STUDENT SERVICES
ASUC Commissions
ASUC Commissions are semi-independent units that work to improve student life at UC Berkeley. They promote student welfare, advocate for student needs, and address issues that may not be adequately served by existing campus resources. Commissions collaborate with student organizations and ASUC units to create meaningful change, engage a diverse range of students, and ensure their work is accessible, sustainable, and responsive to the campus community.
ASUC Programs provide important services to all students. As a result, programs receive significant funding and/or space from the ASUC. The requirements for ASUC Programs are described in ASUC Bylaw 3301.
Cultural Diversity Affairs Commission (CDAC)
Contact:cdac@asuc.org
The ASUC Cultural Diversity Affairs Commission (CDAC) advocates for underrepresented and marginalized communities at UC Berkeley. CDAC works to address issues affecting these communities, promote awareness of campus resources and opportunities, and foster dialogue and collaboration around diversity, multiculturalism, and campus climate. Through five subcommittees focused on recruitment and retention, internal and external diversity, academics, and anti-discrimination, CDAC supports a more inclusive and equitable campus community.
Disabled Students Commission (DSC)
Contact:dsc@asuc.org
Health Advocacy Commission (HAC)
Contact:hac@asuc.org
The mission of the Health Advocacy Commission shall be to act as a body for campus organizations to advocate for progressive, equitable, and accessible health policies and programs at the campus, local, state, and national level in order to promote individual and community health on the UC Berkeley campus and the greater community
Housing Commission
Contact:housing@asuc.org
The Housing Commission advocates for affordable, quality housing for UC Berkeley students by developing and updating a Student Housing Action Plan, working with university and government officials to advance housing solutions, and educating students and community members about housing issues and tenants’ rights. The commission also coordinates an annual Housing and Tenants’ Rights Week to connect students with important information and resources.
Menstrual Equity Commission (MEC)
Contact:menstrualequity@asuc.org
The Menstrual Equity Commission promotes menstrual equity at UC Berkeley by ensuring access to free menstrual products, increasing education, and raising awareness to reduce stigma and inequality. It also serves as a central hub for student organizations and community leaders to coordinate resources, collaborate on initiatives, and advance policies that support menstrual equity.
Mental Health Commisison (MHC)
Contact:mhc@asuc.org
The Mental Health Commission is charged with holding the university accountable for transforming university mental health and wellness policies and resources; improving, expanding, and publicizing mental health services and resources; improving educational awareness and consciousness regarding mental health and the stigma around mental health among students; and otherwise promoting the participation and general welfare of the student body and in the community to ensure mental health wellness and to create a more inclusive campus climate.
Sustainability Commission (STEAM)
Contact: sustainability@asuc.org
The commission works to make UC Berkeley more environmentally sustainable by developing projects that address campus environmental issues, promote sustainable practices, and raise awareness among students, faculty, and staff. It provides students with resources and leadership opportunities to advance sustainability initiatives, connects students with campus and community partners, and promotes sustainability across all ASUC offices and operations.
Sexual Violence Commission (SVC)
Contact:sexualviolence@asuc.org
The Sexual Violence Commission works to promote a safer, more supportive, and inclusive campus by advocating for improved university policies and resources for survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence. The commission raises awareness about consent and violence prevention, provides peer-led support and survivor support groups, hosts educational workshops and events, and advocates for survivors’ needs to university leadership.
Undocumented Student Affairs Commission (USAC)
Contact: undocstudents@asuc.org
The Undocumented Student Affairs Commission supports undocumented and mixed-status family students at UC Berkeley by connecting them with campus resources, services, and opportunities that support their academic, social, and cultural needs. The commission partners with the Undocumented Student Program, raises awareness of student concerns, advocates for policy and institutional changes, and builds stronger connections between students, campus departments, and community organizations.