OAR²
About Us
OAR² aims to increase the participation and success of all students, including students who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in graduate education, such as students of color in all disciplines and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), as for all students.
The programs and initiatives provided within OAR² are designed to make graduate school more accessible to prospective students. They also aim to guide students through their transition to graduate school, create a support system of faculty, staff, and peers, and cultivate a sense of community and inclusion through a culturally informed lens.
These programs are open to all students, regardless of race, color, national origin, or any other protected status.
Race, color, national origin, or any other protected status are not factors in determining participation in the programs offered by OAR².
Background
The office of Outreach, Access, Recruitment, and Retention (written as OAR² or OAR^2, and pronounced as “O-A-R squared”) is housed within the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs. The OAR² team develops initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing the university's graduate and professional student diversity.
Get to know us and what we do
Meet the OAR² Team
Our student-centered team leads programming designed to provide support systems for our UC San Diego graduate students and make graduate education accessible for prospective students.
OAR² Programs and Initiatives
Our programs and initiatives provide opportunities for students to gain a supportive community, mentorship, research experiences, and summer programming.