Marshall Student Organizations

Marshall College proudly sponsors six student organizations, each offering a unique avenue for you to explore your interests and passions. These organizations welcome all, embracing an open-membership policy with no fees or application requirements (with the exception of TMCSC, which releases applications in the fall quarter of each year). You have the opportunity to engage, attend meetings, and participate in events at any point throughout the year, so come check them out!

Active Community at Thurgood Marshall (ACT)

Embody the values of our College by giving back to the Marshall community! ACT provides a platform for meaningful community service, allowing you to explore ways to actively make a positive impact on your community.

Find out more about ACT by joining their Slack.

Advisor: Kristen Smyth (knsmyth@ucsd.edu)

FOOSH Improv

Learn improv and put on engaging shows for the community! FOOSH holds weekly practices on Mondays and Wednesdays and offers various show opportunities throughout the year!

Check out FOOSH Improv on Instagram.

Advisor: Kristen Smyth (knsmyth@ucsd.edu)

Marshall Transfers and Commuters (MTAC)

Marshall Transfers and Commuters (MTAC) is dedicated to improving the transfer and commuter student experience at Marshall. As a member of MTAC, you will have the opportunity to actively shape the experiences and activities of transfers and commuters at Marshall College while simultaneously honing your own leadership skills.

Find out more about MTAC by joining their Discord.

Advisor: Kristen Smyth (knsmyth@ucsd.edu)

Thurgood Marshall College Student Council (TMCSC)

Thurgood Marshall College Student Council (TMCSC) serves as the representative student body of the Marshall community. TMCSC advocates on behalf of Marshall students through appointments to various campus and college committees and is also responsible for allocating funds to other Marshall and campus organizations. TMCSC holds weekly meetings on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., which anyone can attend as a member of the public.

Check out TMCSC on Instagram and on their website.

Advisors: Amber Vlasnik (avlasnik@ucsd.edu) and Lizzy Miller (e2miller@ucsd.edu)

Thurgood Marshall Television (TMTV)

*The Thurgood Marshall Television is currently on hiatus, please contact the advisor if you are interested.

Since 1996, Thurgood Marshall Television (TMTV) has been producing high-quality video for television, film, and screen. TMTV engages in film appreciation, hosts workshops focused on exploring new film techniques, and provides opportunities for content creation. Join in at anytime!

Check out TMTV on their Instagram.

Advisor: Kristen Smyth (knsmyth@ucsd.edu)

Marshall Community Garden

*The Marshall Community Garden is currently on hiatus due to the Marshall College build*

All students are welcome to participate in growing their own sustainable, fresh, organic food at the Marshall Community Garden. The Community Garden group meets weekly—join in to plan, plant, harvest, eat, and serve together!

Find out more in the Marshall Community Garden Facebook group.

Advisor: Lauren Wong (lpwong@ucsd.edu)

Questions? Contact us. For the full list of student organizations at UC San Diego, visit the Center for Student Involvement.