WELCOME TO GET INVOLVED!
Welcome!
Welcome to UC San Diego and our Triton family. I look forward to seeing you on campus soon. Here at UC San Diego, we believe that learning happens both inside and outside of the classroom. Our faculty members are focused on providing you with a world-class education that will prepare you for a gratifying, lifelong career. We also offer a wide range of campus activities, many of which are provided by our Center for Student Involvement. I encourage you to take full advantage of these opportunities. Your experiences at UC San Diego will foster personal growth, inspire creativity, teach you to work and excel in a multicultural environment, and allow you to analyze and solve problems of the world holistically. Welcome again, and I look forward to seeing you on campus.
Pradeep K. Khosla Chancellor, UC San Diego
DID YOU KNOW?
UC San Diego students who get involved early in their college career are more satisfied with their entire college experience. Don’t wait, get involved today!
The more time and effort you invest in your college experience, both inside and outside the classroom, the more growth you will experience and skills you will develop.
Students who get involved are more satisfied with their overall experience and their social experience at UC San Diego.
Dear UC San Diego Student:
We are excited to welcome you to campus! The Center for Student Involvement at UC San Diego invites you to explore many opportunities for engagement.
The campus offers both in-person and hybrid programs and services, there are more opportunities than ever to get involved, including communication and leadership programs, sorority and fraternity life, and community service initiatives.
More than 600 student organizations register each academic year; there are bound to be many that interest you! Browse the full list on our website and note that you aren’t limited by this list, it only takes 3 students to start a new organization.
Explore the diversity of our student organizations, develop yourself as a leader and contributor to campus life at UC San Diego, and take this opportunity to have a positive impact on your life and the community. Visit getinvolved.ucsd.edu to learn more. We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to the many ways to get involved!
Emily Trask, PhD. Executive Director, Center for Student Involvement
University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0078
La Jolla, California 92093-0078
858-534-0501
getinvolved@ucsd.edu • getinvolved.ucsd.edu
This public acknowledgment serves to honor and respect Indigenous peoples and their land on which our campus resides. UC San Diego was built upon the territory of the Kumeyaay Nation. From time immemorial, the Kumeyaay people have been a part of this land. Today, the Kumeyaay people continue to maintain their political sovereignty and cultural traditions as vital members of the San Diego community.
COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP
Develop Your Leadership and Communication Skills
Build your confidence, develop leadership and public-speaking skills, and improve interpersonal, intergroup, and professional communication through any of our programs below.
iLead
All programs are FREE to UC San Diego registered students. Students who fulfill program requirements will receive recognition of completion in their Co-Curricular Record. I GOT INVOLVED!
“iLead was one of the first steps to help me get more involved in school and throughout the workshops, it helped me grow as a person by applying what I learned to my everyday life and finding more confidence in myself where I feel like I belong here.”
- Catalina S. iLead Participant
A drop-in workshop program that provides students the flexibility to choose workshop sessions on various communication and leadership topics that align with your individual interests and schedule. Receive a stamp for each session you attend; 6 stamps earn you a certificate of completion and 10 stamps earn you validation on your Co-Curricular Record! CCR helps demonstrate to employers, graduate/ professional programs, and for awards the competencies and skills you gained through your experience.
Custom Workshops
Request a custom workshop for your student organization or group, tailored to meet your needs in developing your interpersonal communication skills, leadership style, or your team and group dynamics.
Student Leadership Conference
Student Leadership Conference is a FREE, one-day, on-campus event open to all UCSD undergraduate students. Join us for a day full of engaging workshops, reflective activities, and connection-building. Through reflective exercises and interactive workshops, participants will explore the intersections of their identities, name their own stories, and recognize the power they hold to effect positive change within themselves and their communities. This conference occurs every Spring quarter.
For more information, visit ccl.ucsd.edu
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Be Part of an Award-Winning Community Service Movement
UC San Diego is 1 of 45 universities around the world that has been designated as an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus. The designation recognizes UC San Diego for its role as a leader in social innovation education and creates opportunities to expand and highlight UC San Diego’s transformative contributions to social innovation and changemaking.
