Umoja
Launching in Fall 2025, the 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 focused classes (English C1000, Counseling 150 coming Fall '25).
- Umoja Community activities and events.
- Dedicated Umoja Village space (Coming Soon!).
- Participants of Umoja programs receive additional admissions consideration at select four-year universities.
- 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.
Umoja Community Counseling Appointments
Make Counseling Appointment
Umoja Community Canvas (for program updates)