Academic honor societies and academic clubs are also an important component of campus life at SUNYIT.