Cultural

ABMDR at UCLA Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) at UCLA is committed to saving lives by registering bone marrow donors and raising funds for stem cell transplantation. With its core missions, ABMDR at...
Afro-Latinx Connection Afro-Latinx Connection de UCLA is a student ran organization founded in 2018 that bridges the gap between the Afrikan Diaspora and Latinx communities, while educating folks on Afro-Latin cultures,...
AGAMO at UCLA The Anime and Geijutsu Art and Music Organization (AGAMO) aims to promote the arts originating from Japanese pop culture, specifically the visual arts, music of anime, and also Japanese rhythm games....
al-Arabiyya At al-Arabiyya, we believe in the infinite creativity of language, echoing Noam Chomsky’s insight: “Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which...
Alpha Epsilon Omega Fraternity The purpose of Alpha Epsilon Omega, Beta Chapter, shall be the unification of students who shall strive to: provide cultural stimulation on campus to promote interest in the Armenian language,...
Alpha Gamma Alpha Sorority The purpose of Alpha Gamma Alpha, Alpha chapter, is to unify students of UCLA to work towards the advancement of Armenian causes, the community of UCLA, and the greater community.
Andean Student Alliance Created so students of different regions, ethnicities, and fields interested in or connected with the Andes might find a sense of community at UCLA.
Armenian Graduate Studies Colloquium An annual colloquium for graduate students and recent graduates to present their research on all aspects of Armenian Studies. Held annually in Winter quarter.
Bangali Students Association (BSA) @ UCLA Bangali Students Association is committed to providing a safe space for students to educate and increase awareness of Bangali culture, language, and history.
BAPS Campus Fellowship at UCLA The BAPS Campus Fellowship (BCF) is a social/religious organization that aims to provide the students of UCLA with the opportunity to learn about Hindu heritage, culture and the Swaminarayan way of...
BD BRUINS BD BRUINS is a student organization established by Bangladeshi graduate students at UCLA to honor Bangladesh’s rich cultural heritage while promoting inclusivity and cross-cultural engagement. Our...
Beatboxing Bruins Beatboxing Bruins seeks to be the UCLA hub for beatboxing as musical expression. The organization plans to hold trainings, jams, performances, and overall cultivate a vibrant UCLA beatbox culture.
Black/Latinx AIDS Project (BLAIDS) The Black/Latinx AIDS Project (BLAIDS) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a community service project created by the organization Latinx/Chicanxs for Community Medicine (LCCM) in...
BRASA at UCLA The Brazilian Student Association (BRASA) is a comprehensive club that embodies academic and professional spheres as well as cultural and social domains. Our main goal is to provide an environment...
Bruin Hindus Bruin Hindus is a religious/spiritual student organization whose purpose is to create a safe and inclusive space for Hindu students and friends at UCLA. We seek to build community, connect with the...
Bruin Irish Dance Bruin Irish Dance brings Irish Dancing to UCLA for dancers of all levels in an inclusive and fun environment. ...
Bruinettes at UCLA The Elegant Bruinettes at UCLA is a danceline team created to highlight the African-American dance style derived from Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). The team is an inclusive...
Bruins Spanish Club We are a language learning club that offers a space for beginner to advance speakers to practice their Spanish-speaking skills.
Caribbean Students Association The purpose shall be to reunite the Caribbean community at UCLA educate individuals about Caribbean culture, and celebrate the culture of the Caribbean across the diaspora....
Chi Delta Theta Sorority The purpose of this organization is to promote friendship, social networking, cultural awareness, and community service as well as build strong leaders both academically and socially.
Children of the Diaspora The continuous pursuit of COD is to discover new ways that individuals who fall under the hybridity and vastness of the African Diaspora can engage in mechanisms designed to help our community...
Chinese American Culture Night Chinese American Culture Night (CACN) is an annual student-run production, with more than 200 students involved in creating this show for the enjoyment of over 1000 members of the UCLA community. It...
Chinese Cultural Dance Club at UCLA CCDC is a non-profit, student-run organization that offers dance classes to all interested UCLA students. We aim to teach members to perceive and appreciate Chinese culture through an understanding...
Cicadas Chinese Calligraphy Club at UCLA The Cicadas Chinese language conveys beautiful meanings, cultures, and people. Drawn on paper and embodied with ink, Chinese calligraphy becomes a vessel to demonstrate new nuances and artistic...
CSSA@UCLA CSSA@UCLA(Chinese Students and Scholars Association) is a non-profit organization run by volunteer Chinese students and scholars at UCLA. With over 3,000 members to date across 7 departments, CSSA is...
Disabled Student Union The Disabled Student Union (DSU) provides a safe and inclusive place for disabled people to feel accepted. Its purpose is to empower students through advocacy and education, build relationships with...
