The association is involved in the organisation of debates, poetry readings, open-mic nights, parties, charity fundraisers, student representation, and other events.

Part of the board also works in the EPC of LAS, which ensures the quality and interaction of the three chambers, University College Venlo, Maastricht Science Program and UCM.

The Independent Body consists of three to five students elected by a general assembly with the goal of keeping the Social Board and Academic Council in accordance with the association's Statutes and Policy Manual.

The founding committee decided to call the association Universalis and Brian Pagán designed the logo, a stylised version of the Vitruvian Man.

The organisation was registered with the Maastricht Chamber of Commerce and certified by a notary on 3 December 2002, marking the official establishment of UCM Study Association Universalis.

The UCMSA Universalis Statutes and Policy Manual have undergone multiple revisions over the past two decades and the most up-to-date editions can be found on the association's website.