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MISSION : Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) is the longest standing and largest national minority-based organization with over 95,000 active members. ALPFA was the first national Latino professional association in the United States, established in Los Angeles in 1972. ALPFA is a nationally recognized organization that aims to empower and develop Latinx men and women as business leaders, in every sector of the global economy. ALPFA's mission is to empower and develop Latinx students as leaders of character for the nation in every sector of the global economy. ALPFA partners with different firms in finance, consulting, accounting, and much more.

MISSION : Ballet Folklorico de UC Irvine is a student run organization that welcomes students, alumni, and community members to participate and learn about a variety of different Mexican histories and traditions through dance and music. BFDUCI’s goal is to create a safe space for individuals of all racial and geographic backgrounds to feel comfortable with freely expressing who they are, whether it be through dance & music or other creative means. It is identified as LRC Affiliate Organization.

MISSION : This organization is open to all bilingual students interested in pursuing a bilingual teaching career. Dual language immersion schools have grown exponentially throughout Orange County and beyond. These schools develop bi-literate students in English and another language (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, etc.). Bilingual teachers are in high demand. This organization will focus on developing and supporting future bilingual teachers by providing volunteer opportunities at various dual language immersion schools, mentorships, and attendance at various cultural events. Join us to find out how this association can help you become a future bilingual teacher.

DESCRIPTION : ​Bilingual education is the future and we are here to be your guide. Join Bilingual Teacher Student Association at UC Irvine in navigating the ever-changing educational landscape. Together, WE are the future of education.

MISSION : Brown Bag Theatre Company (BBTC) is an ensemble of artists & scholars who aim to produce equally engaging & captivating artistic work that reflects & empowers the Latinx communities. We create various opportunities for young Latinx individuals, and our allies, within the performing arts. At BBTC, we believe that the discipline of theatre is a cultural force capable of transforming our community and we bolster this belief whilst celebrating the richness & pride of Latinx culture. BBTC was showcased as part of an ongoing zoom series that Breath of Fire Latina Theatre Ensemble is doing – BOFLTE is a Santa Ana based Latinx theatre company (Series is called “Staged Stories” and BBTC was involved with Episode #5). The mission of Beath of Fire Latina Theatre is to support the work and enrich the lives of Latinas in the visual and performing arts.

MISSION : The Chican@/Latin@ Graduate Student Collective at UCI, fondly known as "The Collective" is a group organized by and for Chican@/Latin@ graduate students and their families and friends.

DESCRIPTION : The Chican@/Latin@ Graduate Student Collective at UCI, fondly known as "The Collective" is a group organized by and for Chican@/Latin@ graduate students and their families and friends.

MISSION : The CLSA Mentoring Program seeks to further support undergraduate Chican@/Latin@ students at UCI. Students who are accepted will be matched with CLSA members who already formally and informally mentor students. CLSA mentors are UCI professionals from diverse backgrounds, diverse careers, and dedicated to helping students succeed. A mentor can guide, support and motivate you as you complete your undergraduate degree. The Chican@/Latina@ Staff Association (CSLA) is a campus organization of UCI professionals committed to providing a social support network for Chican@/Latin@ staff and students at our campus.

MISSION : CCM is a pre-health organization committed to improving access to culturally competent and equitable healthcare in underserved communities. Our mission is to create a community of Latinx and other groups of minorities who share a passion of providing healthcare to underserved communities.

DESCRIPTION : A pre-professional health organization committed to improving access to culturally competent and equitable healthcare in underserved communities.

MISSION : Destino at UCI is a Christ-centered group for all students at UC Irvine gathering together for Familia Group to study the the Bible through the Latino lenses and build community.

MISSION : Hermanas Unidas is a non-profit inclusive organization dedicated to empowering our members through three main pillars: community service, academics, & collegiate networking.

DESCRIPTION : Hermanas Unidas provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional leadership opportunities and resources to predominately Latina/Chicana students by participating in and organizing academic, community service, and social events/workshops. We initially sought out to help those that come from Latino backgrounds since Latino representation on campus is continuously increasing. Over the years we have expanded to being all-inclusive towards gender and ethnicity/race since it has been made clear that many students have been benefitting from our organization and what it provides.

