What is SWC?
About Us
The Student Wellness Commission (SWC) is a branch of UCLA’s Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) and is the largest student health organization on campus with 13 committees and 500+ members. We promote a holistic perspective on student wellness that encompasses physical and psychological health as it relates to academic success and overall well being. Our committees organize engaging events, advocate for student wellness, direct outreach to underserved students, provide free health resources, and conduct research in areas of physical, mental, and sexual health.
Our Committees
Body Image Task Force
Body Image Task Force (BITF) is an organization that focuses on de-stigmatizing conversations around body image, mental health, toxic diet/gym culture, and body acceptance. We accomplish this through presenting workshops for other student organizations and hosting campus-wide events.
Bruin Consent Coalition
Bruin Consent Coalition (BCC) is committed to raising awareness of the sexual violence epidemic and fostering a supportive environment for survivors. Beyond sharing resources at events across campus, this tight-knit coalition promotes profound introspection through intimate trainings for all of its members.
BruiNecessities
BruiNecessities raises awareness for the lack of basic resources available on campus. The committee was founded in response to two unmet needs: access to free menstrual hygiene products and oral health screenings. Its mission has since expanded to address broader issues such as hygiene, food insecurity, and other resource disparities affecting students.
Bruin Run/Walk
Bruin Run/Walk (BRW) organizes one of the largest student-run events on campus every year: a 5K in the spring that benefits The Painted Turtle. The Painted Turtle is a camp in Lake Hughes, California for kids with chronic illnesses and their families. Our 5K brings together students, UCLA faculty, and members of the greater LA community for a wonderful cause.
CPR & First Aid
CPR & First Aid aims to curb the rising trend of increasing pre-hospital deaths around the nation by teaching basic life-saving skills to the LA community. Our program’s instructors are a team of dedicated UCLA undergraduates, certified by the American Heart Association to teach Heartsaver CPR and First Aid courses and Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR courses.
EARTH
EARTH is a sustainable and action-oriented club at UCLA dedicated to leading environmental initiatives that promote education, regular recycling and composting, and protecting Mother Earth! We are committed to addressing the health impacts of environmental concerns by bridging environmental advocacy with global health policy.
Health, Nutrition, and Fitness
HNF is dedicated to promoting nutritional and physical wellbeing among UCLA students. Through community events, volunteering, research, health literacy, and graphic design initiatives, we aim to help students practice positive lifestyle behaviors in college and beyond.
PPGA
PPGA is a student organization on campus that aims to create opportunities for learning and engaging in effective advocacy work related to health equity, reproductive rights, and sexual health education, while bringing together communities, genders, and backgrounds. As part of a movement of young people across identities and issues, we organize with, by, and for our generation to achieve reproductive freedom.
Sexperts
From pleasure to STIs and from contraceptives to consent, Sexperts promotes inclusive and honest discussions across the UCLA campus. We strive to eradicate gender-based violence, promote intersectionality in sexual education, engage the UCLA community, and start important conversations through workshops, panels, activities, and advocacy projects.
Total Wellness is UCLA’s non-profit, student-run health and wellness publication. We are dedicated to spreading awareness and sharing knowledge on student health issues in our community.