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Each member of the Cal Poly community can participate in inclusive events and educational programs that connect and inspire our campus.

Inclusion Starts with Me “Teach In”

Feb. 21, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. 
Across Campus
A day-long series of social justice presentations and workshops led by Cal Poly faculty and staff open to the entire campus community. Sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts, Academic Affairs and the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion.

From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation

Feb. 21, 6 p.m.
Performing Art Center
Dr. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author and assistant professor in the department of African American Studies at Princeton University, will discuss Black politics, social movements, and racial inequality in the United States.

Students in a discussion at the Change the Status Quo conference at Cal Poly

Change the Status Quo Social Justice Conference

Feb. 22-23
Chumash Auditorium
Through guest speakers, inspiring workshops, and engaging sessions, this conference aims to empower students to use the Learn by Doing spirit to challenge social norms, ask critical questions, demand solutions and make lasting social change.

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Resources

Everyone on Cal Poly’s campus has access to supportive people and programs that enable us all to feel welcome here. 

Student Resources

Access peer groups, scholarship opportunities and mentorship programs to help you succeed. 

Faculty Resources

Find recruiting tools, educational programs and training opportunities to help foster an inclusive climate on campus. 

Report an Incident or Concern

Connect immediately with the right offices on campus if you have an urgent concern.

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Our Stories

Meet the people who define what it means to be a Mustang today. 

Collective Impact

You have a role to play in Cal Poly’s collective impact process as it aligns and activates our campus behind a common goal for a more diverse and inclusive future.  

What is collective impact?

Get to know the university-wide process that’s reshaping Cal Poly for good. 

Action Initiatives

Explore the programs, partnerships and teams moving our campus toward a more inclusive future.

Inclusive Excellence Action Plan

Learn how you can take part in Cal Poly’s Inclusive Excellence Action Plan.

Cal Poly is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and building a supportive and respectful campus where a wide variety of social identities, perspectives and viewpoints are welcome and where all students and employees know they belong.

Embracing Differences in People

Diversity and Inclusion creates educational excellence (“Inclusive Excellence”) to prepare students for a diverse and global market by:

  • Developing cultural humility and multicultural competencies
  • Enabling personal growth by developing empathy
  • Advancing knowledge about social justice issues and creating greater understanding that will enable students to communicate and navigate across differences.

As a public university, Cal Poly strives to mirror the diversity and demographics of California and has numerous programs and initiatives aimed at removing barriers to enrollment and ensuring access to academically qualified students — including financial barriers for low-income and first-generation students. The university endeavors to support students during their time on campus and ensure that all graduates have the skills needed to be successful in a diverse and global society.

The university believes that fostering inclusive practices will promote an environment for talented faculty and staff to help students thrive. Cal Poly casts a wide net to recruit candidates with diverse backgrounds and work history and supports the retention and success of its employees.

University-wide efforts from a variety of programs come together to support our diverse campus community and maintain a welcoming environment to anyone who would study, visit, live or work here.