UC San Diego’s commitment to community service has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year by the Washington Monthly as one the nation’s top universities in a ranking that measures “what colleges are doing for the country.”
I GOT INVOLVED!
“This was my first time participating in any event [MLK Day of Service], and it really made me want to join more events and try to contribute to my community. I am a political science major and some of the things I learn about in class are about race, and minorities being oppressed. This event brought a bunch of people together to clean up!”
Make a Difference Through Ongoing Service Opportunities
Alternative Breaks (AB) – Participate in social justice service learning trips across the country and around the world, during academic breaks that educate, empower and impact lives. AB is dedicated to creating globally conscious active citizens who commit to lifelong service. Visit ab.ucsd.edu for more information.
JusticeCorps – Assist self-represented litigants (individuals who represent themselves before the court without an attorney) to file paperwork related to family law and civil matters. All of the work is overseen by an attorney or trained supervisor in the courthouses of San Diego. Visit justicecorps.ucsd.edu for more information.
Changemaker Initiatives: – At UC San Diego, every triton is a changemaker! Changemaking is any intentional activity that moves us towards a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world. Get involved in the Changemaker Student Collaborative, Changemaker 101, Changemaker Week, and other changemaker initiatives. Find more information at changemaker.ucsd.edu
Community Pathways: – Apply for project-based or internship style volunteer positions throughout the San Diego community. Engage in training, service, and reflection with community partners to enhance your college experience. For more information: Community Pathways getinvolved.ucsd.edu/service/short-term/community-pathways.html
MLK Jr. Day of Service: – Join UC San Diego volunteers and community members in a day of action to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For more information, visit communityservice.ucsd.edu
Community Service Newsletter
Receive community service opportunities weekly to your inbox. Students looking to serve individually and in groups will benefit from the wide range of opportunities available in the newsletter.
I GOT INVOLVED!
“Working with PATH made it clear that my journey towards becoming an LCSW and working with people dealing with houselessness is where I need to be. I knew I wanted to work with vulnerable populations but this gave me first hand experience of how even small things like helping with meal service matter.”
- Community Pathways Participant
- MLK Day of Service Participant
TRADITION WELCOME WEEK UNOLYMPICS
During UnOlympics, all seven colleges participate in zany competitions that range from a variety of lawn games, relay races, and trivia questions. We finish this annual event with each college showing a dance routine. Colleges vie for the coveted Golden Shoe Trophy (and bragging rights) by participating in a series of spirited events, competing in cheers, games, and dances.
A UCSD Tradition since 1979
Wednesday September 25, 2024 • 12pm • RIMAC Field
Photo credit: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications
SORORITY & FRATERNITY LIFE
Join our Community!
UC San Diego Sorority & Fraternity Life (SFL) is home to 22 sororities, 22 fraternities, and 15 cultural-based organizations with over 2,500 Triton members. SFL is a unique and rewarding experience that fully captures and encompasses all aspects of a complete college experience. Whether you are looking to connect with other like-minded peers, expand your leadership skills, or give back to the community, there is a place for you in Sorority & Fraternity Life.
Interfraternity Council
Alpha Epsilon Pi
“The reason I joined my fraternity is because I found a place where I could truly be myself. I’ve made strong bonds that I could not find anywhere else, and I could not be happier with my decision. I enjoy being a part of my fraternity because of the philanthropy events that we hold, as well as community service as a student organization.”
- Matthew Orbigoso, IFC Vice President of External Relations
Alpha Lambda Mu
Beta Theta Pi
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Gamma Delta
Phi Kappa Tau - Winter 25
Pi Kappa Alpha
Pi Kappa Phi
Sigma Alpha Mu
Sigma Nu
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Triangle
Panhellenic Association
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Phi
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Phi Sigma Rho
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Multicultural Greek Council Sororities
Alpha Gamma Alpha
Chi Delta Theta
Kappa Zeta Phi
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.
Phi Lambda Rho Sor5rity, Inc.
Sigma Omicron Pi
Sigma Pi Alpha National Sorority, Inc.
Fraternities
Alpha Epsilon Omega
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.
Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc.
