Center for Equity and Postsecondary Attainment
CEPA
The San Diego State University (SDSU) Center for Equity and Postsecondary Attainment (CEPA) works to transform educational systems so every student—regardless of background—has access to equitable, high-quality pathways to college, career, and lifelong success. Guided by research and grounded in equity, we focus on redesigning advising practices and policies that remove barriers, center diverse voices, and ensure postsecondary opportunities are both accessible and attainable.
CEPA brings together educators, policymakers, and community leaders committed to strengthening college and career counseling, readiness, enrollment, persistence, and completion. We support students, families, communities, and the professionals who serve them in navigating the journey toward earning a credential, certificate, or degree that leads to a sustainable, livable wage.
Mission Statement:
The SDSU Center for Equity and Postsecondary Attainment is dedicated to dismantling
systems that marginalize and oppress, and to advancing postsecondary advising practices
and policies that create equitable, accessible pathways for all students.
Areas of Focus
Announcements
Save the Date - 4th Annual National School Counselor Fellows Summit
Join us for the 4th Annual National School Counselor Fellows Summit, taking place June 25–26, 2026, at the SDSU Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center in San Diego, CA. This two-day gathering will bring together school counselor fellows from across the country to share strategies, build networks, and advance equity-centered college and career advising.
Hosted by the SDSU Center for Equity and Postsecondary Attainment
More details, including registration and agenda, will be announced soon.
Applications Now Open for the 2025–2027 National School Counselor Fellows Program
Join a powerful network of school counselors committed to dismantling systemic barriers to postsecondary success. Over two years, fellows gain leadership and advocacy training, mentorship, and access to a national network—while implementing change projects that protect opportunity and reimagine what’s possible for students. If you’re ready to amplify your voice, influence policy, and ensure every student can thrive beyond high school, apply by August 31, 2025. Click here to apply.
