Student Life

With an understanding that your success depends on your entire campus experience, we offer a wide variety of programs, resources, and support outside your classes designed to meet your diverse needs and interests. Our aim is that each of you will thrive at SUA and experience being a global citizen through student life.

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Living at SUA

Explore life at Soka! We do our best to offer support and services to meet your living and learning needs.

Student Activities

Find student clubs and organizations at Soka.

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Leadership & Service

Learn how Soka provides opportunities to develop and practice leadership and service.

Career Development

Visit the Office of Career Development to learn how we support students to achieve their unique goals.

Student Handbook

Check out the SUA Student Handbook.

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Orientation and Commencement

Content Updated Seasonally

Find relevant information regarding commencement and orientation.

Mark Okuda ’24

“A leader is someone who is able to continue to move forward no matter the circumstance for their classmates’ happiness and well-being.”

Vibhu Walia ’22

“Being a student leader means creating long-term channels for students to realize our potential.”

Christa Niyeze '24

“I enjoy being of service to others, and as a student leader, I am able to exercise this passion of mine.”

Emi Kuroda ’23

“My everyday challenge is to embody wisdom, courage, and compassion that [Mr. Ikeda] has been demonstrating throughout his life. But you know what, everyone has amazing qualities that I can learn from so I’m literally learning from each person I interact with.”

We are here to support you!

Meet Student Affairs Staff