Psi Cx
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Sororities
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.*
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.*
Fraternities
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.*
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.*
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.*
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.*
Governing Councils:
All values-based SFL social organizations at UC San Diego are affiliated with one of the governing councils: Multicultural, National Pan-Hellenic, Interfraternity, & Panhellenic. In accordance with their history, purpose, and perspectives, the councils serve as a foundation to build community and strive towards our common values of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, Academic Excellence, Leadership & Character Development, Community Responsibility, and Lifelong Friendships.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & EVENTS
Get Involved! We have over 650 UC San Diego Student Organizations!
Visit our student organization database at studentorg.ucsd.edu! View a complete listing of student organizations and contact information.
Participate in CSI’s Quarterly Student Organization Fairs! Hear directly from members about how to get involved in their student organization’s events, meetings and more!
Check out CSI’s social media platforms @GetInvolvedUCSD
I GOT INVOLVED!
“In starting Brain Hub, our mission was to create a space in which students not only felt connected to a group of people that shared their passion for neuroscience, but also felt valued and benefitted by the numerous resources provided to them by the organization, including professional insight into the field, guest speakers, workshops discussing research opportunities, cold emailing, lab applications, and more.”
- Brain Hub, New Student Organization CSI Award winners 2023-2024
Join a student organization.
To see a list of registered student organizations visit studentorg.ucsd.edu.
Visit the CSI Front Desk
Student Involvement Leadership Consultants (SILCs) can help connect you with student organizations and provide more information on how to get involved at getinvolved@ucsd. edu. Located on the third floor of Price Center
Start your own organization!
Visit the CSI Front Desk or csifrontdesk.ucsd.edu to learn how! For more information, visit getinvolved.ucsd.edu
Check out the Student Events Calendar for the latest events and entertainment: universitycenters.ucsd.edu
Photo credit: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications
STUDENT ORGS LIST BY FOCUS
academic
Delve into your academic discipline and develop closer ties with your academic department or program.
American Chemical Society Student Affiliates (ACSSA)
Asians & Pacific Islanders for the Arts and Humanities (APIAH)
Association for Women in Mathematics
Astro Graduate Council
Astronomy Club at UC San Diego
BioComp
Bioengineering Graduate Society
Biological Sciences Student Association
BioScholars Program at UC San Diego
Catalyst at UC San Diego
Challenger Research Journal at UC San Diego
Chemistry Graduate Student Council
Chemistry International Friendship Group
Cognitive Science Student Association Computer Science and Engineering Society
Construction Management Association of America at UC San Diego
Diversity in Data Science at UC San Diego
ECE Event Collaboration Board
ECE Undergraduate Student Council
Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)
Ethnic Studies Undergraduate Community
Gender Minorities in Bioengineering
GeoClub
Global Sustainable Development Ambassadors
Graduate Society of NanoEngineers at UC San Diego, GSN
Graduate Women in Physics
Graphite
Human Development Student Association
International Studies Student Association (ISSA) at UC San Diego
Kommon Society
Linguistics Undergraduate Association (LINGUA)
Mandeville Art Collective (MAC at UC San Diego)
Mathematics Graduate Student Council
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Council
Neurosciences Graduate Program
Operations and Supply Chain Club
Pandora Forum at UC San Diego
Perrybotics VEX U
Physics Graduate Council
Psi Chi/Psychology Club
Public Health Undergraduate Organization at UC San Diego
Rady Finance Club
Rady Product Management Club at UC San Diego
Robotic Graduate Student Organization (RoboGrads)
Scholars Society at UC San Diego
Scripps Declassified Math Survival Program
Scripps Education Association
Society for Latinos in Physical Science
Society for Women in Graduate Studies in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Society of Automotive Engineers
Society of Undergraduate Mathematics Students (SUMS)
Sociology Community
Students for Global Health
Tau Beta Pi
Triton Engineering Student Council
Triton NeuroTech
Triton Quantitative Trading
Triton Restoration Initiative (TRI)
Triton Robotics
Triton Unmanned Aerial Systems
Undergraduate Bioinformatics Club (UBIC)
Women in ECE (WeCe)
Yonder Deep
cooperative/ enterprise
Cooperative organizations provide consumer goods and services to the campus community. Increase your skills and learn the art of managing a business.
