Pilipinx Resources

Here at Berkeley specifically, we have 14 Pilipinx student-led organizations developed to serve and assist in integrating new and current students to the Pilipinx community to CAL.

Learn more about them down below! Click the image to go to respective Instagram page!

Pilipinx Academic Student Services (PASS)

A student-run group that provides academic support, mentorship, and resources to Pilipinx students, focusing on educational equity and retention.

Pilipinx American Alliance (PAA)

A student-led cultural, social, and political organization that fosters unity and advocacy for the Pilipinx community through events, discussions, and activism. KAA Kapatid Pairings!

Pilipino Association for Health Careers (PAHC):

Supports Pilipinx students pursuing careers in healthcare by offering mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities.

Pilipinx Association of Scientists Architects and Engineers (PASAE)

A professional and academic organization that connects Pilipinx students in STEM and architecture fields, offering support and career-building resources.

Partnership for Pre-Professional Pilipinxs (P4)

Focuses on preparing Pilipinx students for graduate and professional programs through mentorship, workshops, and networking.

League of Filipino Students (LFS)

An activist organization committed to raising awareness and mobilizing action on social and political issues affecting the Filipino community, both in the U.S. and the Philippines.

{m}aganda Magazine

A long-running student publication that highlights Pilipinx and Asian American voices through poetry, art, and critical storytelling.

Pilipinx Basketball Association (PBA)

A sports and social organization that brings together students through recreational and competitive basketball events within the Pilipinx community.

Mahiwaga Acapella

A performance-based organization that celebrates Pilipinx culture and identity through dance, spoken word, and storytelling.

Undergraduate Pilipinx Organizers under Asian Pacific American Student Development (APASD)

A leadership group that works to enhance Pilipinx student advocacy, engagement, and programming on campus.

GABRIELA Berkeley

A feminist and grassroots organization focused on gender justice, intersectional activism, and supporting the rights of women and marginalized communities in the Philippines and the diaspora.

Filipinx Faculty & Staff Association (FFSA)

A network for faculty and staff of Filipino heritage, fostering professional development, mentorship, and advocacy for the Pilipinx community at Berkeley.

Pilipinx American Alumni Chapter (PAAC)

An alumni network that provides mentorship, networking, and community support for Berkeley graduates of Pilipinx descent.

Pilipinx American Graduate Student Association (PAGaSA)

A support group for Pilipinx graduate students focused on academic success, community building, and advocacy.

PASO : An Introduction to the Pilipinx Community

The Pilipinx Academic Student Orientation (PASO) is an event hosted by Pilipinx Academic Student Services (PASS) at UC Berkeley. Its purpose is to welcome incoming Pilipinx and Pilipinx American students to the university, providing them with an introduction to campus resources, community networks, and cultural organizations. PASO aims to foster a sense of belonging and support for new students as they transition into university life.

This is a great way to be introduced and connect from the Pilipinx community!

Paglipat Initiative

The Paglipat Initiative at UC Berkeley is a program designed to support Pilipinx transfer students as they transition into the university. The initiative offers personalized assistance and resources tailored to the unique needs of these students, aiming to foster a sense of community and belonging. By participating in Paglipat, students can connect with peers, access mentorship opportunities, and engage in activities that promote academic success and cultural affirmation. This initiative reflects UC Berkeley's commitment to inclusivity and the success of its diverse student body.

History of PASS!

Student leaders founded PASS as a result of the removal of Pilipinx students from our status as a Student Affirmative Action (SAA) group in 1985. Since then, PASS has worked to fulfill our role as a student-initiated, student-run, and student-labored recruitment and retention center at UC Berkeley. A founding member of the bridges Coalition in 1996 in response to the passage of Proposition 209, PASS affirms our commitment to serving underrepresented students of color, especially Filipino/Filipino American students.

Our organization has existed for 40 years, which means undergraduate student leaders since 1985 have worked to create the resources we enjoy today. Four decades means a variety of changes our organization has gone through, but we remain grounded in our mission of liberation from institutional challenges and creating spaces of empowerment for our communities to thrive.

As An Intern : What Has PASS Done For You?

Jhoana : OMG!! So much love for my T-REC component. They are so passionate about transfers and being representatives to our Pil Transfer community both in and out of Berkeley. We not only get to bond from our love in our culture but as well as our commitment to other transfer students! I met so many ambitious and creative people in T-REC who always show up for one another, especially Giles!! We <3 Giles :’)

Rhianna: Without PASS, I would probably not be at Cal. And even if I were, I would most likely be super lonely. I’ll never fail to mention that my experience attending Transfer Weekend with PASS gave me an incredible community and friends that I am now super close to! Beyond that, I love the work that PASS does in bridging the gaps between disadvantaged Pilipinx students and higher education.