Academic Life
In the classroom, students learn from caring faculty members who are able to provide a challenging, yet supportive, quality education. The 14:1 overall student-faculty ratio allows students easy access to professors outside the classroom setting.
Multicultural Education
Recognizing the importance of diversity in a global world, Capital offers academic minors in ethnic studies and African American/African studies as a reflection of the university's commitment to multicultural education. These minors are designed to provide opportunities for the systematic study of American ethnic groups, as well as the study of the African heritage of African Americans.
Multicultural Affairs Office
The Multicultural Affairs Office (MAO) serves as a valuable resource to the university and students. In conjunction with other institutional entities, the MAO plans and implements diverse and inclusive programming and activities on campus.
The MAO offers all Capital students access to a number of resources, including the Multicultural Resource Center where students can check out texts, magazines and videos for use on class projects or just for personal enjoyment.
Student Organizations and Programs
More than 60 student organizations exist on Capital's campus, several of which offer cultural, social and educational programs specifically for students of color, difference and their allies:
- Alliance for Black Student Leadership (ABSL)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
- Asian American Alliance (AAA)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
- Ebony Brotherhood Association (EBA)
- Jewish Student Organization
- Peer Respect in a Diverse Environment (GLBTQ/A)
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated
- Sister Network
- Student Achievement in Research and Scholarship (STARS)
- Students for the Advancement of Afrikan American Culture (SAAAC)
- Students of Latino Affinity (SOLA)
- Voices of Praise Gospel Choir
In addition, there are a number of special programs throughout the year designed to promote cultural awareness and diversity.
- Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning
- Indigenous American Pow-Wow
- Chinese New Year
- African American Heritage Month
- Sandé and Poro Graduation Celebration
- Passover Seder Celebration
You can enjoy special dining hall holiday buffets to mark Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Mexican Independence Day and other occasions throughout the year.