[APA Undergraduate Organizations]
 - Academic
 - Business
 - Community Service
 - Cultural
 - Greek
 - Performing Arts
 - Religious Affiliation

[APA Graduate Organizations]

Student Resource Packet - Read more about what is available on campus for Asia American Student Organizations.

UNDERGRADUATE ORGANIZATIONS

ACADEMIC

Asian American Studies Undergraduate Advisory Board
 

BUSINESS

Wharton Asian Exchange (WAX)
The Wharton Asia Exchange is a professional student-run organization in the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. It was founded with the intention of bridging the gap between the university community and the Asian business environment. For more information, contact Jenny Fan.

Wharton China Association
Wharton China Association facilitates the exchange of ideas and knowledge on Chinese business issues and arising opportunities through a network of students, alumni, and professionals. It assists the partnering of Chinese and American businesses and educational institutions. For more information, email wcanet@wcanet.com.

Wharton China Business Society (WCBS)
Wharton China Business Society is comprised of 5 programs: the Forum, Spring Program, Summer Program, Career Program and Strategic Initiatives, each with a focus on improving our understanding of China's business landscape, markets and culture. These programs are designed to connect students in the US to the Greater China region. For more information, contact us at contact@whartonchina.com.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Asha for Education
As South Asians privileged with opportunities unavailable to many children in India, we felt that it was our responsibility to support and catalyze socio-economic change through the promotion of basic education. By raising financial resources and awareness on campuses and in the greater Philadelphia community, we hope to fund educational projects that can improve the lives of Indian children in the future. For more information, contact Vidya Puthenpura.


CULTURAL

Asian Pacific American Heritage Week (APAHW)
Heritage Week began many years ago as a way to unite and build connections in the Asian American community. APAHW events will showcase Asian American unity and diversity, including a Fashion Show, Charity Gala, Fairs, Film and Arts, and, as always, TONS OF FOOD! Come to our events and share in our experience as Asian Americans!

Asian Pacific Student Coalition (APSC)
The primary purpose of APSC is to represent the interests and causes of the Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) community to the University administration, as well as minority concerns outside of Penn. APSC also functions to promote and celebrate the richness of APIA cultures, facilitate communication between student groups, and provide a forum of discussion on issues of student concern. For more information, email Rohan Grover.

Asian Student Union (ASU)
The Asian Student Union was established to unite the Asian Pacific community on campus. We host many events spanning from social to philanthropy to academic areas. We also throw collaborative events with other cultural groups on campus; all are welcome to come out to celebrate and fund raise throughout the year!! For more information, feel free to contact Jessica Kim.

Assembly of International Students (AIS)
The Assembly of International Students is a policy and advocacy group dedicated to promoting the interests of Penn's International students. We work closely with student government, the university administration, and the Office of International Programs to create tangible benefits for international student life, to magnify the voices of international students at Penn and beyond and to promote collaboration and harmony between students of different nations and culture.

Bengali Students Association (BSA)
The Bengali Students Association is the organization for students of Bengali descent or interested in the Bengali culture.

Check One (multi-racial/multicultural)
Check One is an organization which provides a space for students concerned with the multiethnic/multiracial experience and encourages the celebration and investigation of mixed heritage. Check One seeks to increase community awareness of issues concerning mixed heritage and multiculturalism in an increasingly multicultural society. Check One represents students interested in the issue of mixed race with voicing their political, cultural and social interests while recognizing that each of its members has a unique voice and experience.

Chinese Students Association (CSA)
CSA is one of the largest and most active Asian American student groups on campus. From our all-you-can eat dumpling festival and cultural show to our Chinese New Year celebration and multi-cultural mixers, there's always something going on. We welcome everyone, whether you are ethnically Chinese or simply want to meet some fun Penn kids. Email Wayne Ngai to learn about our many events in September!

Club Singapore
Club Singapore is the representative body of the Singaporean undergraduate and graduate student community at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Club Singapore serves two purposes at Penn - to provide a "home away from home" for Singaporeans, and to educate the university's general population about the "little red dot" that is Singapore. The executive committee consists of 6 undergraduate Singaporeans.

Hong Kong Students Association (HKSA)
The Hong Kong Students Association hopes to bring to Penn aspects of what makes Hong Kong so special. By bringing together students of Hong Kong background, the HKSA celebrates the unique culture of Asia's most dynamic city. Email Cynthia Ip for more information.

Japan Student Association (JSA)
The Japan Student Association is the most active Japanese interest organization at Penn. Our mission is to provide a social and cultural setting for students from Japan, of Japanese descent, or having an interest in anything related to Japan. Our members consist of undergraduates and graduates from all of Penn's schools. JSA's sponsored events include social gatherings, professional conferences, and trips around the east coast. For more information, contact Ryun Hobbs.

