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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Fund

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

Annual giving is the simplest, most powerful way to support Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. It’s a yearly tradition that thousands of alumni, parents, and friends take part in, together - an ongoing commitment that keeps Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ strong, year after year.

At Occidental, annual gifts flow through the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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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Experiential Learning

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Fund fuels hands-on educational experiences, 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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Student Belonging

Gifts to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Fund help build a campus where everyone belongs. These funds support justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity efforts across the College, creating spaces and events where every identity is seen and celebrated.

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Innovation & Immediate Needs

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ adaptable, resilient, and a leader in the liberal arts for generations to come.

Questions about the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Fund? Visit our FAQ page or contact us.

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