Student Programs
The AAPI Center offers a variety of academic, social, and professional opportunities to get involved with the USF and broader San Francisco AAPI communities.
- Academic support: Get connected with academic programs including the Asian Pacific American Studies minor and the Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program, and find help contacting CASA and other academic advisors.
- Social involvement: Visit the AAPI Center to meet fellow AAPI students and join our events to connect with local artists, activists, scholars, and community leaders.
- Leadership opportunities: Participate in our learning community to develop leadership skills, engage in internships, and collaborate with USF faculty and staff to improve the experiences of AAPI students at USF.
AAPI Peer Counseling Initiative
The AAPI Center has received new funding to launch a new pilot AAPI Peer Counseling initiative to support AAPI-identified students. We are in search of 10 AAPI-identified undergraduate students who wish to become trained as a Peer Counselor. Training begins in late January 2025.
Peer Counselor Responsibilities
- Provide peer counseling services AAPI-identified students in Spring 2025. You are required to provide at least one hour of service per week.
- Attend the Peer Counseling training. There will be five training sessions before the launch of the program in Spring 2025. You are also required to attend the refresher training and monthly supervision meetings.
For questions and information on how to apply, please contact Dr. Nina Samaco-Zamora at msamacozamora@usfca.edu. Deadline to apply is Friday, November 15.
AAPI Leadership Fellows
The AAPI Leadership Fellows program is a year-long program that supports Asian American and Pacific Islander students passionate about expanding their skills as leaders and agents of social change. As AAPI Fellows, students have the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills, be part of a dynamic community of student leaders, and engage with AAPI communities both on and off campus.
Learn more: AAPI Leadership Fellows »
Community Events
The AAPI Center also celebrates the histories and heritages of those on our campus. We regularly host and support events that deepen our understanding of AA&PI cultures and contemporary issues through artists, activists, scholars, and community leaders.
In collaboration with campus partners and student organizations, events are open to all members of the USF community to participate in the celebrations and traditions.
- September: National Voter Registration Day; Critical Diversity Studies Forum
- October: Pilipinx American History Month; OUTober
- January/February: Lunar New Year
- April: Asian Pacific American History Month; Arab Heritage Month
- May: End of Year Ceremonies with the Cultural Centers
Events are hosted in partnership with the Cultural Centers, Asian Pacific American Studies program, the Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program, and student-led organizations on campus.
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Center
2130 Fulton St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
Hours:
Mon–Thu: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Fri: Available by appointment