Supporting the Nation’s First Black Honors College
Sacramento State is proud to be home to the nation’s first-ever Black Honors College (BHC), established in 2024. This groundbreaking initiative advances a legacy of Black excellence by offering a rigorous, interdisciplinary academic experience centered on Black history, life, culture, and achievement. Open to all students with an interest in this field of study, the Black Honors College reflects Sacramento State’s commitment to innovation, equity, and academic distinction.
The Black Honors College provides specialized coursework, faculty-mentored research, paid internships, and leadership development opportunities with a focus on economic empowerment and self-determination. Scholars benefit from small, faculty-led classes, hands-on learning experiences, and a dedicated living-learning community that fosters belonging, collaboration, and academic success.
How Your Support Makes an Impact
Program Support strengthens academic programming, faculty-led instruction, research opportunities, internships, and leadership development that define the Black Honors College experience.
Student Scholarships provide direct financial support to participating students, helping reduce barriers and ensure scholars can focus on academic excellence and leadership development.
Together, these investments help build a sustainable foundation for the Black Honors College — supporting student success today and preparing future leaders who will make a lasting impact on their communities.
Click “Give Now” to support student achievement today while shaping future leaders who will contribute meaningfully to their communities and professions.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the California State University, Sacramento provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.
The California State University, Sacramento complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
The California State University, Sacramento is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At California State University, Sacramento, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