Che Cafe
Food Cooperative at UC San Diego
General Store Co-op, The Groundwork Books Collective
cultural
Help create a sense of community on campus by sharing your beliefs, customs and traditions.
Afghan Student Association (ASA)
African Graduate Students Association
Armenian Student Association
Bangali Student Association
Black Graduate and Professional Student Association
Black Voices at UC San Diego
BRASA
BURSA(Burmese Students Association)
Cambodian Student Association
Cantonese Culture Club
Caribbean and Afro-Latinx Student Association at UC San Diego
Chabad Jewish Student Group
Chaldean-Assyrian Student Association
Chinese Global Community Chinese Union
EEJ @ UC San Diego
Eritrean & Ethiopian Student Association
Fusion Dance Events Association
Hellenic Student Association
Hermanas Unidas de UC San Diego
Himalayan Student Association @ UC
San Diego
Hindu YUVA
Hong Kong Student Union
Indian Student Association
Iranian STudent Association (ISTA)
Japanese Student Association
Korean Pungmul Club at UC San Diego
Korean Student Cultural Association (Ko.SCA)
La Familia de UC San Diego
Latine/x Graduate Student Association (LGSA)
Lebanese Student Association at UC San Diego
Malaysian Student Association
Middle Eastern & North African Student Association
Mishelanu at UC San Diego
Mixed Student Union
Multi-Asian Student Association
Nigerian Student Association at UC
San Diego
Nikkei Student Union
Nueva Herencia de UC San Diego
Pacific Islander Student Association (PISA at UC San Diego)
Pakistani Student Association
Persian American Student Association
San Diego Indonesian Association (SDIA)
San Diego Jewish Experience
SangamSD
Saudi Students Association @ UC San Diego
Student Support Services Club (SSSC or SSS Club)
Sudanese Student Association
Swara @ UC San Diego
Syrian Student Association
Taiwanese American Student Association
TamashaSD
Teo-Chew Association
Thai Student Union
Transracial Adoptee Tritons (TRA Tritons)
Triton India Club
Triton Jewish Leaders
Turkish Undergrad Organization
United Taiwanese Association at UC San Diego
Vietnamese Student Association
DANCE
Find your movement and style in our various dance organizations.
4N01 Dance Team
Aequora Ballet Company
Alter Ego Dance
Argentine Tango Club
Ascension Competitive Dance Team
Ballet Folklórico El Arcoíris Del Sur
Ballet Folklorico la Joya de Mexico
Breakin’ Club- Body Rock
Chinese Dance Association
Da Real Punjabiz
Division 12
Drag Club @ UC San Diego
Ikigai Dance and Company
Kan Movement
Kidz Next Door
KOTX
kunFusion
KUT Dance Team
Lion Dance at UC San Diego
Muse Dance Company
Polynesian Dance Club at UC San Diego
Pushpanjali
Raas Ruckus Dance Team at UC San Diego
ROOT[D at UC San Diego
Salsa Society
Sleepless Collective
Swing Dance at UC San Diego
Tritonettes at UC San Diego
XFactor Dance Team
Zor at UC San Diego (Hindi Film) Dance Team
TRADITION SPIRIT NIGHT
For over 25 years, Spirit Night and the Cup of Cheer have been a tradition at UC San Diego. Get ready for an action packed week of Triton spirt and Blue & Gold. The friendly competition between all seven colleges brings all Tritons together for banner contests, trivia, and more! Be prepared to show your Triton Pride and cheer loud for the men’s basketball team culminating with the big announcement of who will take home the Spirit Night trophy- the Cup of Cheer!
A UCSD Tradition since 1986 WINTER QUARTER 2025
Photo credit: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications
STUDENT ORGS LIST BY FOCUS
educational
Get Involved and help educate the UCSD and local communities about important issues and ideas.
