Minority Thriving Campus
UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), designated as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). These federal designations align with UCI’s aspiration to be a national leader and global model of inclusive excellence. As a designated AANAPISI and HSI, UCI faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply for Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) grants, internships and partnerships.
Asian Pacific Islander Thriving
UCI is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). This federal designation aligns with UCI’s aspiration to be a national leader and global model of inclusive excellence. As a designated AANAPISI, UCI faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply for Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) grants, internships and partnerships.
UCI designated Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) in winter quarter of 2016.
Black Thriving Campus
The Black Thriving Initiative at UC Irvine is a comprehensive effort aimed at creating a thriving campus environment for Black students, faculty, and staff. Launched in 2021, the initiative focuses on fostering the success of Black individuals and communities through research, strategic initiatives, and a commitment to institutional transformation
Latinx Thriving
UCI was designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in 2017. This federal designation aligns with UCI's aspiration to be a national leader and global model of inclusive excellence. As a designated HSI, UCI faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply for Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) grants, internships and partnerships. UCI Chancellor Howard Gillman is first UC Chancellor elected to governing board of Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU).