Umoja Community

About the Program

Umoja, a Kiswahili word meaning unity, is a year-long learning community dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

We actively serve and promote student success through a curriculum focused on the legacy of the African and African American diasporas.

Umoja offers

• College tours
• Various faculty and peer tutoring options
• Culturally relevant literary field trips
• Student regional and national conferences
• Book vouchers and school supplies
• A dedicated academic counselor
• A faculty or staff mentor

Umoja students benefit from

• A tight-knit campuswide community
• Comprehensive student support programs
• On and off-campus enrichment activities, including university visits and conferences
• A safe place to discuss the real issues that affect students and the broader community