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UVSA SOCAL

Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California
Established 1982

ABOUT US

The Union of Vietnamese Student Associations (UVSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan, community-based and youth-oriented organization designed to provide a united voice for youth and professional leaders from across Southern California.

UVSA was founded in 1982 as a means for the Vietnamese diaspora community to organize socially and politically. Committed to leadership development, cultural awareness, civic engagement, and community service, UVSA is comprised entirely of unpaid volunteers including students, alumni, professionals, educators, and community leaders.
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OUR IMPACT

50+
YEAR-ROUND STAFF
300+
PROJECT STAFF
500+
DAY-OF VOLUNTEERS

OUR STUDENT INITIATIVE

Through collaborative programming, mentorship, and cultural initiatives, we proudly serve 13 Vietnamese Student Associations across Southern California, empowering campus leaders and strengthening inter-school connections. Beyond the students, we extend our reach into the community fostering unity, amplifying Vietnamese-American voices, and creating spaces where our culture can thrive.
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SUPPORT OUR ORGANIZATION

With your support, UVSA SoCal can continue to host leadership programs, cultural events, and community initiatives that connect Vietnamese American students to their community across Southern California. Your help also allows us to continue providing career development resources to our students.

For partnership inquiries, reach out to us at [email protected]
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EVENTS

UPCOMING

NEXT EVENT

12APR2026
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UCR VCN: "Những Lời Không Nói – The Unspoken Words"
UCR VSA Vietnamese Culture Night
THE COUNTDOWN STARTS NOW!! 🌸✨ VCN 37 is officially on the way so be ready to SAVE THE DATE!!

PAST EVENT

21MAR2026
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Gettin Hot
CSUSM VSA External
Get ready to style up your feed with a wonderland at CSUSM’s tripped out “Gettin Hot” 🔥, our hot sauce eating competition external!

GET INVOLVED

Join us in making a difference in our community

Project LEAD
Summer Leadership Initiative
Tết Festival
Our Signature Event
School Events
Member School Cultural and Charity Events

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our community members

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“UVSA SoCal has given me so many opportunities to not only grow as a leader, but also as a participant of community-building and as an individual. I’m so grateful for the memories and friendships that I’ve created within the space and hope to see future generations discover that spark as well!”
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Jenny Cao
Project LEAD Camp Chair 2025 | UCSB '24 Alum
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“Coming into UVSA, I was looking for a community, but what I found was a home. It has been a rare space where I’ve felt consistently welcomed, safe, and seen. Beyond the events and the late nights, it is the people who have made this journey unforgettable. I will always cherish the lifelong friendships and memories I’ve made, as well as the personal growth that has helped me become a more confident version of myself. I am deeply grateful for every moment of development this organization has provided.”
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Alvin Pham
UVSA Treasurer 2023-2025 | SDSU '23 Alum
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“Coming soon!”