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: For the 2025–26 academic year, $30,000 in scholarship funding is available for disbursement.
- ASI Monarch Scholarship: For the 2025–26 academic year, $30,000 in scholarship funding is available for disbursement.
Scholarship Timeline
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Application currently open
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Application closes: October 27, 2025
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Committees review applications: October 27–31, 2025
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Recipients are notified: November 3–14, 2025
To apply for the ASI Sage and ASI Monarch Scholarships, use the secure general scholarship application process through the Cal Poly Portal. For more information, do not hesitate to reach out to the Financial Aid Office.
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.
Campus Resources
Cal Poly Basic Needs Initiative
Cal Poly’s Basic Needs Initiative seeks to ensure that all students have access to the resources needed to focus on education and success at Cal Poly. If you are one of our students dealing with food and/or housing insecurity, these programs are here to help.
Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is for those students with permanent and temporary disabilities, the DRC provides many support services for student learning and accessibility across campus.
Campus Health and Wellbeing
In addition to ambulatory care, Campus Health and Wellbeing offers lab testing, on-site X-Rays, prescription medications, counseling services, and holistic wellbeing services.
SAFER
SAFER is Cal Poly’s confidential advocacy, education and support resource for addressing sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
Office of the Dean of Students
The Cal Poly Dean of Students Office promotes student development and leadership; enhances student success and retention; and facilitates a respectful, diverse, and inclusive campus. We provide educational programs, direct support, advocacy, and resources for successful navigation of campus and community life.
Student Ombuds Services
The Office of Student Ombuds Services is a campus resource for all Cal Poly students. The Ombuds staff is committed to hearing about students’ experiences. The office offers a safe place to go for assistance in resolving any university related issue, concern, conflict, or complaint. All communications with the office are strictly confidential, informal, impartial, and independent. (The only exception is when there appears to be imminent risk of serious harm to self or others or issues about sexual misconduct.)
Student Diversity & Belonging
Student Diversity & Belonging is a collective of campus resource centers supporting and empowering students experiencing marginalization through intersectional advocacy and cultural connections to build a more just and equitable Cal Poly community.
Gender & Sexuality Centers
Race & Ethnicity Centers
Black Academic Excellence Center
Latine/x Center for Academic Success and Achievement (La CASA)
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Center (APIDA) (coming soon)
