Explore Student Organizations
Explore hundreds of student-led organizations at UC Santa Cruz. From cultural and identity-based groups to academic, Greek Life, media publications and performing arts organizations, there’s a place for every passion. Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are supported through SOMeCA: Student Organization Advising & Resources (SOAR), Student Media, and Cultural Arts & Diversity (CAD).
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Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi)
Co-ed Major inclusive Professional Business Fraternity
Instagram: @ucscakpsi
Email: rijchung@ucsc.edu
Alpha Psi
This organization aims to establish and maintain students’ convocation, encouraging personal and social development while striving for academic and intellectual excellence.
Instagram: @ucscalphapsi
Email: alphapsi1988@gmail.com
Association for Computing Machinery – Women at UCSC (ACM-W)
ACM-W (Association for Computing Machinery for Women) is a STEM club on campus that serves to educate, promote, and connect women and non-binary individuals in the computing field by bridging the gap between academia and industry!
Instagram: acmw.ucsc
Email: acmw.ucsc@gmail.com
Bayanihan at UC Santa Cruz
Bayanihan is the Filipino Student Association at UCSC! We serve the Filipino community at UCSC and its allies. Our organization includes many sub-orgs ranging in focus from student retention to ballroom dance.
Instagram: @bayanihan.ucsc
Email: bayanihan.ucsc@gmail.com
Christians on Campus at UCSC (COC)
We’re a group of students who simply love God and we gather together for weekly bible studies throughout the school year.
Instagram: @ucscchristians
Circle K International (CKI)
Circle K international (CKI) is one of the world’s largest student-led collegiate service organizations focusing on volunteering on and off-campus. CKI is committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that change the world and the lives of our members.
Instagram: @ucsccki
Email: lgaela@ucsc.edu
College Panhellenic Council
Council composed of members from each of the three Panhellenic sororities on campus that oversee each organization
Instagram: @ucscpanhellenic
Email: collegepanhellenic@gmail.com
Delta Sigma Pi (DSP)
The Pi Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi is the largest and oldest co-ed professional business fraternity at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Since our founding in 2010, we have been dedicated to creating an environment that gives our brothers an opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
Instagram: @ucscdsp
Email: pichipres@gmail.com
Emergency Medical Slugs (EMS)
Our club is the only organization at UCSC with a focus on pre-hospital and emergency medicine-based healthcare. We train our members in first-aid skills at our general body meetings. We also have volunteer opportunities, where we provide free medical/first aid care at various on-campus events.
Instagram: @emslugs_ucsc
Gamma Phi Beta (GPhi)
The UCSC Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta builds confident women of character. Our mission is to inspire the highest type of womanhood, guided by our symbols, the crescent moon and pink carnation, and our core values of Love, Labor, Learning, and Loyalty.
Instagram: @ucscgammaphibeta
Email: Juafrias@ucsc.edu
Grupo Folklorico Los Mejicas
Los Mejicas is a Mexican folkloric dance group on campus dedicated to teaching and performing the regional music, dances, and traditions of Mexico. Los Mejicas is proudly student-run and student-directed as a dance troupe comprised of students.
Instagram: @losmejicas
Email: losmejicas@gmail.com
Isang Himing (IH)
Isang Himig, “one melody, is a multicultural non-competitive A Capella group housed under Bayanihan.
Instagram: @isanghimig
Email: isanghimig.ucsc@gmail.com
Kappa Alpha Theta (KAT)
We are a social sorority among two other Panhellenic sororities that hosts weekly meetings. Our philanthropy is CASA so we host multiple events in support for them.
Instagram: @ucsctheta
Email: ucscthetapresident@gmail.com
Kappa Gamma Delta (KGD)
A professional sorority dedicated to supporting women interested in pursing careers in healthcare.
Instagram: @ucsckgd
Email: ucsckgdpresident@gmail.com
Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG)
Kappa Kappa Gamma is a women’s fraternity founded in 1870 that fosters a strong sense of sisterhood, academic excellence, and personal growth. Eta Mu chapter at UCSC is built on the values of leadership, scholarship, and service, providing members with lifelong friendships.
Instagram: @ucsckkg
Email: alnagome@ucsc.edu
Kappa Zeta
We are a Multicultural Sorority on Campus with a focused philanthropy based on Women and Children.
