SOMeCA is home to about 200 registered student organizations! These organizations are vital to the campus climate and community at the University of California, Santa Cruz for students to truly engage in their college experience.

To get in touch with an organization, email soar@ucsc.edu to ask for the contact information for the organization. SOMeCA can only provide contact information for organizations that are currently registered. 

This list will be updated weekly as organization registration continues throughout Fall 2023.

2023-2024 Registered Student Organizations:

 
 
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    Academic

    180 Degrees Consulting Student run organization that consults for non profit organizations.

    Email: aolguin@180dc.org 

    Instagram: @ucsc180dc

    Association for Computing Machinery for Women (ACM-W) Help women and nonbinary people in tech with informational meeetings, hackathons, grace hopper scholarships and presentations from companies. Email: tkatoch@ucsc.edu 
    Business Economics Academia Business Economics Academia assists business and economic students with educational and professional growth.

    Email: ucscbea@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscbea

    Cognitive Science Student Association (CSSA) Engage in thought-provoking discussions, learn about a wide array of cognitive science topics, attend exciting social events, and build valuable networks with peers.

    Email: ucsc.cogsci@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @cssa.ucsc

    Friends of Lambda Alpha National Honor Society Lambda Alpha promotes excellence in anthropology by honoring outstanding student achievement and offers club activities and fellowship for the college and community.

    Email: lambdaalphaslugs@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsclambdaalpha

    Gesher Group Gesher Group Consulting offers a platform for members to network with like-minded professionals, gain consulting experience in marketing, business development, and analytics.

    Email: geshergroupconsulting@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @geshergroup

    Global Medical Brigades Our goal is to work alongside staff and local communities to implement sustainable health systems and allow students to volunteer and learn about global public health.

    Email: cruz.brigades@gmail.com

    Instagram: @ucsc.brigades

    Google Developer Student Club An org supported by Google which aims to bridge gaps between theory and practice by teaching industry standard technical skills and hosting the Google Solution Challenge.

    Email: ucsc.dsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @gdsc_ucsc

    Gradient Descent Unto Madness This is an organization for scientific machine learning. The goal is to educate and engage graduate students.

     

    Human Computer Interaction HCI aims to bring students together who share a passion for understanding, designing, and improving the interaction between humans and technology.

    Email: hci.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @hci_ucsc

    MedTech The MedTech Club is focused on the intersection of technology and healthcare. This club engages a platform in educating and networking of medical tech and the industry.

    Email: ucscmedtech@gmail.com  

    MEDUSA UCSC's first club that unites artificial intelligence and pre-medical science, fostering communication and growth across diverse academic majors.

    Email: medusaucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @medusa_ucsc

    Mock Trial Mock Trial is a competitive team that competes in a courtroom simulation format.

    Email: bmdonnel@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @mocktrialatucsc

    Model United Nations (SlugMUN) A Travel Student Debate Team to learn about Diplomacy

    Email: ucscslugmun@gmail.com  

    Instagram: @ucscslugmun

    National Society of Leadership & Success The mission of NSLS is to create a space for individuals' of all backgrounds to come together to discover and achieve their academic, professional, and social goals.
    Neuroscience Research Club The Neuroscience Research Club (NRC) is a community of passionate students dedicated to advancing neuroscience research, exploring the latest advancements.

    Email: neuroresearchclub.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc_neuroresearch

    NeuroTechSC NeurotechSC is a student chapter of NeurotechX that focuses on collaborative project-building and education with respect to neurotechnology and brain-computer interaction.

    Email: neurotechsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @neurotechsc 

    Project Smile Project Smile UC Santa Cruz is a student-led non-profit organization dedicated to supplying under-resourced communities in Santa Cruz with oral care supplies.

    Email: ProjectSmileUCSC@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ProjectSmileUCSC

    Slug Book Club Slug Book Club is UCSC's official undergraduate student book club that gathers readers together for thoughtful, literary discussion on diverse genres, topics, and themes.

    Email: slugbookclub@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @slugbookclub

    Slug Fund Investment Group The Slugs Fund Investment Group(SFIG) was created with the main objectives of Education and Experience. We will provide education in finance and investing to the entire school. Email: aljrange@ucsc.edu 
    Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) 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: ftria@ucsc.edu 
    Society of Physics Students SPS at UCSC, for and by physics students, aims to create an academic and social physics community that is welcoming, supportive, and inclusive.

