Student Government Organization (SGA)
All registered students (student body) are represented through the Student Government Association. The Student Government Association provides opportunities to engage students in individual, group, collegial planning, academic activities, and afforded opportunities for personal growth and decision making in campus wide committees.
The student body elects the President of the Student Government Association, the officers and the representatives. A student representative is also elected by the student body to serve a one-year term as a Trustee on the Board of Higher Education. For more information on student activities, visit the SGA office.
Every student of the American Samoa Community College shall become a regular member of the SGA upon payment of the student activity fee, which takes effect during the fall and spring semesters only. Because there is no activity fee payment during the summer term, all activities are excluded during this time.
To serve in the Student Government Association (SGA) as a student leader, one must be enrolled at ASCC as a full time student. Positions available are executive officers, sophomore representatives, and freshmen representatives. Interested students must complete an application form and submit it to the SGA office. The student body will select the members through voting. SGA openings begin in the fall semesters only. Applications can be obtained from the SGA office from 8:00am – 3:30pm. For more information on student activities, visit the SGA office.
Check the current SGA Calendar of Events
Location: The SGA office is located in the Multi Purpose Center.
Contact Phone: (684) 699-9155
Contact Email: sga@amsamoa.edu
International Student Organization
The International Student Organization provides support and a nurturing environment for the diverse student population at ASCC. The goal of the organization is to unite students through diversity on campus as well as in the community. In promoting unity, activities include but are not limited to sharing students’ cultures and values. Participants are encouraged to contribute and participate in college extracurricular activities.
Phi Theta Kappa Society (PTK)
The Alpha Epsilon Mu Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international community/junior college honor society, is open to all ASCC continuing and transfer students. Students who have completed twelve (12) or more credits of have a 3.5 cumulative GPA, and passed ENG 150 and ENG 151 and MAT 90 are eligible for membership. PTK members are eligible for special scholarships.
Student Veterans Organization (SVO)
The mission of the ASCC Student Veteran Organization (SVO) is to unite and promote pride and interaction among VA students, dependents, and friends. The SVO provides resources, support and advocacy that are needed to succeed in higher education and post-graduation.
The purpose of the SVO is to provide assistance and direction to veteran students and dependents in obtaining all entitled benefits. SVO also strives to provide a fun and supportive group with which all members can be involved and be actively engaged while cultivating respect and patriotism for those who have served in the armed forces.
Other Notable Clubs
- Business Ambassador of ASCC (BOA)
- Green Force
- Health and Human Services
- House of Flying Daggers (HOFD)
- Inclusive Multifaceted Progressive Activists Changing Tomorrow (IMPACT)
- Lumana'i Educators Association Club (LEA)
- Peer Mentors
- Political Science
- Powerhouse
- Rotaract
- Sigma Kappa Delta
- Student Association for Fa'aSamoa (SAFF), etc...