Outreach Programs : AIR

American Indian Recruitment Program
Dept. American Indian Studies
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego, CA 92182-1690
619-594-6991

A disproportionate number of American Indian students are at risk of not graduating from high school, and the number of American Indians graduating from college is unnecessarily low. In an effort to plant seeds for brighter futures through a college education, a group of American Indian SDSU students in conjunction with the Department of American Indian Studies, established the AIR (American Indian Recruitment) program.

Qualifying students benefit from the weekly , two-hour on-campus mentoring sessions consisting of workshops, such as team building exercises that heighten cultural awareness, as well as discussions and tutoring. The SDSU student staff gives campus tours and is also able to share information about SDSU application requirements, strategies to fulfill academic requirements, SDSU policies and student support programs.

AIR Mentors
AIR mentors are SDSU alumni and alumni of other universities, or SDSU students. Mentors are qualified to communicate study skills and how to research a subject; orient students to the SDSU campus and its services;explain the importance of preparing for college as early as possible; provide tutoring; conduct workshops on subjects such as health and society issues that may affect students in college;and guide students in group interaction.

How to enroll in the program
To be considered for the AIR program, you must fill out and submit an AIR application with your parents' or legal guardian's consent. The application is the basis on which each applicant is evaluated. Though exceptions may be made, applicants should currently be enrolled high school students in grades 9-12. Please contact the AIR Program to obtain an application.