    Email: sps@ucsc.edu

    Instagram: @ucscsps

    Student-Doctor Alliance Student Doctor Alliance: Network with diverse healthcare professionals and explore their career journeys through our engaging events and resources.

    Email: cwitt@ucsc.edu 

    Undergraduate Neuroscience Club The main purpose of this club is to help neuroscience, cognitive science, and psychology majors to expand their knowledge for their future careers.

    Email: ucscneuroscienceclub@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc_neuroscienceclub

    Women in Business Women in Business is an organization that gives women of all majors to gain an insight into how business corelates with different majors. Instagram: @ucscwib
    Women in Science Society The Women in Science is committed to supporting undergraduate women in science by providing networking, service, and leadership opportunities for our members.

    Email: wss.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @wss.ucsc

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  • Cultural & Identity

    Help retain underrepresented students, targeted but not excluded to Pilipinx students, by providing them socio-cultural and academic support through events/workshops.​
    Afghan Student Association Afghan student Association, is a club where we represent the Afghan community at UCSC. Everyone is welcome to enjoy Afghan culture, foods and more.

    Email: ucscafghanstudentassociation@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc_asa

    African Caribbean People's Coalition The African and Caribbean People's Coalition is a student organization focusing on the academic and social success/retention of ABC-identifying students at UCSC. Email: makpakpa@ucsc.edu 
    Armenian Students' Association Our goal is 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.

    Email: santacruzasa@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscasa

    Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) APISA emphasizes unity and empowerment through celebrating the diverse cultures and customs of the AA/PI (Asian/Pacific Islander) communities in higher education and beyond.

    Email: apisa.slugs@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @apisa.slugs

    Bangladeshi Student Association We provide a safe space to celebrate Bengali culture, holidays, traditions, language, food, and diversity for all Bangladeshi or Bengali students on campus.

    Email: bsasantacruz@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @bsacruz

    Bayanihan The mission of Bayanihan (formerly the Filipino Student Association) is to be a support organization that promotes unity and empowerment through the awareness of our diverse community. It strives to be a cultural resource for the community as well as to foster open forum based in mutual respect and understanding. Bayanihan works to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the Filipino and Filipino-American experience through meetings and events that explore our identity, history, and culture. Your individual support is valuable and essential if the needs of our community are to be truly addressed and given a voice.

    Email: bayanihan.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @bayanihan.ucsc 

    Black Student Union The Black Student Union (BSU) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), serves as a unifying body for all Black organizations on campus, as well as the Black student body.

    Email: bsu.slugs@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscbsu

     

    Campus Mind Advocacy Club To facilitate and create a safe space for conversation around mental health advocacy amongst the student body.

    Email: shshokoo@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @cmacatucsc

    Chicanx And Latine Educandose (ChALE) ChALE is a student-initiated, student-run peer retention program that serves the Latine community by providing resources through various academic, social, cultural events.

    Email: e2.chale@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @e2.chale 

    Chinese Student Association (CSA) The purpose and mission statement of CSA: 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: npluong@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @csa_ucsc

    Chinese Student & Scholars Association (CSSA) A community for International Chinese Students.

    Email: cssasantacruz@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc_cssa

    Chinese Student Union (CSU)

     

    Community Unified Student Network (CUSN) CUSN is a retention program targeted, but not exclusive, to the Asian American Pacific Islander community. We strive to be an academic, social, and cultural resource to all!

    Email: avang16@ucsc.edu 

    East African Student Association Fomenting forever friendships, amplifying silenced voices, and empowering one another from the Santa Cruz Bay to the Horn of African! All are welcome!

     

    Estudiantes Oaxaqueños de Ahora de UCSC Our aim is to build an encouraging and supportive community for Oaxacan students that promotes unity, cultural awareness, and academic success.

    Email: Eodaucsc1@gmail.com

    Instagram: @eodaucsc

    Grupo Folklorico Los Mejicas We are a space that promotoes culture through the art of traditional Mexican dance, and we also serve as a retention space for Latinx students.

    Email: losmejicas@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @losmejicas

    Han Chinese Traditional Clothing Introduce, spread, and communicate Chinese culture and traditional clothing changing through history. Have cultural exchange with international students from different countries.