Koreans at Penn (International Students) (KAP)

Korean Students Association (KSA)
The Korean Students Association consists primarily of second-generation Korean-Americans whose goal is to promote the education and enrichment of its members and the university community with aspects of the Korean culture. The club and its activities are open to any and all who are interested in the Korean-American community, although KSA's various social, cultural, and political activities normally tend to cater to fellow second-generation Korean-Americans. For more information, contact Sammy Kim.

Minorities in Nursing (MNO)
MNO was created in hope of promoting cultural awareness in the medical community. We are also committeed to community service and providing social and academic support to our members. It is open to all nursing students at the University of Penn. Through our activities we hope to change the face of nursing!

Oracle Senior Society
Oracle Senior Society was founded with the goal of bringing together Senior Asian/Pacific Islander student leaders from all facets of university life, for the purposes of networking as well as exchanging experiences and ideas.

Penn Arab Student Society (PASS)
The University of Pennsylvania's Arab Student Society's (PASS) goal is to provide our university with an organization geared towards exploring Arab heritage and culture. PASS provides a forum for Arab students and all interested in Arab culture to meet and discuss issues relevant to the Arab World and Arab communities in the United States. We also seek to provide newly admitted and prospective Arab students with the necessary information to further assist them with their transition to the University of Pennsylvania. For more information, email Hadi Kaakour.

Penn Hawaii
Hui 'O Hawai'i is an organization made up of a diverse group of students interested in disseminating knowledge of the Hawaiian culture throughout the university. Our goal here is to spread the aloha spirit, and in addition function as a support system for students from Hawaii. For more information, contact Diana Lu.

Penn Pakistan Society (PPS)
The mission of the Penn Pakistan Society is to increase awareness of and to educate the Penn community about Pakistani culture and heritage and to mobilize students in order to address pertinent issues that face the entire Pakistani community, the Pakistani collegiate community in America and the Penn Pakistani community. PPS also helps to facilitate the adjustment process for incoming Pakistani students at Penn. For more information, contact Umer Ali.

Penn Philippine Association (PPA)
The Penn Philippine Association (PPA) promotes the awareness and appreciation of Filipino culture at Penn and throughout the Philadelphia community. PPA has further solidified its involvement in the community through increased events that focus on the rich history of the Philippines and issues that effect Filipinos both here and abroad. PPA prides itself in the strong sense of family that develops between its members--both of Filipino descent and not. For more information, email Josh Macas.

Penn Sri Lankan Club
The Penn Sri Lankan Club is an organization for all students of Sri Lankan descent or who are interested in the Sri Lankan culture. For more information, contact us at penn.srilankan@gmail.com.

Penn Taiwanese Society (PTS)
The Penn Taiwanese Society is the destination for all undergraduate students interested in Taiwanese affairs. Our events include bubble tea socials, educational workshops, food nights, study breaks, dim sum trips, karaoke, our annual cultural show, and much more. PTS is committed to bringing the best cultural experience and family environment for all those interested. For more info, feel free to email us at penntaiwanesesociety@gmail.com.

Penn Thai
Penn Thai, formerly Thai Students Association, is a student-run organization at the University of Pennsylvania. With other student organizations, we serve in Penn Community to promote the awareness of our culture, and integrate with other communities. For more information, contact Tanya Chearavanont.

Queer People of Color (QPOC)
Queer People of Color (QPOC) seeks to address issues that pertain to individuals who identify simultaneously as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) and as the persons of color by providing a social space and general support for them. Our events hope to foster awareness about the issues and concerns affecting LGBTQ students of color. For more information, contact Clarence Moore.

Sangam
The mission of Sangam is to promote discussion on social, political and cultural issues pertaining to the Asian community. By choosing topics of current problems to the community, we hope to serve as an outlet and a resource for proactive solutions. Come check out one of our Chai Chats! For more information, email us at penn.sangam@gmail.com.

South Asia Society (SAS)
The South Asia Society at Penn serves all South Asians on campus, or anyone who is interested in South Asian culture. If you identify either wholly or partially with either of these, join SAS! We display and educate Penn about South Asian culture through cultural, political, and social events so feel free to come out to anything that interests you! For more info on what we do, email us at sasboard@gmail.com.