East African Student Association at UCLA The East African Student Association (EASA) is a student-run organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community for East African students on campus. EASA strives to promote the...
Egyptian Student Association Our goal is to promote the Egyptian culture, to help Egyptian students integrate better into the diverse UCLA community by creating an atmosphere of friendship and support in a...
Empowering Latines Against Struggle (ELAS) at UCLA ELAS at UCLA, formerly MEChA de UCLA, is Latine student-initiated, student-run organization aimed at advancing the state of Latine students and community as a whole. Through our various Components,...
Faces of Afrikan Muslims Faces of Afrikan Muslims is a student organization dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for Black Muslims. It promotes discussions highlighting the contributions of Black people to...
Filipino Americans in Medicine (FAiM) at UCLA FAiM at UCLA is an organization of Filipino-American medical students at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and healthcare providers at UCLA Health. Our Mission - To establish a strong...
Foundations Choreography Foundations Choreography was founded in 2014 to address a gap observed by our founders in UCLA’s dance community. The dance community was primarily dominated by competitive teams, and there wasn’t a...
Freedom Loving Youth at UCLA The UCLA chapter of Freedom Loving Youth (FLY) supports and advocates for impoverished single mothers and mothers whose husbands have disabilities that were affected by the 1988 Spitak Earthquake in...
Fulbright Network at UCLA Being a Fulbrighter means being part of an international educational exchange program that aims to foster mutual understanding between countries, cultures, and people. The Fulbright Network at UCLA...
GAIN Global Action In Nursing Global Action In Nursing (GAIN) is a collective for the UCLA Nursing community to enhance knowledge and participation in global health.
Global Culture Fest - Becoming Global Students Association Becoming Global Students Association (BGSA) is a global student community that connects members from 50+ universities worldwide, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, Stanford, MIT, Brown, Oxford, and...
Go Club at UCLA Go Club at UCLA provides a place for go players of all levels to play with one another. We meet up every week. Beginners are welcomed and there will be lessons for beginners.
Grupo Estudiantil Oaxaqueño de UCLA Our mission as an organization is to provide a safe space for students to honor and explore their identities as Oaxaqueños in higher education at the University of California, Los Angeles. We strive...
HandsOn UCLA This organization encourages learning ASL and about the d/Deaf community. It provides a medium for students to practice and learn ASL and about the d/Deaf community.
Hermanos Unidos De UCLA Our Purpose and Mission Statement: We are a 501(c) Not-for-Profit organization that focuses on the retention and matriculation of Latino males in higher education. We seek to advance Latino males...
Hidden Road Initiative The Hidden Road Initiative (HRI) is a student operated, charitable non-profit organization, that provides educational and leadership opportunities to underprivileged students living in remote...
Hillel at UCLA Hillel at UCLA strives to create a welcoming environment for everyone who wants to learn about and be inspired by Judaism. We offer educational, religious, cultural, and social programming throughout...
Hispanic Student Dental Association The Hispanic Student Dental Association is a group of dental students committed to promoting cultural values, traditions, and morals while creating a welcome space for student of hispanic...
Indian Classical Music At UCLA A student-run group dedicated to learning, celebrating, and performing traditional Indian classical music. All experience levels welcome!
Indonesian Bruins Student Association Indonesian students club at UCLA
Iranian Medical Society at UCLA The Iranian Medical Society is a non-profit organization for Iranian-Americans in the medical field. The purpose of the organization is to enhance medical knowledge among medical professionals of...
Iraqi Student Organization The Iraqi Student Organization at UCLA promotes cultural exchange and community among students of Iraqi descent and those interested in Iraqi culture. Through events, activities, and support, it...
Italian Club Our mission is to foster a vibrant community of Italian language enthusiasts, where learners of all levels can come together in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Through engaging conversations...
Japan-America Language & Culture Club Japan-America Language & Culture Club (JpAm) is an organization that encourages cultural exchange between Japanese and English speakers in a casual setting outside the typical language learning...
Japanese Animation Club at UCLA Our purpose is to foster greater understanding and appreciation of Japanese Animation and culture. It is intended to create a forum for the presentation, discussion and promotion of anime. The...
Japanese Student Association at UCLA An organization aimed at bringing together those who share Japanese identity, culture, and language, and those whom share an interest in these elements. We offer social events and career support so...
Jewish End-Of-Year Celebration Committee This is an end-of-year celebration for Jewish students from UCLA and open to all students
Jewish Faculty Resilience Group The Jewish Faculty Resilience Group (JFrg) is a community of UCLA Jewish and non-Jewish faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and staff dedicated to supporting the Jewish community on campus. We work to...
Jewish-Muslim Alliance (JMA) The Jewish-Muslim Alliance (JMA) is an organization that is welcoming and open to all individuals regardless of religion. The club is meant to spread virtue and compassion as well as create an aura...
