Associated Student Organization (ASO)

SWC Student Government & Leadership

Are you looking for a place to connect at Southwestern College? A place where you can not only meet people but also make a change? Look no further.

The Associated Student Organization (ASO) offers a unique opportunity for students to gain leadership and communication skills. At the same time, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people, open yourself to new perspectives, and learn procedural basics that will help you make Southwestern a better place, and help you in your next chapter in life.

So what exactly is ASO? ASO is the officially recognized voice of the college’s 22,000 students. It consists of elected members who work with the college to allocate funds based on student interest and communicate with students and staff to provide benefits throughout the school.

Active ASO members are engaged and interesting students who thrive on proactively making the college a better place to learn, connect, and grow. Find out more about the ASO, as well as related activities, below.

Get Involved

ASO operates closely with several other organizations at Southwestern College, providing assistance to a number of clubs and groups. On top of that, many students who are involved with clubs and learning communities end up getting involved with ASO at some point. Find out more about how you can get involved and find a community that fits your interests.

See what the ASO will up to this semester! Click below for upcoming events/deadlines

ASO Event Calendar

ASO Student Activities Sticker

The Associated Student Organization (ASO) Student Activities Sticker is an optional, $16 fee charged upon enrollment that provides numerous benefits to Southwestern College. Privileges include the following:

Discounts

• MTS/Pronto Semester Bus Pass - $16.00
• SWC Campus Bookstore - $5.00 (Minimum $20.00 purchase. Exclusions apply. Non-refundable. Must be presented at  
   time of purchase.  One coupon per transaction. No Cash Back.)
• SWC Food Services - $5.00 (Minimum $10.00 purchase. Non-refundable. Must be presented at time of  purchase. 
     One coupon per transaction. No Cash Back.)
• SWC Health Services - $2.00 (Fee-based Services. Copy of medical record, Hep B immunization, TB skin test, Tdap 
       immunization, Quest Diagnostic lab order, or sports physical.)
• Jayson Courtyard Café  - $1.50

Loan Programs

• No Cost Graduation Cap & Gown Loan Program to eligible students
• Graphic Calculator Rental Program - $10/semester (while suppplies last)

Financial Assistance

• Eligibility for ASO scholarships
• Access to emergency student loans via SWC Cares

ASO Giveaways

• Free giveaways during ASO events
• Monthly opportunity drawing

If you would like to opt-out of the fee and receive a $16 refund, you must do so before the second Friday of the semester. Visit or call the Office of Student Activities at Room 62A-114 | 619-482-6568 for more information.

ASO Calculator Rental Program

Do you need a TI-83+ or TI-84+ Calculator? Take advantage of ASO's Calculator Rental program for ONLY $10 for the semester. Available while supplies last - on a first come, first serve basis. 

Eligibility:

• Student must be an ASO/Student Activities Sticker holder
• Student must be attending classes
• Must fill out and complete the Calculator Rental Request form
• Student will receive an email with further instructions on how to pay and where to pick up the calculator

ASO Meetings

The weekly ASO meetings on Thursdays are where much of the ASO’s work takes place. Spirited discussions on how to best help our students are commonplace and many of these discussions eventually lead to the events and advocacy efforts you see around campus throughout the year. Examples include funding for clubs, activities, and other priorities that have been brought to the ASO’s attention.

These meetings are not just opportunities for the ASO to allocate funding, but also to work with one another and groups at Southwestern to build relationships, run meetings effectively, and collaborate with one another to prioritize what is best with the resources that are available.

All of the ASO meetings are open to the public and will take place in the ASO Conference room (62A-110). The agendas for the meetings can be found here: ASO Agendas & Minutes

ASO Constitution

The ASO Constitution is the governing document of the Associated Student Organization. It details the duties of the ASO Officers and committees as well as various policies and procedures of the organzation.

ASO Constitution