Student and Academic Services
The Office for Minority Student Education is responsible for fostering and furthering the community that supports underrepresented students—specifically Native American, African American, and Latino students—in graduating from Caltech. This includes developing and implementing outreach and retention programs, responding to day-to-day issues and concerns that arise with students, and sponsoring educational support and leadership development programs. MSE works closely with other campus offices.
The Women's Center is dedicated to the advancement of women in science and engineering. The Center also works to support the central mission of the California Institute of Technology, which is to promote the education and development of all scientists and engineers. The center operates as a central meeting place, offering resources and programs to the entire Caltech community.
Techers can get involved in all sorts of community service projects through the Caltech Y (an independent organization formerly, but not currently, affiliated with the YMCA/YWCA). The Y also organizes outdoor adventures, social activities, and educational programs for the student community.Read more about activities at the Caltech Y by viewing the latest newsletter.
There are a number of offices that assist students with healthy living habits. The Health Center provides students with medical services and counseling on a drop-in basis and by appointment. The Counseling Center has a staff of professional therapists who provide psychological counseling at no cost to students, and
The Health Education Office provides resources to help students develop a healthy lifestyle for mind, body, and spirit.
The Dean's Office staff offers information and advice about all things academic: eligibility and standing, leaves and reinstatements, atypical unit loads, and problems related to academic performance.