    Email: sshen28@ucsc.edu 

    Hermanas Unidas (HaU) We aim to provide professional leadership opportunities/resources to predominately Latinx students by participating in/organizing academic and community events.

    Email: ucsc.cochair1@hauchapters.com 

    Instagram: @haudeucsc

    Hermanos de UCSC (HU) Hermanos de UCSC is a Latine familia based on 3 pillars that are believed to help retain, empower, and educate ourselves in an often unwelcoming space at UCSC.

    Email: hu.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @hermanosdeucsc

    Indian Student Association The Indian Student Association is focused on bringing a sense of community to UCSC students and providing the opportunity to connect and share their rich culture with others.

    Email: ucsc.isa@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc_isa

    Iranian Student Union Iranian Student Union (ISU) is a student-run organization dedicated to serving the Iranian Community through social and cultural events. Instagram: @ucscisu
    Japanese Student Association We create a community of both Japanese and non-Japanese students to celebrate Japanese culture together. Everyone is welcome!

    Email: jsaucsc@gmail.com

    Instagram: @ucsc_jsa

    Jewish Student Union Our goal is to provide a place for Jewish students to find community at UCSC.

     

    Kahaani at UCSC Kahaani at UCSC is a competitive Bollywood Fusion Dance Team made up of passionate dancers that tell a Kahaani (story) through multiple dance forms.

    Email: ucsckahaani@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsckahaani

    Korean American Student Association (KASA) KASA is a student-run organization that promotes Korean culture to students of all backgrounds and provides opportunities for fellowship, friendship, and networking.

    Email: ucsckasa@gmail.com

    Instagram: @ucsc.kasa

    Kuya-Ate Mentorship Program (KAMP) Help retain underrepresented students, targeted but not excluded to Pilipinx students, by providing them socio-cultural and academic support through events/workshops.
    Mariachi Eterno Mariachi Eterno de UCSC is an inclusive and diverse student organization at UC Santa Cruz, with a mission to create a safe space to gather as students to practice mariachi music and learn about expressive Mexican culture in order to perform for both the university and the local Santa Cruz community.

    Email: jgjardin@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @mariachieterno

    Mixed Ethnic and Cultural Student Association (MECSA) The Mixed Ethnic/Cultural Student Association aims to create space and visibility for students of mixed heritage. We will create a community around the shared experience of living mixed racial and/or cultural lives within the US, California, and Santa Cruz. We provide a space for members to express their various identities without fear of judgment. We welcome all students that want to learn about the multicultural community of UCSC and wish to be allies in our experience. We work together with other cultural student organizations to promote an inclusive community for all students.

    Email: mmbrodeu@ucsc.edu  

    Instagram: @ucsc_mecsa

    Movimiento Estudiantil ChicanX de Aztlan (MEChA) MEChA is a student-led space open but not exclusive to the Chicanx and Latine communities. This community driven space aims to support and empower our communities.

    Email: ourstorian19@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @mechadeucsc

    National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE) The mission of the National Society for Black Engineers is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

    Email: nsbe@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @nsbe.ucsc

    Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe (PDT) Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe is the traditional Filipino dance aspect housed under Bayanihan, aiming to educate members and celebrate history through various dances of the Philippines.

    Email: pdt.ucsc@gmail.com

    Instagram: @pdt.ucsc

    Pakistani Student Association It is to promote rich Pakistani culture

    Email: psa.ucsc23@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc.psa

    Raas Rangeela 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: rsamant@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @ucsc_raas

    Slavic Student Association The UCSC Slavic Student Association (SSA) is a student organization focused on promoting Slavic culture. It's open to all UCSC students who want to learn more about Slavic culture.

    Email: ssa.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscssa

    South Indian Student Association Our goal is to educate people about South Indian culture and festivals celebrated throughout the year.

    Email: ucsc.sisa@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc.sisa

    Student Alliance of Native Americans & Indigenous People (SANAI) SANAI provides events and spaces for Native students to gather for community building, celebrating cultures, and advocate for ongoing issues in Santa Cruz and Indian Country.

