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Registered Student Organizations

The following featured organizations are affiliated with the Asian American Cultural Center. The affiliate organization program is a partnership between the Asian American Cultural Center and the organizations whose mission supports the Asian American Cultural Center. Organizations who are affiliated find a home at the AACC with additional resources like space for programming, advising, guidance, and supporting students' groups needs.

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alpha Kappa Delta Phi

Multicultural sorority

aKDPhi is the largest and only international Asian-interest sorority whose mission is to promote its five pillars of sisterhood, leadership, service, scholarship, and Asian-Awareness. The Upsilon Chapter at UIUC is dedicated to developing Asian-American women into leaders, making a positive impact on the community, and building relationships across campus and beyond.

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Alpha Phi Gamma

Multicultural sorority

APhiG is an Asian-interest sorority whose purpose is to bring together all women of different nationalities through the bonds of friendship and sisterhood while promoting scholarship and academic excellence, personal development, and leadership.

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Asha for Education

Service organization

Asha UIUC is a volunteer driven, non-profit, and active registered student organization at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dedicated undergraduate, graduate, and local community members strive to make a difference to the society. We believe that education is one of the primary factors in shaping a child’s future and by extension, future of the entire country.

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Asian American Association

Cultural organization

AAA is one of the largest Asian social organizations on campus and strives to bring value to their members through helping them develop strong relationships in the community and build their Asian-American identity.

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Asian American Student Housing Organization

Cultural organization

AASHO strives to promote the exploration of Asian culture, and to strengthen the Asian American community within campus. We host free events to all students.

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Asian Pacific American Coalition

Social justice organization

From its inception to the present, APAC has sought to reflect the diversity of the APIDA campus population, both on an organizational level and on an individual level. Through education and empowerment, APAC continues to pursue the building of trust and collaboration within the APIDA community on campus to bring needed institutional and social change.

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Bangladeshi Students Association

Cultural organization

To promote Bangladeshi culture, traditions, and heritage to UIUC people as well as to the International community.

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Chinese Student Scholars Association

International student organization

The Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) is the official organization for overseas Chinese students and scholars at UIUC. With around 300 enthusiastic members, CSSA is dedicated to promote intellectual, social, and cultural activities among Chinese students and scholars as well as the U of I community.  At the same time, we devote ourselves to facilitate the relationship and communication between Chinese community and the U of I family. Home to the international Chinese students and scholars, we strive to engage our own community with the local culture. While the university provides rich atmosphere and opportunities conducive to research and learning, CSSA offers the warmth, inspiration, and excitement that you need and desire.

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Chinese Theater Group

Performance group

Chinese Theatre Group is the first and only theatre society for the huge community speaking Mandarin at the University of Illinois. Our mission is to promote theatre arts and Chinese culture to a wider range of audiences. We welcome anyone who is enthusiastic about theatre and provide them with a platform to exchange understandings about the stage plays. Club members would participate in a variety of activities and performances each semester to spread the Chinese culture.

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Chi Sigma Tau

Multicultural fraternity

CST is an Asian interest fraternity who strives for lifelong brotherhood, develop leadership skills, institute a mentor program for the younger members, promote Asian awareness by bringing a voice to the Asian American community on campus, and work to expand our unique style of brotherhood to other campuses.

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Conch Mental Health Support Group

Mental health organization

HaiLuo Mental Support is an organization that strives to provide mental health support for Chinese students abroad through offering emotional support, raising attention and awareness of mental problems and linking students to campus resources based on individual needs.

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Delta Kappa Delta

Multicultural sorority

DKD is a multicultural service sorority with South-Asian roots that aims to raise awareness and prevention for child abuse with its service focus being the education of children. Their aim is to foster an excellent foundation for our Sisters to experience personal growth whose pillars are Sisterhood, Service, Culture, and Indomitable Spirit.

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Delta Phi Omega

Multicultural sorority

DPO is a national South Asian interest sorority with 46 affiliated chapters/colonies and more than 2000+ sisters nationwide with the common goal of uniting young South Asian women in the community.

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Gah Rahk Mah Dahng

Performance group

GRMD (Gah Rahk Mah Dahng) is a performance group at UIUC for the style of traditional Korean percussion called Samulnori. The goal of this group is to spread Korean culture through our percussion music.

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Indian Christian Fellowship

Religious group

Seeing Indian students join all ethnicities in worshiping Jesus Christ in spirit and truth and in working together to expand God's Kingdom. It is our mission to glorify God through fellowship, discipleship, and worship.