Instagram: @kappazetaucsc
Email: kzpresident.ucsc@gmail.com
Kasama Ballroom Dance Troupe
The Kasama Ballroom Dance Troupe was founded in 2017 as a performing aspect housed under Bayanihan at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Kasama in Tagalog roughly translates to “together”, we — as a team — promote the idea of family, community, culture, and self-expression.
Instagram: @kasama.ucsc
Email: kasama.ucsc@gmail.com
Kuya Ate Mentorship Program (KAMP)
KAMP is a student-initiated and student-led retention program that targets, but is not exclusive to, the Pilipinx community. Under Bayanihan and Engaging Education, KAMP’s three chief components consist of: 1) mentorship, 2) academics, and 3) social/cultural support
Instagram: @kamp.ucsc
Email: kamp.ucsc@gmail.com
Mock Trial at UCSC
The Mock Trial program at UCSC is designed to help prepare students for law school and beyond by
working on a variety of skills including writing and public speaking.
Instagram: @mocktrialatucsc
Email: mocktrialsantacruz@gmail.com
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
The UCSC MSA is a welcoming space where Muslims and allies come together to build and help out the community, grow in faith, and share culture.
Instagram: @ucsc.msa
Email: ucsc.msa@gmail.com
On The Spot (OTS)
A sketch comedy organization that does both live and prerecorded segments that we showcase in a live show at the end of quarters. Students gain the opportunity to learn about the pre and post production as well as being able to use equipment on set.
Instagram: @onthespot_ucsc
Email: onthespot10@gmail.com
Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe (PDT)
PDT (Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe) is the Filipino traditional dance troupe housed under Bayanhian. We aim to connect anyone interested with the culture through the many traditional dances.
Instagram: @pdt.ucsc
Email: pdt.ucsc@gmail.com
Phi Alpha Delta
Phi Alpha Delta UCSC unites students pursuing law, offering professional growth and volunteer opportunities in Santa Cruz.
Instagram: @ucscpad
Email: ucscpad1902@gmail.com
Sigma Mu Delta
The mission of Sigma Mu Delta is to unify pre-medical students in a brotherhood dedicated to academic excellence.Sigma Mu Delta is based on the principles of brotherhood, education, and dedication.
Instagram: @ucscsmd
Email: gammasmd@gmail.com
Sigma Omicron Pi (SOPi)
Sigma Omicron Pi is the first national Asian-American interest sorority based on these objectives: Unity, Friendship, Leadership, Service. We aim to promote awareness of Asian culture and foster lifelong friendships and unity. We are not Asian-exclusive and encourage everyone to join!
Instagram: @ucscsopi
Email: jaloau@ucsc.edu
Slug Fund Investment Group
We are a group of passionate students interested in learning about the world of finance and investments at UCSC. Our club aims to empower individuals with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to make informed investment decisions and achieve financial success.
Email: jolmorri@ucsc.edu
Tabletop Games Association
The Tabletop Games Association is dedicated to providing a safe and accessible place for UCSC students to meet and play tabletop games.
Email: feisley@ucsc.edu
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Suspended Organizations
| alpha Kappa Delta Phi | alpha Kappa Delta Phi is currently under an Interim Suspension pending a conduct review. |
| Students for Justice in Palestine | The Registered Student Organization is currently under suspension until September 14, 2026 and may not engage in activities reserved for University sponsored Organizations. SJP is Suspended for a number of policy violations including UC Santa Cruz Time, Place and Manner requirements. |
Dismissed Organizations
| Delta Omega Chi Fraternity | Dismissed by UC Santa Cruz in 2003 as a result of risk management violations including the removal of a koi fish from the pond and its death. |
| Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity | Dismissed by UC Santa Cruz in 2018 as a result of risk management violations. |
| Pi Alpha Phi Fraternity | Dismissed by UC Santa Cruz in 2021 as a result of risk management violations including hazing. |
| Psi Chi Omega Fraternity | Dismissed by UC Santa Cruz in 2005 as a result of risk managment violations including hazing. |
| Sigma Pi Fraternity | Dismissed by UC Santa Cruz in 2022 as a result of risk management violations and failure to comply with university sanctions. |
| Ski & Snowboard Club | Dismissed by UC Santa Cruz as a result of risk management violations. |
| Tau Kappa Epsilon | Dismissed by UC Santa Cruz in 2025 as a result of risk management violations. |
| Theta Chi Fraternity | Dismissed by UC Santa Cruz in 2019 as a result of risk management violations and failure to comply with University sanctions including hazing. |