Jordanian American Association at UCLA The Jordanian American Association at UCLA offers a space to represent Jordanians on campus, fostering a sense of pride and cultural connection. It serves as a community where members can meet,...
Kawan Pilipino Catholic Association Kawan envisions an undergraduate and graduate Pilipino Catholic community that (1) is all-inclusive where members are invited to grow in their spiritual lives and understanding of Catholicism from a...
Kompany Welcome to Kompany, a vibrant and inclusive community at UCLA dedicated to celebrating and nurturing diverse visual and performing artists. Our mission is to create a supportive platform for artists...
Kyodo Taiko, UCLA Kyodo Taiko is the nation's first collegiate taiko drumming team. Founded in 1990, we work to promote the art of Japanese-American taiko drumming within the UCLA and surrounding communities, and...
Latine Film & Theatre Association (LFTA) This organization strives to center Latine voices in creative spaces as well as create an annual theatre and film showcase that unites and empowers the Chicane/x & Latine/x community on campus. Our...
Latinx Graduation Latinx Graduation is a student-initiated and student-run graduation ceremony that celebrates and honors the hard work of Latinx graduating students, their families, and their communities....
Law Students Supporting the State of Israel (LSSI) Our mission is to create a supportive and informed community within UCLA School of Law that upholds Israel’s right to exist, while providing a platform for critical discussion and debate on legal and...
Le Cercle Francophone In Le Cercle Francophone we provide a space for French-speaking students and/or students interested in the francophone world to create a sense of community on campus. We go to local French events in...
Learning Mission Armenia at UCLA Learning Mission is a 501c3 organization specializing in providing a free IT and English education to groups affected by the 2020 Artsakh War, particularly veterans. Since November 2020, Learning...
Lebanese Student Association at UCLA The Lebanese Student Association is an inclusive space for students to celebrate Lebanese culture, meet Bruins from the Middle East, and engage in insightful conversations, professional development...
Mac Daddies We are Mac Daddies. Mac and cheese devotees - achieving divine delight in every savory (bite). We meet bi-weekly at various locations around Westwood to eat or make mac and cheese.
Mahjong Clubs at UCLA Mahjong Club at UCLA brings together students interested in Mahjong. Through Mahjong, we promote both Chinese and Japanese cultures. We create a friendly social and recreational environment for all...
MannMukti at UCLA MannMukti operates as a university chapter of the national MannMukti organization. Our mission is to encourage healthy, open dialogue of South Asian mental health issues in an effort to remove...
Medical Spanish & Language Justice (MSLJ) The mission of the Medical Spanish & Language Justice Group (MSLJ) is to advance linguistic and cultural competency in medical education and clinical practice. Recognizing the significant...
Middle Eastern Pre-Law Student Association (MELSA) The Middle Eastern Pre-Law Student Association (MELSA) is an undergraduate Pre-Law society that aims to provide Middle Eastern students at UCLA with resources and opportunities that will benefit...
Mixed Berries The “Mixed Berries” is a casual social club, committed to making an inclusive space for students of mixed race(s) to bond with other students in a comfortable, welcoming way that strays away from a...
Muslim Indian Student Organization The Muslim Indian Students Organization (MISO) is a space for all students at UCLA to learn about and celebrate the rich history and culture of Muslim communities in India. MISO provides a space for...
NAAMA NextGen; National Arab American Medical Association Next Gen The National Arab American Medical Association at UCLA is a pre-med organization that aims to connect, empower, and inspire Arab American healthcare students. We seek to empower undergraduate and...
NASA (North African Students Association) The North African Student Association aims to foster a welcoming community for the North African students and others interested in the culture and tradition. With endless support for our members, we...
Nashaa Hindi Film Dance Nashaa Hindi Film Dance is one of the premier Bollywood-Fusion dance teams in the country. Operated completely by students attending The University of California, Los Angeles, Nashaa is an expression...
Nigerian Students Association The Nigerian Students Association is a student group at UCLA aimed at increasing the awareness of its members about the Nigerian culture and West Africa at large. We aim to provide a home away from...
Offbeat Sessions We're the sole street dance club on campus, offering open dance sessions for anyone who wishes to join. Committed to preserving street dance heritage and expanding its footprint at UCLA, we foster a...
Organization for Cultural Diversity in Science The Organization for Cultural Diversity in Science (OCDS) is a student-run organization housed in the physical sciences. OCDS aims to foster a network of support for students belonging to diverse...
Oui Oui Baguette Oui Oui Baguette is a club that aims to foster cultural connections between American and French students, here at UCLA. The club's mission centers on celebrating all facets of French culture through...
Persian Community at Hillel (PCH) The Persian Community at Hillel (PCH) was founded by students, for students, with the goal of cultivating a strong Persian Jewish community at UCLA where students can feel safe to embrace our Persian...
