UPPA is officially recognized by the Office of Student Activities, a sub-unit of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs of the University of the Philippines Diliman as a university-wide organization. Additionally, the organization is also recognized by the Office of the Associate Dean for Student and Public Affairs as a college-based organization in the College of Science.

UPPA also fosters connections within the university, most notably with the National Institute of Physics (NIP) — the home institute of the organization. Tie-ups and collaborations with other student organizations are also frequently organized in order to further develop the members' interests as well as to foster relationships with fellow students.
UPPA has also proudly partnered up with companies such as Philippine Science Centrum, WhenInManila.com and The Mind Museum in order to make the organization's big events possible.
UPPA has also proudly partnered up with companies such as Philippine Science Centrum, WhenInManila.com and The Mind Museum in order to make the organization's big events possible.