The Department of Consumer Science houses the following societies: the University of Stellenbosch Consumer Science Society (USCSS) and the University of Stellenbosch Food Service Society (USFSS).

The 2004 management committee of the USCSS is as follows

Karolien Wessels (voorsitter), Jandre Bakker, Corneli Hogan, Suzette, Corlia Marais, ,Tanja Lyhs, Daphne Molewa, Connie Veldsman.