UC Davis offers a large number of political, cultural, and academic organizations. Especially in today's political and social climate, creating coalitions for advocacy and health is incredibly important. We've put together a list of some political, cultural, and academic organizations, but this is not exhaustive as new organizations are being created all the time! Visit the UC Davis Center for Student Involvement to explore all student organizations.
Note: Some organizations are listed in multiple categories.
- Political and/or Advocacy Organizations
- Davis Political Review
DPR is "dedicated to providing a platform for student voices from all political, cultural, and academic backgrounds."
Instagram: @davispoliticalreview | Facebook: @DPRmag | Email: [email protected]
IGNITE At UC Davis
IGNITE provides "college womxn with civic education, exposure to womxn political leaders, hands-on-training, and aspirations to become the next generation of political leaders."
Instagram: @igniteatucdavis | Facebook: @igniteatucdavis | Email: [email protected]
Davis College Democrats
DCD "works to foster leadership, encourage voter education & promote political participation at UC Davis."
Instagram: @daviscollegedemocrats | Facebook: @daviscollegedemocrats | Email: [email protected]
UC Davis Students Solidarity with Hong Kong
This organization supports "HongKongers in their fight for human rights and democracy."
Facebook: @ucdyellowribbon | Email: [email protected]
American Association of University Women
AAUW "provides various opportunities to empower, educate, and connect on campus."
Instagram: @aauwatucdavis | Facebook: @ucdaauw | Email: [email protected]
J Street U at Davis
This organization believes that "both Israelis and Palestinians have the right to self-determination, which is why we feel the two state solution is the only feasible outcome." Their goal is to educate students, "facilitate discussions, and organize leaders in the larger American Jewish community to take bold action in defending human rights and helping achieve peace in the region."
Instagram: @jstreetucdavis | Facebook: @jstreetudavis | Email: [email protected]
People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty at UC Davis
PEACE is a club for those "interested in vegan and plant-based lifestyles" that works to "bring awareness to the public consciousness the health, ethical, and environmental impact we each have with our everyday choices."
Instagram: @ucdavispeace | Facebook: @peaceatucdavis | Email: [email protected]
Liberty in North Korea
LiNK is a "humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of North Korean refugees."
Instagram: @linkucdavis | Facebook: @libertyinnorthkoreaatucdavis
Aggies for Israel
This organization is "dedicated to educating those on our campus about the state of Israel's history, culture, and politics" and "a pro-Israel and a pro-peace ideology through positive and inclusive community events, highlighting the connection between Israel and liberalism, and promoting dialogue on our campus."
Instagram: @aggiesforisrael | Facebook: @aggiesforisrael | Email: [email protected]
Scholars Promoting Education Awareness and Knowledge
SPEAK is an" advocacy and support club at UC Davis for undocumented students and their allies."
Instagram: @speakatucdavis | Facebook: @SPEAKATUCD | Email: [email protected]
Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs at UC Davis
APAPA's mission is to "empower Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Americans through education, leadership and active participation in civic and public affairs."
Email: [email protected]
Model United Nations at UC Davis
MUN is a "student-led organization promoting public speaking, debate, diplomacy, international relations, and learning."
Instagram: @ucdavismun | Facebook: @munatucdavis | Email: [email protected]
Medical Students for Choice Student Interest Group
MSFC "stands up in the face of violent opposition, working to de-stigmatize abortion provision among medical students and residents and educating our school community about reproductive health and justice."
Email: [email protected]
Girl Up at UC Davis
This organization acts as "liaisons in Davis and on the UC Davis campus on behalf of the Girl Up United Nations Foundation initiative" which "works with global community partners to achieve gender equality worldwide."
Instagram: @girlup.ucdavis | Facebook: Girl Up at UC Davis | Email: [email protected]
Center for Advocacy Resources and Education
CARE aims to "reduce sexual violence and its impact using a multifaceted approach including primary prevention, education and awareness, trauma-informed survivor services, and advocacy for victim rights at the campus, University of California, and state level."
Instagram: @ucdcare | Facebook: @ucdavisCVPP | Email: [email protected]
Days for Girls at UC Davis
DfG aims to "help women and girls by giving them reusable/washable pads, so that they do not have to miss school be forced into dangerous conditions."
Instagram: @dfgatucdavis Facebook: Days for Girls UC Davis DfG Club | Email: [email protected]
Doctors for Camp Closure
D4CC is "dedicated to supporting justice for migrants and asylum-seekers in the U.S., specifically with the mission to close immigrant detention camps, which pose threats to both public health and human rights. We will support the Sacramento D4CC chapter by collaborating on educational, advocacy, research, and other engagements to push for camp closure."
