Associated Students of 51°µÍø (AS51°µÍø)
Your voice. Your community. Your AS51°µÍø.
The Associated Students of 51°µÍø (AS51°µÍø) represents every student across 51°µÍø’s campuses and centers. We advocate with and for students, push for change that reflects your needs, and partner with student-led organizations across Oregon and the United States to create student-led change.
Get Involved
Student advocacy
Whether you care about campus issues, statewide legislation, or leadership development, AS51°µÍø gives you real opportunities to advocate for yourself and your community. Your voice directly shapes 51°µÍø’s future and the direction of higher education for all students. See more about student advocacy.
Campus advocacy
Help identify and address the issues students experience at 51°µÍø. Work with administrators, committees, and fellow students to improve policies, programs, and the overall student experience.
State advocacy
Students have power beyond campus. Learn how AS51°µÍø works with state organizations and our legislators to influence higher education funding, basic needs support, and statewide policy that impacts Oregon students.
- Statewide Lobbying Opportunities
- United States Student Association
- Oregon Community College Student Association
Leadership opportunities
From student government to committee work, 51°µÍø offers paid and volunteer leadership roles that help you build skills, elevate student voices, and create meaningful change.
- Join the Student Council
- Join a 51°µÍø Committee
- Find Upcoming Workshops and Trainings
Your student activity fee
Every 51°µÍø student contributes to the Student Activity Fee (SAF). This fee funds programs, events, resources, and spaces that support you and your peers. Here’s how it works and how you can help shape its future. See more about the student activity fee.
What the SAF Is
A student-driven fund that directly supports engagement, equity, and student well-being at 51°µÍø. $4.25 per credit = community building, events, and resources for students.
Where your fee goes
- Basic Needs Hubs
- Student Events & Activities
- Resource Centers
- Clubs and Organizations
- Student Jobs
- … and so much more!
How funding decisions are made
The SAF Allocation Committee is a student-led group that makes funding decisions to allocate funds each fiscal biennium.
Build connections and community
College is more than classes. It’s people, shared spaces, and experiences that help you belong. AS51°µÍø creates opportunities for you to meet others, build friendships, and get involved across campus. See more about how we build community.
Your student lounge (Sylvania CC 221)
A welcoming, student-led space to relax, study, socialize, and find information about campus life.
- Monday – Thursday, 10am-5pm
Campus events and activities
From celebrations to leadership workshops to game nights, there’s always a way to connect. Follow us on PantherHub to learn more.
Student networks
Connect with peers across the state and country through the Oregon Community College Student Association (OCCSA) and United States Student Association (USSA). Connect with us to learn more!