UMOJA
Umoja (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a learning community dedicated to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African-American and other students.
What Are The Benefits?
Complete the UMOJA Application
- Supportive Environment
- Priority Registration for classes
- Counseling
- Tutoring
- Cultural Workshops and Events
- Leadership Development
- Academic Workshops
- Faculty and Staff Mentoring
- Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Tours
- Transfer Agreements with UCs and HBCUs
Program Admission Criteria
- Students must be a recent high school graduate or current LACC student (30 unit limit)
- Students must take the English and Math placement test
- Students must complete FYE Summer Bridge (New Students Only)
- Students must complete program application and orientation
- Students must complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act
- Continuing Students must submit a 1 page essay stating why you're interested in joining the program
Program Requirements
- Students must maintain 12 or more units in Fall and Spring semesters
- Students must complete all required UMOJA courses
- Students must complete English and Math courses
Interested?
Send an email to multicultural@lacitycollege.edu or Complete the UMOJA Application
Download the UMOJA Flyer