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UMOJA SCHOLAR鈥橲 ACADEMY (BCCUSA)
Purpose:
The intent of BCCUSA is to provide access to African American students and others who would appreciate and benefit learning from the African Diaspora viewpoint. The commonality among these students will be an academic competitive spirit and the desire to attain an advanced education.
Goals:
- Obliterate the achievement gap for African Americans by instituting an alternative approach that considers the wholeness of the human being: mind, body and spirit
- Increase access to those populations that have historically experienced a wide achievement gap in academia
- Create a welcoming environment that encourages self-efficacy (one鈥檚 sense of self-efficacy can play a major role in how one approaches goals, tasks and challenges, Albert Bandura)
- Increase transfer rates to four-year institutions
- Personalize within the individual the desire to succeed
Benefits & Services:
- Dedicated Tutors
- Book Vouchers
- Virtual mentorship
- Virtual sister circle
- Virtual men鈥檚 huddle
- Virtual space and team activities
- Virtual Village Space
- Virtual Fieldtrip
- Virtual Study Hall
- Access to Technology
- Priority Registration
- Cultural Events & Field Trips
- Dedicated Counselor
- Semester check-in
- Team Building & Semester Break Activities
- Cohort Classes
- Specialized Career, Graduation & Transfer Assistance
- Scholarships
For More Information Contact:
Shannon Penn, UMOJA Coordinator
Email: shannonpenn@peralta.edu
Skyler Barton, LC Counselor
Email: sbarton@peralta.edu
IGNITE Scholars
The mission of IGNITE Scholars is to help you, a first-time college student, obtain an associate degree in two to three years and direct you to the right classes to transfer to a four-year college or university and possibly earn and AAT/AST degree. This innovative cohort program provides intensive support and early planning to help you succeed in college.
BCC鈥檚 Society of Scholars are cohort-based, meaning students take classes with the same group of students and move forward together to reach their educational goals. This enables students to have a support system within their peers, building relationships and connections with one another as they help each other succeed. This peer support is in addition to the support they also receive from BCC鈥檚 dedicated instructors and counselors who provide valuable support services such as individual counseling, tutoring, mentoring, and educational planning 鈥� all to ensure a successful transfer to jobs and/or a four-year university.
Society of Scholars Benefits
- Free books for core classes
- 2 years of free tuition
- CSU/UC application workshops
- Virtual Study Hall
- Collaborative learning in the classroom; a supportive community of peers, instructors, and counselors
- Access to Society of Scholars counselors
- Creation of a comprehensive student education plan (SEP) for transfer
- Priority registration
- Field trips, Conferences
- Guest speakers, interactive learning environment, and much more
Society of Scholars and Equity Model: Six Student Success Factors
- Directed: students have a goal and know how to achieve it
- Focused: students stay on track鈥攌eeping their eyes on the prize
- Nurtured: students feel somebody wants to help them to succeed
- Engaged: students actively participate in class and extracurricular activities
- Connected: students feel like they are part of the college community
- Valued: students鈥� skills, talents, abilities and experiences are recognized; they have opportunities to contribute on campus and feel their contributions are appreciated.
Society of Scholars Counselors
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Day and Evening Instruction Begins
08/18 at 12:00am - |
Saturday Instruction Begins
08/23 at 12:00am - |
Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes online without a Permission Number or Add Card
08/24 at 12:00am - |
Last Day to File Petitions for Degree/Certificate
10/10 at 12:00am - |
Last Day to Add without Permission Number or Add Card
09/01 at 12:00am - |
Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes with a Permission Number or Add Card
Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes and Receive a Refund
NOTE: Short-term and open-entry classes must be dropped within 10% of the first class meeting to receive a refund.
Last Day to Drop Regular Session Classes Without a "W" Appearing on Transcripts
Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes in-person with a Permission Number
11/12 at 12:00am - |
Last Day to File for PASS/NO PASS Grading Option
12/06 at 12:00am - |
Final Exams
12/07 at 12:00am - 12/13 |
Fall Semester Ends
12/13 at 12:00am - |
Final Grades Due
12/20 at 12:00am - |
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Welcome Week
08/18 at 12:15pm - 01:15pm | Atrium
馃帀 Welcome Week is Here! 馃帀
Fall 2025 classes start Monday, August 18 鈥� and we鈥檙e kicking off the semester with FOUR days of fun, food, and connection at 911爆料吃瓜黑料!
