What is your sense of belonging at UC San Diego?

Join us in reflecting what it means to belong on campus.

In crafting this campaign, we recognized the need to first explore the intricacies of student connection with the institution to understand how belonging shows up on our campus.

Launching May 2024, I Belong When is an interactive, human-centered campaign dedicated to understanding what is needed to cultivate a sense of belonging on our campus. Our decision to design this campaign is rooted in the acknowledgement that not everyone experiences belonging, so by centering your lived experiences, we can work towards creating a campus culture where everyone feels like they truly belong.

Do you feel like you belong?

This campaign is purposefully designed to address the question directly. We envision it as a collaborative effort where everyone plays an integral role in contributing to a sense of belonging on campus. Imagine it like a painting where your lived experiences act as the unique brush strokes blending together to shape the broader narrative of our community. We aim to explore this connection among individuals, recognizing the institution's role in fostering a truly inclusive environment.

How can you help impact change?

Through your participation, we hope to create a transformative impact on our campus culture and identity. By tapping into your lived experiences and understanding of belonging, we aim to create spaces, cultural norms, and systems that promote a sense of belonging within our university. This campaign underscores our commitment towards creating a welcoming and inclusive environment at UC San Diego.