Benefits
- Join a supportive community of students, faculty, and staff
- Connect with and have fun with peers
- Discover more about yourself and explore your identity
- Receive mentorship through peer, faculty, and staff support
- Access opportunities to develop leadership skills
- Get a chance to make your voice heard and affect future programming on campus on AANHPI culture
- Receive support for textbooks and course materials
Requirements for Program Completion
Students who would like to join the AANHPI SAP and receive program benefits must be willing to complete the following activities during the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 academic year:
- Participate in a program orientation.
- Complete a pre-assessment survey at the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester.
- Attend at least one mandatory advising session per semester.
- Engage in at least two culturally responsive activities per semester from a menu of options provided and submit a brief survey after participating in each activity. These activities are related to these areas: Culture and Identity, Mental Health and Wellness, Professional and Career Development, Academic Success, and Mentorship.
- Participate in the ROOTS Scholars symposium on November 6, 11 AM - 2 PM (students must attend at least one hour of the event)
- Complete a post-assessment survey and reflection activity at the end of the Spring 2026 semester
- Participate in an in-person end-of-year gathering in Spring 2026.
Who Can Apply
All enrolled Cal State LA undergraduate students who are interested in the AANHPI experience, history, culture, and issues are encouraged to apply. Seats are limited, and only completed applications will be considered. Priority will be given to new transfer students and first-time freshmen applicants.
How to Apply
The application period has closed for Fall 2025.