Graduate Student Organizations
How to Join
Check out our most updated list of graduate student organizations below. If you find an organization that you are interested in joining, feel free to contact them directly or through Student Hub. Please email sle@usfca.edu with any questions.
Academic, Honorary, and Professional
The mission of this chapter shall be to promote the study and utilization of information systems through programs of professional development, social networking, and community development.
The Clinical Psychology Student Union (CPSU) is a student-led organization for students interested in clinical psychology as a career or field of interest.
The purpose of this organization is to highlight, discuss, and make events internationally known to build a cooperative platform and network pursuing diversity, inclusion among Economics Students at USF. We aim to bring together and foster the connections of the diverse students.
The Four Leaf Collective (4LC) is an MFA in Creative Writing student-run organization whose major purpose is publishing student writings for presentation at organized readings. 4LC also concerns itself with organizing non-academic professional development workshops and clinics.
The Graduate Women in Business organization at the University of San Francisco’s School of Management aims to create a supportive community for women, emphasizing mutual empowerment, fostering professional and leadership growth, encouraging meaningful discussions, and offering opportunities to form.
The Graduate Writers Association is a student-run organization that fosters community for USF’s MFA program and the broader Bay Area literary community. Our goal is to create active literary citizens by providing inclusive spaces for social engagement, professional development, and ambassadorship.
The L&I Doctoral Student Association was formed in 2023. The purpose of the organization is to: The purpose of our organization is to build community, extend the curriculum by hosting workshops, support career development, and foster ongoing dialog between students and students and faculty in SOE.
Our vision is to promote and support humanization of migration and migratory processes and serve as a community space for building and creating a network of solidarity for migrants of all statuses and allies.
Our mission is to promote and facilitate scholarly and professional development activities for fellow USF Museum Studies Graduate students; Foster awareness for museum exhibitions, current events, and programs; and provide a constructive forum for students and alumni’s concerns and suggestions.
We envision a world in which all people have access to just and dignified comprehensive healthcare. Our mission is to provide health professional students with education and resources to become skilled care providers and social change agents in sexual and reproductive health and justice.
The purpose of OC GNA is to (1) connect current graduate nursing students to the greater community of USF and Orange County, (2) support current graduate nursing students in their studies and career goals and aid in their personal and professional development, and (3) network with professionals in healthcare.
The purpose of this association is to create an organized group in which students will have opportunities to collaborate within their network as School Counselors.
The Graduate Student Board seeks to build a leadership structure that is inclusive of all School of Management graduate students and represents their voice and experience.
The purpose of this organization is to help members develop confidence in their public speaking, presentation, and communication skills in a professional, hospitable environment.
The purpose of the Sport Marketing Association is to educate and prepare our members for the marketing and communications field, provide career advice and valuable opportunities, and promote economic development for sport-related businesses and athletes.
The core mission of SAPA is to foster holistic development of student affairs professionals by bridging academic, practical, and personal experiences. Through networking and support, the organization aims to provide opportunities to enhance relationships between students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Dismantling Walls is an organization designed to support undocumented undergraduates and graduate students at USF by fundraising to increase access to scholarships for undocumented students, and changing dialogue regarding the needs of the undocumented folks on campus
SOM Pride Alliance aims to provide services and support for professional and graduate students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other marginalized identities (LGBTQIA+) and their allies in the School of Management at USF.
Our organization is dedicated to empowering students to drive social and environmental change through business. Our mission is to inspire and equip emerging leaders to build a more sustainable and equitable world.
The Nonprofit Club is an organization that assists local and national nonprofits with various pro bono projects ranging from strategic refreshes to objective third-party perspectives. The club will provide members with experience and the opportunity to apply the knowledge obtained from courses while making a larger social impact.
The Green Club unites passionate students ready to tackle climate change. We focus on greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy, and sustainability. Through research, expert collaboration, and real-world solutions, we're committed to protecting our planet and promoting a sustainable future.