    Email: sanaiatucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @sanaiucsc

    Student-Parent Organization Our organization aims to support Student-Parents, promote advocacy, and bridge the gaps between on and off-campus

    Email: ucscspo@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc_spo

    Student Veterans Association Support military-connected students by creating a community that gives them a sense of belonging and ability to connect to the campus. Email: ucscsva@ucsc.edu 
    Taiwanese Student Association (TSA) We are a club that will introduce Taiwanese culture to people by hosting cultural events and general meetings, also let Taiwanese international students have a place that feels like home

    Email: ucsctsa@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc_tsa

    Taza Tal Taza Tal is UCSC's premier south asian acapella team. We compete with other teams across the nation and showcase the different mashups and musical works we have made.

     

    Thai Student Association To promote Thai traditions among all students at UCSC and the greater Thai community. Engage members in educational, cultural, and social exchange.

    Email: thaisa.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @thaisa.ucsc

    Turkish Student Organization The purpose of the TSO is to promote and celebrate Turkish culture, heritage, and traditions among students. The TSO aims to foster a sense of community and create opportunities for social, cultural, and educational exchange for Turkish students and those interested in Turkish culture.

    Email: turkishstudentorganizationucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @tso_ucsc 

    UMOJA UMOJA is a black student-led organization that works to uplift the black community at UCSC through academic resources, community building events, and overall retention (pushing studen

     

    Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) 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

    Women in Physics and Astronomy WiPA strives to bring together all individuals interested in working toward a balanced and diverse community in physics and astrophysics, bettering ourselves and the department.

    Email: ucsc.women.in.physics@ucsc.edu  

    Instagram: @wipaucsc

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  • Environmental & Sustainability

    The Agroecology Club Our cooperative club is dedicated to cultivating community for agroecology majors and sustainable farming enthusiasts!

     

    Education for Sustainable Living Program (ESLP) A student-led organization that is devoted to the education and advocacy for climate change action. We are focusing on steps to accomplish zero waste goals on campus.

    Email: eslp@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @enviroslug

    Website: https://www.eslp-enviroslug.org/ 

    Student Environmental Center (SEC) The SEC seeks to create lasting initiatives that empower and educate others to implement sustainability at UCSC. Currently we are working on our No Time To Waste Campaign.

    Email: sec-group@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @enviroslug

    Website: https://sec-enviroslug.squarespace.com/ 

     

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  • General Interest 

     

    Chess Club We provide a place where students of any level of experience can play chess in both casual and competitive play.

    Email: ucsc.chess@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscchessclub

    Film Society An organization exhibiting monthly curated film series focused on film culture and history.

     

    Girls in Gaming The purpose of this organization shall be to provide a safe gaming space for girls to form a community and bond over shared passion regarding all things gaming.

    Email: girlsingamingucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @girlsingamingucsc

    Platypus Affiliated Society We publish a print journal, host public fora, a reading group, and coffee breaks dedicated to the history of the Left. Instagram: @platypus.santacruz
    Sanctuary Sanctuary is a gathering place by and for students to understand collaboration.

    Email: sanctuaryatucsc@gmail.com 

    Instragam: @sanctuaryatucsc

    Santa Cruz Fighting Game Community A group that promotes playing fighting games and competing together through weekly events that feature tournaments for various fighting games

    Email: santacruzfgc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @santacruzfgc

    Slug Anime and Manga Association Promote the understanding of Japanese popular culture through the medium of anime, manga, games, and other forms of Japanese media.

    Email: slug.anime.manga.association@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @sluganimeucsc

    Slug Gaming Slug Gaming is a community-driven organization that provides unique benefits and opportunities for those looking to be a part of the esports scene, including a competitive environment.

    Email: ucscesportsclub@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @sluggamingucsc

    Slug Rhythm Game Enthusiasts We are a community of people that all hold a shared passion for rhythm games! Our club is a space that is welcoming to people of all skill ranges and experience levels, come join us!

    Email: srgeucsc@gmail.com  

    TRACE (Technology Repair and Computer Education) To educate UCSC students about repairing common technologies and improving their understanding of computer hardware, firmware, and software.

    Email: trace.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @trace.ucsc

    Yu-Gi-Oh @ UCSC Group about all things Yu-Gi-Oh Email: ucscyugioh@gmail.com 

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  • Greek Letter

    Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) Our mission is to develop better men for the world and create future leaders within Jewish communities.