Persian Medical Society at UCLA The purpose of the Persian Medical Society is to provide a platform for individuals interested in Persian medicine to collaborate, share knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of medical...
Persian Pre-Law Association The Persian Pre-Law Association (PPLA) aims to promote and support the academic and professional development of Persian students pursuing a career in law. PPLA seeks to provide resources, networking...
Phi Lambda Rho Sorority Inc. As sisters of Phi Lambda Rho Sorority, we seek to promote the Chicanx/Latinx Culture. We are committed to academic excellence, giving back to our community, and developing life long friendships,...
Pilipino Recruitment and Enrichment Program Pilipino Recruitment and Enrichment Program is a community service organization with a mission to equip our executive board and general members with a greater understanding of the importance of...
Polish Bruins Polish Bruins is a club that creates a welcoming community for Polish students and those interested in Polish culture and language at UCLA. This club is a space to share cultural traditions and...
Punjabis at UCLA Punjabis at UCLA is a dynamic student organization that aims to create a closer linkage with Punjabi culture, heritage, and identity. From the rich traditions to the shared history of East and West...
Párrafo Párrafo is an art and literary magazine under the direction of the graduate students of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese of the University of California, Los Angeles. Párrafo publishes...
R.A.Í.C.E.S R.A.Í.C.E.S will lean and be grounded on the exploration of our Ancestral connection to our modern identity, revisiting our ancestral past to influence our personal development and, most...
Raas Garba Team Formed in 2002, the Raas Garba Team at UCLA, Bataaka Nu Shaak, is a competitive dance group that was the first of its kind on the West Coast. We hope to let the Indian culture permeate our community...
ROOT{D Dance Co. Established in 2019, ROOT[D is a project dance team with the aim to develop and showcase dancers within the UCLA/LA community. As the only South Asian dance team that encompasses a wide breadth of...
Russian-Speaking Student Association The Russian-Speaking Student Association (RSSA) at UCLA is dedicated to fostering a dynamic community that embraces the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Russian-speaking world,...
Rye International Rye International is a professional fellowship founded in 2018, dedicated to empowering the Chinese community through career development, social activities, and mentorship. The organization offers a...
Saudi Arabian Student Association at UCLA The Saudi Arabian Student Association (SASA) at the university serves as a hub for cultural exchange, uniting students from Saudi Arabia to celebrate their heritage, supporting our members to excel,...
Save Cantonese at UCLA Mission and Vision Statement Save Cantonese at UCLA is part of a larger international movement that sustains and celebrates Cantonese language and culture. Through grassroots advocacy, we protect and...
Shan^9 Chinese Dance Drama Society at UCLA SHAN9 Chinese Dance Drama Society is a student organization at UCLA that conveys China's rich history and folk culture through dance drama composed of Chinese traditional and folk dances. Our...
Sigma Pi Sigma Psi Sorority Sigma Pi Sigma Psi Sorority intends to create an environment where students are united to launch their concern for the community. The Persian organization seeks to enhance the quality of life among...
South Asian Women’s Forum Welcome to the South Asian Women’s Forum, where we meet to engage in meaningful conversations surrounding today’s political and social issues. SAWF aims to create a safe space for South Asian women...
Taara at UCLA Taara at UCLA is an award-winning, competitive Indian Classical dance team that combines various classical dance styles including, but not limited to Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and Kuchipudi to...
Taiwanese Student Association We are a student organization that focuses on gathering Taiwanese people and hosting events that are related to Taiwanese cultures and traditions. In addition, our goal is to let Taiwanese students...
TASA- Taiwanese American Student Association Our mission is to spread Taiwanese awareness and culture through community involvement and to build and strengthen the Taiwanese American community on campus.
The Peruvian Student Association (PSA) at UCLA The Peruvian Student Association (PSA) at UCLA is a comprehensive organization that embraces both academic and professional development, as well as cultural and social connections. Our primary goal...
The Scandinavian Club at UCLA The Scandinavian Club at UCLA promotes cultural exploration, linguistic exchange, and social interaction among members of the UCLA community with heritage or interest in the Scandinavian countries.
Turkish Student Association at UCLA Turkish Student Association (TSA) aims to create a welcoming community for Turkish students and those interested in Turkish culture and language at UCLA. The club provides a platform to share...
UTeaLA UTeaLA is a student club devoted to the study and practice of the Japanese Tea Ceremony (“The Way of Tea” aka. “Chado”). Through classes, workshops, and public presentations we serve the UCLA student...
Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA The Vietnamese Student Union (VSU), established in 1977, is the official voice of all Vietnamese students at UCLA through its advocacy for the educational, social, cultural, and political welfare of...
“brvino” Undergraduate Wine Club “brvino” Undergraduate Wine Club is created to deliver wine education to UCLA undergraduates and bring together interested students. We want to educate our members on the infinite diversity of the...