Umoja Scholars Program

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Akwaaba (Welcome) to our Umoja Scholars Program

Umoja, (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a program dedicated to enhancing the cultural 和 educational experiences of African American 和 other students.

Umoja actively serves 和 promotes student success for all students through events, 会议, 和 curriculum that is responsive to the legacy of the African 和 African American Diasporas. 

You can be an Umoja Scholar.

马上申请

umoja标志

  • 学者: accelerated, transferable, 和 aligned with your academic goals. 查看我们的 4-year university agreementsHBCU transfer options
  • 建议 咨询: both academic 和 personal. We help you plan your success 和 stay motivated
  • 领导 opportunities: campus 和 national activities to grow students' leadership skills
  • 一生的网络: community of peers 和 faculty who increase your personal 和 professional growth
  • Anyone can apply to be an Umoja Scholar 
  • Please be aware that the program is specifically responsive to the legacy of the African 和 African American Diasporas 和 is informed by Umoja's 18 Core Practices
  • After you apply, you will receive an email with more information
  • Make sure to check your college email 和 your spam filter

After you have applied, to maintain your status as an Umoja Scholar, you must:

  • Complete the 英语 和 math placement within one quarter of acceptance
  • Complete 英语 composition within two quarters of acceptance
  • Take Umoja Orientation within three quarters of acceptance
  • Complete HDC 101 within three quarters of acceptance 
  • Take at least one Umoja class per year
  • Raising "intentional & 深思熟虑的”
  • Ethic of love - the affective domain
  • 展现
  • Umoja 咨询: affirming, integrated, intentional
  • 门廊
  • 生活学习
  • 语言作为力量
  • Tapping African American intellectual, spiritual 和 artistic voices
  • Awareness of connection to African Diaspora
  • 社区-based 和 communal intelligence
  • Acceleration - 英语, math, ESL 和 counsel
  • Occupy study spaces on campus
  • 指导
  • 产生关系
  • Umoja as a power base
  • Encircling diversity
  • 赠送
  • Everybody's business
  • ENG 101: 英语 Composition I
  • CMST 220: Public Speaking
  • PYSCH 250: Psychology of African Americans
  • HUM 125: Hip-Hop Theory 和 Culture
  • AME 200: 领导 和 Social Change
  • POLS 170: Minority Politics in America
  • HEA 225: Global Health