List of UP Diliman student organizations
The following is a list of ACTIVE student organizations at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
All organizations are arranged first by groups, then in alphabetical order. In this list, the abbreviation UP (for the University of the Philippines) is not considered towards the alphabetization.
- Note: this list is incomplete.
Notable organizations
- The Philippine Collegian - official student publication in UP Diliman
- The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers - also known as the Philippine Madrigal Singers, 2007 grand prize winner at the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing
- The University Student Council - the university's freely-elected student council
Academics-based organizations
- UP Academic League of Chemical Engineering Students (UP ALCHEMES)
- UP Advertising Core (UP AdCore)
- UP Association of Civil Engineering Students (UP ACES)
- UP Anthropology Society (UP Anthrosoc)
- Architectural Students Association of the Philippines - UP Chapter (ASAPhil-UP)
- UP Association of Biology Majors (UP ABM)
- UP Association of Business Administration Majors (UP ABAM)
- UP Chemical Engineering Society, Inc. (UP KEM Engineers)
- UP Association of Political Science Majors (UP APSM)
- UP Association of Computer Science Majors (UP CURSOR)
- Association for Computing Machinery - UP Student Chapter (UP ACM) - the first Philippine chapter of the ACM
- UP Association of Students of SouthEast Asian Studies (UP ASSEAS)
- UP Asosasyon ng mga Kabataang Artista, Kritiko, at Iskolar ng Sining at Kultura (UP ASTERISK was founded to promote art practice and scholarship, and provide a support group for students and enthusiasts of art through field training.
- UP Astronomical Society
- UP Broadcasters' Guild (broadguild)
- UP Bukluran sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino (UP Buklod-Isip)
- UP Chemical Society - founded in 1929 and one of the oldest existing academic organizations of the UP System.
- UP Circle of Administrators (UP CIRCA) - the largest organization based in the National College of Public Administration and Governance
- UP Circle of Engineering Students (UP CREST)
- UP Circle of Entrepreneurs - based in the College of Business Administration
- UP Circle of Industrial Engineering Majors (UP-CIEM)
- UP Cineastes' StudioThe UP Cineastes' Studio is the premier student film organization in the Philippines. It is a non-STOCK, non-profit university-wide, duly recognized organization which started along the Film Institute and is based at the College of Mass Communication.
- UP Circuit
- UP-CMC Broadcasting Association (UP Broadass)
- UP Debate Society
- UP Economics Society (UP ECOSOC) a non-stock, non-profit socio civic organization based in the UP Diliman School of Economics
- UP Economics Towards Consciousness (UP ETC)- the only academic-political organization based in the UP School of Economics
- UP Educators' Circle (UP EdCirc) - oldest organization in Educ
- UP Education SocietyUP Edsoc is the happiest organization in the UP College of Education!
- UP Engineering Radio Guild (UP ERG) - founded in 1935, it is the first student organization in the UP College of Engineering.
- UP Engineering Society - building bridges, breaking barriers
- Family Life and Child Development Circle (FLCD Circle) - "Young Minds,Great Achievers"
- UP Future Library and Information Professionals of the Philippines (UP FLIPP)
- UP Geodetic Engineering Club (UP GE Club)
- UP Geological Society (UP GeoSoc)
- Geographical Society of U.P. (GSUP)
- United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary-UP Diliman Chapter
- UP GURO: Mathematics and Science Teaching Society
- UP Industrial Engineering Club- the largest organization in the College of Engineering
- UP Journalism Club (UPJC) - founded in 1954. The pen. The minds. The people.
- UP Junior Marketing Association (UP JMA) - premiere student marketing organization based in the UP College of Business Administration
- UP Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (UP JPIA) - based in the UP College of Business Administration.
- UP Kabataang Pilosopo Tasyo (UP KaPiTas) - A socio-academic org based in the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy dedicated to the field of Philosophy and aims to develop a Filipino Philosophy.
- UP Kalipunan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Sosyolohiya (UP KMS) - An academic org based in the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy dedicated to the field Sociology.
- UP Katipunan ng mga Mananalaysay ng Bayan (UP KASAYSAYAN) - A university-wide academic organization dedicated to those who study and love Kasaysayan
- UP Library and Information Science Students Association (UP LISSA)
- UP Lipunang Pangkasaysayan (UP LIKAS) - A college-based academic organization and the oldest organization dedicated to history in the university.
