Cultural Wellness

an understanding, awareness, and intrinsic respect for diversity.

There are several affinity groups as part of UCSC Alumni Association.

Continues to stay active in the work to foster the change necessary to achieve ongoing recruitment and retention.

List of free resources on a variety of mental health topics.


CHES (Colleges, Housing and Educational Services) offers educational opportunities to help students uphold UC Santa Cruz’s commitment to respecting difference, celebrating diversity, and increasing levels of inclusiveness.

Fosters the spirit of unity between cultures by providing outlets for the creative talents of the members of various cultural backgrounds through a series of lectures, presentations, workshops and productions.

Provides a variety of academic and personal support programs designed to improve the retention and academic success of first-generation college students from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds and to ensure they successfully complete their undergraduate education and acquire the skills to prepare for graduate and professional school as well as future leadership roles.


Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit specific types of job discrimination in certain workplaces. Affirmative action is a legal obligation for UC as a federal contractor. Affirmative action refers to specific efforts undertaken by the University, such as supplemental outreach, designed to promote equal employment opportunity and to create diverse pools of applicants for University positions.

Student-initiated outreach and retention center for student engagement and academic excellence.

Advances the UniversityÕs teaching, research and service mission and commitment to excellence by working collaboratively with others throughout the institution to promote a campus climate that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and is free of bias and harassment.


Includes four Ethnic Resource Centers:

  • African American Resource and Cultural Center
  • American Indian Resource Center
  • Asian American / Pacific Islander Resource Center
  • El Centro: The Chicano Latino Resource Center
  • Lionel Cantu Queer Center
  • The Women’s Center

Offers students various services through academic, cultural and community support activities.

Developed innovative processes, programs, and structures to grow learning environments and to contribute to positive changes on campus.

Members can learn leadership skills, participate in workshops, work on exciting projects, and build friendships through over 150 programs.


The University of California, Santa Cruz is committed to promoting and protecting an environment that values and supports every person in an atmosphere of civility, honesty, cooperation, professionalism and fairness.

Last modified: Jan 21, 2025