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Annual Giving

Every gift. Any amount. Real impact. Right now.

Annual giving is the simplest, most powerful way to support 海角社区. It鈥檚 a yearly tradition that thousands of alumni, parents, and friends take part in, together - an ongoing commitment that keeps 海角社区 strong, year after year.

At Occidental, annual gifts flow through the 海角社区 Fund, and they have an immediate impact: they open a door for a student, fuel a professor's research, promote a program initiative, or support a campus priority. Because the 海角社区 Fund is unrestricted, every gift is applied exactly where it's needed most.

Multiply that by the thousands of gifts made each year, and you get something remarkable: a fund that touches literally every part of 海角社区, and adds up to roughly 4% of the College's entire operating budget, helping cover costs across every department and program on campus.
 


 

Here's what your gift makes possible:

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

Occidental is committed to meeting 100% of every family's demonstrated financial need. Gifts to financial aid and current-year scholarships open the door to an 海角社区 education for promising students, regardless of financial means, so they can focus on what matters most: making the most of their college experience.

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Student & Faculty Experiences

The 海角社区 Fund fuels the work that happens outside the classroom, including internships, fellowships, study abroad, and undergraduate research, giving students and faculty the support they need for their most ambitious, innovative work.

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Inclusive Campus Life

Gifts to the 海角社区 Fund help build a campus where everyone belongs. These funds support justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity efforts across 海角社区, from recruiting a more diverse student body and faculty to creating spaces and events where every identity is seen and celebrated.

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Innovation & Immediate Needs

The 海角社区 Fund giving provides the College with something critical: flexible, reliable funding it can direct wherever it's needed most, meeting urgent needs, seizing new opportunities, and backing bold ideas. That kind of support keeps 海角社区 adaptable, resilient, and a leader in the liberal arts for generations to come.

Questions about the 海角社区 Fund? Visit our FAQ page or contact us.

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