Cross Cultural Center

Dedicated to the holistic development of all UCSD students, staff, and faculty
Leadership retreats, career focused programming, and individual support from staff
Wellness focused activities and life skills to better support community needs
Intersectional approach to education, work, and identity
Strengthening a sense of community with staff and faculty
Services utilized by student organizations, departments, and community groups

Empowering the UCSD community to engage in all frameworks of social justice

Welcome to the Cross-Cultural Center

Our Center is happy to welcome you all back! Please check out our updated operation hours and social media to stay up to date. Before visting our Center please make sure to be wearing a mask at all times and complete the COVID-19 symptom clearance. At this time no food or drink with the exception of water will be allowed and there will be no reservations. Stay connected and follow us on social media for updates on our virtual workshops and programs!

Apply now to be a 2022-2023 Cross-Cultural Center Intern!

View our Cross-Cultural Center Virtual Tour and Brochure

A Unit of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Vice Chancellor's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan

The Cross-Cultural Center 2020-2021 Annual report is now available.

2020-2021 Annual Report

The Cross-Cultural Center's textbook "Nexus: Complicating Community" is available for purchase. If you'd like to purchase a copy please email cccenter@ucsd.edu.

Our History

In the mid-1990s, the shrinking numbers of students from under-represented groups and a national climate increasingly hostile to people of color strained race relations on campus. A coalition of student of color organizations and other concerned students, staff, and faculty began to insist more forcefully on the need for a Cross-Cultural Center. After town meetings and demonstrations, a task force/Chancellor steering committee was formed.

The CCC was born from student & community movements. Our continued success is directly grounded in the hard work and dedication of these and future generations (Excerpts from Dr. Jorge Mariscal).