Associated Students of С»Æ贫ý (ASС»Æ贫ý)
Your voice. Your community. Your ASС»Æ贫ý.
The Associated Students of С»Æ贫ý (ASС»Æ贫ý) represents every student across С»Æ贫ý’s campuses and centers. We advocate with and for students, push for change that reflects your needs, and partner with student-led organizations across Oregon and the United States to create student-led change.
Get Involved
Student advocacy
Whether you care about campus issues, statewide legislation, or leadership development, ASС»Æ贫ý gives you real opportunities to advocate for yourself and your community. Your voice directly shapes С»Æ贫ý’s future and the direction of higher education for all students. See more about student advocacy.
Campus advocacy
Help identify and address the issues students experience at С»Æ贫ý. Work with administrators, committees, and fellow students to improve policies, programs, and the overall student experience.
State advocacy
Students have power beyond campus. Learn how ASС»Æ贫ý works with state organizations and our legislators to influence higher education funding, basic needs support, and statewide policy that impacts Oregon students.
- Statewide Lobbying Opportunities
- United States Student Association
- Oregon Community College Student Association
Leadership opportunities
From student government to committee work, С»Æ贫ý offers paid and volunteer leadership roles that help you build skills, elevate student voices, and create meaningful change.
- Join the Student Council
- Join a С»Æ贫ý Committee
- Find Upcoming Workshops and Trainings
Your student activity fee
Every С»Æ贫ý student contributes to the Student Activity Fee (SAF). This fee funds programs, events, resources, and spaces that support you and your peers. Here’s how it works and how you can help shape its future. See more about the student activity fee.
What the SAF Is
A student-driven fund that directly supports engagement, equity, and student well-being at С»Æ贫ý. $4.25 per credit = community building, events, and resources for students.
Where your fee goes
- Basic Needs Hubs
- Student Events & Activities
- Resource Centers
- Clubs and Organizations
- Student Jobs
- … and so much more!
How funding decisions are made
The SAF Allocation Committee is a student-led group that makes funding decisions to allocate funds each fiscal biennium.
Build connections and community
College is more than classes. It’s people, shared spaces, and experiences that help you belong. ASС»Æ贫ý creates opportunities for you to meet others, build friendships, and get involved across campus. See more about how we build community.
Your student lounge (Sylvania CC 221)
A welcoming, student-led space to relax, study, socialize, and find information about campus life.
- Monday – Thursday, 10am-5pm
Campus events and activities
From celebrations to leadership workshops to game nights, there’s always a way to connect. Follow us on PantherHub to learn more.
Student networks
Connect with peers across the state and country through the Oregon Community College Student Association (OCCSA) and United States Student Association (USSA). Connect with us to learn more!