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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Diversity affirms our humanity. Equity serves social justice. Inclusion enriches our community and sense of belonging. At Cal Poly Humboldt, these core values are at the heart of what we do and the signal fire guiding us forward, in our lives both on campus and far beyond it. We strive to create a safe and welcoming campus — a community that inspires students to transform relationships now and the policies of the future, reshaping the world for the better.

Strategic Inclusivity

Diversity, equity, and inclusion don’t just happen – they require intentional action. We achieve our purpose by implementing our six-pillar framework of inclusive excellence, ensuring these values are embedded into policy and practice at every level of CalPoly Humboldt.

Inclusive Excellence Framework Principles of Community Equity Arcata

A Network of Support

The Cultural Centers for Academic Excellence are a network of support programs that combine community and campus engagement with culturally competent mentoring to help students achieve their goals.

El Centro Académico Cultural Indian Tribal & Educational Personnel Program Indian Natural Resources, Science and Engineering Program
Social Justice, Equity & Inclusion Center Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence

In Service to All

We are proud of our Hispanic-Serving and Minority-Serving Institution designations, and we are committed to ensuring the success of our historically marginalized students, including those from low-income and first-generation college families.

DHSI Education Grant
HSI STEM Grant
Native students graduation

Food as a Right

“Food sovereignty is the right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems.” Our student-borne, one-of-a-kind Food Sovereignty Lab will serve as a hub for research, collaboration, and indigenous representation.

Food Sovereignty Lab
Food sovereignty lab

Ongoing Cultural Events

There are many opportunities to learn, share, and engage with all members and cultures of the Cal Poly Humboldt community.

California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering Campus & Community Dialogue on Race Food Summit
Indigenous People’s Week Social Justice Summit

Undocumented & DACA Students

Cal Poly Humboldt provides various resources for undocumented and DACA students, including legal, immigration, and citizenship services; access to financial support; health insurance information; food assistance, and counseling.

Undocumented & DACA Resources
Campus stairwell

More DEI Resources

However you identify yourself — be it your ethnicity, gender, ability, background, financial situation, or a myriad of other possibilities that define your human experience — Cal Poly Humboldt is here to support you.

Women’s Resource Center LGBTQIA+ Resources Asian Desi-Pacific Islander + Middle Eastern North African Student Disability Resource Center Title IX & Bias Reporting
Project Rebound ¡échale ganas! & Camino al Rancho Diverse Male Scholar Initiative HSQ Podcast

There's always something going on

Whether it’s immersing yourself in a gallery exhibits, taking in a research symposium, learning to kayak, or hearing the hottest new band, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you busy.