Identity & Culture Clubs

  • Nepalese Student Association

    The purpose of the Nepalese Student Association is to increase awareness about Nepal through cultural, educational, and social events. The Nepalese Student Association provides a means to share Nepali culture to the University and to provide support to Nepali students.

  • Nursing Students Without Borders

    Nursing Students Without Borders (NSWB) empowers underserved communities through health education, the creation of networks to access health care resources, and the distribution of material donations, all while expanding the global health perspective of nursing students. Once a year, we send some students abroad to represent our club, promote the importance of healthcare, and extend support to the community. We are also involved in our local Charlottesville community and hold educational events about health and wellness for everyone from the homeless population to the local children.

  • Office of African American Affairs

    The Office of African-American Affairs (OAAA) was established in 1976 as an integral part of the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Virginia.  It is charged with the responsibility of assisting academic and non-academic units in meeting the challenges of service delivery to African-American students.  The Office assumes broad responsibility for the creation of a supportive environment which promotes the students’ full participation in the University’s extracurricular life and enhances the sensitivity of the larger community to the needs, interests, and culture of African-American students.   At the same time, it recognizes the intellectual and social diversity among the students and strives to gear its programs and services accordingly.In addition to providing services, the Office also seeks to foster interest in African-American culture as a major force in a pluralistic society.  It maintains on-going cooperative relationships with students, faculty/staff, alumni, parents, and the community.  These liaisons exchange information and advice, enhance the opportunities for the educational growth and successful matriculation and retention of African-American students.Finally, the Office of African-American Affairs serves as a change agent, seeking to assist the University in addressing a range of issues related to students.  It advocates their interests and fosters the modification of institutional structures, policies, and practices which may inhibit the development of a genuinely pluralistic institution.

  • One Generation Network

    The One Generation Network is an organization for students who identify as first-generation and low-income students interested in studying business. We seek to provide an inclusive community and support for first-generation college students who are looking to pursue business. In addition, we host alumni guest speakers of our background who are currently working in different fields such as finance and consulting. In doing so, students at UVA will be able to learn about the possibilities and opportunities available to them early on in their college career. 

  • OneWay InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

    OneWay is a ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship that is committed to reaching black students and faculty and ministering to the unique needs of our community while developing Christian leaders. We seek to see black students transformed, trained and thrive all through the power of the gospel. 

  • Organization of Young Filipino Americans

    "Come as strangers, grow as friends, leave as family."The Organization of Young Filipino Americans (OYFA) was founded in 1988 by a group of Filipino-American students who wanted a space and platform to come together and support one another while also spreading awareness of their culture. From the beginning, the desires to promote inclusivity and explore Filipino American identity were driving factors of the group. OYFA prioritizes welcoming and compassionate community-building by adapting to and addressing the various needs of their members. While OYFA acts to heighten appreciation for Filipino culture, its values have attracted a diverse group of students. OYFA’s organizational structure comprises an Executive Board and an Executive Council that holds 12 different committees with distinct purposes, including representatives for the Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue (FIND). In addition to its leadership structure, OYFA has a Forever Family system and alumni network that promotes strong personal connections throughout the entire organization. The organization holds various events and programs that provide a cultural, social, service, and academic network for the purpose of empowering their members and the Asian-American identity."Join the Organization of Young Filipino Americans! You don't have to be Young, Filipino, or American to be a part of Filipino culture!"

  • Orthodox Christian Law Student Association

    The Orthodox Christian Law Student Association is an organization designed to support the community of Orthodox Christians at UVA Law through fellowship, as well as provide a place for all those interested in Orthodoxy to learn more about the faith and to meet with Orthodox students. The OCLSA seeks to support the spiritual life of UVA Law students in their journey through law school and their legal careers. Additionally, the OCLSA seeks to promote the diversity of the UVA Law community by hosting  social events relating to the culture and heritage of Orthodox countries. The OCLSA is not affiliated with any particular branch or church of Orthodoxy; rather, it is a place for all those interested the Orthodox faith and culture. Contact ms7mn@virginia.edu for more information!

  • PAFN - (Asian/Pacific Islander/South Asian American) Peer Advising Family Network

    Established in 1998, the Asian/Pacific Islander/South Asian American Peer Advising Family Network (PAFN) was created to provide transitional support to incoming first year and transfer students who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander/South Asian.

  • Pakistani Students' Association

    The Pakistani Students' Association (PSA) is a cultural, social, and educational organization that promotes further understanding and awareness of the Pakistani culture, language, as well as its history, and politics. It serves as a support group for the Pakistanis and Pakistani-Americans at the University of Virginia and serves as a platform of knowledge for all those interested in learning about the nation.The purpose of the PSA can be outlined into three main categories: i) To share the Pakistani culture with the community and spread cultural understanding amongst UVa students.ii) To provide a framework for Pakistani students and those interested in Pakistani culture to interact and network with each other.iii) To raise awareness concerning the problems that plague the nation and conduct certain events with the purpose of raising funds for related charity organizations.The organization hopes to conduct various cultural, social, and political activities that serve to fulfill the objectives mentioned above. Above all the organization is a meeting and learning ground for all to explore and enjoy several aspects of Pakistani life and culture.

  • Palestine Culture Club

    Palestine Culture Club is a club made to celebrate the traditions and heritage of Palestine. This is meant to be a space for Palestinians and others interested in learning about Palestinian culture to share and enjoy different forms of our tradition.