Criteria:
- Enrolled in or has been enrolled in one or more Umoja cohort classes (Eng-1A, Afram-1, Couns-53, Math)
- Meet with an Umoja counselor once a semester with an updated Student Education Plan
- Uses or has used Umoja-sponsored resources, student services, or academic support services (tutoring, mentoring, etc.)
- Participating or participated in at least two of the following Umoja-sponsored activities: Porch Talk, leadership activities, college tour, club, or campus event
Umoja is dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.
We provide:
Ongoing services and Supports
- Priority registration*
- “Village” space
- Rituals and celebrations, such as Black Graduation and Middle Passage
- Umoja club (PASU)
- Business mixers (Community)
- Tours of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) & local Universities
- Awards
- Connections to student government (ASG)
- Community Involvement
- Memorandum of understanding (MOUs) with four-year institutions*
Wraparound services
- One on One Counseling
- Mentoring (Peer+)
- 1 on 1 Tutoring (Peer+)
- Lending Library
- Transportation (FCC ID cards)
- Clothing - referrals
- Food – FCC Pantry & Community
- Social work intern providing non-academic support*
Fall Spring
English 1A English 1A
Counseling 53 Counseling 48
Afram-1 Afram-1
Math
FCC Admissions & Records
Phone: 559.443.8604
Admissions and Records
Bookstore
Phone: 559.443.8548
Cal Works
Phone: 559.442.8286
Career & Employment Center
Phone: 559.442-8294
Clubs
DSPS
Phone: 559.442.8237
Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)
Phone: 559.442.8231
EOPS
FCC Financial Aid
Phone: 559.442.8245
Financial Aid
Health & Wellness Center
Phone: 559-442-8268
Health & Wellness Center
HOPE Program
Contact: natalie.chavez@fresnocitycollege.edu
Housing Opportunities Promote Education (HOPE)
FCC Library
Phone: 559.442.8204
Library
Library Technology Loans
Phone: 559.442.8204
Programs
Psychological Services Office
Phone: 559.443.8687
Psychological Services
RAM Pantry
Phone: 559.443.8688
RAM Pantry
Student Activities
Phone: 559.443.8688
Transfer Center
Phone: 559.442.8290
Tutorial Center
Phone: 559.442.8209
Welcome Center & Outreach
Phone: 559.442.8225
Welcome Center & Outreach
*Porch Talks – (OAB 251 - 11:00am – 1:00pm)
- October – Domestic Violence
- November – Thankfulness
- December – Cram Jam
- January – New Year, New You
- February – Will You Be My Valentine? Do you have Rizz?
- March 13 – Women’s History Month – What’s the Tea?
- April 10 – Let’s Chill – Paint & Sip
Sista 2 Sista – (Dates & Times TBA)
Barbershop – (Dates & Times TBA)
- Sports Talk: Who’s the GOAT?
- Men’s Etiquette: Dress for Success
- Relationships: Being Emotionally Available
- Career: Finding Your Purpose
- Boys 2 Men
*HBCU Tour (October)
*UMOJA Student Leadership Conference (November)
*College/University campus tours – (Fall & Spring semesters)
*Semester Shout-Outs – We See You (January & May)
*HBCU Caravan – HBCU Representatives @ FCC (February)
*UMOJA Symposia – A2MEND (March)
*Black Graduation Celebration (May)
*Rites of Passage (May)
*Summer Learning Institute (SLI) (June)
*Summer Bridge (July)
*Student Leadership Summit (SLS) (August)
*Welcome Black Week/Cookout (August)
*Cultural Activities/Workshops (TBA)