Instagram: @doctorsforcampclosure | Facebook: @Doctors4CampClosure | Email: [email protected]
National Alliance on Mental Illness on Campus at UC Davis
NAMI is "dedicated to raising awareness and reducing stigmas about issues regarding mental health on the UC Davis campus through a wealth of resources."
Instagram: @namiatucdavis | Facebook: @namiatucdavis | Email: [email protected]
She's the First at UC Davis
STF "sponsors girls’ education in low-income countries."
Instagram: @stf_ucd | Facebook: @stfucd | Email: [email protected]
Young Democratic Socialists of America at UCD
YDSA aims to "educate and organize young people to play a helpful and principled role in the movement for social, economic, and political justice."
Instagram: @ucdavisydsa | Facebook: @ydsaatucdavis | Email: [email protected]
Mock Trial at UC Davis
Mock Trial is a "competitive academic activity that provides students with the opportunity to learn about the legal process, courtroom procedure and techniques, and improve their advocacy skills."
Instagram: @davismocktrial | Facebook: @mocktrialdavis | Email: [email protected]
Aggie House at UC Davis
Aggie House is "working with organizations in the Davis community with the collective goal of starting a free, non-profit transitional housing shelter for students."
Instagram: @aggiehouseatucdavis | Email: [email protected]
The REVIVAL Zine
The REVIVAL Zine is "an intersectional feminist publication & community that provides a platform for marginalized college students to raise their voices about cultural, political, and social justice issues."
Instagram: @therevivalzine | Facebook: @therevivalzine | Email: [email protected]
Theatre for Social Change
TFSC aims to "promote dialogue and build community by encouraging diverse members of the campus and surrounding communities to come together in solidarity over social issues that are truly 'everyone issues'."
Instagram: @theatre4socialchange | Facebook: Theatre For Social Change | Email: [email protected]
Students for Reproductive Freedom at UC Davis
SRF @ UCD "advocates for reproductive justice in the Davis community through education, lobbying, research, and fundraising efforts."
Instagram: @srfucd | Facebook: @SRFUCD | Email: [email protected]
27 Heartbeats
This organization aims to "identify sources of veterinary medical equipment and supplies available for donation, collect those donations, and distribute them to animal shelters and organizations in need."
Instagram: @27heartbeatsatucd | Facebook: 27 Heartbeats | Email: [email protected]
Artruism: Drawing for a Difference at UC Davis
This organization aims to "use art to (1) raise money and awareness for social justice issues, (2) work towards mental wellness, and (3) establish meaningful connections within the school community."
Instagram: @artruismatdavis | Facebook: Artruism: Drawing for a Difference at UC Davis | Email: [email protected]
Davis College Republicans
DCR "consists of getting to know individuals who share a love of politics, receiving exclusive access to political internships, and engaging in activism on and off campus."
Instagram: @daviscollegerepublicans | Facebook: @DavisCollegeRepublicans | Email: [email protected] - Health and Wellness Organizations
- The Beautiful Mind Project
BMP is a "student-run organization that focuses on mental health destigmatization within Muslim & marginalized communities."
Instagram: @bmpatucd | Facebook: The Beautiful Mind Project at UC Davis | Email: [email protected]
The Davis Alt. Protein Project
This project is "an initiative supported by The Good Food Institute" and "strives to be a welcoming space open to all UC Davis students interested in learning about and supporting the development of alternative protein foods."
Instagram: @davisaltpro | Facebook: @davisaltpro | Email: [email protected]
Medical Students for Choice Student Interest Group
MSFC "stands up in the face of violent opposition, working to de-stigmatize abortion provision among medical students and residents and educating our school community about reproductive health and justice."
Email: [email protected]
National Alliance on Mental Illness on Campus at UC Davis
NAMI is "dedicated to raising awareness and reducing stigmas about issues regarding mental health on the UC Davis campus through a wealth of resources."
Instagram: @namiatucdavis | Facebook: @namiatucdavis | Email: [email protected]
Doctors Without Borders of Davis
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) "works across the world to provide medical aid where it's most needed. The UC Davis Student Chapter works to coordinate fundraising events to contribute to MSF's efforts worldwide."
Instagram: @msfucdavis | Facebook: @msfucdavis | Email: [email protected]
Doctors for Camp Closure
D4CC is "dedicated to supporting justice for migrants and asylum-seekers in the U.S., specifically with the mission to close immigrant detention camps, which pose threats to both public health and human rights. We will support the Sacramento D4CC chapter by collaborating on educational, advocacy, research, and other engagements to push for camp closure."