MISSION : The purpose of this organization is to increase the retention and graduation rate of Latine community at UCI, provide a safe space to unpack cultural stigmas and traumas, as well as provide resources to help navigate UCI. This will be achieved through Our Valores: [Goodness], Cultural celebration, and Our Stories. The above-mentioned shall serve as the foundational core values that La Familia will abide by to create a home-away-from-home and create an environment for students to create a chosen family in this new home

DESCRIPTION : This will consist of creating a space of support on campus and a memorable salient time with an emphasis on breaking down stereotypes and prejudices associated with being a person of Latine origin. As we build a home, we strive to address the adversities and hardships from college experiences that Latine face, which this organization will push Latine to work for. This organization will provide resources and reach out to the Hispanic/Latine community. We will serve as an avenue for networking and providing members with enrichment in academics, community service, and social networking-initiated, events, fundraisers, debates/discussions, and functions that have been voted for and or will be voted for by club members during an official club meeting.
This will be achieved through Our Valores: Community, Cultural celebration, and Our Stories. The above-mentioned shall serve as the foundational core values that La Familia will abide by to create a home-away-from-home and create an environment for students to create a chosen family in this new home RC Affiliate Organization.

MISSION : The Latino Business Student Association is a student run non-profit organization established in 2003. The purpose of LBSA is to assist its members, from various ethnic backgrounds and fields of studies at UCI, in the pursuit of professional skills and careers while raising awareness of the Latino culture.

DESCRIPTION : The Latino Business Student Association is a student run non-profit organization established in 2003. The purpose of LBSA is to assist its members, from various ethnic backgrounds and fields of studies at UCI, in the pursuit of professional skills and careers while raising awareness of the Latino culture. The organization accomplishes this by focusing on its three pillars: Professional Development, Social Interaction, and Community Service, with the foundation of Academic Achievement.

MISSION : We achieve these goals by mentoring and encouraging the next generation of healthcare professionals so that they can succeed in their journey, and by living and leading by example to best serve our communities.

DESCRIPTION : The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) is a network of students, alumni and health professionals whose mission is to recruit and support individuals in the healthcare professions who will strive to improve the access and delivery of healthcare to Latinos and medically underserved populations.

MISSION : To encourage Latinxs in STEM and promote unity while developing them as better students, leaders, and professionals.

DESCRIPTION : ​The MAES chapter at UC Irvine was assembled by the Latinx Engineers and Scientists in order to create a sense of community, or “familia,” on their campus. The sense of a “familia” is one of the things that truly separate MAES from other academic clubs. MAES members are not just club members, they are our brothers and sisters within our institution. MAES is the home away from that offers networking opportunities, student-alumni relations, academic mentoring, and social events.

MISSION : We seek to empower Latinx law students to overcome challenges confronting Latinx communities in and out of the legal profession.

MISSION : The Latinx Student Psychological Association (LSPA) is committed to providing a multifaceted awareness of both professional and academic resources to enhance the college experience of dedicated students aspiring to serve underrepresented communities in the mental health arena. It’s mission is to facilitate the professional and career development of aspiring psychologists and other service providers who desire an education beyond the baccalaureate degree.

DESCRIPTION : The student organization is supported by the School of Social Sciences and the SSARC works with the advisor to facilitate programming. LSPA was institutionalized for over 10 years and the group continues to grow yearly. The program is based on the five educational pillars (Academics, research, practical experience, leadership, and community service). Latinx psychologists, non-profits, alums, and other networks visit the group to promote careers in psychology. Seminars and educational trainings (e.g., LSPA Yearly Keynote, graduate school panels), Internships (e.g., Our Small World) community service projects (e.g., Painting Homes for elders), and educational outreach (e.g., Latinx Padre Night at Santa Ana High School) initiatives are a few of the many initiatives students engage through LSPA.

MISSION : Mariachi Orgullo de UCI empowers musicians to continue to show their Mexican heritage through Mariachi music fostering appreciation and understanding of cultures within our campus community.

MISSION : Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A) de UC Irvine is a multifaceted ChicanX/LatinX organization that concentrates on political, educational, cultural, and social issues that impact several identities. M.E.Ch.A. pledges to build community while bringing awareness to our campus about issues affecting the greater ChicanX/LatinX community. - was not active last year, but based on interest we believe it will come back this year.