鉁� Monday (8/18): Be Present 鈥� 鈥淲e Are BCC鈥� photo booth + free Crave sandwiches*
馃挕 While supplies last!
馃搷 Location: BCC Atrium
Enrollment Workshops
08/18 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126
Get help with...
- California Community College application ()
- Registering for Classes (Peralta )
- Support for High School students wanting to dual enroll at 911爆料吃瓜黑料
- Meet with a Counselor
- Learn about Student Services available to you
- Financial Aid Support
Welcome Week
08/19 at 12:15pm - 01:15pm | Atrium
馃帀 Welcome Week is Here! 馃帀
Fall 2025 classes start Monday, August 18 鈥� and we鈥檙e kicking off the semester with FOUR days of fun, food, and connection at 911爆料吃瓜黑料!
鉁� Tuesday (8/19): Be Engaged 鈥� Board games, silent disco, karaoke + free hotdogs*
馃挕 While supplies last!
馃搷 Location: BCC Atrium
Enrollment Workshops
08/19 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126
Get help with...
- California Community College application ()
- Registering for Classes (Peralta )
- Support for High School students wanting to dual enroll at 911爆料吃瓜黑料
- Meet with a Counselor
- Learn about Student Services available to you
- Financial Aid Support
Welcome Week
08/20 at 12:15pm - 01:15pm | Atrium
馃帀 Welcome Week is Here! 馃帀
Fall 2025 classes start Monday, August 18 鈥� and we鈥檙e kicking off the semester with FOUR days of fun, food, and connection at 911爆料吃瓜黑料!
鉁� Wednesday (8/20): Be Informed 鈥� Learn about programs & resources + free boba*
馃挕 While supplies last!
馃搷 Location: BCC Atrium
Enrollment Workshops
08/20 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126
Get help with...
- California Community College application ()
- Registering for Classes (Peralta )
- Support for High School students wanting to dual enroll at 911爆料吃瓜黑料
- Meet with a Counselor
- Learn about Student Services available to you
- Financial Aid Support
Welcome Week
08/21 at 12:15pm - 01:15pm | Atrium
馃帀 Welcome Week is Here! 馃帀
Fall 2025 classes start Monday, August 18 鈥� and we鈥檙e kicking off the semester with FOUR days of fun, food, and connection at 911爆料吃瓜黑料!
鉁� Thursday (8/21): Be Connected 鈥� ASBCC & Basic Needs Resource Center + free swag & food distribution
馃挕 While supplies last!
馃搷 Location: BCC Atrium
Enrollment Workshops
08/21 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126
Get help with...
- California Community College application ()
- Registering for Classes (Peralta )
- Support for High School students wanting to dual enroll at 911爆料吃瓜黑料
- Meet with a Counselor
- Learn about Student Services available to you
- Financial Aid Support
Enrollment Workshops
08/26 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/81733402192
Get help with...
- California Community College application ()
- Registering for Classes (Peralta )
- Support for High School students wanting to dual enroll at 911爆料吃瓜黑料
- Meet with a Counselor
- Learn about Student Services available to you
- Financial Aid Support
Enrollment Workshops
08/25 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/81733402192
Get help with...
- California Community College application ()
- Registering for Classes (Peralta )
- Support for High School students wanting to dual enroll at 911爆料吃瓜黑料
- Meet with a Counselor
- Learn about Student Services available to you
- Financial Aid Support
Enrollment Workshops
08/27 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126
Get help with...
- California Community College application ()
- Registering for Classes (Peralta )
- Support for High School students wanting to dual enroll at 911爆料吃瓜黑料
- Meet with a Counselor
- Learn about Student Services available to you
- Financial Aid Support
Enrollment Workshops
08/28 at 02:00pm - 04:00pm | Room 126
Get help with...
- California Community College application ()
- Registering for Classes (Peralta )
- Support for High School students wanting to dual enroll at 911爆料吃瓜黑料
- Meet with a Counselor
- Learn about Student Services available to you
- Financial Aid Support