AI Student Collective @ UC San Diego
Amateur Radio Club at UC San Diego (KK6UC)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers @UC San Diego
Artistic and Creative Endeavors (ACE)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Big BENG, The Biology Undergraduate and Master’s Mentorship Program
Blockchain at UC San Diego
Bright Futures
Chem-E-Car Project
Chinese Computer Community
Chinese Engineering Society
Combat Robotics Club
Competitive Programming Club at UC San Diego
Design/Build/Fly
Education Studies Student Association (EDSSA)
Envisionaries @ UC San Diego
Eta Omega Chi
excel club
Global Health in Medicine
Healthy Skin Initiative (HSI)
Human Powered Submarine IEEE YP Graduate Student Chapter
iGEM @ UC San Diego
International Student Mentorship Program (ISMP)
Investors Club, The Korean American Scientists and Engineers Association - Young Generation
Model United Nations at UC San Diego
Morning Sign Out at UC San Diego
NDMP at UC San Diego
Neuroengineering Journal Club @ UC San Diego
Oviparous
Paranormal Society
Platypus Affiliated Society at UC San Diego
Product Management Club @ UC San Diego
Product Space at UC San Diego
Project in a Box
Quant & Statistics Club @ UC San Diego
Quantum Computing at UC San Diego
Radical Wellbeing
SACNAS Chapter at UC San Diego
Scripps Student Symposium Committee
SKY Wellness Club
Society of Physics Students at UC San Diego
Student Health Advocates
TEDx@UCSanDiego
Themed Entertainment Association @ UC San Diego
Transfers in Science
Triton Robosub
Triton Solar Car
Triton XR
Triton-Ai
Tritons Against Human Trafficking
Tritons For Israel
Undergraduate History Network
Undergraduate Journal Club at UC San Diego
Venture Capital Finance and Innovation Club
Yonder Dynamics
health professions
Network with health professionals, take part in workshops and seminars, and put your skills into practice.
Academy of Managed Care
Pharmacy (AMCP at UC San Diego)
American Medical Student Association
American Medical Women’s Association
American Pharmacists Association
APhA-ASP at UC San Diego SSPPS
Association of Student Pharmacists at UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy
Bridging the Gap
California Society of Health-System Pharmacists- at UC San Diego
Student Chapter
Careers in Health at UC San Diego
Chicanx/Latinx for Community Medicine
Emergency Medical Services at UC San Diego
Flying Sams at UC San Diego
Health and Medical Professions Preparation Program (HMP3)
Health Link
Health Literacy 101
Healthcare Professions Mentorship
Programs
In Transcription @ UC San Diego
Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO)
Insight Pre-Optometry
International Health Collective
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity at UC San Diego SSPPS
Keeping the Beat
Mitochondria Club at UC San Diego
Nursing Hearts at UC San Diego
Olami JHealth at UC San Diego
Organization for Pre-Health Advising
People of Color in Public Health
Pilipino Undergraduate Society for Health
Pre-Health Professional’s Club
Pre-Medical APAMSA at UC San Diego
Pre-Meds Without Borders
Pre-PA Student Organization (PPASO)
Pre-Pharmacy Society @ UC San Diego
Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy (SPOT)
Sports Medicine Association at UC San Diego
MEDIA
Print, film, stage and online media provide information, news, and opportunities for expression.
Animation Club
Chinese Women Post, The Climate Change Review, The EleFilm
En Route
Grays & Hues Zine
Her Campus at UC San Diego
iScholar Dive with Hoang and Eshani
Maximalist Magazine
Musings
Other People Magazine
Prospect - The Journal of International Affairs at UC San Diego
Saltman Quarterly Trend
Tritons for a Free Press TritonTubers
MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
Participate, engage, and appreciate music, theater, and performance arts!
Acamazing
Asayake Taiko
Beat @ UC San Diego, The Chinese Drama Club
Comfort Tone Company 157
Daughters of Triton
Deejays and Vinylphiles Club
Duly Noted
Five Millennia Orchestra
Frequency
Fusheng Chinese Drama Troupe
Hopkins Sax Jam
Intermission Orchestra
Jazz Club
Mariachi La Joya del Sur Muir Musical
Musicians Club @ UC San Diego Producers and Remixers Org at UC San Diego
Sitaare
Symphonic Student Association
Trebles, The Triton A Cappella Community
Tritones at UC San Diego
POLITICAL
Actively bring information to the campus community about political views and current political issues.
