The Rutgers Vietnamese Student Association's (VSA) mission is to promote awareness and appreciation of the Vietnamese culture. VSA is open to people of all cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds, and encourages any person that is interested in the Vietnamese culture to join. VSA serves to create culturally, socially, and educationally significant events that stimulate understanding among the Vietnamese people and their communities. In addition, VSA provides its members with an opportunity to interact and exchange ideas vital to the growth and prosperity of their communities. VSA is dedicated to serving the public through community service and the teaching of the Vietnamese language and culture.