Cultural Groups

Understanding and respecting individuals who are different from one’s self is a natural outcome of embracing God’s creation and the Imago Dei – that all people are created in the image of God. At ACU, the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging partners with Student Life to oversee student groups on campus that celebrate the various cultures represented by the ACU community. Learn more about the on-campus organizations highlighting our international students and the multicultural richness of ACU.

Understanding and respecting individuals who are different from one’s self is a natural outcome of embracing God’s creation and the Imago Dei – that all people are created in the image of God. At ACU, the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging partners with Student Life to oversee student groups on campus that celebrate the various cultures represented by the ACU community. Learn more about the on-campus organizations highlighting our international students and the multicultural richness of ACU.

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International Students Association

The mission of the International Students Association (ISA) is to cultivate a community that helps integrate and support international students at ACU. We strive to be a Christ-like community in which students can grow together spiritually, academically and socially. We work toward celebrating and raising greater awareness of the international cultures represented here through our students.

Instagram: @acu_isa

African Student Association

The African Student Association (ASA) is an innovative group that seeks to provide supportive communities to help students nourish their African identity. We seek to celebrate and raise awareness of the many African cultures on campus and within the Abilene community.

Instagram: @acu.asa

Black Student Union

The mission of the Black Student Union (BSU) is to cultivate the success and development of the African American student body by creating a community that develops cultural identity and encourages belonging.

Instagram: @acubsu

Hispanic Student Association

The mission of the Hispanic Student Association (HSA) is to foster the success and development of the Hispanic student body by creating a cultural community that encourages involvement and belonging.

Instagram: @acu.hsa

Mu Kappa

The mission of Mu Kappa (formerly Third Culture Kids) is to empower and build relationships among students at ACU who lack a “home” country due to frequent moves or growing up in a country other than their parents’ birth countries. We aim to support and encourage our members while celebrating the many cultures represented on campus.

Asian Student Organization

The Asian Student Organization (ASO) exists to celebrate the richness and diversity of Asian cultures on campus. We foster an inclusive environment where students of different backgrounds can come together to learn from each other.

Instagram: @acu_aso

Indian Culture Association

The Indian Culture Association (ICA) aims to foster cross-cultural understanding and appreciation with the ACU and Abilene community. OUr mission is to create an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can come together to celebrate and appreciate the diverse cultural tapestry of India.

Instagram: @acu_ica