- UP Logic Society (UP Eulogica)
- UP Mass Communicators Organization (UP MCO)
- UP Mathematics Club - Oldest running academic organization in the university
- UP Materials Science Society (UP MSS)
- UP Mathematics Majors' Circle (UPMMC)
- UP Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Association (UP 49ers)
- UP Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Society (UP MBBS)
- UP Organization of Business Economics Majors (UP OBEM)
- UP Pagdumala - based in the National College of Public Administration and Governance
- Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers - University of the Philippines Student Unit (PSME-UPSU)
- UP Physics Association - based in the National Institute of Physics (under the UP College of Science)
- UP People-Oriented Leadership in the Interest of Community Awareness (UP POLITICA)
- UP Political society (UP POLSCi)
- UP Praxis
- UP PR + Advertising Society (UP PRAdS)
- UP Pre-Medical Society
- UP Premed Honor Society
- UP Psychological Association (UP PsycA)
- UP Psychology Society - oldest Psychology-based organization in the university
- UP Psychological Understanding for Growth and Distinction (UP PugadSayk)
- UP Organization of Student Educators
- UP Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Komunikasyon (UP SAMASKOM) - a university-wide academic organization based in the College of Mass Communication.
- UP Samahan Tungo sa Progresibong Administrasyon (UP STPA) - the first student organization based in the National College of Public Administration and Governance
- UP Samahan sa Agham-Pampulitika (UP SAPUL)
- UP Samahang Linggwistiks (UP SALIN)
- Society of University Mathematics Students + UP (SUMS+UP)
- UP Science and Mathematics Majors Advocating Responsible Teaching (UP SMMART) - Four Sciences, One Goal
- UP Special Education Council (UP SEC) - Service. Excellence. Commitment.
- UP Statistical Society
- UP Tourism Management Society (UP TMS) - founded in 1997 and based in the UP Asian Institute of Tourism
- UP Variates
- UP Zoological Society (UPZS)
- DZUP Radio Circle
Athletics and sports-based organizations
- UP Association of Karate (UPAK)
- Laya Football Club
- UP Judo Club
- UP Pep Squad
- UP Rifle Pistol Team (UPRPT)
- UP Sangkil Karasak
Cultural and arts-based organizations
- UP Artists' Circle Fraternity
- UP Artists' Circle Sorority
UP Diliman is also home to three of only four Philippine choirs who made it to the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing:
- University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers - see Notable organizations, above
- University of the Philippines Concert Chorus - the official university choir
- University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors - the official performing group for choreographed choral music
Other cultural and arts-based organizations
- Alay Sining
- UP Anime Manga Enthusiasts
- UP Euro-Filipino Understanding and Relations Organization (EURO) - based in the College of Arts and Letters
- UP Guerilla Art Movement
- UP Graphic Arts in Literature (GRAIL) - comics/graphic novels group based in the College of Arts and Letters
- UP Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-gapi) - resident ethnic music and dance ensemble of the College of Arts and Letters
- UP Music Circle
- UP Photography Society (UP OPTICS)
- UP Philippines-Japan Friendship Club (Tomo-Kai)
- UP Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista - a performing arts group based in the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
- UP Repertory Company - the official student theater organisation
- UP Writers Club - since 1927
- UP Theater Council
- UP Underground Music Community
Faith-based organizations
- AMiCUS - UP Diliman Chapter - organization for students who are Adventists
- Every Nation Campus Ministries - UP (ENCM-UP)
- State Varsity Christian Fellowship - UP Diliman
- UP Campus Advance (UPCA) - Metro Manila Christian Church
- UP Campus Crusade for Christ
- UP Catholic Campus Ministry (UP CCM)
- UP Christ on Campus (UP-CoC)
- UP Christian Brotherhood (UPCB) - Official Organization of INC Brethren
- UP Christian Youth Ministry (UP UPCYM)
- UP Christ's Youth in Action (UPCYA)
- UP In-Christ Thrust for University Students (UP ICTUS)
- UP Latter-day Saints Students Association(UP LDSSA)
- UP Muslim Students' Association (UP MSA)
- UP Student Catholic Action (UPSCA)
- UP Student For Christ (UPSFC)
- UP Youth for Christ (UP YFC)
Geographic-based and ethnicity-based organizations
- UP Aguman - for Pampanga-based students
- UP Aniban ng mga Kabitenyo (ANGKAN) - for Cavite-based students
- UP Harong - for Camarines Sur-based Naga City-based students
- UP Batangan - for Batangas-based students
- UP Balanghai - for students hailing fron the Agusan provinces
- UP Catandungan - for students coming from Catanduanes
- UP Dakila- for Laguna-based students
- UP Gagayyem - for Baguio City -based students
- UP GIMPONG- for students from the province of KALINGA
- UP Hubeag it mga Akeanon (UP HIMA) - for students coming from Aklan
- UP Iso Dabaw - for students from Davao
- UP Kaamulan - for Bukidnon-based students
- UP Kadugong Bol-anon Diliman - for Bohol-based students
- UP KALILAYAN for Quezon and Aurora-based students
- UP Kamangyan - for Mindoro-based students
- UP KAPIANAN- for students from the province of Cagayan (Cagayan Valley)
- UP Kustura - Marikeno student organization
- UP Lakan - for Bulacan-based students
- UP LAGUNENSE - for Laguna-based Students
- UP Laong Laan - for Rizal-based students
- UP Lawod - for students from the province of Masbate
- UP ONE - for students from the province of Nueva Ecija
- UP Palaweños - for students coming from the beautiful province of Palawan.
