Student Organizations

In Afghan Student Association we welcome everyone. Where we introduce Afghan culture, traditions, and foods to UCSC.

Email: afghanstudentassociation@gmail.com

Instagram: ucsc_asa

Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc. fosters the making of successful leaders by assisting and challenging our members to reach their maximum potential. We strive to maintain the highest levels of integrity and innovation in the promotion of sisterhood, philanthropy, scholastic excellence, and Asian-Awareness in the community while creating lifelong relationships.

Email: akdphideltapresident@gmail.com

ASU is a cultural club that promotes Arab culture, heritage, and unity on campus. We are a safe space for students to learn, celebrate, and connect with one another.

Instagram: ucsc_asu

ASA of UCSC is here to create community for Armenians and people interested in Armenian culture! We also hope to educate our peers at UCSC on Armenian issues and history while cultivating an inclusive community on campus.

Email: santacruzasa@gmail.com

Instagram: ucscasa

APISA serves the Asian American/Pacific Islander student population at UCSC and strives to tell our histories how they ought to be while being in community with one another.

Email: apisa.slugs@gmail.com

Instagram: apisa.slugs

The Bangladeshi Student Association (BSA) at UCSC celebrates Bangladeshi culture and heritage through events like Ekhushay February and Pohela Boishakh. Join us to connect over music, film, and community in an inclusive, vibrant space.

Email: bsasantacruz@gmail.com

Instagram: bsacruz

Bayanihan, formerly known as the Filipino Student Association, is a support organization that promotes Filipino culture, unity, and empowerment through awareness of our diverse community. It strives to be a cultural resource for the community as well as foster open forum based on mutual respect and understanding.

Email: bayanihan.ucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: bayanihan.ucsc

Within Bayanihan are several performing groups and other offerings, including:

Alay — a student media organization and the self-expression aspect in Bayanihan that serves as a welcoming space for those wishing to explore art. All members of the community are invited to contribute to the annual student-produced anthology.

Email: alay.ucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: alay.ucsc

Haluan — the hip-hop team housed under Bayanihan, established in 1992. We perform and host on-campus events and travel throughout the Bay to compete in various dance competitions. Haluan is a space where UCSC students of all backgrounds find a home year after year. We try to provide a space for dancers of a variety of levels to continue to grow and do what they love.

Email: haluandance.ucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: haluanhiphop

Isang Himig — a multi-cultural, non-competitive a cappella group

Email: isanghimg.ucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: isanghimig

Kasama — a ballroom dance troupe 

Instagram: kasama.ucsc

Kuya Ate Mentorship Program — a student-initiated and student-led retention program that targets, but is not exclusive to, the Pilipinx community. KAMP is a big brother/sister program that creates and strengthens bonds formed in "families" that encourage them to stay in higher education.

Email: kamp.ucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: kamp.ucsc

Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe — the traditional Filipino dance aspect housed under Bayanihan, aiming to educate members and celebrate Filipinx History through dances such as Cariñosa, Pandanggo sa Illaw, and Tinikling.

Email: pdt.ucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: pdt.ucsc

The Chinese Student Association is a student organization and resource devoted to promoting unity and empowerment among UCSC students through education and recognition of Asian and Asian American culture, emphasizing Chinese and Chinese American cultural aspects. We strive to strengthen the diverse UCSC community by organizing events that create a space for student voices and coalition building.

Email: csaofucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: csa_ucsc

The Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) is an organization designed to help Chinese international students familiarize themselves with study and life in the United States and to spread traditional Chinese culture to people from all walks.

Email: ucsccssa666@gmail.com

Instagram: ucsc_cssa

CUSN offers AA/PI students opportunities to become involved in the community, resources to enhance academic performance, and a venue in which to create student networks.

Email: cusnretentionucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: cusn.ucsc

A cultural and spiritual organization that aims to provide a safe space for Hindus on campus.

Email: hinduyuva@gmail.com

Instagram: hinduyuvaucsc

The Indian Student Association is focused on fostering a sense of community to UCSC students, providing the opportunity to create meaningful connections by engaging and sharing their rich culture with others.