College Democrats at UC San Diego
College Republicans at UC San Diego
GENup Collegiate at UC San Diego
Minority Law Association
Students Against Mass Incarceration
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)
Students For Socialism
Students for Socialist Revolution
Turning Point USA at UC San Diego
Over 500 students, staff, and faculty march in the Downtown San Diego parade and represent the UC San Diego Principles of Community. Before the parade, students join faculty, staff, and community members for a day of community service honoring Dr. King’s legacy.
Photo credit: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications
STUDENT ORGS LIST BY FOCUS
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Gain experience, knowledge and guidance for your future career through networking, seminars, workshops and professional mentoring.
Advanced Professional Degree Consulting Club at UC San Diego
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Crosstowns
Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Professional Honor Society
Alpha Kappa Psi
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America on Campus
American Advertising Federation at UC San Diego (AdWave)
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Armenian Pre-Health Society
ArtSpark
Beta Alpha Psi
Biokind Analytics at UC San Diego
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Biotech Club at UC San Diego
Black Pre-Medical Society at UC San Diego
Brain Hub
Business Club at UC San Diego
Business Council
Chemistry Peer Advisory League (ChemPAL) at UC San Diego
Chinese Business Society at UC San Diego
Computer Science in Agriculture
Cornerstone Community Consultants at UC San Diego
Data Science Graduate Association
Data Science Student Society
Delta Epsilon Mu
Design Co
Design For America
Engineers for a Sustainable World Exercise is Medicine at UC San Diego
Hedge Fund Club
Hybrid Storm
IEEE EMBS @ UC San Diego
Innovative Student Project Groups
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE)
Kappa Alpha Pi
Lumnus Consulting Junior Enterprise
Medics in Armenia
MedLink @ UC San Diego
Mock Trial @ UC San Diego
Moot Court at UC San Diego
NanoEngineering and Technology Society
National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA) NextGen
National Society of Black Engineers at UC San Diego (NSBE)
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM)
Phi Beta Lambda at UC San Diego
Phi Delta Epsilon Co-Ed International Medical Fraternity
Photonics Society at UC San Diego
Pre-Dental Society @ UC San Diego & Student Run-Free Dental Clinic Project @ UC San Diego
Pre-health Persians at UC San Diego
Pre-Law Coalition
Pre-Vet Student Association
Private Equity at UC San Diego
PRODIGY: Promoting Research & Opportunities in Diagnostic Innovations & Genetics
Rocket Propulsion Laboratory
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers at UC San Diego
Society of Civil and Structural Engineers
Society of Cosmetic Chemists at UC San Diego
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Society of Hispanic Students in Law
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Student Entrepreneurs Network
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
Sustainable Investment Group
TAMID Group at UC San Diego
Theta Tau at UC San Diego
Triton Actuarial Society
Triton Baja
Triton Business Society
Triton Consulting Group
Triton Real Estate Organization
Undergraduate Economics Society at UC San Diego
Undergraduate Law Review at UC San Diego
Undergraduate MD-PhD Society (UMPS) at UC San Diego
Undergraduate Women in Computing at UC San Diego
United Accounting Society
Video Game Development Club (VGDC) at UC San Diego
Women in Business
Women in Science Society at UC San Diego
Women’s Network at UC San Diego, The Young Planners Society
ServicE & Changemaking
Give back to the community through community service
and civic engagement activities, at home and abroad.
