The Cross-Cultural records consist of eleven boxes of records and oversized materials related to the operations of the Center. Records date from the very early days of the Center, starting in 2003, and run until April of 2020.

Records related to the CCC include reports, handouts, programming information, meeting notes and agendas, communications, and documents on the establishment of Multicultural Programs, the precursor and parent university unit to the Cross-Cultural Center.

The collection also contains records related to initiatives from campus and beyond important to identity exploration and diversity. Some of these initiatives are ones that the Cross-Cultural Center spearheaded or participated in. Intitiaves in the collection include the Trevor Project, All People's Celebration, CSUSM's Peer Mentoring Program, Wheels of Welcome, SafeZone training materials, the Social Justice Symposium, Civility Campaign, Campus Connect, the Cross-Cultural Center mural, and Cesar Chavez Day of Service, among others.

The collection also contains some records pertaining to the Univeristy of California San Diego's and the Univeristy of California Irvine's Cross Cultural Centers. Some materials in the collection also address similar departments and initiatives at other institutions, and there is a strong collection of publications, articles, and writings on mutlicultural education, diversity, and activism in the collection, often as handouts used by Cross-Cultural Center staff for programs.

Departments, programs, and student organizations that are featured prominently in the Cross-Cultural Center records in addition to the CCC iteself include:

Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) is a non-profit, student-run auxiliary of California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). ASI's mission is to serve, engage and empower students. ASI is the official voice to express student opinions, foster awareness of student issues, and protect the rights and interests of students. ASI also delivers programs which promote a campus climate that meets the educational, social, and cultural well-being of all students.

Faculty/Staff Associations (FSAs) are all-volunteer organizations, officially recognized by the institution through the Office of Inclusive Excellence, which allows them to apply for funding and host events on campus. The Cross-Cultural Center records contain records related to campus FSAs, especially the Asian Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association (APIFSA; now known as APIDA-FSA, the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Faculty Staff Association (APIDA-FSA).

GEL 101 is a first-year course that helps students make a successful transition from high school to the world of higher education and academic life at Cal State San Marcos. GEL 101 was started in 1995 and has shown to lead to higher retention and graduation rates.

CSUSM's chapter of MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Xicanx de Aztlan) promotes higher education, develops political and cultural consciousnesses, and has had a long involvement in advocacy and education for CSUSM's Latine students.

The Multicultural Student Leadership Council (MSLC) was a student organization founded in 2004. The primary mission of the MSLC was:

- To promote interest in multiculturalism and diversity at CSUSM;
- To provide fellowship among students and faculty;
- To provide a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to the benefit of the Cal State San Marcos community.


Multicultural Programs (MCP) was the original organizational "home" of the Cross-Cultural Center.

SafeZone Training: The SafeZone Community at California State University San Marcos creates a visible support network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and questioning individuals at the University and within North San Diego County. SafeZone's educational opportunities are designed to value and reflect the diversity within LGBTQ communities, fostering an environment that is affirming, inclusive, and safe. By nurturing open communication and increasing awareness and knowledge, SafeZone empower community members to serve as allies, resources, and advocates for LGBTQ individuals. Trainings are typically scheduled for three hours, including a student panel.

Student Life Centers for Inclusion and Empowerment: The Student Life Centers are committed to celebrating, educating and creating spaces for students to find a sense of belonging through developing self-awareness, exploring intersections of identity, and engaging in educational, social, and community programming. The Cross-Cultural Center has a rich tradition of collaboration with other Student Life Centers, especially in regards to programming. As of 2024, Student Life Centers include the APIDA Center, Black Student Center, Cross-Cultural Center, Latinx Center, Pride Center, and Women and Gender Equity Center. The APIDA Center, being a new center, does not appear in the Cross-Cultural Center records. The Latinx Center at times is written Latin@ Center in the CCC records. The Women and Gender Equity Center was previously known as the Women's Center. The Pride Center is sometimes referred to as the LGBTQ+ Center, LGBTQ+ Pride Center, and similar permutations of the name within the Cross-Cultural Center's records.

Student Life & Leadership, or SLL (currently the division called Student Life) creates intentional, co-curricular opportunities through programs, services, and physical spaces to cultivate and enrich the student experience.

Tukwut Leadership Circle (TLC): The TLC program gives students the opportunity to learn and explore leadership concepts through real life experiences, both on and off campus, so that they can better understand themselves as unique individuals. The program takes approximately 30 hours to complete and must be completed within one year.

Undocumented People Rising in Solidarity and Empowerment (UPRISE): UPRISE is a grant in collaboration between California State University San Marcos and MiraCosta Community College to bolster academic success, enhance professional opportunities, improve personal wellness, strengthen institutional support, and increase allies for undocumented students and their families in North County San Diego.