Signature Programs

• CIR Open House: During Welcome Week and Explore SDSU, the CIR hosts an open house event to welcome students and families to the center.

• National Immigrant's Day: The U.S. recognizes and celebrates National Immigrant's Day on October 28. Each year, the CIR hosts an event to commemorate immigrant students' contributions to our communities, traditions, and society.

• Jewish Heritage Month: Jewish American Heritage Month at San Diego State University is the annual recognition and celebration of the past, present, and future achievements and contributions of Jewish people to the country's history, culture, and society. SDSU honors this heritage month in March, though it is nationally recognized in the month of May. The SDSU Center for Intercultural Relations, in collaboration with student organizations and community partners, plan educational and celebratory programming and invite faculty, staff, and students to participate in the annual series of events.

• Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) Heritage Month: To coincide with Arab American Heritage Month, the CIR hosted the inaugural SWANA Heritage Month in April 2021. This heritage celebration was created to increase awareness about the vibrant history, cultures, experiences, contributions, and resiliency of the SWANA community.

• In the Mix: Designed to provide a dedicated space for students with multiple ethnic and racial heritages, aims to foster community, explore complex identities, and amplify multiracial experiences through dialogue, storytelling, and collaboration with other cultural organizations on campus.

Support Spaces 

• YMOCA Real Talk is a peer-led support group for students who have a demonstrated commitment to the success of men of color.

• Talk It Out is a drop-in service that provides students with easy access to informal and confidential consultation with counselors from Counseling and Psychological Services (C&PS). Although Talk It Out counselors are professionals, it is not a substitute for therapy and does not constitute mental health treatment. The purpose of Talk It Out is to speak with counselors about your concerns, get help with problem solving, and ask any questions you may have about therapy or C&PS. Talk It Out counselors can also guide you through the process of setting up an appointment at C&PS or discuss potential resources both on and off campus.