UCI Chicano/Latino Studies

UCI Chicano/Latino Studies We offer an interdisciplinary program designed to provide an opportunity to examine the historical & contemporary experiences of Chicanos & Latinos in the US.

We offer both a B.A. degree and a minor. The Department of Chicano/Latino Studies is designed to provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to examine the historical and contemporary experiences of Americans of Latin American origin. This diverse population includes people who trace their heritage to Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and many other Latin America

n and Caribbean nations. The curriculum seeks to provide an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the language, history, culture, literature, sociology, anthropology, politics, social ecology, health, medicine, and creative (art, dance, drama, film, music) accomplishments in Chicano/Latino communities. The Department offers a B.A. degree in Chicano/Latino Studies, a minor, a certificate program, and a graduate emphasis.

06/03/2026

Felicidades Clase de 2026!

Gracias a nuestros donantes! 🤩 Thank you to the amazing donors who are making it possible for us to provide ChcLat major...
04/29/2026

Gracias a nuestros donantes! 🤩 Thank you to the amazing donors who are making it possible for us to provide ChcLat majors with scholarships to defray the costs of their postgraduate endeavors 🧑‍🎓 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 such as exam and application fees. Their research projects show they are ready to hit the ground running. Small gifts often mean the most. $5 🤗

We are halfway through Giving Day and we are heartened by our donors’ enormous support! 🥹💙💛 Our majors go on to become i...
04/28/2026

We are halfway through Giving Day and we are heartened by our donors’ enormous support! 🥹💙💛 Our majors go on to become immigration lawyers, educators, and health professionals who draw from culturally competent and sensitive tools to help many populations. Thank you to our donors (alumni, faculty, staff, and anonymous donors) for helping future generations make the world a better place and for keeping the culture alive. We are truly thankful. 😊 🙏🏽 🥲

It's Giving Day! Every contribution, big or small, helps invest in the next generation.Scan the QR code to give today an...
04/28/2026

It's Giving Day! Every contribution, big or small, helps invest in the next generation.

Scan the QR code to give today and help our department achieve its goal in making a difference! Link 🔗 to give is also in our Bio.

We wanted to share a little recap of our Department's wonderful night at LEAD on Thursday, April 16th. Héctor Tobar prov...
04/27/2026

We wanted to share a little recap of our Department's wonderful night at LEAD on Thursday, April 16th.
Héctor Tobar provided a wonderful Keynote speech.
Felicidades to awardee Giovanna Iztel.
And, thank you to the LRC for our Department's award and founders recognition. Celebrating 20 Years as a Department! 🎉

📣Our website got a makeover. It’s easier to navigate and answers your questions about all things ChcLat. Check it out. L...
04/24/2026

📣Our website got a makeover. It’s easier to navigate and answers your questions about all things ChcLat. Check it out. Link in bio.

Together at UC Irvine Exploring Chicano/Latino histories, cultures, and futures through commitment to community and scho...
04/24/2026

Together at UC Irvine
Exploring Chicano/Latino histories, cultures, and futures through commitment to community and scholarship. Join us as we continue to learn, build, and imagine the possibilities of tomorrow.

Want to share your experience? Take part in this insightful study to do just that and make a contribution.
04/24/2026

Want to share your experience? Take part in this insightful study to do just that and make a contribution.

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