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Student Affairs

Mission

Student Affairs at Caltech supports the academic success of students and fosters their intellectual, personal, social, and professional development. Through a complement of programs, activities, and support services, we help students prepare for a lifetime of discovery, innovation, and leadership.

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Academics
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Admissions & Aid
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Life at Caltech
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Student Support
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Partner Offices

Our Caltech Community

Events

All Events
Ongoing

New Student Orientation for Undergraduates

Ongoing

New Student Orientation for Graduates

September 24, 2026 10:00 am

CPA: NPA Week - Postdoc Appreciation Breakfast

Center for Student Services, 2nd Floor, Common Area
September 24, 2026 1:00 pm

Undergraduate Academic Standards and Honors Committee Meeting

September 24, 2026 1:30 pm

Thriving at Caltech: Emotional Well-Being & Everyday Success — September 24

September 25, 2026 2:00 pm

New Student Health Entrance Vaccine Clinic - September 25

Student Health Center

Campus Announcements

September 20, 2026
Commercial Filming Notice: Activity on Campus September 26–October 2
From September 26 through October 2 there will be a large commercial film crew working at multiple locations on campus. While not all locations...
Office of Communications and External Relations
September 15, 2026
Caltech Hotline
The Caltech Hotline is a confidential way for students, postdocs, faculty, and staff to report concerns that could harm Caltech's reputation and...
Audit Services & Institute Compliance Office (ASIC)
September 14, 2026
JPL Deputy Director Search
To: Caltech EmployeesFrom: Ray Jayawardhana, President and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and Professor of Astronomy; Dave...
Office of the President
August 31, 2026
Caltech Accountability Partners Program Seeks Student Advisors
The Caltech Accountability Partners Program (CAPP) seeks current graduate students and postdocs interested in advising undergraduate students...
Student-Faculty Programs
More Announcements

News

All News
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September 22, 2026
Caltech Rises to No. 5 in the U.S. News Best Colleges Ranking
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August 28, 2026
Time Travelers Converge on Campus
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August 20, 2026
Groundbreaking Artist Gronk in Conversation at Caltech
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August 10, 2026
Rise Celebrates 20 Years: Program Benefits Students at Caltech and in the Community

Business Hours
Mon. - Fri.
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact
1200 E. California Blvd
Mail Code 100-31
Pasadena, California 91125
(626) 395-6100