Who We Are
The Associated Students, University of California, Davis, (ASUCD) improves the quality of campus life by providing resources and services to cultivate a culture of involvement and student leadership. Join us as ASUCD connects the dots between all facets of our campus and puts students first by building tomorrow, together.
Units
Aggie Reuse Store
The Aggie Reuse Store is our campus’ very own thrift shop. It provides our students with office supplies and books, art materials, clothes and accessories, small electronics and housewares, and handmade crafts through waste diversion and creative reuse.
Aggie Studios
Aggie Studios is Creative Media’s premier video production subunit, comprised of artistic students coming together to tell the stories of our community. With teams in videography, photography, animation, and more, Aggie Studios is the perfect place to start for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in digital media.
Bike Barn
The Bike Barn provides an essential service that keeps our campus pedaling on. If you are looking for a repair shop, bike, scooter accessories, a used bike at a low price, or new bike such as a cruiser, a city bike or e-bike, one of the student trained employees can assist.
The California Aggie
The California Aggie is the best hands-on experience for students interested in journalism, reporting, and other aspects of newspaper design and production. Editions are printed weekly and dispersed around campus, free for everyone.
Campus Center for the Environment (CCE)
Campus Center for the Environment (also known as the CCE) is the unit for any student with a green thumb. With projects such as Project Compost, Project Garden, or Project Challenge, CCE inspires students to take initiative in creating a greener tomorrow with practical ways to be environmentally conscious. CCE also manages the ASUCD Gardens, located next to the Baggins End Domes.
Coffee House and CoHo South
The Coffee House (also known as the CoHo) is located at the Memorial Union and is a hotspot for students to grab a bite, study, or catch up with friends. With options including pizza, bagels, sandwiches and more, the CoHo is the perfect spot for a meal or a quick bite between classes. Also, don't forget about CoHo South which is located in the Student Community Center, offering CoHo favorites!
Creative Media
Creative Media is a full-service marketing agency run by students. The Marketing, Design, and Programming teams within Creative Media work together to produce engaging content to promote and advertise ASUCD and its units, committees, and commissions.
Entertainment Council (EC)
Entertainment Council is an ASUCD unit dedicated to bringing music and entertainment to our campus. From open mic opportunities to inviting iconic musicians to perform at events like Lawntopia and Brainfreeze, Entertainment Council provides a platform for students to destress with the help of music.
Housing Advising for Undergraduate Students (HAUS)
The Housing Advising for Undergraduate Students (also known as HAUS) is the ASUCD unit that hosts Housing Day, the one-stop source for students to find their next home. During Housing Day, students explore the many housing options available in and around Davis all in one place, taking the stress out of apartment hunting.
Information Technology (IT)
ASUCD's Information Technology (IT) supports the technology needs of all ASUCD units by maintaining the systems people rely on every day, including computers, email and user accounts, printers, websites, servers, and network access. IT also helps troubleshoot technical issues, improve digital workflows, protect systems, and make sure staff and student employees have the tools they need to serve the campus community effectively. Contact: [email protected]
Innovation and Research Lab (IRL)
The Innovation and Research Lab (also known as IRL) is a student-run software and research agency that directly serves ASUCD bodies and the UC Davis Campus. IRL focuses on data collection, analysis, and reporting to support evidence-based decision making, as well as developing digital tools and platforms to support data-driven research for ASUCD.
KDVS
KDVS, broadcasting on 90.3FM, is a student-run, alternative, and freeform radio station. KDVS gives students a place to learn broadcast, production, and managerial skills and provides its audience diverse, freeform, and non-commercial radio.
Mental Health Initiative (MHI)
The Mental Health Initiative (also known as MHI) is a student-run organization that aims to engage in the destigmatization of mental health awareness through educational efforts, unity, and self-reflection. MHI organizes large scale events such as the annual Mental Health Conference, Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM), and other on-campus advocacy projects.
The Pantry
The Pantry is an ASUCD unit that fights food insecurity on campus by providing non-perishable, high-protein foods to students free of charge. All students need is a valid UC Davis ID card to visit The Pantry, located on the first floor of the MU near the Campus Bookstore.
Picnic Day
Picnic Day is the annual open house for UC Davis and is also the largest student-run event in the nation, welcoming over 75,000 people to our campus. A dedicated board of 15 student directors oversees the event and works with student organizations to showcase what UC Davis is all about.
Pride Festival
Pride Festival is held annually in the spring during UC Davis' Pride Month and hosts a range of activities, vendors, performances, and live music. Come celebrate queer joy and resistance with us!
Student Health and Wellness (SHAW)
Student Health and Wellness (also known as SHAW) focuses on addressing the physical, mental, and sexual health needs of the student population. Through organizing de-stressing events for mental wellbeing, educational workshops about reproductive health, and the expansion of safer sex product dispensers, SHAW hopes to reach every student in need.
Unitrans
With 48 buses, 21 routes, and over 22,000 daily passengers, Unitrans provides public transportation services to the city of Davis. There’s no cash fare required for undergraduate students, so keep an eye out for the iconic red buses the next time you need a ride!
Whole Earth Festival (WEF)
Originally a modest art class project, Whole Earth Festival (also known as WEF) has evolved into a unique celebration of sustainability and environmental consciousness. Whole Earth Festival is perfect for art and nature lovers looking to enjoy a weekend of environmental consciousness and delicious food, all with zero-waste.
Student Government
The student government is the governing body of ASUCD. With a $20M operating budget the funds are used for host of student services and student jobs. ASUCD is comprised of many units and services and approximately 50% of the operating budget goes straight back into student jobs. Currently ASUCD employees about 1500 hourly employees and hundreds of opportunities to volunteer and gain valuable experiential learning.
The student government is comprised of three branches of government Executive, Legislative and Judicial. ASUCD hosts elections in the fall and spring quarters respectively and all undergraduate students have the opportunity to elect the President, Interval Vice President, External Affairs Vice President, International Student Representative, Transfer Student Representative, Student Advocate and 12 senators.
Executive Office
The Executive Branch consists of the ASUCD President, Internal Vice President, ASUCD Controller, External Affairs Vice President, International Student Representative, and Transfer Student Representative, as well as their respective staff.
Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch is headed by the ASUCD Senate. Under it is a large support network containing six commissions, and dozens of permanent and special committees.
Judicial Council
The Judicial Branch serves as the adjudicative body of ASUCD. The ASUCD constitution gives the Judicial Council the authority to issue binding rulings on disputes that arise under the Constitution and Bylaws.
Commissions
Commissions comprise the subordinate legislative bodies of the ASUCD Senate. The primary duty of a commission is to advise the ASUCD Senate on matters relevant to their individual specialty. Many commissions also plan events and activities that pertain to their field of expertise and benefit the student body in educational or entertaining ways.
Committees
The ASUCD Senate has several permanent committees. The primary duty of each committee is to delegate the responsibilities of the ASUCD Senate into smaller components in order to efficiently handle administrative roles and tasks. Each committee is administrative and has a scope pertaining to its field of expertise. Most of the committees consist of student volunteers, members of the ASUCD Senate, Commissions chairs, and career staff.
ASUCD-Affiliated Resources