Vietnamese Students Association (VSA)
The Vietnamese Students Association is an organization committed to celebrating and sharing Vietnamese culture with the Penn community. We warmly welcome anyone who is interested to be a part of our organization. Throughout the year, we have many activities such as dinners at local Vietnamese restaurants, dance performances, potlucks, game nights, cooking workshops and our biggest event of the year, an annual culture show. For more information, contact pennvsa@gmail.com

GREEK

alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc. (aKDPhi)
Discover the magic of sisterhood with alpha Kappa Delta Phi - the first and largest nationwide Asian-American interest sorority in the U.S! The Theta Chapter  has a 14 year history as the first Asian-interest sorority at UPenn, and is an active member of the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), Asian Pacific Students Coalition, Penn Consortium of Undergraduate Women, and APIA Greek Alliance. For more information, please contact us at akdphirush@gmail.com.

Lambda Phi Epsilon
Lambda Phi Epsilon, with 46 chapters across the nation, is the first and only internationally recognized Asian-Interest fraternity in the United States. Established in 1981, we are still the largest and fastest growing Asian-American interest fraternity in pursuit of recruiting men that are both dedicated and committed to becoming leaders in their community. If you have any questions or are interested please email Tony Liu.

Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Psi Zeta is a multicultural, Asian-interest Greek organization. We are a cultural, social, educational and community service-oriented sorority. It is one of the largest and most distinguished Asian-interest sororities in the nation, and it is the first officially recognized Asian-interest sorority at Penn.

PERFORMING ARTS

Atma
Atma is the University of Pennsylvania's all-female South Asian A Cappella group. From its inception in the fall of 2000, Atma has grown as a group of talented vocalists from many different cultural backgrounds who sought to combine their diverse musical abilities. Today, our repertoire has expanded to include a wide variety of songs, ranging from Hindi film music to popular R&B pieces. FOr more information, contact upenn.atma@gmail.com.

Chinese Music Society
Join us in our mission to spread awareness of Chinese music and culture at Penn and in its surrounding community, and explore your own interests in Chinese music!  Each semester, we hold a student concert showcasing music ranging from traditional Chinese music to contemporary pop music and orchestral pieces arranged by our own members. For more information, contact PennCMS@gmail.com.

Dhamaka
Dhamaka is Penn's only all-male dance troupe. We seek to spread the culture of South Asia through performing dances that combine a wide variety of both South Asian and Western styles. For more information, email us at info@penndhamaka.com.

Hype
Hype is a co-ed, multi-cultural, performance art group at the University of Pennsylvania. Comprised of members from different nationalities and dance backgrounds, Hype was formed to incorporate a variety of dance styles into each performance, creating a true fusion dance group. Hype works with performance styles that include but are certainly not limited to: hip-hop, bhangra, jazz, salsa, reggaeton, funk, sports, acting and gymnastics. For more information, contact Nikki Patel.

Pan-Asian Dance Troupe 
The Pan-Asian Dance Troupe is dedicated to choreographing, teaching, and performing traditional and fusion dances.  Through our various shows and performances throughout the year, we seek to educate the community on and to celebrate the beauty and diversity that is Pan-Asian culture, and we invite you join us – regardless of experience!

Penn Du Re
Penn Duré is a group dedicated to poongmul, which is traditional Korean folk music practiced by the agrarian society. For more information, email us at penndure@gmail.com.

Penn Lions
Penn Lions is Penn's first and only traditional East Asian lion dance troupe. We've only been around for a year and a half, but we've already performed 25 times at 4 different colleges in Philadelphia. Feel free to email us at pennlions@gmail.com if you're interested and be sure to check out www.youtube.com/PennLions1 to watch our past performances.

Penn Masala
Penn Masala is the world's first and premier Hindi a cappella group, currently promoting it's 5th studio album, Pehchaan. The group has performed in front of sold-out crowds across the United States, India, and the UK. We will be having Fall auditions for singers, so look out for us at Freshman Performing Arts Night, the New Students Orientation Fair, and the South Asia Society mini-cultural show.

Penn Masti
Penn Masti is a coed South Asian fusion dance team that specializes in many different dance styles such as Bhangra, Bharata Natyam, Hip Hop and Ballet. The name Masti means flirtation or mischief, and our members certainly have a mix of both and we certainly love to dance! For more information about upcoming tryouts, contact us at pennmasti@google.com.

PENNaach
PENNaach is Penn's internationally award-winning all-female South Asian Dance troupe. PENNaach prides itself on being able to represent the vast diversity of South Asian dance. Past performances have included both classical and modern items, as well as fusion pieces. Venues include an annual show on Penn's campus, guest performances in the greater Philadelphia area, and national and international competitions. For more information, email pennaach@gmail.com.

PenNaatak
PenNaatak is Penn's only South Asian theater troupe. We are dedicated to exploring issues in the South Asian diaspora through theater. Our previous productions include Mahesh Dattani's "Tara", Ayub Khan-Din's "East is East", Vijay Tendulkar's "Silence! The Court Is In Session" and Tom Stoppard's "Indian Ink". For more information, visit our website at http://www.pennaatak.org.

