Access, Inclusivity, and Community. Welcome to the Umoja Community at Coastline College!
Coastline's Umoja Community is a learning community dedicated to transforming, enriching and advancing the lives of students through infusing culturally relevant pedagogy and practices.
Watch this brief video to explain what is Umoja in less than 120 seconds. Hear what makes Umoja distinct from other programs. We believe you can go anywhere you want.
UMOJA, Kiswahili meaning unity, is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. Coast Community Umoja programs offer students the unique experience of access Umoja across the three Coast Campuses. We believe that access, inclusivity, and community with guided support are foundational for academic and life success. With Coastline Community Umoja, our students will have access culturally relevant curriculum and support on campus and virtually, so our unique student populations are included in our collective goal of success.
Coastline's Umoja program is a safe place to discuss the real issues that affect students and the broad community. Moreover, there are many incentives and support services when you join our Umoja program, for example:
Not a Coastline student yet? Learn how to become one and have access to our services.
Receive access to culturally relevant curriculum and support at Coastline. Apply to join the Coastline Umoja Program today!
Please complete the following student agreement. We are excited to welcome you as a new member to our community. Thank you for pursuing unity, purpose, community, and accountability on our campus.
Porch Talks are happening bi-weekly during the Spring 2022 semester. This is a safe space for Umoja students to build a sense of connectedness with others and learn to advocate for themselves while discussing important topics in the Black community. Check out the UMOJA Porch Talks event page for details.
Did you know our Coast Community partnership is the first Umoja Community for an entire college district in all of California? Be a part of this! Learn more on how to become a student at Coastline
To be part of the Umoja Community at Coastline College as a student, you must be enrolled. Apply for admission to Coastline College.
Financial Aid: If you are a new or returning student, start a new Federal Student Aid application if you have not already done so.
Learn more about Coastline's cost & aid.
Orientation: Complete Coastline’s Online Orientation. The online student orientation is the easiest way to familiarize yourself with all of the resources available to you at Coastline, including Umoja. All new students are required to participate, and returning students are more than welcome to complete it again.
Learn more about online orientation.
Education Plan: We recommend for you to schedule a meeting with a counselor to create an Education Plan. If you have not already done so, schedule a counseling appointment and complete your Student Education Plan (SEP).
Learn more about Coastline's counseling.
Coastline's Umoja Program has gathered external scholarship opportunities for their students. However, Coastline is not responsible for the application or awards process for these external scholarships. Please phone or write to each organization directly for details.
Avoid scholarship scams by visiting the U.S Department of Education Student Aid page for information on how to protect yourself from scholarship and financial aid scams and/or identity theft.
Stay connected, get inspired, and tap into compelling voices of the UMOJA Community. Read moving works by many prize winning poets and writers from all over the world. This Umoja-inspired publication explores the African American diaspora, in particular, and celebrates the beauty of diverse imaginations. It's been created in support of the student club Umoja at Coastline.
Created by Dr. Schvalla Rivera (2018), contributing editors from Center for Diversity & Inclusion.
On June 19, 2020 we celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation - the day in which black slaves were finally free. It marks the moment when emancipation finally reached those in the deepest parts of the former Confederacy, painting a picture of how deep slavery is rooted and for how long. Juneteenth also serves as a reminder to question if Blacks are really free as systemic and racial injustices perpetuate through housing, education, and prisons. This video explain more, from the show Blackish.