The Caltech Y enriches student life and challenges students to grow
into responsible citizens of the world.

For over 90 years, the Caltech Y has enriched the lives of Caltech students through a wide variety of programs and services that are initiated and led by students.  The Y is an independent non-profit service organization officially recognized by, and affiliated with Caltech, and under the direction of a Board of Directors comprised of students, alumni, faculty, JPL and community leaders.  The Y’s mission is to enrich student life and challenge students to grow into responsible citizens of the world.  This unique organization supplements and complements the excellent academics of the Institute by providing a variety of co-curricular events and activities for all campus members.  Programs fall under three broad categories:  1) Cultural and Educational, 2) Community Service, and 3) Outdoor Adventures.