ABOUT ASUCLA

ASUCLA, the Associated Students UCLA, was created when UCLA first opened its doors back in 1919. Even in the very early years, ASUCLA meant student government, student publications, and student services such as a bookstore and cafeteria. Today, ASUCLA has evolved into a four-part organization. These four entities of ASUCLA collectively make up the largest student association in the country.

Undergraduate Students Association

or USA, are the elected representatives of over 28,000 undergraduate students.

Graduate Students Association

or GSA, provides a voice in campus affairs for over 13,000 graduate students enrolled at UCLA.

Student Media

at UCLA includes the Daily Bruin, UCLARadio.com, the Bruin Life Yearbook, and seven newsmagazines: Fem, La Gente, Nommo, Ha’Am, Pacific Ties, Al-Talib, OutWrite.

Student-Run Enterprises

are designed to meet the everyday needs of students and the campus community. Major divisions are the Student Union, Event Services, UCLA Restaurants, UCLA Store, UCLA Photography, and Trademarks & Licensing.

ASUCLA’s Sustainability Efforts

ASUCLA is committed to advancing sustainability across campus through responsible operations, resource conservation and community-focused initiatives. From reducing waste to supporting more sustainable campus programs, ASUCLA continues to expand efforts that better serve the UCLA community and environment.

ASUCLA LOGO ANATOMY

Close-up of a design explaining the color meanings of the ASUCLA logo, with the words 'Strong Ties' and 'Traditional Meets Contemporary', and descriptions of the color blue representing trustworthiness, the color yellow representing optimism, and the color navy representing leadership. The text also mentions the importance of the circle around 'AS' that symbolizes inclusion and community.