Instagram: @doctorsforcampclosure | Facebook: @Doctors4CampClosure | Email: [email protected]
MEDLIFE at UC Davis
MEDLIFE aims to "improve the overall health and welfare of families and communities in need in Ecuador, Panama and Peru through a comprehensive approach of improving access to medicine, education and community development."
Instagram: @medlife_ucd | Facebook: @medlifeatucd
Postpartum Anxiety N' Depression Advocates
PAN'DA is "committed to raising awareness regarding perinatal mood disorders and to reduce the stigma around mental health, while educating our community."
Instagram: @panda_atucdavis | Facebook: @pandaatucdavis | Email: [email protected]
Autism and Neurodiversity Community at UC Davis
This organization aims to "provide a safe space for autistic students, who are encouraged to offer peer support to one another in a spirit of fellowship and mutual helpfulness" and "empower autistic students, offering them the tools and support they need to succeed in their academic endeavours, to control their own lives, and to control the future of their common community."
Facebook: @autismcommunity.ucdavis | Email: [email protected]
Students for Reproductive Freedom at UC Davis
SRF @ UCD "advocates for reproductive justice in the Davis community through education, lobbying, research, and fundraising efforts."
Instagram: @srfucd | Facebook: @SRFUCD | Email: [email protected]
Student-Health Awareness Resources Empowering Davis
SHARED aims to "serve the wellbeing of the University of California, Davis students in whatever realm possible."
Instagram: @sharedclub | Facebook: @SHAREDclubDavis | Email: [email protected]
Chicanx/Latinx in Health Education
This organization aims to encourage "underrepresented students to pursue a graduate level education while also giving back to underserved communities."
Facebook: @cheatucdavis | Email: [email protected]
Center for Advocacy Resources and Education
CARE aims to "reduce sexual violence and its impact using a multifaceted approach including primary prevention, education and awareness, trauma-informed survivor services, and advocacy for victim rights at the campus, University of California, and state level."
Instagram: @ucdcare | Facebook: @ucdavisCVPP | Email: [email protected]
Filipinx Association for Health Careers
FAHC "provides personal, academic, social support and information for pre-health students. We also promote Filipinx related health issues and cultural awareness to the community."
Instagram: @davisfahc | Facebook: FAHC | Email: [email protected] - Identity-Based/Cultural Organizations
- Native American Student Union
NASU is a student-run organization "dedicated to promoting cultural and political awareness among all communities, and increasing recruitment and retention of Native students."
Instagram: @nasuatucdavis | Facebook: @ucdavisnasu | Email: [email protected]
Asian American Association
AAA "serves to unify the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at UC Davis" and "advances its members' cultural understanding of AAPI identities, traditions and beliefs and their self-awareness as AAPI individuals or supporters" through educational events.
Instagram: @aaa.davis | Facebook: Asian American Association @ UC Davis | Email: [email protected]
Filipinxs in Liberal Arts and Humanities
FILAH "provides social, academic, cultural, and personal support to students in the various liberal arts, humanities, and social science fields" through "giving artistic and social outlets to all members, and providing students with events that preserve Filipinx heritage and challenge sociopolitical issues."
Instagram: @filahatucd | Facebook: Filipinx in Liberal Arts and Humanities (FILAH) | Email: [email protected]
Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs at UC Davis
APAPA's mission is to "empower Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Americans through education, leadership and active participation in civic and public affairs."
Email: [email protected]
Black Engineers Association
BEA aims to "be all inclusive and expand on the ideas of the Black community to increase the number of culturally responsible Black students who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community."
Instagram: @ucdbea | Facebook: @ucdbea | Email: [email protected]
Davis Student Veteran Organization
DSVO is a "social club on campus that aims to connect Veterans and Dependents through the commonality of Military Affiliation."
Instagram: @d_s_v_o__ | Facebook: @DavisStudentVeteran | Email: [email protected]
Pilipinx Americans in Science & Engineering at UC Davis
PASE aims to orient "students of similar cultural and/or educational backgrounds through the academic rigors of engineering and the sciences."
Instagram: @joinpase | Facebook: @joinpase | Email: [email protected]
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
SACNAS is "dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science."
Instagram: @sacnasatucd | Facebook: @UCDSacnas | Email: [email protected]
Filipinx Association for Health Careers
FAHC "provides personal, academic, social support and information for pre-health students. We also promote Filipinx related health issues and cultural awareness to the community."
