Find Your Community at Carolina
Your community at USC doesn't have to stop with LASO. Carolina is home to student organizations that offer opportunities to celebrate culture, build friendships, grow professionally, develop as a leader, and simply have fun. Explore some of the organizations within and beyond the Latino community that LASO members collaborate with, participate in, and recommend.
There's no wrong way to get involved at Carolina.
Cultural, Social & Community Organizations
Build friendships, celebrate culture, serve others, and discover communities that make Carolina feel a little more like home.

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.
Beta Xi Chapter
Kappa Delta Chi is a Latina-founded multicultural sorority centered on unity, honesty, integrity, leadership, service, and sisterhood. The Beta Xi Chapter works to empower women, celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture, serve the community, and contribute to a more diverse and inclusive USC.
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Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Beta Iota Chapter
Phi Iota Alpha is the oldest existing Latino fraternity, founded in 1931. USC's Beta Iota Chapter is the first Latino-based fraternity in South Carolina and celebrates Pan-Americanism while building a familia grounded in strength, integrity, friendship, culture, and brotherhood.
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Chi Omega
Eta Gamma Chapter
Chi Omega is a women's organization centered on friendship, personal integrity, service, academic excellence, campus involvement, and personal and career development. Members build friendships and grow through campus involvement, and the sisterhood's longstanding national philanthropic partnership with Make-A-Wish reflects that same spirit of service.
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Filipino American Student Association (FASA)
FASA celebrates and spreads awareness of Filipino culture and traditions while promoting international unity throughout USC and the Columbia community. The organization also raises funds to support local communities as well as Filipino communities in the United States and abroad.
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Caribbean Appreciation Student Alliance (CASA)
CASA celebrates and shares the rich diversity of Caribbean countries and territories while creating opportunities for connection, cultural appreciation, and community. Through food, dance, music, history, service, cultural showcases, and collaborations with other student organizations, CASA creates a welcoming space for Caribbean students while inviting everyone at USC to experience and learn about Caribbean cultures. CASA also participates in campus traditions and collaborative events such as Hip-Hop Wednesday and Lunes Latino.
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Pan-African Student Association (PANASA)
PANASA creates a welcoming community for Africans, friends of Africa, and students from around the world. Through social activities, cultural events, and shared experiences, PANASA provides members with a home away from home while creating opportunities to learn about and celebrate the diverse cultures represented across Africa. PANASA welcomes students of all backgrounds to join its family, build meaningful connections, and experience the diversity of African cultures represented at USC.
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Professional, Academic & Leadership Organizations
Grow your skills, expand your network, find mentorship, and connect your cultural identity with your academic and professional goals.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
SHPE at USC is an inclusive organization dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and professional goals. Through STEM support, professional development, service, and familia, SHPE empowers the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and make an impact in the world.
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Latino Caucus for Public Health (LCPH)
LCPH raises awareness about public health issues affecting Latino communities while creating a supportive community for Latino students and allies interested in healthcare and public health. The organization provides opportunities for professional growth, philanthropy, education, and community-building.
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Spanish in Professional Settings (SIPS)
SIPS creates an inclusive, judgment-free environment where students of all Spanish proficiency levels can build confidence using Spanish in real-world and professional settings. The organization combines language development with cultural competency to prepare students for meaningful interactions in fields such as healthcare, business, and law.
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Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA)
ALPFA empowers and develops Latino students as leaders of character across professional fields. Through industry speakers, networking, resume workshops, career development sessions, and other resources, ALPFA helps students prepare for success in college and their future careers.
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Latinos in Development, Education & Representation (L.I.D.E.R.)
L.I.D.E.R. empowers Hispanic students through personal and professional growth, social belonging, education, mentorship, and leadership development. Its programming helps students build meaningful relationships, strengthen academic and career skills, and find a supportive community on campus.
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Campus Life & Student Engagement
Discover more ways to experience Carolina, meet new people, attend campus events, spread positivity, and make the most of student life.

Carolina Productions
Carolina Productions creates free events for students, by students. As part of Gamecock Entertainment, the organization brings fun programming to campus through movies, concerts, SpringFest, Cockstock, and other student experiences throughout the year.
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USC Flowers
USC Flowers brings small moments of kindness and positivity to the Carolina community through flowers and uplifting interactions.
“Stop and take a flower… it's a beautiful day to be kind!”
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Still Finding Your Place?
College is about finding the people and communities that help you feel at home. Explore these organizations, attend an event, introduce yourself, and don't be afraid to try something new. Your Carolina community is waiting for you.