Academic Enrichment for Relocated Students (AERS)
Active Minds
Alpha
Alpha Miracle Foundation (AMF) @ UC San Diego
Alpha Phi Omega
Beautiful Mind Project @ UC San Diego
BioConnect
Brain Exercise Initiative, The Breaking Bread
California Public Interest Research Group @ UC San Diego
Camp Kesem
Care2Share at UC San Diego
Changemaker Student Ambassadors
Circle K. International COMPASS
Creative for a Cause
Crochet for Kids
CS foreach
Disabled United Student Community
Doctors Without Borders Chapter @ UC San Diego
Ecology, Behavior and Evolution Club at UC San Diego
Effective Altruism @ UC San Diego
End Overdose at UC San Diego
Engineering World Health
Engineers Without Borders at UC San Diego
Every Child Plays
Fronteras Saludables (Healthier Borders)
Give To Give At UC San Diego
Global Medical Brigades @ UC San Diego
Graduate Women in Computing
Green New Deal at UC San Diego
Healing Hands at UC San Diego
Health and Anti-Recidivism Project (HAARP)
Health Disparities Initiative
Health, Education, and Literacy (HEAL)
Hearts For The Homeless San Diego
Hidden Opponent at UC San Diego, The Hidden Road Initiative
Homeless Health and Empowerment
Across Learning (Homeless HEAL)
Houselessness Service Club at UC San Diego
Imperial Valley Student Outreach & Leadership at UC San Diego
Intergenerational Connections
International Women’s Health Organization (IWHO)
Jail Outreach Program
La Jolla Shores Cleanup at UC San Diego
Latin Health Connections @ UC San Diego
Lotus Project, The M.E.M.O. at UC San Diego
MEDLIFE at UC San Diego
Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS)
Music and Memory at UC San Diego
Mustard Seed Project, The National Residence Hall Honorary Neurodegenerative Disease Awareness Association (NDAA)
Opioid Addiction Prevention and Advocacy Association.
OTTA United @ UC San Diego
Partners In Health Engage at UC San Diego
Phi Sigma Pi
Pink Ribbon Initiative
Planned Parenthood Generation Action at UC San Diego
Pollinator Club at UC San Diego
Project Happiness
Project RISHI
Red Cross at UC San Diego
Refugee Health Alliance at UC San Diego
Roger’s Community Garden
Rotaract Club at UC San Diego
San Diego Tutoring Tree
SAP-VN at UC San Diego
Sexual Wellness Initiative
Sigma Upsilon Delta - Innovation Sorority Society of Refugee Health Professionals
SPARK
Sprout Up @ UC San Diego
StRIVE
Students’ Civil Liberties Union
Surfrider Foundation at Scripps Tau Sigma
Tijuana Youth Migrant Mentor Network (TYMMN)
Trash Pandas
Triton Brain Injury Network
Triton Software Engineering
Tritons in Recovery
Tritons Share
Tzu Chi Collegiate Association at UC San Diego
UFGM Initiative
Underground Scholars Initiative
Unheard Cries
UNICEF Club @ UC San Diego
United Student Labor Action Coaliton (USAS Local 619) at UCSD
Urban Changemakers
We Care
Welcome Home
Wishmakers on Campus
Y.E.S - Youth Empowerment in Science Young Minds
Youth Movement Against Alzheimers, The
TRADITION WATERMELON DROP
The tradition began in 1965 when a freshmen Physics class took a question posed by a professor to the next level! Each year, a watermelon is dropped from the 7th floor of Urey Hall so students can measure its velocity on impact and determine just how far pieces of the fruit can splat. On the first year, the distance from the point of impact to the farthest piece found was recorded at 91 feet!
A UCSD Tradition since 1965 Spring 2025 • Urey Hall
Photo credit: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications
STUDENT ORGS LIST BY FOCUS
Social • Spiritual • SAAC
SOCIAL
Take a break from studying and have fun with people who share your interests.
