UCI Urban Studies Student Association (USSA)

Thinking about a quarter in D.C.?

Come learn more about the program at our info session, internships, experiences, and all the details you need!”

USSA BOARD APPLICATIONS 2026-2027 ARE NOW OPEN!📢

Applications are open to all majors and years, and no prior board experience is required!

If you have any questions about the position you want to apply, feel free to dm us or email us at [email protected].

Deadline to apply is May 8th at 11:59pm. 🔗Link in bio!

USSA BOARD APPLICATIONS 2026-2027 ARE NOW OPEN!📢

Applications are open to all majors and years, and no prior experience is required!

If you have any questions about a position, feel free to dm us or email us at [email protected].

Deadline to apply is on May 8th at 11:59pm! Application link in bio!

Welcome back everyone!

Our general meetings this quarter will be biweekly on Monday at 6:30 PM.

Join us for Jeopardy Night Social on Week 1 to test your knowledge, compete with friends, and just have a good time🤩

After a packed season of speakers and informational meetings, USSA is wrapping things up with a well-deserved social!

We’ll kick things off with a brief reflection to gather your feedback on this quarter’s events and hear what speakers, activities, and even potential field trips you’d like to see next quarter!

Join us to de-stress before finals 🫨🤯😤

After a packed season of speakers and informational meetings, USSA is wrapping things up with a well-deserved social!

We’ll kick things off with a brief reflection to gather your feedback on this quarter’s events and hear what speakers, activities, and even potential field trips you’d like to see next quarter!

Join us to de-stress before finals 🤯😤🫨

Join us for Week 8’s guest speaker event featuring Dr. Vivianna Goh, who is the Assistant Director of Adventures to Dreams Enrichment and a UCI postdoctoral scholar!

She will be discussing the impact of parks and gardens in urban communities and sharing insights from her work and research.

🗓️ Feb 26th, Thursday
⏰ 5pm
📍 SE1 340

See you there~

THE EXCITING USSA BOOK CLUB IS BACK! 📚

Join us this spring as we read Magical Urbanism and explore how immigrant communities transform cities like LA in ways planning often overlooks.

For meeting dates, walking tour info, and credit details, check page 2 and fill out our interest form through the QR code!

*feel free to message us if you have any questions!

We’re excited to welcome Kassandra Cornejo, a 2021 graduate of University of California, Irvine, who has been working in local jurisdictions as an Associate Planner since graduation!

She’ll be sharing the projects she’s worked on and why she chose to build her career in the public sector. Join us to learn more about planning in practice and pathways after UCI!