Penn QuakeRaas
Penn QuakeRaas is Penn's only co-ed competitive Indian dance team. Garba Raas is an energetic Indian folk dance which originated in Gujarat hundreds of years ago but has now evolved in to a full-fledged competitive circuit. Penn QuakeRaas was formed in 2007 and is UPenn's premier garba/raas team composed of both undergraduate and graduate students. The team's status as an exclusively competitive team makes it a unique South Asian dance group at Penn. Our contact email for any further information is pennraas@gmail.com.

Penn Sargam
Penn Sargam is Penn's first student-group dedicated to promoting Indian Classical Music. Established in 2004,  Sargam has grown to include musicians from all backgrounds who share a common passion for Indian Classical Music. With Carnatic and Hindustani vocals, as well as instruments ranging from sitar and tabla to guitar and drums, violins and veenas to bass and flute, Penn Sargam presents to you a memorable journey through the musics of India. For more information, email penn.sargam@gmail.com.

Penn Sori
PennSori is UPenn's newest premier co-ed acappella group. We perform a wide variety of songs ranging from the golden oldies to contemporary Korean pop. We are the only acappella group that will serenade you in the elevator. For more information, contact us at pennsori@gmail.com.

PennYo
Penn Yo shares a mission to bring the sounds of popular Chinese songs to the United States through a cappella. The process is not so much a direct replication of existing music as it is an evolution into a new form—a form, which the group hopes will appeal to existing fans of Chinese music, as well as those who have never been exposed before. 

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

Grace Fellowship (the Cantonese speaking student group of the Chinese Christian Church & Center)
We are a fun and dynamic group of young people wanting to learn more about Jesus Christ and His love for us through various activities such as having dinner together, singing, studying the Bible, games, and topical discussions.

Hindu Students Council/Young Jains of America 
The Hindu Students Council / Young Jains of America is an organization whose goal is to create an awareness of the Hindu and Jain faiths on campus.  We attempt to incorporate diverse aspects of these two faiths-- service, devotion, spiritual knowledge, and well-being-- into the activities and programs we plan for the year, which include awareness weeks, celebrations of major festivals and holidays, and service trips and initiatives. For more information about us (including our freshman retreat) contact hscyja@gmail.com.

Living Water Christian Fellowship (the English speaking student group of the Chinese Christian Church & Center)
Our fellowship is made up of students from Drexel, LaSalle, Penn, Penn State-Abington, Temple, UArts, and USP. We welcome all undergraduates, regardless of your background, so please come and join us. We would love to meet you!

Muslim Students Association
Whether you're interested in learning more about Islam, making great friends, looking to get involved in community initiatives, organize educational, social and interfaith events, or any other interest pertaining to Islam and religious life at Penn, the MSA has something to offer you. Being one of the most active student groups on campus, the MSA at Penn provides a valuable resource for those interested in Islam.  For more information, contact us at upennmsa@gmail.com.

Penn Sikh Organization
The Penn Sikh Organization is open to all students, undergraduates and graduates of the University of Pennsylvania and all neighboring Philadelphia universities. Our organization's goals include fostering an awareness of Sikhism with displays of religion, culture, heritage, and community service throughout the Penn and Philadelphia communities. For more information, email pennsikhorg@yahoogroups.com.

GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Education (AAPIE)
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are often invisible in educational research and discourse. AAPIE is open to anyone interested in discussing and raising awareness of issues that pertain to AA/PI in the field of education - both K-12 and Higher Education. This group is open to Master's and Doctoral level students who are committed to having intellectual conversations about race and ethnicity and their relationships to and with education. For more information, please contact Melissa Kapadia-Bodi .

Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
Penn APALSA is the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association and the largest student-run organization at University of Pennsylvania Law School. APALSA is an organization committed to providing its members with the necessary tools and support they need to ensure a successful and holistic learning experience at Penn Law.

Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
APAMSA works to provide community service to promote the health of Asians and Pacific Islanders and voicing the interests of APA medical students. For more information, contact Alexander Chin.

Asian Social Work Council
The mission of this council is to promote the appreciation of difference, and to create a feeling of common understanding among our fellow human beings. It is dedicated to promoting diversity within Penn's community through a series of lectures, discussions and guest speakers, and encourages a more racially diverse student body, with a multi-cultural curriculum that is more inclusive of the Asian American experience.

Graduate and Professional Student Assembly
GAPSA is the university-wide student government for all graduate and professional students at the University of Pennsylvania.