Alpine Club at UC San Diego
Anime & Manga Enthusiasts at UC San Diego
Arteco
Association of Writers at UC San Diego
Badminton Club at UC San Diego
Big Brain Energy Club
Black Triton Association
Boardgames and Boba @ UC San Diego
Chancellor’s Scholars Alliance
Cheese Club
Chess Club at UC San Diego
Chinese American Student Association
Chinese Basketball Club Team
Chinese Students and Scholars Association
Climbing Team at UC San Diego
Club Golf at UC San Diego
Club Softball at UC San Diego Club Wall Ball
Costco Club
Creative Writing Club
Dance and Rhythm Game Club
Darkstar
Deep Throttle Car Community @UC San Diego
Diabetes Link @/ UC San Diego
Feed The Cats @ UC San Diego
Figure Skating @ UC San Diego
Fishing Club
Gamma Gamma Driver Yugioh
Girl Gains at UC San Diego
Girls Who Run
GoSTEM@UC San Diego
Graduate Bioinformatics Council
Graduate Sports Program
Hailuo Mental Support (formerly CSMS)
Hands of Hope
Hiking Group at UC San Diego
Inter-College Residents Association (ICRA)
Jugger at UC San Diego
Keyboard Club at UC San Diego
KOJOBS at UC San Diego
Korean American Student Association (KASA)
Korean Athletic Network (KAN)
Korean Graduate Student Association (KGSA)
Laundry Loads Of Love
League of Tritons
LikeLion
Line Dancing Club
LUV Culture
Magic TCG at UC San Diego
Majiang at UC San Diego
Men’s Club Basketball at UC San Diego
Mindfulness & Meditation at UC San Diego
Mood Psychology @UC San Diego
Multi-Identity Art Collective
Mycology Club @ UC San Diego
Non-Traditional Students Association, The
Orienteering at UC San Diego
Origami Folders at UC San Diego
osu! At UC San Diego
PageOne
Pepitos
Poseidon’s Closet
Psychedelic Club at UC San Diego
Queer@Scripps
Quiz Bowl Club at UC San Diego
Rack N’ Roll (The Pocket Billiards Club @ UC San Diego)
Reach @ UC San Diego
Role Playing Games Club
Rubik’s Cube Club
SandDiego Volleyball Club
Serotones
Singapore Student Association
Skate club @ UC San Diego
Soaring Beyond Club
Squash Club
Star Wars Club at UC San Diego
Stationery Club
Strides Running Club
Student Involvement Leadership Consultant (SILC)
Sudoku Connect Club
Sumo Enthusiasts at UC San Diego
Sun God Soccer
Surf Club
Triton Auto Club
Triton Barbell
Triton Call of Duty
Triton Counterstrike
Triton Destiny
Triton Fighters
Triton Flex
Triton Foodie
Triton Gaming
Triton Mario Kart
Triton Melee
Triton Minecraft
Triton Pétanque
Triton Photography Club
Triton Pickleball
Triton Pokémon League
Triton Smash
Triton Spike
Triton Splatoon
Triton Tails - Furries at UC San Diego
Tritons Film Society
Tritons Roll Out
TritonThenix
Women and Minorities in Science
Women’s Club Basketball @ UC San Diego
Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at UC San Diego
SPRITUAL
Connect with others who share your beliefs and values, to continue on your spiritual quest.
A Lutheran Ministry Social (ALMS)
Acts 2 Fellowship
Ahlul-Bayt Student Association
All Peoples Church at UC San Diego
Alpha Omega Campus Ministry
Amicus Church at UC San Diego
Asian American Christian Fellowship
Baha’i Club at UC San Diego
Bridges International
Campus Adventist Network
Catholic Community - Newman Center Parish
Catholics for Social Justice
Christian Life Community at UC San Diego
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International
Christians at UC San Diego
Cru at UC San Diego
Evangelical Chinese Christian Fellowship
Falun Dafa at UC San Diego
Fresh Wind Chinese Church Fellowship
Global Medical Missions Alliance
Glory Church Campus Fellowship
Graduate Christian Fellowship
Hanbit Church
Hearth Fellowship
Hope Presbyterian Church
Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship
InterCP International - Frontier Movement at UC San Diego
International Graduate Student Ministry (IGSM) at UC San Diego
IUSM (International Undergraduate Student Ministry)
Jewish Graduate Students
Klesis
Korean Hope Church
Kristos Campus Missions
Latter Day Saint Student Association
Lighthouse College Life
Living Stones College Ministry
Living Water Student Fellowship (LWSF)
MakeNew
Muslim Graduate Student Association
Muslim Student Association
Navigators
New Life Student Ministry
PKC Overflow
Redeemer’s Grace Church on Campus at UC San Diego
Seashore Campus Fellowship
Sikh Student Association
Soka Gakkai International Buddhist Club
Soon Movement Global
Thomistic Institute at UC San Diego, The TRUTH Club
Watchers
STUDENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE (SAAC)
Get involved and help educate the UCSD and local communities about important issues and ideas.
Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APSA)
Black Student Union
Kaibigang Pilipino (KP) at UC San Diego
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx por Activismo (MEChA)
Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance (NAISA) (Previously Native American Student Alliance)
Queer and Trans* People of Color (QT*POC) at UC San Diego
