Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement | Occidental College

Welcome to Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement: your gateway to living life at Oxy to the fullest.

Occidental SLICE (Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement) brings together programs focused on leadership, social activities, and community engagement to foster a vibrant student experience on and off campus. We offer a variety of opportunities to put Occidental’s values into action.

Whether you’re joining a club at Occidental, starting one, getting involved in student government, or engaging with a local organization, SLICE can guide and support your passions. In partnership with local organizations, you can take learning beyond the classroom, apply your understanding of social justice, and become a true agent for change.

There are many ways to get involved that can have a real impact on your life, the lives of your fellow students, and the broader community. SLICE is here with the tools and resources you need to make your Oxy experience the best it can be.

Ways to Get Involved at Occidental

Oxy students gathered around a table at the Involvement Fair on campus

Clubs and organizations

With more than 100 student groups at Occidental—from cultural to academic and service-based clubs—there’s something for everyone. Getting involved helps you make friends, explore your passions, and build leadership skills. Attend the annual Involvement Fair to discover what’s available and find your community.

Oxy Outdoors
Folk & Historical Dance Club
Occidental Consulting Group

2 Paws Up (sketch comedy)
Transfer Student Union
Sororities & Fraternities

Explore clubs and orgs

Oxy students at Homecoming

Student government

Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) serves as the official student government, working to promote the social and educational well-being of the student body while upholding Oxy’s mission of equity, inclusion, and community engagement. Help shape campus life, make your voice heard, and build leadership skills.

Get involved with ASOC

Occidental students in the stands at an LA Engage event at Dodger's Stadium

LA Engage

Get an up-close introduction to the vibrant city of Los Angeles through LA Engage. Starting each fall after New Student Orientation, this eventful yearlong program exposes you to art, culture, history, food, and the urban environment. Connect with your peers as you explore a variety of sites and cultural institutions across the city.

Check out LA Engage events

“My experiences in ASOC have given me room to develop as a student leader, constantly encouraging me to improve. ASOC has also introduced me to the most wonderful and driven people!”

Anna Challberg ’27

Major: politics

SLICE Partnerships & Programs

Oxy students volunteering with children

OxyConnects pairs students with a nonprofit community partner for a full academic year. You will serve weekly as a volunteer, collaborate on programming, and develop meaningful relationships.

a group of Oxy students stand outdoors in a grassy field after volunteering

Days of Service >

Occidental’s Days of Service offer students opportunities to give back, build community connections, and make an impact through collaborative volunteering.

three Oxy student panel participants sit together smiling

Oxy Votes is part of a larger civic learning and democratic engagement focus in which we aim to nurture social responsibility and provide you with the knowledge and abilities to make a difference.

“Being involved in student life has not only given me leadership skills, but also a supportive community where I’ve grown, built lasting friendships, and created meaningful experiences on campus.”

Julisa Menjivar ’28

Majors: sociology, philosophy; Minor: education

Contact SLICE

Johnson Student Center

Phone: (323) 259-2989

slice@oxy.edu