Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Men of Excellence
Our Mission
APIDA Men of Excellence (APIDA ME) supports the retention and graduation of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) men. APIDA ME accomplishes this by building faculty, staff, and student connections through mentorship, workshops, and events.
We know that college comes with very unique challenges, and our goal is to create a community that helps each other succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Whether its sharing culture, developing leadership skills, or just finding a safe space to call home, APIDA Men of Excellence is a place to learn and connect as we all navigate through our college journeys together.
Benefits
Interested?
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled at CPP
- Must be a full-time (12 units each semester) registered Cal Poly Pomona student for the entire 2024 – 2025 academic year
- All are welcome to apply, especially those who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, and/or Desi American
- Have an interest in personal, academic and professional growth
- Must fully complete and submit myBAR application
- Expected to maintain a minimum of 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) during the program, with the goal to achieve no less than a 2.5 cumulative GPA
If you have any questions, email Steve Lin, MSI Senior Coordinator, at stevelin@cpp.edu.
Apply on myBAR