DESCRIPTION : M.E.Ch.A de UCI is committed to fight the diverse struggle people of color experience. M.E.Ch.A de UCI is here to build a community for all identities. We hosts weekly meeting to engage in critical dialogue on various topics (e.g School to prison pipeline and Undocumented Folks). Furthermore, M.E.Ch.A de UCI will not tolerate any form of racist, homophobic, ableist, transphobic or any other ism. As a student organization we will make sure that our voices are heard and let the community and institution know that we are here and ready to fight back. Lastly, M.E.Ch.A de UCI is an organization for all students of color and identities; therefore, you do not have to be LatinX or of Mexican descent to join. We are an organization comprised of different identities; therefore, we welcome all identities.

MISSION : Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. Psi Chapter at UCI is a Latino-Based fraternity that encompasses and values of all cultures. Through their pillars: -Academic Excellence -Culture -Brotherhood Through these pillars, pride themselves in being "Men of Mind...Men of Culture...Men of Pride." It is also through these pillars that we aim to improve our UCI and surrounding communities with events that will empower our academic endeavors as well as inspiring gentlemen from all backgrounds to seek leadership, community service, and academic-success.

MISSION : Our mission is to give back to our community, especially our marginalized youth while celebrating and promoting the Chicana/Latina culture.

DESCRIPTION : Phi Lambda Rho Sorority, Inc. is committed to developing and empowering strong Chicana/ Latina leaders who will make a positive impact in their community. As an organization, we strive to provide women with the resources to grow personally, academically, and professionally in order to reach their ultimate goal.

MISSION : As the Pre-Law Latinx Association at the University of California, Irvine, we believe in increasing Latinx matriculation in post-grad avenues alongside law programs that serve to increase educational attainment within the Latinx community. We strive to develop a network of social support with resources easily available to students in the forms of mentorship, LSAT preparation, law school program preparedness, personal statement workshops, guest speakers involved in the legal field, and skill-development to enhance students\' preparedness to succeed in law school. We hope to establish an ever-growing Latinx-based club at UCI that will strive to create a welcoming community for all marginalized students, predominantly identifying of Latinx descent, seeking to attend law school and/or pursue in the legal fields.

MISSION : The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.

DESCRIPTION : SACNAS at UCI aims to emulate those goals along with establishing a sense of community, providing access to professional development, and eventually creating opportunities for K-12 outreach.

MISSION : Sigma Lambda Gamma is the largest, historically Latina-based national multicultural sorority founded on the five principles of Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Morals and Ethics and Social Interaction.

MISSION : Sigma Pi Alpha is a Chicana/Latina Sorority. It was founded in the Spring of 1996 at the University of California at Berkeley by nine women who saw the need to create a close network of Chicana/Latinas - Chicana/Latinas who want to make a difference in the community starting with themselves. Sigma Pi Alpha addresses the academic, cultural, communal, and social needs of its members. We pride ourselves on three pillars which are: campus involvement, community service, and sisterhood. We believe "you choose us, we don't choose you".

MISSION : SHPE at UCI's mission is to change lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its full potential. Our vision is to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.

DESCRIPTION : This student organization is housed in the School of Engineering and provides social, academy, and professional development resources and programs to undergraduates students majoring in engineering, computer science, and related STEM fields.

MISSION : S.A.F.I.R.E. seeks to provide resources and support that promotes a safe environment for undocumented/DACA/Non-DACA/AB 540 students. With the collaboration of Allies, Faculty, and students, our vision is to raise awareness about the issues undocumented students face, as well as diversifying the image of the undocumented student identity.

MISSION : The Chicano/Latino Staff Association (C/LSA) assist the University in the recruitment and retention of Chicano/Latino undergraduate and graduate students.

DESCRIPTION : The association shall support the Chicano/Latino campus community by:

-providing a social support network for Chicano/Latino staff and students
-serving as an advocacy group for the Chicano/Latino campus community
-encouraging and promoting the hiring and retention of Chicano/Latino staff at UCI and
-advocating and developing educational and social programs for staff at UCI.

MISSION : The mission of the UC Irvine Latino Alumni Chapter is to provide a platform for UCI Latino alumni and supporters for the benefit and advancement of the University, students, faculty, staff and the Latino community.

DESCRIPTION : Many of us received scholarships during our time as students at UCI, so we know from personal experience that financial support for the costs associated with education can be life-changing. Not only do scholarships offer resources that empower and allow students to fully immerse themselves in the UCI experience, but they also create a sense of community in which our fellow Anteaters feel welcomed and supported as they navigate through their educational journeys.

MISSION : Faces in Mathematics mission is to change lives by developing the skills of underrepresented students’ in mathematics and providing impactful opportunities and support.