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Iranian Cultural Association

Cultural organization

The purpose of the Iranian Cultural Association is to raise awareness of Iranian/Persian culture within the University of Illinois community. ICA is non-profit, and independent from any political or religious affiliation.The goal of this Association is to create a suitable ground for the expansion and promotion of Iranian/Persian culture. Additionally, we want to introduce the culture to the next generation of Iranians and other nationalities living in this area by organizing meetings, conducting traditional Iranian ceremonies, and other cultural activities.

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Indian Graduate Students Association

Cultural organization

The Indian Graduate Students Association (IGSA) is a not-for-profit, private association of like-minded students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, registered with the RSO Office at the U of I. We deal with Indian grad students on campus, right from when they land in the US to make them feel at home.

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Indonesian Students Club

Cultural organization

ISC (Indonesian Students Club) or also known as PERMIAS is a student-run organization established to unify Indonesian people in Champaign-Urbana. The internal mission of ISC is to increase kinship amongst Indonesian students by providing a campus experience that is welcoming and fun yet able to prepare them to meet post-university expectations. ISC is gearing towards raising the presence in the campus so that our club can act as a gateway for many invaluable on campus opportunities and events. Externally, ISC is the representative for creating a platform on campus community to introduce Indonesian culture that often symbolizes 'Beauty in Diversity'. Through ISC, we hope that Indonesian will gain a greater cultural recognition especially in Champaign-Urbana area.

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Japanese Conversation Table

Language group

JCT is a club at UIUC that provides opportunities for learners of Japanese and native speakers to interact and practice Japanese. The Japanese Conversation Table (JCT) provides a space for Japanese learners and native speakers to interact in a casual, friendly setting. It is also a place for career networking related to Japan.

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Kappa Phi Lambda

Multicultural sorority

KPL is an Asian interest sorority that strives to strengthen sisterhood by providing service and promoting cultural diversity to its members and community, thus securing the bond of kinship for posterity while aiming for academic excellence, keeping in mind the importance of education and learning as the key to strength, awareness, and fulfillment.

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Kappa Pi Beta

Multicultural fraternity

Kappa Pi Beta Fraternity is a premier Asian American-founded service and social fraternity dedicated to the needs of the community alongside a commitment of higher learning, the promotion of the traditional Asian values of respect and discipline, and the overall essence of unity among all people of different backgrounds.

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Korean American Students Association

Cultural organization

KASA strives to be a strong, proud, and dedicated unified student organization of excellent leaders, constantly striving to serve, improve and educate UIUC and the surrounding community about Korean American heritage.

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Malaysian Students Association

Cultural organization

Our first mission is to foster a sense of fellowship among Malaysians, by creating a "home away from home" support system. We also focus on promoting cultural awareness of Malaysia to UIUC students and staff through cultural events.

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Minorities in Health Sciences

Professional organization

Minorities in Health Sciences is here to provide guidance and academic support to students pursuing a health-related field. We assist health major students by providing opportunities and activities that will enhance their qualifications and increase competitiveness in the application process for graduate and health schools. Whether you’re any one of the numerous pre-health fields or pursuing a graduate education in the health field, we are here for you. Through volunteering opportunities, socials, workshops, guest speakers, student panels, and great leadership opportunities, we hope to create an environment where each of our members can feel welcome and achieve their academic and professional goals.

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Mixed Student Union

Multicultural organization

The Multi-Racial and Multi-Ethnic Student Union will provide a safe space for students of multiracial and multiethnic backgrounds to gather, have shared experiences, and inform others about this unique, and often overlooked, identity.

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Mongolian Cultural Organization

Cultural organization

The Mongolian Cultural Organization (MCO) at the University of Illinois seeks to preserve and promote Mongolian culture among its members and the  Illinois  community at large. MCO is a professional development network, outreach and volunteer organization.

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Muslim Student Association

Religious group

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) is a registered student organization at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. It is a social group for Muslim students on campus to become close to one another; a means by which Muslim students maintain and increase their faith in a college environment as well as an expression of their creativity and ideas; a tool by which people on campus can learn about Islam and its beauty. Above all, the MSA is the stepping stone by which students learn the techniques, develop the motivation, and acquire the passion to commit their lives for the sake of Allah and Allah alone.

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Nepali Students Association

Cultural organization

To uplift the cultural, social, and educational lives of the students of Nepal, and to bring about better understanding of Nepal and promote peace and harmony among the myriad of cultures within the University and beyond.

