The Office of Student Life & Cultural Centers annually host the Cultural Graduation Celebrations honoring the achievements and successes of our students who have reached the graduation milestone.  The Celebrations offer an unique opportunity for students to celebrate with friends, family, and community members in an intimate setting their graduation complete with cultural entertainment and friends from across the campus.  For more information about the Cultural Graduation Celebrations, please find the information on the Celebrations in the document below.

The Cultural Centers

African American Student Center

The African American Student Center (AASC) is dedicated to student development and improving cross cultural awareness.  We are committed to assisting Black / African American college students in successfully completing their degree programs.  We provide retention and outreach programs and services that stimulate growth and development.  The AASC is also dedicated to preparing students for leadership and promotes academic excellence.  We are characterized by the African proverb, "It takes an entire village to raise one child."  This is evident by the AASC's interconnectedness with the campus and surrounding community.  These components enhance the educational experience of Black / African American students at Cal Poly Pomona, resulting in an enrichment of the entire community.  The cultural center is open to all members of the Cal Poly Pomona community.

The African American Student Center is located in Building 95, and is coordinated by La'Keisha Gilford-Beard.  She can be reached via e-mail at ldgilford@csupomona.edu or at (909) 869-5006. 

To visit the African American Student Center website, please click here.

Asian & Pacific Islander Student Center

The Asian and Pacific Islander Student Center (APISC) is dedicated to the promotion, education and celebration of the Asian and Pacific American community. It coordinates projects, resources, and services designed to meet the needs of Cal Poly Pomona's Asian and Pacific Islander students, while providing an open environment to engage and learn about important issues regarding the community.  The cultural center is open to all members of the Cal Poly Pomona community.

The Asian & Pacific Islander Student Center is located in Building 95, and is coordinated by Jih-Fei Cheng.  He can be reached via e-mail at jihfeicheng@csupomona.edu or at (909) 869-5023.

To visit the Asian & Pacific Islander Student Center website, click here.

César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education

The César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education is dedicated to increase the outreach, recruitment, retention, graduation, and cultural pride of Chicanos/Latinos at Cal Poly Pomona.  The César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education accomplishes its mission by focusing its programs and services on its goals which include: encouraging Chicano/Latino students to pursue a higher education; increase the number of Chicano/Latino students pursuing post-baccalaureate degrees; develop students’ leadership and academic skills; provide a means of multicultural enrichment, awareness, and cultural pride; provide special support for students with academic difficulties; and develop relationships with schools, agencies, and the communities surrounding Cal Poly Pomona.  The cultural center is open to all members of the Cal Poly Pomona community.

The César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education is located in Building 95, and is coordinated by Cecilia Santiago.  She can be reached at (909) 869-5035 or via e-mail at csantiago@csupomona.edu.

To visit the César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education website, click here.

Pride Center
(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Questioning & Ally Resource Center)

The mission of the Pride Center is to provide a safe and supportive environment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (lgbt) community at Cal Poly Pomona in which students may reach their academic and personal goals.  The cultural center is open to all members of the Cal Poly Pomona community.

The Pride Center is located in Building 26, Room 107 and is coordinated by Fernando Estrada.  He can be reached at (909) 869-3064 or via e-mail at festrada@csupomona.edu.

To visit the Pride Center website, click here.

Native American Student Center

The Native American Student Center is committed to the outreach, recruitment, retention, and graduation of Native American students at Cal Poly Pomona. In collaboration with Cal Poly Pomona students, staff, and faculty, the Native American Student Center works to support Native American students through their educational and personal development experiences at Cal Poly Pomona. The Native American Student Center offers educational programs and activities that serve as a resource to members of the Cal Poly community while validating the cultural experience of students that identify as Native American. The Native American Student Center also makes a strong commitment to developing and maintaining relationships with Native American communities, tribal entities, organizations, and agencies.  The cultural center is open to all members of the Cal Poly Pomona community.

The Native American Student Center is located in Building 26, Room 102 and is coordinated by Aubree Kendall, M.A.  She can be reached at (909) 869-3967 or via email at alkendall@csupomona.edu.
To visit the Native American Student Center website, click here.