     

    Alpha Kappa Delta Phi (AKDPhi) Timeless Friendship Through Sisterhood

    Email: akdphideltapresident@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc_akdphi

    Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) Co-ed professional business fraternity that offers both profession development and social networking opportunities for our members.

    Email: ucscakpsi@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscakpsi

    Alpha Psi (AY) Alpha Psi is the largest and oldest local sorority at UCSC. Since we are uniquely found only at UCSC, we offer a rich history solely found in the Santa Cruz area.

    Instagram: @ucscalphapsi

    College Panhellenic We are an overarching organization encompassing three sororities on campus. These sororities are Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Gamma Phi Beta.

     

    Delta Sigma Pi Delta Sigma Pi is a co-ed professional business fraternity dedicated to cultivating principled business leaders for the future by offering a lifelong spectrum of opportunities to our members.

    Email: heerobin@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @ucscdsp

    Gamma Phi Beta (GPhi) The Epsilon Omicron chapter of Gamma Phi Beta chartered in 1990 and has since strongly promoted the academic success of collegian women, as well as service to the community.

    Email: eopres@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscgammaphibeta

    Inter-Greek Council The goal of IGC is to improve unity, provide governance and extend support to the Greek-Letter Community. IGC will be the unified voice for the Greek-Letter Community at the campus.

    Email: igc@ucsc.edu

    Instagram: @ucscigc 

    Kappa Alpha Theta (KAT) Since January of 2017, the Theta Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta nurtures each member in her college experience by providing opportunities for social, intellectual, & moral growth.

    Instagram: @ucsctheta

    Kappa Gamma Delta (KGD) UCSC’s only pre-health sorority. Our goal is to provide support emotionally and academically, as well as to encourage development of leadership and communication skills

    Email: ucsckgdpresident@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsckgd

    Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG) Kappa Kappa Gamma is a philanthropic women's fraternity and a member of the National Panhellenic Council. Kappa strives for community involvement, leadership development, academic excellence, and a strong sisterhood among its members. Kappa has helped collegiate women since its founding in 1870 to get involved on campuses across the US and Canada. As our sisters create friendships that will last a lifetime, Kappa teaches its members how to work together and build interpersonal skills which will aid in college life and beyond.

     

    Kappa Zeta (KZ) Our mission is to support each other as sisters emotionally, academically, and socially by encouraging recreational involvement within the community and promoting multiculturalism on campus.

    Email: kzpresident.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @kappazetaucsc

    Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) A gender inclusive pre-law fraternity aimed at providing resources and guidance for undergraduate students interested in pursuing law school and the legal field.

    Email: padexec23-24-group@ucsc.edu

    Instagram: @ucscpad

    Sigma Lambda Beta (SLB) The largest multicultural latino based fraternity in the nation with the mission of nurturing and further a dynamic value-based environment to serve the needs and wants of all people.

    Email: 

    Sigma Lambda Gamma Multi-cultural greek letter organization with principles of Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Morals & Ethics, and Social Interaction.

    Email: ucsc.gammas@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscgammas

    Sigma Pi Alpha Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a Chicana/Latina-based sorority that strives to empower women from all cultures through sisterhood, community service, and campus involvement.

    Email: gammachapter.president96@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsantacruzellas

    Sigma Phi Zeta The gentleman's fraternity founded on May 22, 2003 in the Charles E. Merrill Lounge at UCSC. We stand by 4 pillars: Brotherhood, Academic Excellence, Multiculturalism, and Community Service.

    Email: contact@sigmaphizeta.org 

    Instagram: @sigmaphizeta_fraternity

    Sigma Omicron Pi (SOPi) Sigma Omicron Pi is the first national Asian-American interest sorority, founded in 1930. Our main objectives are Unity, Friendship, Leadership, and Service.

    Instagram: @ucscsopi

    Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) The Upsilon Pi chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon is a fraternity that strives for a better community by aiding young men in their mental, moral, and social development for life.

    Email: srarrizo@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @ucsctke

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  • Media-Broadcast  

    Film Production Coalition (FPC) A student run club that makes short films every quarter

     

    On The Spot On The Spot’s purpose is to provide opportunities for video production to all interested students. The organization strives to produce comedic work, in tandem with Student Cable Television, geared towards current events and member interests. We aim to provide a platform for diverse views and to educate our members on how to critically evaluate and produce content through our content-making process.

