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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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Partner Offices

Our Caltech Community

Events

All Events
September 15, 2026 10:00 am

New Faculty Institute - Hosted by the CTLO

Center for Student Services 360 (Workshop Space)
September 15, 2026 3:00 pm

Strengthening Assessments and Assigning Grades

Center for Student Services 360 (Workshop Space)
September 16, 2026 10:00 am

2026 First-Year Success Research Institute (FSRI) Lightning Talks

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September 16, 2026 10:00 am

New Faculty Institute - Hosted by the CTLO

Center for Student Services 360 (Workshop Space)
September 16, 2026 1:00 pm

2026 First-Year Success Research Institute (FSRI) Poster Presentations

Chen Breezeway
September 17, 2026 8:00 am

International Student Orientation: iBegin@Caltech

Campus Announcements

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
August 30, 2026
Revised Grading Policies at Caltech
To: The Caltech CommunityFrom: Azita Emami, Chair of the FacultyI write to share an important update from the Faculty Board. As an institution...
General
August 27, 2026
Caltech Connection Mentorship Opportunity
Caltech Connection is a near-peer mentoring program where Caltech/JPL graduate students and postdocs serve as mentors to STEM students from...
General
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News

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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
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August 3, 2026
Big Questions and Breakthrough Science: Top Takeaways from the 2025–26 Watson Lecture Season at Caltech

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