Umoja

The new Umoja Community is an inclusive support program focused on enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of Black and African American students. Open to all students, Umoja fosters a sense of belonging through counseling, mentorship, community building, and culturally relevant instruction grounded in the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.

Benefits

• Dedicated Counselor support & Umoja counseling appointments.
• Priority Registration 
• Opportunity to attend Umoja sponsored conferences and student development events.
• Umoja-dedicated courses (English C10001 - Spring '26)
• Bookstore Vouchers (for Umoja course participants)
• Umoja Community activities and events.
• Dedicated Umoja Village space 
• Free Umoja Community apparel & swag (t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, bottles, etc).

Who Can Be an Umoja Student?

To be considered an Umoja student at College of the Canyons, you must have an Umoja application on file, attend a mandatory orientation, be actively enrolled at the college, and meet at least one of the following:

• You are enrolled in or have completed an Umoja-designated or supported course.
• You receive counseling or educational planning through Umoja.
• You use Umoja-sponsored academic or support services.
• You participate in Umoja-sponsored events or activities.