Welcome to Black Student Success at UCR!
In collaboration with African Student Programs (ASP), Black Student Success at UCR is committed to ensuring that the needs, concerns, and aspirations of Black Scholars—both undergraduate and graduate—are heard, respected, and addressed. We strive to remain mindful of their dynamic realities and unique experiences in all that we do. All programs and services offered are open to everyone, in accordance with state and federal law and the University of California's nondiscrimination policies. Whether it’s a student service, faculty initiative, or community event, each effort is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities.
Black Student Success
Student Service Building, 2nd floor
(951) 827-4576
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What We Do
Black student Success at UCR does the following:
- Engage with Black Scholars (and those scholars with an interest in Black culture and history) at the undergraduate and graduate level to ensure that they are accessing the full breadth of academic resources, professional development resources, social-cultural development resources, and wellness resources UCR has to offer.
- Advocate for Black Scholars (and those scholars with an interest in Black culture and history) on all matters pertaining to their overall wellbeing and comprehensive college experience.
- Collaborate with key UCR staff and faculty to create and facilitate programming practices, and opportunities that utilize the Anti-Deficit Framework to ensure that the needs and aspirations of Black Scholar (and those scholars with an interest in Black culture and history) are both heard and addressed.
- Collect and analyze critical data that will inform UCR on the challenge points and areas of success Black Scholars (and those scholars with an interest in Black culture and history) are encountering.
The Goals...
The goals for the collective set of actions taken by Black Student Success are to...
- Graduate Black Scholars (and those scholars with an interest in Black culture and history)that are ready to serve as agents of change in their respective communities and society at large.
- Improve the 4-year and 6-year graduate rates for our Black Scholars (and those scholars with an interest in Black culture and history) at the undergraduate level.
- Improve the retention rates for Black Scholars(and those scholars with an interest in Black culture and history) at the undergraduate level.
- Help maintain a campus environment that allows Black Scholars (and those scholars with an interest in Black culture and history) to flourish in and outside of the classroom.
You Belong at UCR
All programs, services, and events offered here are open to everyone, consistent with federal and state law and the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Whether you’re seeking support, joining a community, or participating in campus life, every effort is made to ensure your experience is inclusive, respectful, and accessible, regardless of background or identity.
Visit the following links to learn more: UC Nondiscrimination Statement, UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.