Office of Intercultural Affairs
The Office of Intercultural Affairs is committed to creating an inclusive environment and community essential for all students’ cultural development and academic success.
The Office of Intercultural Affairs
The Office of Intercultural Affairs is committed to creating an inclusive environment and community essential for all students’ cultural development and academic success.
Regardless of a person’s identity based on age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion or lack thereof, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, ability, military service, or any other classification making individuals special and unique, intercultural affairs will:
- Develop and educate leaders from a cultural perspective and intersectionality lens
- Cultivate an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive campus
- Foster intercultural engagement
- Provide opportunities for self-awareness and reflection across differences
The Office of Intercultural Affairs is located on the ground floor of Minta Martin Hall, along with our Intercultural Center—a student-centered location on campus that provides a safe physical space for everyone—but it’s also much more than that! The Center is a hub for a wide variety of student services, resources, and cultural programs. This new space accessible via Washington Ave includes:
- A home for the Intercultural Affairs Office
- A hub for commuter students
- A home for the Center for the Study of Black Culture
- Office space for Affinity groups
- The Interfaith & Meditation Room
- Gender-neutral bathrooms
- Computer lab with printing capability
- Lounge area
- Conference room
- Lockers
Resources and Initiatives
We are committed to providing resources and initiatives to help our diverse student community.
Student Resources
We have a plethora of student resources like our Intercultural Ambassador Program, Yellow Ribbon Program, and religious resources for our religiously and spiritually diverse community!
Learn MoreLGBTQIA+ Resources
We have a wide range of resources available to our LGBTQIA+ community from coming out and family resources, to scholarship information and professional resources.
learn moreReligious Resources
Washington College is a religiously and spiritually diverse community. We welcome students of every religious background and tradition and aim to assist students in procuring the resources they need to be able to practice their faith accordingly, as well as interfaith and secular spaces for quiet contemplation. Additionally, students can find the Interfaith & Meditation Room inside the Intercultural Center. The Interfaith Center is available to provide support to students seeking to connect with students of similar faith or with nearby to churches, mosques, and temples.
Learn moreFirst-Generation Student Resources
Being the first in your family to attend college is a very proud accomplishment, but it comes with unique challenges. In a joint effort through many offices on campus, including Intercultural Affairs, Financial Aid, Student Affairs, and the Career Center, Washington College strives to provide first-generation students with all the support they need to thrive as members of the Washington College community. The Office of Intercultural Affairs’ Ambassador Program promotes deeper connections with campus resources.
Programs and Events Spotlight
Safe Space Program
Through Safe Space, Washington College strives to create an inclusive environment for all members of the campus community. Safe Space is a nationally recognized program that provides educational training designed to support and create a network of allies for the Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Gay, and Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) community on-campus. Our Safe Space at Washington College is located in the Intercultural Affairs office in the basement of Minta Martin Hall.
Campus Events
The Office of Intercultural Affairs works closely with student organizations, the Office of Student Engagement, Residence Life, Student Government Association, the Student Events Board, Starr Center, Admissions, Global Education Office, Affinity groups, and Athletics to co-sponsor inclusive, educational, social, and cultural events for all to enjoy at WC. Some of our favorite events include Diversity Week—a week of campus programming surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion—Holi Festival of Colors and LatinX Heritage Month Celebration.
Let's Connect!
If you'd like to stay updated on everything we do at Intercultural Affairs, be sure to follow us on Instagram @wc_intercultural_affairs and register for our events on Campus Groups!