Multicultural Retention Programs

The office of Multicultural Retention Programs serves as an umbrella for a variety of programs and services. These programs and services provide academic and student support services to help increase the recruitment, matriculation, enrollment, rentention, and graduation of multicultural and disadvantaged (M/D) students at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Additionally, Multicultural Retention Programs works closely with faculty, staff and community members who are interested in improving cross-cultural relations and understanding cultural differences. Multicultural Retention Programs provide a number of services and events and activities directly and/or through co-sponsorship or collaboration with other university departments.

In collaboration with the Multicultural Education Center (MEC) and the six student organizations housed there (American Indian Student Association, Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, Hispanic Cultures United, Hmong Student Union, and the MEC Student Board), the Multicultural Retention Programs counselors, each serving as a student organization advisor, develop cultural programs and activities to increase the level of understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity both on campus and in the community.

Cultural Events: Martin Luther King Commemoration (January) Black History Month (February) Asian Heritage Month (April) Cinco de Mayo Celebration (May) Open House & Early Check-In (September) Hispanic Heritage Month (October) American Indian Awareness Month (November) Holidays Around the World (December)
Services: Advising Tutoring Personal Support Peer Mentoring Program Early Warning Intervention Program Short-term Cash Loans Resume Writing Assistance Opportunities Corner Internships/Job Placement Referrals First-Year Forums Sophomore Forums Junior/Senior Forums Open House & Early Check-In