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Student Involvement: Opportunities for Success

The Student Life & Leadership (SLL) cluster within the Division of Student Affairs supports the intellectual, personal, social and professional development of all students. Studies show that involved students do better academically and have a more positive and fulfilling college experience.

Units within SLL offer educational opportunities and skills development to enhance academic success and prepare students for their leadership roles in a diverse, dynamic and global society. studentlife.uci.edu

Office of Campus Organizations & Volunteer Programs (COVP)

Fosters community, social responsibility and transferable skills through transformative leadership experiences. Provides resources, innovative programming and advising for campus organizations and opportunities for community engagement. Through campus and community partnerships, students explore social issues by engaging in direct service, reflection and critical dialogue. campusorgs.uci.edu • volunteer.uci.edu

Center for Black Cultures, Resources & Research (CBCRR)

A safe, vibrant, inclusive, supportive and communal atmosphere for UCI’s diverse Black student body. Resources for students include a conference room, lounge, virtual computer lab and psychological support, tutorial assistance and academic advising services. The center is committed to social justice, health and wellness, interpersonal growth, talent development, community service, academic success and career development. blackcultures.uci.edu

The central hub of student leadership at UCI, CSL is committed to supporting every student in their leadership development from orientation through graduation. CSL is the connection point between students seeking opportunities to develop and apply leadership skills and faculty and staff who oversee these opportunities. studentleadership.uci.edu Cross-Cultural Center An inclusive atmosphere and supportive environment for UCI’s diverse student body. Provides values-based programs focused on activism and social justice, education and empowerment, and community and diversity. Serves as a home to over 50 affiliated student organizations. ccc.uci.edu DREAM Center Serves undocumented Anteaters through programs and services which help them achieve personal, academic and professional excellence including free legal support and referrals for students and their families, private consultations to discuss academic or personal matters, financial aid guidance and financial literacy consultations, professional and career advising, student wellness support and housing relocations. dream.uci.edu

FRESH Basic Needs Hub

A student-initiated effort, FRESH offers emergency food and toiletries, connects students to critical resources, and provides educational opportunities for students to take personal responsibility for their wellness and the well-being of their

Center for Student Leadership (CSL)

communities. basicneeds.uci.edu Sorority and Fraternity Life

Works with students to create an inclusive environment that challenges members to develop into leaders who uphold the values, oaths and commitments of their collegiate fraternal organizations. Three governing councils – Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association and Multicultural Greek Council – represent the 47 fraternities and sororities to the UCI campus and surrounding community. sororityfraternity.uci.edu

International Center

Provides UCI students, scholars, staff and faculty the opportunity to engage in programs, workshops, events and services surrounding international education and intercultural learning, and provides an overview of immigration requirements and UCI resources for international students, scholars and spouses. ic.uci.edu

Latinx Resource Center

Founded to raise awareness of social, political, economic, historical and cultural realities of the Latinx and Chicanx communities. This is accomplished by offering resources, programs and a space where cultura, arte and academia are interconnected and broaden access, increase retention and ensure a clear pathway to graduation through the empowerment of Latinx and Chicanx students. studentlife.uci.edu/lrc

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC)

Provides a wide range of education and advocacy services supporting intersectional identity development. Fosters community, wellness and an open and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, transgender, queer, asexual, ally and questioning students, faculty, staff and the larger campus community.

LGBTRC sponsors campuswide events, student activities, student volunteer and leadership opportunities, ally development programs, workshops and seminars for campus courses and organizations. lgbtrc.uci.edu

SOAR Center

Helps students survive and thrive by increasing their engagement, fostering academic success and creating enrichment opportunities in a supportive social environment. Promotes student leadership development through student-initiated outreach and retention projects, and serves as a bridge between the information, resources and services. soar.uci.edu

Student Government Student Media

The umbrella department for several student-run organizations including ASUCI, the New University campus newspaper, KUCI radio station, Anthology yearbook, Anteater TV and Alternative Media. studentgov.uci.edu Sustainability Resource Center

The SRC unleashes youth leadership for community resilience to a changing climate and cultivates a campus culture of sustainability. sustainability.uci.edu/studentinvolvement/src

Anteater Involvement Fair

Find opportunities, connect with fellow Anteaters & meet campus staff!

Please check website for updates: campusorgs.uci.edu

Veteran Services Center

Provides support services to veteran students, reservists, active duty service members and eligible dependents of veterans including benefit certification, work study, orientation, transition assistance, outreach programs, priority registration and guaranteed/priority housing. veteran.uci.edu

Womxn’s Hub (W-HUB)

Creates an open space for womxn and allies to advance equality and access across lines of ethnicity, gender identity, religion, orientation and social class. Promotes education, empowerment, social justice, community and diversity through support, mentorship and advocacy. womenshub.uci.edu

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