Groups of the IC and BCC
Class Activists
Class Activists encourages dialogue about issues of socioeconomic class on the Swarthmore campus. Every November, the groups hosts Class Awareness Month.
Colors
Colors is a closed group for students who identify as queer/questioning and of color. Meetings are held once a week on Thursday nights in the SQU Room in the Intercultural Center.
Deshi
Deshi is an organization for students of all backgrounds who are interested in promoting increased awareness of the political, cultural, and social issues pertaining to South Asia, South Asians, and South Asian Americans.
Enlace
Swarthmore's organization for Hispanic, Latino, and South American students.
Friends of Taiwan
Friends of Taiwan is a group that seeks to provide both a social and cultural outlet for students on campus who are Taiwanese and/or interested in Taiwan. They participate and host a variety of events including group dinners, conferences, and discussions.
Han
Han is the Swarthmore Korean Alliance. Its members are devoted to nurturing community and participating in shared culture.
Multi
Multi is an organization dedicated to providing a safe environment for people of multiple heritages in the Swarthmore communit, whether they are of various class, cultural, ethnic, racial, or religious backgrounds. Open meetings are held Sundays at 7pm in the Big Room of the Intercultural Center.
Queer Straight Alliance (QSA)
QSA seeks to create a space for queer and straight people to come together to address queer issues on campus and in the world. The group aims to create dialogue on topics relating to sexual orientation and gender in the hopes of improving student awareness of queer issues and encourage studens to explore their perspectives and views of them.
Students of Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA)
SOCA works to present a clear conception of the Caribbean to the entire student body and also supports students of Caribbean ancestry at Swat. Visit their website here.
Swarthmore African American Student Society (SASS)
SASS intends to provide support for its members primarily through political and community-building activities. The groups major goals are to increase the number of Black students, faculty, and staff members; infuse a greater Black perspective into the curriculum; and maintain a strong, supportive Black community. Visit their website here.
Swarthmore African Students Association (SASA)
SASA is dedicated to the cultural enrichment of the campus through education on issues concerning Africa, and the varying cultures within Africa. It is an open organization that serves as a support group for African students on campus. The group meets for dinner in Room 5 of Sharples every Thursday at 5:30. For more information, click here.
Swarthmore Asian Organization (SAO)
SAO is a social, educational, political, and cultural group open to Swarthmore students who self-identify as an Asian (East Asian, South Asian, South East Asian), Asian-American, or Pacific Islander. SAO is committed to providing a place for Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) to find community and support. Visit their website here.
Swarthmore Queer Union (SQU)
SQU is an organization dedicated to supporting queer and questioning students at Swat by creating a safe space for discussion and self-expression. They seek to create spaces where queer and questioning students are able to share experiences, build support networks, educate themselves and others and develop strategies to combat oppression.
