Umoja Diop Scholars

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The Umoja ("oo-Mo-jah") Diop Scholars program is a community of learners designed to support and increase academic success. This program addresses students’ needs through academic support services and curriculum focused on African American and multicultural literature, history, and experiences.

Umoja Diop Scholars is open to all students and is designed to increase the retention and success rate, as well as the graduation and transfer rates of African ancestry students. The curriculum focuses on improving reading, writing, self-discipline, and critical thinking skills.

How to Apply

Students must apply to Umoja Diop Scholars through the Umoja Community Student Application Portal.

Apply to Umoja Diop Scholars

Following your application we will contact you to schedule an appointment with a counselor. A counselor will assist you to create and/or update your student educational plan and provide permission numbers for our courses.

Benefits

There are many benefits of being an Umoja Diop scholar, including:

A strong support system and personal attention
Academic and cultural field trips
Student support network
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), California State University (CSU), and University of California (UC) college tours
Academic excellence celebrations
Village space
Becoming active and responsible learners
Learning and studying with other highly motivated college students
Working closely with program faculty
Strengthening written, oral, and critical thinking skills
Participating in academic enrichment and co-curricular activities
Learning about African, African American, and multicultural heritage

Eligibility and Requirements

To be eligible for Umoja Diop, students must be:

Eligible for enrollment or enrolled at Cosumnes River College
Eligible for enrollment into English Writing 300
Highly encouraged to enroll in 12 units or more of academic courses each semester during the program, including linked courses
Interested in learning about the African diaspora

To be successful in the Umoja Diop program, students must also:

Have a high level of motivation and dedication
Participate in activities
Meet with a counselor each semester

Umoja Diop Counseling Appointments

Note: This information pertains to video appointments. However, some in-person services will be offered on a limited basis by appointment in Fall 2021. See the Reopening page for in-person appointment information listed by department.

Video appointments with counselors may be scheduled online up to two weeks in advance. Please plan ahead. Appointments fill up quickly, so schedule early for the best choice of days and times.

Appointments are scheduled during open office hours.

Make an Online Appointment