History
APSS was established in 1980 as a result of the advocacy efforts of the Asian Pacific Student Association. APSA started as a coalition of students whose identity transcended any one particular Asian group. For several years, APSA provided support services for first year Asian students. They also sponsored cultural events & workshops. As the number of Asian Pacific American students at LMU increased, the needs of the APA community began to outweigh APSA's ability to provide necessary services. The University responded to APSA's request in 1980 by creating Asian Pacific Student Services and hiring its first, full-time professional director.
Asian American and Pacific Islander students comprise approximately 13% of undergraduates at LMU.