Your Village at San Bernardino Valley College
The Umoja-Tumaini program is a learning community for students interested in learning about African-American history, literature, and culture. We are here to support you in completing your academic goals, whether it's earning a certificate or degree and/or transferring to a four-year college.
Umoja is a Kiswahili word meaning unity. The Umoja-Tumaini Program gains meaning through its connection to the African Diaspora. African and African American intellectual, cultural, and spiritual gifts inform the Umoja-Tumaini Program values and practices. The program seeks to nurture knowledge of and pride in these treasures. The learning experience within the program will provide you the opportunity to add your voice and your story to the collective voices and stories of the African Diaspora.
Benefits of Participating in Umoja-Tumaini
As an Umoja-Tumaini student, you’ll have access to resources and opportunities to help you while at SBVC.
Cohort Classes
Supportive Umoja-Tumaini Counselors
Umoja-Tumaini Study Hall
Student Success Workshops
Tutoring
Special Events
Umoja-Tumaini Program Requirements
Umoja-Tumaini is open to all SBVC students who meet the following requirements.
Have an interest in learning about African American culture, literature, and experiences.
Set your educational goal
Meet with your Umoja-Tumaini Counselor
Attend a minimum of two Umoja-Tumaini workshops each semester.
Maintain academic progress
Attend Umoja-Tumaini Orientation
Register for Mandatory Courses
Spring Semester: Student Development 103 and History 139
Get Started in Umoja-Tumaini
Ready to join the Umoja-Tumaini community? The first step is to complete our online application on umojacommunity.org!
