Who We Are
The Student Wellness Commission (SWC), a branch of UCLA’s Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC), is the largest student health organization on campus with 12 committees and 500+ members. SWC promotes a holistic approach to student wellness, supporting physical, mental, emotional, and social health as essential foundations for academic success and well-being.
Our mission is to empower UCLA students through impactful programs and services. We plan engaging events, lead advocacy efforts, connect with underserved communities, provide free health resources, and conduct meaningful research across areas such as basic needs access, sexual health, and nutrition. Through collaboration, education, and outreach, SWC strives to foster a campus culture where all students can thrive.
SWC consists of two branches: our executive board & our 12 committees. Both branches promote a holistic approach to student wellness by supporting students’ physical, mental, emotional, and social health, treating them as essential foundations for academic success and overall well-being.
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The Executive Board is SWC’s internal branch, overseeing the commission’s operations, finances, partnerships, and internal culture. It works across several teams:
SWC’s 12 committees are independently registered student clubs at UCLA that serve as the commission’s external branch.
SWC supports this work by providing committees with funding and partnerships, while committees bring that funding to life through their own events, workshops, research, and advocacy efforts across campus.
SW3
The SWC Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, and Chief of Staff trio is known as “SW3”, who oversees all of SWC.
Finance
Led by the Chief of Finance, alongside the Financial Liaison Director and Programming Fund Director, this team manages SWC’s budget, processes requisitions, oversees the Programming Fund, and serves as SWC’s liaison to Student Government Accounting (SGA) and the USAC Finance Committee (FiCom).
Platforms
Led by the Platforms Director, this team develops and executes SWC’s flagship programs and commission-wide initiatives, such as Bruin Health Week and Healthcoming, while also identifying new health and wellness opportunities for the commission, such as finding ways to distribute pamphlets and resources to the student population.
Marketing
Led by the Marketing Director, this team manages SWC’s social media, publicity materials, and website, and produces transparency and impact reports on SWC’s programming and funding.
The Marketing Team also produces materials to improve health literacy and education among UCLA students.
DiverSWC
Made up of the External and Internal Directors, this team ensures diversity and inclusivity are embedded across SWC’s programming, building relationships with cultural and identity-based student organizations and integrating diverse voices into USAC and SWC.
Peer Support Lounge
SWC’s Peer Support Lounge (PSL), located in Kerckhoff Hall 308, acts as SWC’s office and a resource center stocked with free health and wellness supplies and resources for students.
PSL Coordinators maintain the PSL as a welcoming, well-stocked space for students and committees, as well as forming connections with other resource centers at UCLA.
Student Health Network
SWC’s Student Health Network (SHN) is a coalition of health & wellness based clubs at UCLA.
SHN Directors aim to grow SWC’s network of partner health and wellness organizations across campus, fostering co-programming and expanding SWC’s reach within the broader UCLA community.
Staff Development
Shapes the culture and cohesion of SWC’s staff by coordinating retreats, socials, and team-building experiences that strengthen relationships across committees and keep leadership engaged, connected, and motivated throughout the year.
Internship
Develops and runs SWC’s internship program, recruiting and designing a hands-on internship curriculum that gives students real experience in health advocacy, event planning, and programming.
A mental health advocacy group working to change the conversation around mental health and de-stigmatize mental illness on campus and across greater Los Angeles.
Focuses on de-stigmatizing conversations around body image, toxic diet and gym culture, and body acceptance through workshops and campus-wide events.
Raises awareness of sexual violence and supports survivors through campus resources and intimate member trainings.
Organizes an annual 5K benefiting The Painted Turtle, a camp for kids with chronic illnesses, bringing together students, faculty, and the LA community.
Addresses basic needs gaps on campus, including menstrual hygiene products, oral health screenings, food insecurity, and other resource disparities.
Teaches life-saving skills to the LA community through American Heart Association–certified Heartsaver CPR, First Aid, and BLS courses.
Leads environmental initiatives around recycling, composting, and sustainability, connecting environmental advocacy to global health policy.
Promotes nutritional and physical well-being through community events, volunteering, and health literacy initiatives.
Advocates for health equity, reproductive rights, and sexual health education.
Conducts research on student well-being at UCLA, studying topics like imposter syndrome and sexual health literacy to improve health education and support systems.
Promotes inclusive sexual health education, covering pleasure, STIs, contraceptives, and consent through workshops and panels.
UCLA’s student-run health and wellness publication, spreading awareness on student health issues.