    Email: onthespot10@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @onthespot_ucsc

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  • Media-Print

    Alay Alay is a Student Media organization, and the self-expression aspect in Bayanihan, at UC Santa Cruz. Alay serves as a space for those who wish to express themselves through written and visual art. All members of the community are invited to submit and contribute their creative abilities to the student-produced anthology at the end of the year.

    Email: alay.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @alay.ucsc

    Chinquapin Literary Magazine Literary Magazine

    Email: chinquapin@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @chinquapinucsc

    City on a Hill Press City on a Hill Press (CHP) is the student run newspaper of record at UCSC. The CHP collective is dedicated to covering underreported events, ideas, and voices.

    Email: editors@cityonahillpress.com

    Instagram: @chpnow

    Eyecandy Film Journal EyeCandy Film Journal is a student-run media criticism journal that takes a critical approach to media and culture, and releases an annual print publication.

    Email: eyecandyfilmjournal@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @eyecandyfilmjournal 

    Fish Rap Live! "Fish Rap Live!" is a satire newspaper.

    Email: fishraplive@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @fishraplive

    Fruitcake Magazine Fruitcake Magazine is an art magazine dedicated to the publication and promotion of student artists of all printable media and academic backgrounds.

    Email: fruitcakesc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @fruitcakesc

    Leviathan Jewish Journal Campus journal with the goal of amplifying Jewish voices. We publish written works, opinion pieces, art pieces, recipes, and more.
    Matchbox Magazine Matchbox Magazine is the only UC-wide magazine the annually publishes visual art, poetry, prose, spoken word, and music from undergraduates.

    Email: matchboxmagazine@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @matchboxmagazine

    Shutterslug Photography We are a photography org at UCSC that allows students to engage with each other and share their photography portfolios. We also produce an annual photobook called Lightleak!

    Email: shutterslugphotography@gmail.com

    Instagram: @shutterslugofficial 

    TWANAS (the communities of people of color student press) We are a literary and art publication that publishes work for and by the POC community whilst also being a community organization that helps uplift and support POC issues.

    Email: twanaspress@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @twanas_press

     

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  • Performing & Visual Arts

    Acquire A Cappella We are Acquire A Cappella, the punniest cappella choir at UC Santa Cruz. We write our own arrangements, which range from a variety of pop songs to more jazz and classic pieces.

    Email: acquireucsc@gmail.com  

    Instagram: @acquireacappella

    African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT) AATAT directly serves Black students and actors by providing scholarships to encourage and support their professional growth while exposing the community to Black theater/stories.

    Email: cadrc@ucsc.edu

    Instagram: @cadrc_ucsc

    Website: https://www.cadrc.org/

    Cloud 9 A Cappella We're a silly student-run a cappella group that makes music.

    Email: cloud9ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @cloud9acapella

    Comedy Joust The longest-running shortform improv group at UC Santa Cruz!

    Email: comedyjoust.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @comedyjoust

    Cultural Arts & Diversity (CADrc) Bringing multicultural theater productions and workshops to the UC Santa Cruz campus while helping maintain the Rainbow Theater and African American Theater Arts Troupe.

    Email: dikmoore@ucsc.edu

    Instagram: @cadrc_ucsc

    Game Design & Art Collaboration (GDA) We are the club for all things game development. Students can work on games together through our Mock Studio, and expand their skills.

    Email: gdaclub@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @gdacollab

    Haluan Hip Hop Dance Troupe Haluan is ahip hop troupe under Bayanihan that is open to all dancers, regardless of race, ethnicity or dance experience!

    Email: haluandance.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @haluanhiphop

    Humor Force Five Longform improv troupe

    Email: hforcefive@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @hforcefive

    Isang Himig A multicultural, non-competitive acapella team housed under Bayanihan at UC Santa Cruz.

    Email: isanghimig.ucsc@gmail.com 

    JK Family Kazoku Kajok JK Family Kazoku Kajok aims to create a safe community for people who like American, Korean, and Japanese music to dance together. We are a non-audition based club for dancers.

    Email: jkfamdance2@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc_jkfamdance

    Musical Theatre Cabaret The Musical Theatre Cabaret has been a UCSC tradition since 2015, staging cabaret-style shows including both theater and non-theater majors.

