• Meet with an Umoja counselor
• Enroll in Umoja courses: English 1A, Guidance 130, ETH 020, or Math 63 (unless already taken)
• Participate in at least two Umoja events, activities, meetings, or trips

Eligibility 

• Enroll at SJCC
  
• Complete the Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA)
  
• Submit your application to the Umoja SJCC program

About Umoja SJCC 

Named for the Kishwahili word meaning "unity," Umoja is a community of educators and learners committed to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African American and other students. 

The Umoja Community Program at SJCC envelops students in a supportive atmosphere designed specifically to increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates for students of African ancestry and other underserved populations. We believe that by honoring student voices, intertwining them with the rich intellectual and cultural traditions of the African and African American diaspora, we lay the foundation for personal, academic, and career leadership.

SJCC's Umoja Community:

• Offers programs that help students earn certificates and associate degrees and transfer to four-year colleges, including HBCUs
  
• Has flexible scheduling – day, evening, weekend, and online classes
  
• Has a vibrant, diverse student life that includes clubs, sports, musical and theatrical performances, and guest speakers
  

The Umoja Program at SJCC offers:

• Mentors and a supportive community
  
• Classes with Umoja peers and caring instructors
• Use of the Umoja Lending Library
• A dedicated SJCC Umoja Counselor who helps you create a comprehensive education plan
  
• Transfer agreements with UCs and HBCUs
• Access to Umoja Community Scholarships
• Cultural workshops, events, and trips
• Free tutoring and supplemental instruction
• End-of-semester celebrations  
  

• Career Education, Job Placement, and Community Resources
• Financial Aid
• EOPS
  
• Honors Program and Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
• SparkPoint