Ethnic and Gender Programs
At UC Riverside, campus diversity, equity, and inclusion are our top priorities. Our DEI programs are designed to provide you with a sense of belonging, a feeling of support, and the opportunity for learning in a relaxed and safe environment.
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African Student Programs
Created in 1972, the African Student Programs office enhances academic, cultural, and social development and retains students of African descent. It promotes academic excellence by providing opportunities for students in their maturity as role models, leaders, scholars, and professionals.
Contact Information
133 Costo Hall
Phone: (951) 827-4576
Email: aspucr@ucr.edu -
Asian Pacific Student Programs
The Asian Pacific Student Programs office promotes a diverse learning environment, providing the UC Riverside community with opportunities to learn from and about the Asian and Pacific Islander student community.
Contact Information
244 Costo Hall
Phone: (951) 827-7272
Email: apsp@ucr.edu -
Chicano Student Programs
The Chicano Student Programs office develops a constructive environment for Chicano/Latino students and educates the general university population about the Chicano/Latino community. Founded in 1972, it remains the only existing Chicano student services department in the UC system.
Contact Information
145 Costo Hall
Phone: (951) 827-3821
Email: estella.acuna@ucr.edu -
LGBT Resource Center
The LGBT Resource Center provides support, education, and advocacy regarding sexual orientation and gender identity for UC Riverside. Its mission is to cultivate a meaningful experience and to practice excellence in supporting, educating, and serving all students.
Contact Information
245 Costo Hall
Phone: (951) 827-2267
Email: out@ucr.edu -
Middle Eastern Student Center
The Middle Eastern Student Center supports intellectual exchange and encourages the study of Middle Eastern culture and history while promoting the advancement of higher education. The MESC fosters relationships to build inclusion, acceptance, and earnest communication with an emphasis on cultural diversity. We collectively pursue civic engagement and civil discourse as a means to promote mutual understanding. Within a changing campus climate, we create alliances and engage meaningful conversations to meet the needs of the Middle Eastern student population at UCR.
Contact Information
HUB 337
Phone: (951) 827-7233
Email: mesc@ucr.edu -
Native American Student Programs
The Native American Student Programs office provides educational, cultural and social support for American Indian students. It also plans and implements innovative programs that promote and educate the campus community about the uniqueness of American Indians.
Contact Information
229 Costo Hall
Phone: (951) 827-4143
Email: joshuag@ucr.edu -
Foster Youth Support Services
The Office of Foster Youth Support Services provides a network of resources to students who are transitioning from the foster care system to adulthood in order to facilitate their successful pursuit of higher education. The program draws on the resources, strength and support of our community to provide current and former foster youth (aged 16-25) with comprehensive college experiences and opportunities to explore and realize their full potential.
Contact Information
3637 Canyon Crest Dr. #K101
Phone: (951) 827-6545
Email: kenyon.whitman@ucr.edu -
Student Disability Resource Center
The Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) works with academic and support departments at UC Riverside to help ensure that students — including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students — have equal access to university life.
Contact Information
125 Costo Hall
Phone: (951) 827-3861
Email: sdrc@ucr.edu -
Undocumented Student Programs
Undocumented Student Programs welcomes all DREAMers, students from mixed-status families, and undocu-allies! No matter your immigration status or cultural background, you have an equal opportunity at UCR to get a quality education in a safe and friendly environment with resources to help you achieve your goals.
Contact Information
224 Costo Hall
Phone: (951) 827-2193
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Veterans Resource Center
UCR offers a variety of programs and services dedicated to meeting the unique academic and personal needs of student veterans, as well as providing opportunities for student veterans to connect with and support one another. The Veterans Resource Center also provides opportunities for peer-to-peer support, mentoring and networking.
Contact Information:
125 Costo Hall
Phone: (951) 827-2099
Email: tamara.thacker@ucr.edu -
Women's Resource Center
The Women's Resource Center offers campus safety programs, sexual assault and domestic violence support, student leadership opportunities and special events connected to women's and gender issues. It offers educational opportunities and support to foster access, outreach, retention, equity, knowledge and skill development, safety, and a general sense of wellbeing.
Contact Information:
260 Costo Hall
Phone: (951) 827-3337
Email: wrc@ucr.edu