In 1996, a group of Coptic students felt a need for an on-campus fellowship in which to meet with one another in support and discussion of daily college struggles. These students became the founders of Coptic Orthodox Fellowship, a support group and safe haven that offers students the opportunity to reflect on themselves and share in fellowship with one another. From a small gathering of a few students in a dorm room to becoming a fully accredited and recognized on-campus student organization, COF has grown immensely over the past years. In 2015, COF evolved to become part of the Orthodox Christian Campus Ministries, a national organization across many college campuses that consists of Oriental Orthodox Christians.