Student Organizations

Getting involved with a student club or organization is easy and can enhance your overall experience here at Cal State L.A.!

While providing students with outlets to exploring personal and professional interests, co-curricular involvement through student groups also affords students with opportunities at developing skills in leadership, organization, time management, and problem solving. Participating in student activities, clubs and events is also a great way to meet new people and connect within the campus community. Lastly, the experiential education gained from student involvement is a valuable complement to the classroom setting.

Use this guide to jump start your co-curricular involvement through Cal State L.A.’s recognized clubs and organizations and the various on-campus offices with opportunities for co-curricular involvement.

Student Organizations in Alphabetical Order
Student Organization Recognition
Student Organization Applications, Forms and Policies
Student Organization Required Meetings and Deadlines

 

Join a Student Organization

CSULA is home to over 100 student organizations that address a variety of issues and plan hundreds of events each year. The student organizations represent academic, cultural, political, professional, religious, spiritual, service, social, and recreational interests. These groups provide limitless opportunities to achieve an active role on campus and to pursue individual interests. This brochure includes a list of recognized organizations and their mission statements to help you find out more about what these groups have to offer. 

Finding a student organization that is right for you involves taking risks and trying new things!

  1. Attend the Student Organization and Activities Expo at the Fall Student Fest, an event that introduces new and continuing students to Cal State L.A.’s student life while assisting student organizations with recruitment and promotion.
  2. Be on the lookout for fliers, banners, or postcards that advertise student group meetings and events. Attending these activities is a great and easy way to start your on-campus involvement.
  3. Visit the Center for Student Involvement where you can find contact and program information for recognized student organizations.
  4. Fill out the Interest Form. Want to learn more about specific clubs or groups? Complete and send the Center for Student Involvement the Interest Form attached and we will forward your questions and information to groups you specify.

Student Leader Awards
Each year, Cal State L.A. honors student organizations, student leaders, and advisors.