- UP SANDIWA - The Organization of UP students from Tarlac
- UP Sidlangan - for Leyte, Samar and Biliran-based students
- UP Sorsogueños - for Sorsogon-based students
- UP Subol Society - for Pangasinan-based students
- UP Namnama - for students based in the Ilocos region
- UP Chinese Student Association (UPCSA) - for students of Filipino-Chinese ancestry
- UP Tangway - for Bataan-based students
- UP Sillag - for La Union-based Students
- UP Tan-ao - for UP students from Rinconada, Camarines Sur
Greek-letter fraternities and sororities
- Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity - based in the UP College of Law
- Alpha Phi Omega[http://www.apo.org.ph]- International Co-Ed Service Fraternity/Sorority
- UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity
- Artists' Circle Fraternity
- Beta Epsilon Fraternity
- UP Beta Sigma Fraternity
- UP Beta Sigma Ladies' Corps
- Beta Phi Upsilon Fraternity and Lambda Phi Delta Sorority
- Delta Lambda Sigma Sorority
- Delta Pi Omicron Sorority
- Sigma Alpha Nu Sorority
- UP EMC2 Fraternity - based in the UP College of Engineering
- Epsilon Chi - based in the UP College of Engineering
- Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
- Pan Xenia Fraternity- College Of Business Administration
- Pi Omicron Fraternity
- Pi Sigma Fraternity and Pi Sigma Sorority
- Scintilla Juris Fraternity
- Sigma Kappa Pi Fraternity/Sigma Delta Pi Sorority
- Sigma Rho Fraternity - based in the UP College of Law
- Tau Alpha Fraternity - based in the UP College of Engineering
- Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity - based in the UP College of Arts and Sciences
- UP Tau Rho Xi Fraternity
- Upsilon Sigma Phi
- UP Sigma Delta Phi
Political and advocacy-based organizations
Campus-based political groups and student political parties
- UP Alyansa ng mga mag-aaral para sa Panlipunang Katwiran at Kaunlaran (UP ALYANSA)
- Alliance for Responsive Involvement and Student Empowerment (ARISE) - leadership and service formation based in the UP College of Engineering
- KAISA - Nagkakaisang Iskolar para sa Pamantasan at Sambayanan (KAISA UP Diliman)
- Student Alliance for the Advancement of Democratic Rights in UP (STAND-UP)
- The CSSP Student Council (CSSPSC)
- Strength in AIT (STRAIT) - leadership and service formation based in the Asian Institute of Tourism
- SALiGAN sa CSSP
- Buklod CSSP - leadership and service formation based in the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Organizations for gender-based and LGBT advocacies
- UP Babaylan - a student organization for LGBT causes
- GABRIELA UP Diliman Chapter) - chapter of a well-known Philippine feminist group
- UP WOMEN IN LAW (WINLAW) - A women's organization based in the UP College of Law
Nationalist organizations
- ALAY-SINING UP Diliman
- Anakbayan (UP Diliman chapter)
- Center for Nationalist Studies (CNS)
- League of Filipino Students (LFS), UP Diliman Chapter
- Student Christian Movement of the Philippines, UP Diliman Chapter
- AGHAM Youth
- SANLAKAS Youth
Others
- International Club of the University of the Philippines (ICUP) - Celebrating Cultures Since 1956
- UP Students of Destiny (UP SOD)
- UP Red Cross Youth (UP RCY)
- UP Explore
- UP Prime Movers (PRIMO) - A socio-civic organization focused on changing oneself for the greater good of society and individuals. UP PRIMO Forum.
- UP Children's Rights Advocates League (UP CRAdLe)
- UPROJECT- Finding YOUR own road - YOUR own passion
- UP Vanguard - Duty. Honor. Country.
- UP JoDeRa Club - Organization of Masonic- affiliated youth groups.