MEMBER CAMPUSES

ABC membership traditionally centers Black Student Unions (BSUs) on college campuses, primarily within California's CSU and UC systems. However, all bsus, regardless of location, are welcome to apply for membership.

Note: ABC classifies Black Student Unions (BSUs) as registered student organizations under the name "Afrikan/Black Student Union," serving as the recognized umbrella organization for all Afrikan/Black student groups on their respective campuses.

COST OF MEMBERSHIP: $500 / ANNUAL

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

  • Access to Black Student Leaders, activists, and organizers throughout the state.

  • Priority Access to attend the ABC Conference

  • Access to ABC's educational resources aimed at fostering Black Consciousness

  • Access to exclusive events and networking opportunities

  • Recognition and awards for outstanding contributions or achievements within the organization.

  • Eligibility to participate in ABC Institute for BSU President

  • Priority access to leadership training

  • BSU board development, including training and skill enhancement for board members.

  • Annual Board retreat to facilitate strategic planning and team building.

  • Ongoing BSU advising and coaching to support the growth and effectiveness of the organization's leadership team.

 

Membership Includes

1- Pre-Consultation (60-90 minutes)

1- Post-Consultation Action Plan (90-120 minutes)

1 - New Board Orientation (Spring or Summer) (1-2 Hours) 

1 - Board Retreat (Summer or Fall) (3-4 Hours) 

1 - Statewide Workshop (120 minutes)

Monthly State of the Union Membership Calls (90-120 minutes) 

Eligible for priority registration for annual ABC conference 

Discounted rates on ABC events and merchandise on eligible items

Social Media Promotion 

Website Recognition

 

MEMBER LOCATIONS

CALIFORNIA:

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

  1. CSU Sonoma

  2. CSU Chico

  3. UC Davis

  4. CSU Sacramento

  5. CSU San Francisco

  6. UC Berkeley

  7. CSU East Bay

  8. CSU San José

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

  1. CSU Northridge

  2. UC Los Angeles

  3. CSU Los Angeles

  4. CSU Long Beach

  5. CSU Dominguez Hills

  6. CSU San Marcos *(ia)

  7. UC San Diego

  8. CSU San Diego

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

  1. UC Santa Cruz *(ia)

  2. CSU Monterey Bay

  3. CSU Stanislaus*(ia)

  4. UC Merced

  5. CSU Fresno

  6. CSU Polytechnic SLO

  7. UC Santa Barbara

  8. CSU Channel Islands *(ia)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (i.e/oc)

  1. CSU Pomona

  2. CSU San Bernardino

  3. UC Riverside

  4. UC Irvine

  5. CSU Fullerton

OUT-OF-STATE:

  1. University of Nevada, Las Vegas

  • (ia): Inactive - Little to no engagement from campus and/or no point of contact

  • Unless otherwise indicated, all members belong to the Black Student Union