Help CISA students on Sun Devil Giving Day, March 19, 2026

Sun Devil Giving Day is Thursday, March 19! This annual tradition is your chance to support the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) at Arizona State University and make a lasting impact on students, faculty and academic programs. Your generosity fuels student success, research and hands-on learning experiences, creating lasting change within CISA, ASU and everywhere our graduates go.

CISA prioritizes career-connected learning, community engagement and interdisciplinary excellence. Your gift directly supports students who are preparing for careers in fields such as counseling, conservation, business, government and nonprofit organizations, and pre-veterinary medicine, just to name a few.

“Philanthropy is all about generosity, regardless of the size,” said CISA’s Interim Dean Manuel Avilés-Santiago. “Many do not realize that a few hundred dollars in support can mean the difference between a student continuing their educational journey or leaving without a degree.”

He adds that financial stressors are the leading cause of students not finishing college.

“About 92% of all gifts to ASU are $100 or less,” Avilés-Santiago said. “But cumulatively, they have an outsize impact when we’re able to help students in need.”

Give today and be part of this impact!

A gift to the Dean’s Investment Fund gives the CISA the flexibility to address urgent student needs, fund research and seize emerging opportunities. Along with funding scholarships, free tutoring and programs designed to help struggling students graduate, your donation also helps ensure that students and faculty can participate in projects that make a difference locally and globally.

The Global Studies Fund truly rounds out the student experience and builds professional skills working across cultures and geographies, as evidenced by insight from Applied Biological Sciences (pre-veterinary medicine) student Grant Eyerman, who went to Brazil for his study abroad opportunity.

“I think going on a global study abroad experience really embodies the ‘think, do, learn,’ mindset at the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts,” says Heather Bateman, associate dean of graduate studies and research, professor and senior global futures scientist. “For many students, this opportunity wouldn’t be possible without some type of financial assistance.”

Mental health professionals are in high demand, and CISA is training the next generation of counselors, therapists and specialists in areas such as school counseling, substance abuse and veteran support. Contributions to the School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology directly support student success and program growth.

The Counselor Training Center Impact Fund provides critical counseling services to the ASU community and Arizona residents, including free counseling for students, while providing hands-on learning for students training to become counselors. Your support ensures that future mental health professionals receive excellent, real-world training to serve people in need.

Through scholarships and programs such as Music for Vets, Veterans Voices and Treks for Vets, CISA and OVMAE are committed to supporting student veterans and active-duty service members as they transition from military to civilian life. Your gift to OVMAE funds initiatives that enrich the lives of veterans and service members studying at ASU.

This new initiative amplifies Latinx voices in the East Valley and beyond, capturing the rich tapestry of experiences that form the core of this community’s narrative. In alignment with ASU’s Hispanic-Serving Institution status, your support for the Latinx Oral History Lab funds student research opportunities that document and share these essential stories.

“We believe that oral history, as a practice, helps students build skill sets in public speaking, engaging with diverse communities, critical thinking, listening, detailed organization, and project management,” says Rafael Martinez, co-founder of Latinx Oral History Lab and assistant professor in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. “Students can take these skill sets with them, no matter what career field they are pursuing.”

With a national shortage of veterinarians and animal care professionals, CISA’s pre-vet program is shaping the next generation of animal care experts. Your gift to the Applied Biological Sciences (pre-veterinary medicine) program helps students gain hands-on experience and prepare for veterinary school.

The Pre-Veterinary Medicine Fund provides vital support to students in the pre-veterinary medicine program, assisting with internship opportunities, laboratory activities and other learning endeavors that help a student’s education so they are ready for vet school.

“Within the pre-vet program, we are continually increasing the hands-on opportunities we have for students so they can be successful,” says Sarah Churgin, veterinarian and clinical assistant professor in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. “If you are passionate about animals and education, give to the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Fund at CISA.”

From project management and user experience (UX) design to technical communication and organizational leadership, the School of Applied Professional Studies Student Success Fund equips students with real-world skills. Your donation makes innovative programs possible, preparing graduates for in-demand careers in the business sector.

No matter the amount, your contribution makes an impact.

“Philanthropy allows us to directly support innovative, inclusive learning experiences and create new ones,” said Avilés-Santiago. “Because of the generosity of donors, we can support students who need extra help to graduate and we can provide new and exciting learning opportunities for all CISA students, including field trips, hands-on lab work and extracurricular club activities.”

Join us this Sun Devil Giving Day and make a difference in the lives of CISA students.