Email: ucsc.isa@gmail.com

Instagram: ucsc_isa

ISU is an organization that aims to build an educational and social environment where Iranians can embrace their culture and history while also welcoming non-Iranians interested in learning more about Iranian culture.

Instagram: ucscisu

Our club at UCSC fosters a diverse community of Japanese heritage and non-Japanese students to celebrate Japanese culture and tradition. We aim to promote a safe space for the community to help one another succeed academically and find belonging here at UCSC. 

Email: jsaucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: ucsc_jsa

We are UCSC's only Bollywood-fusion dance team. We compete at highly selective dance competitions across the nation, specializing in styles such as Bollywood, hiphop, kuthu, bhangra, and classical.

Email: ucsckahaani@gmail.com

Instagram: ucsckahaani

The Khmer Student Association is a student organization that strives to build community among UCSC students surrounding Khmer culture. We aim to support fellow UCSC Khmer students and to foster a warm and welcoming community.

Email: khmer.ucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: ksa_ucsc

Korean American Student Association (KASA) is a social and cultural club that promotes the appreciation and education of Korean culture. We also strive to create a welcoming community for not just Korean/Korean American students, but anyone who wants to join.

Instagram: ucsc.kasa

The Mixed Ethnic/Cultural Student Association aims to create space and visibility for students of mixed heritage.

Email: ucscmecsa0@gmail.com

Instagram: ucsc_mecsa

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) is a student-led organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for Muslim students at UC Santa Cruz. The group aims to build a strong sense of community through social, spiritual, and education.

Instagram: ucsc.msa

Provide representation to all Pakistani groups at UCSC and promote Pakistani culture among the UCSC community. Our goal is to educate the UCSC community about Pakistan, through our events where everyone is welcome to participate.

Email: psa.ucsc23@gmail.com

Instagram: ucsc.psa

We are a competitive South Asian Cultural dance team on campus that is focused on spreading Indian culture on campus and across the nation.

Email: ucsc.raas@gmail.com

Instagram: ucsc_raas

Sikh Student Association is an association created for Sikh Students, but not limited to Sikh Students, where they can find a community of like-minded people. SSA focuses on 3 main S's, Seva, Simran, and Sangat. 

Email: sikhstudent@gmail.com

Instagram: ucsc_ssa

SASE is dedicated to the advancement of Asian heritage scientists and engineers in education and employment so that they can achieve their full career potential.

Email: sase.ucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: ucscsase

Sigma Omicron Pi (ΣΟΠ) is an Asian American interest sorority. Our objective is to further the awareness of women in Asian culture and to promote unity, lifelong friendships, leadership, and community service!

Email: president.ucscsopi@gmail.com

Instagram: ucscsopi

We are a club that will introduce Taiwanese culture to people by hosting cultural events and general meetings, and also let Taiwanese international students have a place that feels like home.

Email: ucsctsa@gmail.com

Instagram: ucsc_tsa

UCSC Taza Tal is an award-winning premiere South Asian Acapella team that creates fusion music and competes in competitions nationwide.

Email: ucsctazatal@gmail.com

Instagram: officialtazatal

We are a cultural club focused on celebrating Thai culture. We welcome everyone, both Thai and those curious to learn more about the Land Of Smile.

Email: ucscthaisa@gmail.com

Instagram: thaisa.ucsc

The Turkish Student Association at UCSC is a student-led organization dedicated to celebrating and sharing Turkish culture, traditions, and heritage. Open to students of all backgrounds, the club organizes social gatherings and cultural events to foster a sense of community.

Instagram: ucsctso

The Vietnamese Student Association, also known as VSA, is a student-led, non-profit organization dedicated to spreading awareness and appreciation of Vietnamese Culture. We aim to foster a welcoming environment where everyone, regardless of ethnicity, can form new bonds and friendships within our community.

Email: vsa.ucsc@gmail.com

Instagram: ucscvsa