The University of the Philippines Visayas Graduate School Student Council (UPV-GSSC) is the official governing and representative body of graduate students in UP Visayas. It is established to promote unity, protect student rights and welfare, and uphold academic freedom while fostering social awareness and national responsibility. Guided by its constitution, the council serves as a platform for student participation in university governance, organizes initiatives that support academic and social development, and amplifies student voices on issues affecting both the university and the broader Filipino community.