In what may have been an intentionally symbolic move, college students from every walk of life gathered under one big tent this week.

At the Corsair Fair, an annual event that takes place during the first few weeks of the fall semester at UMass Dartmouth, student-led organizations and groups set up tables in hopes of gaining new members. The event, held on Wednesday afternoon, was hosted by the Student Activity, Involvement and Leadership (SAIL) Office.

“Most of the clubs on campus come out, and everyone comes and tries to get involved with any club that’s available,” said Stephanie Garcia of SAIL.

Garcia said that SAIL’s new logo features the phrase “Just Do Something,” a motto her group applies to everyone on campus.

“If [students] are looking around and don’t find a club that fits them, they can build their own club with 10 people. They can come to the SAIL office and make their own club. It’s a way for everyone on campus to get involved in something,” she said.

The tent was packed with students moving from table to table, learning about the different groups, and, if they found a match, they might offer their email address to keep tabs on the club. The student-led organizations were based around everything from karate to color guard to a religious affiliation.

Garcia said there are more than 100 such groups at UMass Dartmouth.

“We’re the first women’s organization on this campus,” said Sadē Smith, secretary of the group We Are Women. “Basically, what we’re doing is using civic engagement and community service to educate each other and empower each other on women’s issues.”

She said many of the meetings will be based around a specific topic and discussing how the group can work toward active change regarding the issue at hand.

“We can talk and talk all day about it over coffee and tea, but once we become active about finding a solution…that’s what we’re about,” said Smith.

“I’m really excited,” she added. “Our first meeting is next Tuesday, so we have a couple of days to prepare.”

Many of the student-led organizations give young people an opportunity to try their hand at leadership and organization within an institution. The groups can also provide a sense of camaraderie and a safe space for newcomers on campus.

“We’re trying to improve the environment on campus,” said Paige Ameen of Pride Alliance, Umass Dartmouth’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender group.

“It can be a little difficult coming from high school into this huge campus. It’s difficult when you’re an L.G.B.T. student to find a place. It’s important, I think, to have a place. This can be a home to a lot of people,” said Ameen.