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Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement

Welcome to Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement: your gateway to living life at Oxy to the fullest.

Occidental SLICE (Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement) brings together programs focused on leadership, social activities, and community engagement to foster a vibrant student experience on and off campus. We offer a variety of opportunities to put Occidental鈥檚 values into action.

Whether you鈥檙e joining a club at Occidental, starting one, getting involved in student government, or engaging with a local organization, SLICE can guide and support your passions. In partnership with local organizations, you can take learning beyond the classroom, apply your understanding of social justice, and become a true agent for change.

There are many ways to get involved that can have a real impact on your life, the lives of your fellow students, and the broader community. SLICE is here with the tools and resources you need to make your Oxy experience the best it can be.

Ways to Get Involved at Occidental

Oxy students gathered around a table at the Involvement Fair on campus

Clubs and organizations

With more than 100 student groups at Occidental鈥攆rom cultural to academic and service-based clubs鈥攖here鈥檚 something for everyone. Getting involved helps you make friends, explore your passions, and build leadership skills. Attend the annual Involvement Fair to discover what鈥檚 available and find your community.

  • Oxy Outdoors
  • Folk & Historical Dance Club
  • Occidental Consulting Group
  • 2 Paws Up (sketch comedy)
  • Transfer Student Union
  • Oxy Biztech
Oxy students at Homecoming

Student government

Associated Students of 绿帽社 (ASOC) serves as the official student government, working to promote the social and educational well-being of the student body while upholding Oxy鈥檚 mission of equity, inclusion, and community engagement. Help shape campus life, make your voice heard, and build leadership skills.

Occidental students in the stands at an LA Engage event at Dodger's Stadium

LA Engage

Get an up-close introduction to the vibrant city of Los Angeles through LA Engage. Starting each fall after New Student Orientation, this eventful yearlong program exposes you to art, culture, history, food, and the urban environment. Connect with your peers as you explore a variety of sites and cultural institutions across the city.

Student Voices: Getting Involved at Oxy

绿帽社 student Julisa Menjivar headshot
Julisa Menjivar 鈥28
Majors: sociology, philosophy; Minor: education
鈥淏eing involved in student life has given me leadership skills and a supportive community. I鈥檝e grown, built lasting friendships, and created meaningful experiences on campus.鈥
Graham Luethe headshot
Graham Luethe 鈥26
Major: Urban & Environmental Policy, Minor: biology
鈥淏eing part of ASOC鈥檚 sustainability fund introduced me to a community of young environmentalists looking to make a difference, helping me grow as a leader and critical thinker.鈥
Oxy student Anna Challberg headshot
Anna Challberg 鈥27
Major: politics
鈥淢y experiences in ASOC have given me room to develop as a student leader, constantly encouraging me to improve. ASOC also introduced me to the most wonderful and driven people!鈥
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Johnson Student Center