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Pakistani Graduate Students' Association

Cultural organization

To create a forum for the Pakistani graduate students at UIUC, to promote greater understanding about Pakistan and its culture, as well as to lend a helping hand for community development in Urbana-Champaign.

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Pakistani Student Association

Cultural organization

To facilitate a culturally enriching environment amongst members by holding events that promote unity, charity, cultural awareness, and provide a supportive environment for both American-born and native Pakistani students at the University of Illinois.

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Philippine Student Association

Cultural organization

PSA is a group that fosters and supports relationships through the education and promotion of Filipino culture and Asian American awareness, as well as to encourage the development of academic and leadership skills of the membership and university community.

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Sigma Psi Zeta

Multicultural sorority

SYZ is a progressive, multicultural Greek Organization that provides a means to success and support for women, particularly women of color. We build on the unity of strong and independent leaders to affect change in our organization, our campuses, and our local communities.

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Sikh Student Association

Religious group

Satsriakal! Welcome to the Sikh Student Association at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The purpose of this organization is not only to raise awareness about Sikhism, but also to be able to create long-lasting bonds with our Sikh and non-Sikh brothers and sisters.

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Singapore Students Association

Cultural organization

SSA strives to help Singaporeans adjust to life in the university and to promote interactions between SSA members, UIUC and local communities by organizing various events.

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Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and

Culture Amongst Youth

Performance group

Our organization is dedicated to bringing world class Indian Classical Music/Performing arts to the campus community. Indian Classical Music, both North Indian and South Indian, Vocal and Instrumental and Classical Arts and artists are invited to perform for the benefit of the students and   community members of UIUC and Urbana-Champaign.

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Taiwanese American Students Club

Cultural organization

TASC's goal is to develop a family-like community that emphasizes openness to discussing topics such as Asian American identity, topics concerning Taiwan, multiculturalism, and relevant APIA issues.

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Tzu Chi Collegiate Association

Humanitarian organization

We are Tzu Chi Collegiate Association, or TCCA, a registered student organization at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We are a branch of Tzu Chi in Chicago. We are a non-profit organization that volunteers in the local communities, raises money for charity, and promotes vegetarianism. We also build families, friendships, and bonds that last long after college.

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Thai Student Association

Cultural organization

The mission of the Thai Student Association is to help promote unique Thai tradition and culture. We aim to be a central resource for members of the student body and people of the Urbana-Champaign community.

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Vietnamese Student Association

Cultural organization

VSA strives to establish a supportive environment for those of Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese descent to interact and engage in activities that preserve and appreciate the Vietnamese culture and heritage.

Other Registered Student Organizations

The following featured organizations are not affiliated with the Asian American Cultural Center but are other available AAPI organizations on campus. More information about these student organizations can be found here.

Illini Japanese Association

Indian Students Association

Japanese Intercultural Network

Korean Student Association

Taiwanese Student Association

CULTURAL

ORGANIZATIONS

Chai Time Acapella

All-Boys South Asian Acapella Group

Fataaka

All-Girls South Asian Dance Group

Fizaa

Competitive Bollywood Fusion Dance Group

Ghungroo Dance Company

Competitive Bollywood Fusion Dance Group

Illini Awaaz

South Asian Acapella Group

Illini Bhangra

Competitive Bhangra Dance Group

Illini Ishaara

All-Girls Kathak Dance Group

Illini Raas

Competitive Raas Dance Group

Imagination Dance Crew

Hip Hop Dance Group

K-Project

K-Pop Dance Group

Les Claviers

Music Performance Group

Mixed Motions

K-Pop Dance Group

TRUTH AND BEAUTY

K-Pop Dance Group

UIUC Dheem

All-Girls Bharatnatyam Dance Group

Zindaa

Bollywood Fusion Dance Group

Alpha Iota Omicron Fraternity, Inc

South Asian Fraternity

Beta Chi Theta Fraternity, Inc

South Asian Fraternity

Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc

Asian-Interest Fraternity

Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc

South Asian Fraternity

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Goshin Jitsu

Judo

Jujutsu

Kendo Naginata 

Shotokan Karate

Tae Kwon Do at UIUC

Illini Tae Kwon Do

Wushu Club

Liberty in North Korea

Overseas China Education Foundation

Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

SKY at UIUC

PERFORMING ARTS

ORGANIZATIONS

GREEK

ORGANIZATIONS

MARTIAL ARTS

MISC.

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