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asuci frequently asked questions:

1. What is ASUCI?

ASUCI is short for the Associated Students of UC Irvine. ASUCI is a student run, student elected government which advocates on behalf of, and creates programs for, UCI students.

2. Who makes up ASUCI?

ASUCI is a tripartite system of government that consists of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches. Please see the Organizational Chart for more specific information.

  • Executive Branch:
    • President: Vikram Nayudu Ask Vikram about Vision Leadership class, Athletics, Club Outreach and any issues concerning student welfare.
    • Executive Vice President:Patrick Le Ask Patrick about elections, Legislative Council, Lobby Core Class and External Affairs.
    • Academic Affairs Vice President: Charlyn Arellano Ask Charlyn about Anteater Mentorship program, Academic Senate, UTeach and Professor Luncheons
    • Administrative Affairs Vice President: Genevieve Galman Ask Genevieve about campus affairs, legal clinic and student advisory boards
    • Student Services: Jun Wang Ask Jun about concerts, Homecoming, movie nights, school spirit and comedy nights at the pub.
  • Legislative Branch:
    • Legislative Council: To find out who your school representative is visit: www.asuci.uci.edu/legislative/representatives
  • Judicial Branch:
    • Judicial Board Chair: Jeremy Dircks

    3. How do I become involved in ASUCI?

    ASUCI is filled with several positions and opportunities to get involved. Applications are available at the beginning of every quarter at the ASUCI website – www.asuci.uci.edu - and any student is welcome to stop by the ASUCI front desk for more information and may set up an appointment to talk directly with any of the executive members.

    Positions Avaliable in ASUCI:

    • Shuttle Drivers
    • Receptionist
    • Interns
    • Commissioner Positions
    • Chief of Staff
    • Executive Members (Elected position voted on during Spring Quarter Elections)
    • Legislative Council (Elected positions voted on during Fall and Spring quarters)
    • Judicial Board Member (Appointed on a rolling basis as positions become available)

    4. What services does ASUCI provide?

    Shuttles:

    Free transportation around campus (ie. The Arc, VDC and VDCN, Arroyo Vista, Aldrich Hall ect.). The Newport shuttle goes to Fashion Island, the Newport Peninsula and the beach!

    For schedules and maps visit: http://www.asuci.uci.edu/shuttle /

    Vendor Fair:

    Find everything from the latest fashions to a bag of delisious kettle corn on Ring Road. Visit http://www.asuci.uci.edu/vendorfair/ for a list of vendors and the date of the next fair.

    UC Items:

    Provides students with UCI ID cards, Greek paraphernalia, UCI spirit gear and discounted tickets to move theaters, Disneyland and other venues.

    Check it out at: http://www.asuci.uci.edu/ucitems/

    Legal Clinic:

    Free legal advice from a variety of Pro Bono counselors is offered on campus once a week!

    For more information visit: http://www.asuci.uci.edu/legalclinic/

    Yearbook:

    The UCI yearbook, Anthology, is a student-run publication that lives up to the motto, “Anteaters recording history piece by piece.” Anthology is filled with memorable stories, events, issues and trends on the UCI campus from your senior year.

    For more information visit: http://www.yearbook.uci.edu/

    5. What type of leadership positions are offered by ASUCI?

    ASUCI has over 30 paid positions available for students. There are several leadership positions, such as a shuttle driver, legislative council, judicial board, intern positions, commissioner positions, chief of staff, and becoming an Executive Officer. To apply for a position in ASUCI or for more information, please visit http://www.asuci.uci.edu/ . For specific information on the different positions please visit the “Position Descriptions” portion of the website.

    6. Who is allowed to attend ASUCI hosted events?

    ASUCI sponsored events are open to all UCI students with a valid UCI ID.

    7. What courses are offered by ASUCI and how do I enroll in them?

    All Courses offered by ASUCI are student taught classes that are taken for units. To sign up for any ASUCI class, sign up sheets are available at the ASUCI front desk and enrollment is offered on a first come first serve basis.

    Courses offered by ASUCI include:

    UTeach Course:

    • Teach your own class
    • You pick the topic
    • Work with professor to xesign the curriculum during the Fall and Winter and teach the course to students in the spring
    • Examples include:
      • Censorship and South Park
      • Biology and Harry Potter
      • The Physics of Dance

    Visions Course:

    • Leadership class taught by student government.
    • Provides students with the leadership and communication skills necessary to succeed on campus.
    • Covers topics such as leadership, networking, time management, public speaking and more!
    • Offered in the Winter and Spring quarters.

    Lobby Core Course:

    • Educates students on how they can become more politically active
    • Teaches them fundamental lobbying and advocacy skills
    • Participants take a free trip to Sacramento, meet state legislators and advocate for student issues.
    • Offered in the Winter and Spring quarters

    8. What types of Events does ASUCI host?

    ASUCI puts on several campus wide events throughout the year that are open to all UCI students. Some Example events that are hosted annually by ASUCI include:

    Welcome Week:

    A week of free fun filled activities to welcome new students and returning students back to campus. Includes a club fair in Aldrich Park, free concerts and movie screenings, ASUCI open house, campus tours and lots of other social activities.

    Shocktoberfest:

    An October festival with live band performances, student booths and the debut of the UCI basketball teams.

    Reggaefest:

    Rasta-themed concert in June in Aldrich Park with free food, live performances and rasta wear vendors.

    Move Nights:

    Free movie showings every week. Includes sneak previews, recently released films and the occasional classics.

    Examples include:

    • 300
    • Da Vinci Code
    • Iron Man

    Comedy Nights:

    Come to the Anthill Pub and enjoy free comedy shows performed by local comedians.

    9. Where is ASUCI located?

    ASUCI is located on the second floor of the student center across from the west food court, next to the terrace stage.

    10. Where does my money go to?

    All money used by ASUCI goes towards campus wide events to promote student life on campus.

    Money is used for events and programs such as:

    • Welcome Week activities
    • Shocktoberfest
    • Wayzgoose
    • Reggaefest
    • Movie Nights
    • Comedy Nights
    • Admin luncheons
    • Voter Registration
    • Shuttles
    • Legal Clinics
    • Athletic Tail gate parties
    • ASUCI hosted classes
    • And many more!

    11. How do I contact an executive member of ASUCI?

    All of the Execs can be reached by email, phone or by an appointment set up with the front desk receptionist located on the second floor of the student center in the ASUCI office.

    President:


    president@asuci.uci.edu
    (949) 824-2415

    Executive Vice President:


    (949) 824-2417
    executivevp@asuci.uci.edu

    Academic Affairs Vice President:


    academicvp@asuci.uci.edu
    (949) 824-2406

    Administrative Affairs Vice President:


    administrativevp@asuci.uci.edu
    (949) 824-2412

    Student Services:


    servicesvp@asuci.uci.edu
    (949) 824-2413