Mission
The Cross-Cultural Center is committed to fostering the holistic development of students by fostering an affirming and inclusive environment. This space enables students to explore their diverse social identities, cultivate critical awareness, build a socially just community, foster meaningful relationships, and promote lifelong learning beyond their time at UCI.
Our Values (ASCEED)
ACTIVISM
- Acting as the conscience and voice of many individuals, communities, and populations by recognizing and challenging inequities on local, national, and global levels
SOCIAL JUSTICE
- Creating a society that works collectively toward a common goal to end inequities and increase rights for all people.
COMMUNITY & BELONGING
- Working together and engaging with one another in productive and healthy ways to create community and successfully work towards the Cross-Cultural Center’s mission and vision.
EDUCATION
- The act of learning, growing, and understanding individuals, communities, and populations.
EMPOWERMENT
- Seeking out opportunities to educate oneself with others regarding social issues and providing tools for students to take action.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
- Refers to all of the identities that make individuals unique. Identities include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual identity, ability status, socioeconomic status, age, religion/spirituality, national origin, and citizenship status.
Contact Us
Location
The Cross-Cultural Center is located on Ring Road directly across from Starbucks and Aldrich Hall.
Administrative Office Hours
- SUMMER 2025:
- Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Friday: All staff are remote. Please email any of us for assistance.
- *Note that we also have student staff working in the main lobby front desk if you require assistance or support.
Building Hours
- SUMMER 2025:
- Daily: 8 AM – 9 PM