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Diversity and Inclusion

Respecting difference,
striving for equity

The way we see it, the world is just too big to be bound by narrow perspectives. In an intellectually vibrant place like UC Davis, creativity connects ideas from the obvious to the outlandish. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds.

Cross Cultural Center

Ranked 1st in the nation for diversity and internationalization

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Ranked 2nd in affordability among elite universities

Ranked 12th among the top 100 producers of minority bachelor's degrees

Meet some of
our students

Building a culture of inclusion and opportunity takes real effort. The leaders and volunteers of our many student organizations work year-round to help undergraduates find their footing, their voice and each other. Below, you’ll read about people who overcame obstacles and led the way for others. Maybe you read that and think to yourself, “I couldn’t do that.” But nobody reaches such levels of achievement alone. Aggies are competitive, but we also want each other to succeed. Whether you receive help, offer help or both, you’ve got a great big role to play here at UC Davis.

Nouh Tekle ’19

Nouh Tekle found his home through our African Diaspora Policy Center and Black Student Union as well as his passion in social sciences.

Akshita Gandra ’21

Akshita Gandra is founder/editor of student social change zine The REVIVAL and was named a “Forbes Under 30 Scholar” in 2019.

Maribel Anguiano ’19

Our First Generation Initiative connected Maribel Anguiano to her research, giving her the opportunity to join a lab and pursue STEM learning.

Asian Pacific Islander Retention Initiative

Through collaborative efforts with Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and other community partners, the API Retention Initiative is dedicated to the academic, personal and professional success of all UC Davis students who identify with the Asian Pacific Islander community.

Center for African Diaspora Student Success (CADSS)

The Center for African Diaspora Student Success systemizes institutional collaborations and academic partnerships to create an approach tailored toward African diaspora student retention, persistence and graduation.

Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success (CCLASS)

The Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success provides scholastic, social and personal support in a welcoming space where students can learn academic strategies, discover leadership and career development opportunities and explore employment prospects.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) Resource Center

The purpose of the LGBTQIA Resource Center is to provide an open, safe, inclusive space and community that promotes education and self-exploration for all sexes, genders and sexualities and their intersections with other identities. All are welcomed and celebrated.

Native American Academic Student Success Center (NAASSC)

The NAASSC promotes a sense of belonging for Native American students and connects them with resources to enhance academic success. Its community includes students, staff, faculty and alumni from diverse tribal backgrounds, experiences and interests.

Veterans Success Center (VSC)

The Veterans Success Center serves student veterans, service members and dependents of the Armed Services. It fosters academic excellence of the whole student while creating an environment of learning, networking, engagement, diversity and inclusion.