Instagram: @davisfahc | Facebook: FAHC | Email: [email protected]
Jakara at UC Davis
This organization "aims to provide a platform for students to get involved in the community through creative leadership and social activism. Focused but not limited to problems/issues in the Punjabi Sikh community, holding kids camps at the Gurdwara, connecting with high schoolers, or holding insightful discussions."
Instagram: @jmc.ucd | Facebook: UC Davis Jakara Movement Club (JMC) | Email: [email protected]
UC Davis Cross Cultural Center
UCD CCC "provides a culturally relevant community space where student voices can be expressed and respected."
Instagram: @ucd_ccc | Facebook: @UCDavis.CrossCulturalCenter | Email: [email protected]
Coalition of African Diaspora Student Athletes
CASDA aims to "unite African Diaspora Student Athletes within this institution and political structure which has constantly marginalized the African Diaspora community."
Instagram: @cadsa.ucdavis | Facebook: Cadsa UC Davis | Email: [email protected]
Mixed Student Union at UC Davis
MSU "focuses on the experiences of students from diverse cultures (multiracial, multiethnic, immigrant, etc.); and aims to unite and provide a safe and welcoming environment for those students."
Instagram: @msu.at.ucd | Facebook: @msuatucd | Email: [email protected]
Chicanx/Latinx in Health Education
This organization aims to encourage "underrepresented students to pursue a graduate level education while also giving back to underserved communities."
Facebook: @cheatucdavis | Email: [email protected]
Nigerian Student Association
NSA aims to "cultivate relationships within the African diaspora & provide a space for all to appreciate the different aspects of Nigerian culture."
Instagram: @nsaatucdavis | Facebook: @ucdnsa | Email: [email protected] - Academic Organizations
- Native American Student Union
NASU is a student-run organization "dedicated to promoting cultural and political awareness among all communities, and increasing recruitment and retention of Native students."
Instagram: @nasuatucdavis | Facebook: @ucdavisnasu | Email: [email protected]
Filipinxs in Liberal Arts and Humanities
FILAH "provides social, academic, cultural, and personal support to students in the various liberal arts, humanities, and social science fields" through "giving artistic and social outlets to all members, and providing students with events that preserve Filipinx heritage and challenge sociopolitical issues."
Instagram: @filahatucd | Facebook: Filipinx in Liberal Arts and Humanities (FILAH) | Email: [email protected]
Neuropower
This organization works to "develop fellow university and college level student's professional competency" by "translating articles, doing interviews with specialists, discussions, and presentations."
Email: [email protected]
Black Engineers Association
BEA aims to "be all inclusive and expand on the ideas of the Black community to increase the number of culturally responsible Black students who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community."
Instagram: @ucdbea | Facebook: @ucdbea | Email: [email protected]
Pilipinx Americans in Science & Engineering at UC Davis
PASE aims to orient "students of similar cultural and/or educational backgrounds through the academic rigors of engineering and the sciences."
Instagram: @joinpase | Facebook: @joinpase | Email: [email protected]
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
SACNAS is "dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science."
Instagram: @sacnasatucd | Facebook: @UCDSacnas | Email: [email protected]
SacHacks
SacHacks is the "intercollegiate hackathon of the Sacramento, Davis, and Bay Area region." This group aims to "to inspire the hackers with the idea that they can do anything, including code the future."
Instagram: @sachacks | Facebook: @sachacks | Email: [email protected]
Filipinx Association for Health Careers
FAHC "provides personal, academic, social support and information for pre-health students. We also promote Filipinx related health issues and cultural awareness to the community."
Instagram: @davisfahc | Facebook: FAHC | Email: [email protected]
Central Valley Scholars Program
CVSP aims to support "Central Valley students by providing networking opportunities with Central Valley professionals, preparing for career fairs, and building a support system among students from the Central Valley and other students pursuing a career within the Central Valley."
Instagram: @cvspdavis | Email: [email protected]
Chicanx/Latinx in Health Education
This organization aims to encourage "underrepresented students to pursue a graduate level education while also giving back to underserved communities."
Facebook: @cheatucdavis | Email: [email protected]
Student Recruitment and Retention Center
SRRC is a "student-led outreach and retention for historically underrepresented, educationally disadvantaged, and low-income communities" that aims to "foster holistic, academic and personal development while raising political and cultural awareness for youth and college students."
Instagram: @ucd.srrc | Facebook: @srrc.davis | Email: [email protected]