Southeast Asian Student Coalition
South East Asian·By Culture·Community Service/Nonprofit·Education
SASC is a student coalition at UC Berkeley, founded in 2000, that supports Southeast Asian students through mentorship, cultural programming, and advocacy. Members run events like Night Market, SEASO (orientation for first-years and transfers), SEAGrad, and SEAsgiving, while also doing outreach with Bay Area partners and SEA high schoolers through SEAM. Leadership (SASComm) works across four branches: Internal Affairs, External Affairs, Operations, and Public Relations.
~5
Weekly time commitment (SASComm officers), for branch meeting, SASComm, and prep (more during big events)
2000
Founded
Events They Host
SEASO (Southeast Asian Student Orientation) 2026
Orientation for first-year and transfer Southeast Asian students. Wednesday, September 3, 2026, 4:00-9:00 PM, Tilden Room. Includes dinner, workshops, SEA RSO introductions, and small groups with current students.
Taste of Sea Night Market
Annual event held at Lower Sproul Plaza. April 6, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM. Features Southeast Asian culture, food, vendors, and performances by SEA RSOs and community members.
Class of 2026 SEAGrad
Annual graduation ceremony for Southeast Asian students at UC Berkeley. May 9, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM, Alumni House. Celebrates graduates with families and community; cap and gown rental reimbursements available for eligible first-generation and low-income graduates.
Resume Workshop
Free resume and job-search workshop led by SASC's PR Director. April 1, 2026, 6:00-7:00 PM, Wheeler 126. Attendees brought resumes for feedback on structure, bullet points, and recruiter expectations.
Member Experiences
SEA Community Picnic
Community hangout before finals. April 29, 2026, 5:00-7:00 PM, VLSB Lawn. Free catered food (Secrets of Tiger Thai Sensory), games, activities, and a raffle.
SEAsgiving
Annual gathering where SASC cooks with alumni. Mentioned as a recurring coalition tradition.
Alumni Tailgate
2026 tailgate where current members gathered with alumni spanning more than 20 years of SASC history.
Wellness nights
Internal-organized gatherings held when members are burnt out, described as part of regular coalition care.
History workshops
Workshops on Southeast Asian American history, run as part of ongoing coalition programming.