HBCU Events at SMC
HBCU Pathways: Admission Insights and Alumni Perspectives
Open to the Public
Join us for our HBCU Pathways: Admission Insights and Alumni Perspectives which includes an amazing day of learning about the HBCU experience! Hear from HBCU grads and HBCU-trained professionals who will share admissions information. You will also have the opportunity to meet with Black Collegians counselors to help you with applying! Lunch will be served while supplies last.
PRESENTATION & PANEL
Thursday, October 3, 2024 (Hybrid)
11: 15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration Link
On-ground: SSC 183, Orientation Hall
NOTE: This session is being offered as a Hybrid Workshop.
The workshop will be presented virtually as well as in the classroom.
HBCU Scholarships and Grants
The scholarship will cover the tuition and fees for the recipients junior and senior year at the 4-year HBCU.
Scholarship Deadline: March 15
Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant (Cal-HBCU) Program
- Fall 2024-2025 application deadline: August 26, 2024
- Spring 2024-2025 application deadline: January 31, 2025
HBCU Transfer Workshops
In this workshop students will learn more about the HBCUs and how SMC students can secure guaranteed admission to a variety of participating institutions. Certain requirements and deadlines must be met.
All workshops are scheduled PST
Thursday, September 26, 2024 (On-ground)
3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
SSC 291
Tueday, October 22, 2024 (VIrtual)
3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration Link
Upon registering for this workshop, please add the event to your calendar when prompted
Thursday, November 14, 2024 (VIrtual)
3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration Link
Upon registering for this workshop, please add the event to your calendar when prompted
History of HBCUs
Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were established to serve the educational needs of black Americans. As a result, HBCUs became the principle means for providing postsecondary education to black Americans. Today, HBCUs must fulfill educational goals far beyond those initially set.
Why HBCU’s Still Matter (from United Negro College Fund): “The reason is clear: HBCUs outperform non-HBCU institutions in retaining and graduating first-generation, low-income African American students. Diversity within college graduates is vital because more voices from all corners of the United States makes us a better formed, positive, successful society. From making college affordable, to supporting African American students seeking degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, HBCUs play a crucial role.”
HBCU Links
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