Minority Serving Institution
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.
Recent News About
UCI as an MSI
Support for Undocumented Community at UCI
Dear colleagues, On November 12, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. The University of California is supporting this effort. The [...]
Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on filing Supreme Court brief on DACA
Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on filing Supreme Court brief on DACA UC Office of the President Friday, September 27, 2019 The University of California today filed a brief in the Supreme [...]
UC Irvine Athletics Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Get to Know “Gun Gun”Christian Gutierrez
UC Irvine Athletics celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Men's soccer midfielder Christian 'Gun Gun' Gutierrez shares his story.