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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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Events

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Ongoing

Midterm Examination Period

October 31, 2026 11:00 am

Men's Soccer vs. Occidental

North Athletic Field
October 31, 2026 11:00 am

Men's Water Polo vs. Pomona-Pitzer

Braun Athletic Center, Pool
October 31, 2026 4:00 pm

Women's Volleyball vs. Whittier

Braun Gym
November 1, 2026 2:00 pm

Problem Set Workshop - Ma 1a

November 2, 2026 10:00 am

Transforming Your Research Into Teaching (TYRIT) Postdocs Only

Center for Student Services 360 (Workshop Space)

Campus Announcements

October 29, 2026
Shirley M. Malcom Prize for Excellence in Mentoring.
To: Caltech CommunityFrom: David Tirrell, Provost, Michelle Effros, Vice Provost for EducationWe are pleased to solicit nominations for the Shirley...
Office of the Provost
October 29, 2026
Richard P. Feynman Prize for Excellence in Teaching
From: David Tirrell, Provost and Michelle Effros, Vice Provost for EducationSubject: Richard P. Feynman Prize for Excellence in TeachingWe are...
Office of the Provost
October 16, 2026
Annual Commuting Survey
To: The Campus CommunityFrom: Caltech Commuter Services and SustainabilityIn accordance with federal and state Clean Air Act requirements,...
Parking and Commuter Services
October 15, 2026
Updated Caltech Privacy Notice
Effective October 15, 2026, Caltech has updated its Privacy Notice to provide further clarity on how the Institute collects, uses, and shares...
General
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News

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October 30, 2026
"What Could We Not Do?": The Inauguration of Ray Jayawardhana as Caltech's 10th President
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October 30, 2026
Remarks from Invited Speakers at Inauguration: Jacqueline Barton and Peter Dervan
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October 28, 2026
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman Joins Caltech as Associate Vice President and JPL Deputy Director
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October 28, 2026
Five Caltech Faculty Selected by Meta to Help Solve Open Problems in AI

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