Men of Color Initiative (MCI) is a program designed to support, empower and explore issues unique to the experience of men of color in higher education. Through mentorship by peers, faculty and staff, MCI promotes leadership development, academic support and service learning opportunities. MCI strives to empower and develop the next generation of leaders on campus and beyond Syracuse University.
While MCI aims to support the needs of men of color in particular, the program and all relatede activities are open to all eligible students without regard to race, gender, national origin or other characteristics.
Join MCI
Research has found that the second year of college is often a period in which students encounter increasing academic, developmental and social demands. Additionally, research has shown the third-year experience is a pivotal point in an undergraduate student’s experience. During their third year, undergraduate students experience more demanding academic challenges, actively seek experience in areas of interest through internships, volunteering, summer jobs and/or research with professors, and change their physical relationship with campus as they often seek off-campus living options and study abroad programs. As such, MCI focuses primarily on sophomore and junior students. However, seniors and first-year students are more than welcome to join.
If you are interested in the program, please complete our online application form. Each member of the selected cohort should have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and be in good standing with Community Standards. If you have any questions, please contact Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Student Success at BIPOCSS@syr.edu.
MCI Induction Ceremony
BIPOC Student Success invites you to its MCI Induction Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Regency Ballroom in the Sheraton Hotel. The evening will formally introduce the initiative and highlight its members. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.