    Email: ipedego@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @ucscmtc

    POPreKa POPreKa is a non-audition K-Pop dance team at the University of California: Santa Cruz.

    Email: poprekadance@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @poprekaucsc

    Rainbow Theater By giving students an opportunity to experience and create multicultural productions, Rainbow Theater serves to enhance the cultural climate on and off of the UCSC campus.

    Email: cadrc@ucsc.edu

    Instagram: @cadrc_ucsc

    Website: https://www.cadrc.org/

    Sabrosura Latin Dance Troupe An organization with the mission to spread Latin American and Caribbean cultures and rituals through the art of dance and building community.

    Email: sabrosuraldt@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @sabrosuraldt

    Sluggin Boots Country Line Dancing Cub

    Email: slugginboots@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @slugginboots

    Slugs in Fishnets We invite students to have fun and explore identity, expression, and queer culture, by participating in the legacy of shadow-cast productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

    Email: slugsinfishnets@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @slugsinfishnets

    STARCHROME Starchrome is an audition-based K-pop dance cover team founded in 2022. Located in Santa Cruz, our team members are dedicated university students from various dance backgrounds, all united together under our passions of dancing and K-pop. As a newly-founded team, we hope you follow along for our journey!

     

    Traditional East Asian & Rock (TEA&R) A large music organization encompassing primarily Mandarin, Korean, and Japanese songs, composed of singers, instrumentalists, and production team, has held multiple concerts and music events at the campus.

     

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  • Political & Advocacy 

    Anakbayan Santa Cruz Anakbayan Santa Cruz is a national democratic organization fighting for genuine free Philippines with a socialist perspective

    Email: anakbayansc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @anakbayansc

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    Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) Colleges Against Cancer is a student run organization focused on promoting awareness for cancer, and generate funding for the American Cancer Society.

    Email: collegesagainstcancer@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @cacucsc

    College Democrats at UCSC The student organization for Democratic Party political work in the Santa Cruz community. We use our power to organize for local progressive ballot measures and candidates!

    Email: blueslugs@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsccollegedems

    College Republicans at UCSC A social club for conservative students.

    Email: ucsantacruzcollegerepublicans@gmail.com

    Disabled Student Union The DSU is committed to cultivating a greater sense of inclusion, belonging and community for UCSC's disabled student population.

    Email: dsuatucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscdsu

    GABRIELA Santa Cruz Women's organization (based in the Philippines) aimed to fight for national democracy in the Philippines, focusing on women's rights.

     

    Moot Court at UCSC Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Moot Court at UCSC is a simulate appellate group dedicated to broadening our members’ understanding of Constitutional Law, developing public speaking and analytical skills, providing networking and resume building opportunities for our members, and competing with other Collegiate Moot Court teams.

    Email: mootcourt.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @mootcourt.ucsc 

    Planned Parenthood: Generation Action A network of young activists who organize events to mobilize advocates for reproductive freedom and raise public awareness about reproductive and sexual health.

    Email: irubalc1@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @plannedparenthooducsc

    Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) SJP advocates for political rights and change for Palestine and creates community for students in solidarity with the movement. Email: ucscsjp@gmail.com 
    Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) SSDP is the largest national and grassroots youth-led network dedicated to ending the War on Drugs. We are dedicated to serving through education, harm reduction, and advocacy. Email: mjones77@ucsc.edu 
    Universities Allied for Essential Medicine (UAEM) Universities Allied for Essential Medicines is a advocacy group focused on creating a more equitable future for all, and believes access to life saving medicines is crucial.

    Email: ucsc.uaem@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @uaem_ucsc

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  • Professional

    Aspiring Physican Assistant Association (APAA) APAA strives to offer essential information and opportunities for creating a well-rounded undergraduate experience while successfully achieving the prerequisites for prospective Ph

    Email: ucsc.apaa@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @ucsc_apaa 

    Career Catalysts Club Space for like-minded and ambitious students to practice and polish their interview skills through peer collaboration and guest workshops.

    Email: ucscinterviewclub@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @careercatalystclub

    Eco Capitalists Through weekly collaborative presentations, we explore sustainable business, technological, and scientific solutions to the climate crisis through the lens of our capitalist global economy.

    Instagram: @ecocapucsc 

    Pre-Dental Society Introducing undergraduate students at UCSC to the field of dentistry. We are focused on providing our members with the resources to become competitive dental school applicants.

