Umoja Community Program
The Umoja Community Program is designed to provide essential educational support and services to increase the academic success, retention, degree or certificate completion and transfer rates of the Black/African, Black/African American or Black/African Diasporic student population and Umoja Scholars enrolled at Fullerton College. We accomplish this through monthly workshops/events, academic counseling, personal therapy, enhanced priority registration, textbook support and more.

Program Benefits
- Dedicated Umoja Village Space for students to build community, lounge, study and enjoy free snacks
- Dedicated Computer Lab with free printing
- Learning Community that connects students to our Umoja-specific English and Counseling courses which includes tutoring
- Designated Umoja Counselor
- Designated Wellness Therapist
- Bookstore Vouchers
- Enhanced Priority Registration – enroll in your classes before most students!
- Access to local college trips and cultural events
- Mentoring and leadership opportunities
- Transfer preparation and more!
Program Eligibility
- Enrolled in 3 or more units at Fullerton College.
- Identify as Black/African, Black/African American or Black/African Diasporic (globally dispersed/worldwide) and/or interested in and willing to commit to learning from Black/African perspectives, experiences and diverse cultural lens.
Umoja Learning Community
Students who apply to our program are also eligible for our Umoja-specific courses. First-time students are highly recommended to enroll in our Umoja courses within their first year.
Umoja-specific courses for the 2025-2026 Academic Year:
Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
ENG 100 – College Writing | ENG 103 – Critical Reasoning & Writing |
COUN 151 – Career & College Success |
By enrolling in our Umoja courses, you’ll gain:
- A dedicated Umoja professor who is committed to your success
- A curriculum that highlights African American perspectives and cultural practices
- Support and a strong sense of belonging in an inclusive, community-driven environment
- Embedded tutoring to help you succeed both inside and outside of the classroom
- Bookstore voucher to assist with the cost of books and supplies
Studies show that students who engage in Umoja courses have higher success and completion rates–so you can be confident you’re making a choice that sets you up for success!
If you are unsure if you are eligible for any of our courses, schedule an appointment with an Umoja Counselor to learn more.
Contact
Location
Building 1900, Room 1904
714-992-7155
Hours
Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (in person)
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (in person)
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (in person)
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (in person)
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (virtual)
Have a Question?
Drop us a message via email at umoja@fullcoll.edu, or fill out the survey form!
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