Inclusive Excellence
at ASI
ASI is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible campus environment where all students feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive. We aim to support the success of every student by continuously advancing programs, services, and spaces that reflect the diverse identities and experiences within our campus community. Through ongoing education, advocacy, and collaboration, ASI works to create a more welcoming and equitable Cal Poly for all.
How we are living our values
Supporting Student Success
ASI is committed to fostering student success by advancing a more equitable and inclusive environment for all Cal Poly students.
ASI Sage & ASI Monarch Scholarships
ASI is committed to supporting student success and broadening access to opportunities. In alignment with this commitment, the ASI Board of Directors approved funding for both the ASI Sage and ASI Monarch Scholarships.
- ASI Sage Scholarship: $30,000 in scholarship funding was awarded for the 2025-26 academic year. Additionally, $30,000 will be available in the 2026-27 academic year.
- ASI Monarch Scholarship: $30,000 in scholarship funding was awarded for the 2025-26 academic year. Additionally, $30,000 will be available in the 2026-27 academic year.
The 2026-27 scholarship committee review dates will be posted in the beginning of the Fall 2026 term.
Campus Health and Wellbeing Food Program
ASI has provided financial support to the Campus Health and Wellbeing Food Program in the amount of $35,000 for the 2024–25 academic year. The provided funding is directly linked to ASI Student Government efforts to promote equity by investing in initiatives that address the basic needs of its community members. The funding is used to staff the food pantry, ensure availability of food, outreach, and promotional materials.
This on-campus resource is critical to the success of students who may experience food insecurity or financial instability. It is a resource that directly benefits students who may not otherwise qualify for Cal Fresh.
Social Justice Program Funding
The ASI Board of Directors approved annual funding to support the allocation of funds to the ASI Social Justice Program. Funds are available to currently chartered Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), Instructionally Related Activities (IRAs), and campus departments. Learn more about ASI Club Services and Social Justice Program Funding Committee Polices & Procedures.
Driving Change Through Action
Leading efforts to refine ASI practices and drive impactful advocacy, creating a campus culture where every student can thrive.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Committee Objectives
- Responsible for ensuring that ASI Student Government serves as an inclusive environment to address the needs and concerns of all Cal Poly students.
- Makes recommendations to the board on inclusive language and consideration of student intersectionalities within endorsements, resolutions, and bills.
- Gather student feedback in the form of surveys, boothing, town halls, and/or similar initiatives designed with the goals of capturing student needs and issues regarding student success, access, inclusion, and belonging.
Reporting Bias and other Student Resources
The Office of University Diversity and Inclusion (OUDI) leads efforts to build diversity and promote inclusion through a collective impact framework that connects with partners and aligns university-wide efforts in order to achieve inclusive excellence; attract and respond to a diverse campus community; and nurture a respectful and inclusive campus climate.
Student Development & Belonging Centers and Culture & Institutional Excellence (CIX)
Black Academic Excellence Center
Dedicated to advancing and empowering the educational journey of students within the Black Diaspora at Cal Poly.
Dream Center
Cal Poly’s Dream Center provides a supportive, inclusive, and empowering space for undocumented individuals, mixed-status individuals, and those who have been impacted by migration.
Gender Equity Center
Supports and empowers all women, feminine, transgender, and gender-expansive students and their supporters by creating strong community guided by intersectional programming, social justice-based education, and advocacy.
La CASA
Focuses on uplifting various cultures, histories, & traditions within the Latinx/e diaspora.
Men & Masculinities
Provides a supportive and inclusive environment for men and people who experience diverse and intersectional expressions of masculinity.
Multicultural Center
Creates a sense of belonging through community building, mentorship, and intersectional learning.
Native American and Indigenous Center
Encourages students to (re)connect to the traditions and cultures of the Native American and Indigenous peoples.
Pride Center
Cal Poly’s Pride Center supports and empowers people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions to strengthen and unite our central coast community.
Cultural & Institutional Excellence (CIX)
Committed to serving the entire campus in policy, practice, and purposefulness efforts to cultivate a culture of belonging where each individual feels valued, supported, and empowered, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Supporting Services
Cal Poly Scholars
Seeks to support and retain high-achieving students from California schools, who come from low-income backgrounds, by providing financial, academic, and community resources.
Disability Resource Center
The DRC cultivates an accessible and inclusive community where students with permanent and temporary disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of campus life.
Educational Opportunity Program
Aims to support students who face historical, economic, or educational disadvantages.
Guardian Scholars
Serves incoming first-year, transfer, and continuing undergraduate and graduate students who have experienced foster care or similar circumstances.
Transfer Center
Empowers and supports transfer students to succeed and thrive at Cal Poly while advancing institutional support for transfer students.
TRIO Achievers
Cultivates an accessible and inclusive community where students with permanent and temporary disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of campus life.
Campus Basic Needs & Financial Wellness Resources
Cal Poly Cares: Office of the Dean of Students
Provides limited financial assistance to currently enrolled Cal Poly students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of temporary hardship related to an unexpected situation. Emergency grants and on-campus housing are available through application on the Cal Poly Cares website.
Career Services
Empowers all Cal Poly students to achieve a lifetime of meaningful career success by engaging with Cal Poly’s vibrant network. Guided by a vision to shape innovative, ethical, and culturally competent graduates who advance the economic and collective welfare of our global society. Provides career/internship exploration, major exploration, interviewing skills, résumé, and cover letter review.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Wherever you are in your academic and personal journey, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to help you take steps toward emotional health and wellbeing through our clinical, educational, and consultative services.
Financial Aid
College is likely to be one of the most important purchases you will make and could be your first significant financial obligation. With smart planning at the early stages of your education, you can help position yourself well for decades to come.
National and International Fellowships and Scholarships
National and International Fellowships and Scholarships (NIFS) are competitive awards that provide financial support for undergraduate and graduate students to engage in high impact practices including research, teaching, or internships. They can be highly prestigious and life-changing opportunities for students to pursue their goals domestically and abroad.
