Diversity & Cultural Awareness

SDSU created the first Cultural Competency Certificate Program in the California State University system. Upon completion of this program, students are able to leverage their cultural competencies in order to better access new and emerging career areas.

Cultural Awareness is knowledge about and appreciation for different cultures, as well as your own. Link to:

• Cultural awareness activities and opportunities: Find a variety of cultural awareness activities, opportunities and resources at SDSU.
• Cultural awareness self-assessment: How culturally aware are you? Find out!

Becoming more culturally aware helps you:

• See the world through multiple perspectives
  
• Enhance your communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Model open mindedness
  
• Understand and appreciate diverse communities
  
• Explore your own cultural identity and how your cultural identity impacts your view of the world
  
• Advance your career development through your knowledge and understanding of different cultures

Diversity and Cultural Awareness Resources

Diversity and social justice are high priorities for the Division of Student Affairs, and several offices within the division focus exclusively on diversity issues. The Center for Intercultural Relations takes the lead in promoting the appreciation of cultural diversity and fostering intercultural and cross-cultural understanding.

Link to:

• One SDSU Community initiative and upcoming diversity events 
• Undocumented Resource Area (URA) services are developed to improve persistence and graduation as well as offer a safe space where students can connect with one another and their allies
• SDSU NewsCenter diversity-related stories
  
• Diversity activities and opportunities at SDSU
• The Compact for Success Program makes college a reality for diverse students from the Sweetwater Union High School District who face significant challenges. 
• The Pride Center - serving SDSU's LGBTQ community
  
• The Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and Ethnic Affairs (EOP) supports first-generation, low-income students and promotes an environment of diversity and cultural empowerment at SDSU.
• The International Student Center offers a full range of programs and services to foster student success, global perspectives, intercultural awareness and international good will.
  
• The Office of the Ombudsman can help you resolve problems related to discrimination and many other areas.
  
• Student Disability Services provides appropriate academic accommodations for students with disabilities.
• SDSU: Diversity Starts Here
• Women's Resource Center
  

The Division of Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs believes in promoting a campus climate that values, accepts and learns from our rich diversity and fosters mutual respect.