Student Activities
Find your people. Then create something together.
Soka has more than 50 student organizations — cultural clubs, performing arts groups, athletic clubs, and advocacy organizations. The Soka Student Union gives every undergraduate a voice in how campus runs. Affinity groups foster community around shared identities. And through excursions organized by Student Activities, the whole region of Southern California becomes part of your education.
Whatever you’re drawn to, you can find or make a place for it here.
Get Involved
Student Organizations
From k-pop dancing to string orchestra, archery to Model UN, clubs at Soka run the range of what students care about. A few active organizations:
Performance: Josho Daiko (taiko drumming), Instant Radio, Soka Cheer Team, Vita Leonis Philharmonic Orchestra
Athletics: Aikido, Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Birdsminton, Kendo, Lifting, Ping Pong
Academic and Career: Code Soka, Model UN, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Soka Consulting Society, Student Movement for the Culture of Peace (SMCP)
Affinity Groups: African Student Association, Asian Pacific Diaspora, Black Student Union, First Gen, Jew Crew, Latines Unides, LGBTeam, Muslim Student Association, Disabilities International, Southeast Asian Student Association, Womxn
Student Perspectives
Renata Duarte Ferrera ’26 | Model UN
Renata Duarte Ferrera ’26 | Model UN
“I have much more confidence when speaking and much more knowledge of important issues happening around the world … It’s an amazing experience, and as a team, we create memories that will last forever.”
Chloe Simson '21 | Cheer
Chloe Simson '21 | Cheer
"Cheer really took me in and was a family to me. The members were incredibly patient, and they really believed in me. We had so much fun together overcoming hardships and truly being a team."
Jacky Kao ’21 | Vita Leonis Philharmonic Orchestra
Jacky Kao ’21 | Vita Leonis Philharmonic Orchestra
"One thing I learned was to cherish the music skills of every single member. We all had a passion for music, so we always helped each other and improved together."
Renata Duarte Ferrera ’26 | Model UN
Renata Duarte Ferrera ’26 | Model UN
“I have much more confidence when speaking and much more knowledge of important issues happening around the world … It’s an amazing experience, and as a team, we create memories that will last forever.”
Chloe Simson '21 | Cheer
Chloe Simson '21 | Cheer
"Cheer really took me in and was a family to me. The members were incredibly patient, and they really believed in me. We had so much fun together overcoming hardships and truly being a team."
Jacky Kao ’21 | Vita Leonis Philharmonic Orchestra
Jacky Kao ’21 | Vita Leonis Philharmonic Orchestra
"One thing I learned was to cherish the music skills of every single member. We all had a passion for music, so we always helped each other and improved together."
Your campus, your voice
The Soka Student Union (SSU) is the representative body for all undergraduate students. Every student is a member. Through the Executive Council, Class Senate, and Club Senate, SSU channels student voices into campus decision-making, funds organizations, and connects SUA students with Soka schools in Japan, Brazil, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
A community built on belonging
Engage in dialogue across different cultures, identities, and beliefs. Learn about Indigenous traditions at a “Thankstaking” meal with members of the Acjachemen Nation. Attend workshops on mitigating implicit bias and supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Curated for genuine connection and growth, this meaningful programming is what happens when students from 40 nations share a small campus and are committed to learning from each other.
Resources
On-campus support includes Counseling Services, Disability Services, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. A range of off-campus community organizations serve Orange County’s diverse communities.
“Through the DEI office, I turned my loneliness and frustration into opportunities for dialogue, connection, and learning. I realized that I wanted to use the difficulties I face to create equality and harmony in my environment.” — Gracyn Ervin ’26
Make the most of Southern California
Located in the heart of SoCal, SUA’s campus sits between Los Angeles and San Diego, giving you access to two vibrant, culturally diverse metropolitan areas. Student Activities organizes regular day trips to help you explore, hosting street art walks through Santa Ana and Venice Beach as well as cultural excursions to Little Tokyo, Leimert Park, Little Ethiopia, Olvera Street, Koreatown, and Little Saigon.
Ready to get involved?
Browse all student organizations or contact Student Activities to learn more.