    Email: predentalslugs@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscpredental

    Pre-Veterinary Club at UCSC This club is dedicated to helping guide and support students interested in going down the veterinary medicine path. Email: ucscpreveterinaryclub@gmail.com 

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  • Religious & Spiritual

    Asian American Christian Fellowship We aim to reach into the university and collegiate community, primarily to those who are Asian Pacific Americans, with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.

    Email: aacf.ucsc@aacf.org 

    Instagram: @aacfucsc

    Christian Challenge

    Email: info@challengeucsc.com 

    Instagram: @challengeucsc

    Christians on Campus at UCSC (COC) UCSC Christians On Campus (COC) is a Bible Study Club that welcomes all who are willing to love God and pursue His words together. Let's taste and see that the Lord is good!

    Email: ucscchristiansoncampus@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscchristians

    DREAM Campus Ministry The purpose of THRIVE is to foster student leadership and personal success through an enriched understanding and application of the Bible.

    Email: etorre35@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @thrive.ucsc

    Muslim Student Association (MSA) The Muslim Student Association of the University of California, Santa Cruz is a community based organization for those who are Muslim and/or are interested in the community.

    Email: ucsc.msa@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc.msa

    Newman Catholics at UCSC Catholic community brought together for prayer, service, and other social events. Weekly Sunday masses are at the Humanities Lecture Hall at 7:00pm.

    Email: ucscnewmancenter@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscnewman

    Hindu YUVA Youth for Unity, Virtues, and Action. A platform to preserve, practice, promote, and protect Dharma across UCSC.

    Email: hinduyuvaucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @hinduyuvaucsc

    SOON Movement Global SOON is a caring community that's passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ Instagram: @ucscsoon
    Sikh Student Association (SSA) The purpose of SSA is to teach people about the fundamentals of the Sikh faith while also providing a place for Sikh people to come together.

    Email: sikhstudenta@gmail.com 

    Instgram: @ucsc_ssa

    Spiritual Pagan Student Alliance Foster community and provide a safe space for UCSC students to practice and explore nature-based religion/spirituality

    Email: spsa.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @santacruz_spsa

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  • Service 

    American Red Cross Association at UCSC (ARCA) The American Red Cross Association chapter in Santa Cruz prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of our volunteers and donors.

    Email: ucscredcross@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucsc_redcross

    Circle K International (CKI) Community service club dedicated to uplifting students through leadership opportunities, mingling via fellowship events, and providing service to our lovely Santa Cruz community.

    Email: ivamende@ucsc.edu 

    Instagram: @ucsccki

    Crochet for Chemo Crochet for Chemo (C4C) connects knitters and crocheters, spreading kindness through fiberwork with donations of handmade hats and blankets to hospitals.

    Email: crochetforchemoucsc@gmail.com  

    Emergency Medical Slugs UCSC EMS is a student-run organization whose leaders and members are EMTs, first-aid responders, and those passionate about emergency medicine and campus safety. Unlike other student-run organizations, ours plays a critical role in the welfare and safety of students, faculty, and staff. Our organization utilizes the skill sets of UCSC students with varying degrees of emergency medical training to serve the campus community. Through fulfilling such a vital need, we have established ourselves to be the first line of defense in an emergency or crisis for a wide range of campus events, including concerts, athletic events, festivals, and any gatherings where first aid may be needed.

    Email: emergencymedicalslugs@ucsc.edu

    Instagram: @emslugs_ucsc

    Friends of MSF The student organization is committed to upholding the standards and mission of Medecins Sans Frontieres/ Doctors without Borders on campus.

    Email: ucscfomsf@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @ucscfomsf

    MEDLIFE MEDLIFE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that partners with low-income communities in Latin America and Africa to improve their access to medicine, education, and community development projects.

    Instagram: @medlifeucsc 

    Operation Smile We would like to create awareness about children in developing countries born with cleft lip & palates and raise money to fund their surgeries and medical costs.

    Email: operationsmile.ucsc@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @osucsc

    Rotaract Club of Santa Cruz County We strive to give back to our local community through service projects, mentorship programs, and fundraising/volunteer opportunities!

    Email: rotaract.santacruz@gmail.com 

    Instagram: @rotaract.sc

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