CILA offers VanCougs a wide variety of diversity-focused activities, groups, events, and opportunities to choose from on campus.
Join a student organization
Discover new passions, skills and friends by joining a student organization. Student organizations offer VanCougs the chance to build community, support each other, and celebrate their identities.
CILA works closely with these student organizations and associations on campus:
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Association
- Black Scholars Association
- Black, Indigenous, and Students of Color Coalition
- Cougar Pride
- Crimson Group
- Destino
- Disabled Students’ Association
- First Generation Student Association
- International Student Association
- LatinX Student Association
- MEChA
- Muslim Student Association
- Native Student Association
- Vietnamese Student Association
Tips on contacting a student organization
- Launch Coug Presence.
- Choose the Organizations tab.
- Pick a category.
- Choose a student organization.
- Learn more about their meeting times, contact info, and upcoming events.
Start a new student organization
Thinking about starting a new diversity-based organization or association? The CILA team can guide you through the process, from filling out registration forms to finding an advisor.
Resources for student organizations
Apply to be a CILA Student Leader
Our team of Intercultural outreach and retention leaders coordinate workshops for students on campus and for students at local service-based high schools. Topics include: self-care, cultural and gender identity development, and the connection between power and privilege.
By being a student leader, you'll get the chance to:
- Mentor new students
- Help your fellow VanCougs learn and grow
- Build meaningful connections across campus
- Feel like a part of the campus community
Want to make an impact? Contact CILA at van.cila@wsu.edu to learn how to join the student leadership team.