The Umoja Summer Bridge program is a four-week program designed to give high school students the opportunity to experience a college classroom and jumpstart their college career. While open to all students, Umoja Summer Bridge is designed specifically for Black/African American students, with a focus on Black/African-American culture and consciousness. Since 1991, the Umoja Summer Bridge Program has offered intensive academic preparation, personalized advising, and enriching experiences in a supportive summer environment. Participants have the opportunity to strengthen their academic skills, build a peer support network, and gain valuable insights into the demands of college life. During the four-week session, students earn UC/CSU transferable credits in rigorous courses, which are added to their official 美姬社区 transcript. Additionally, the program provides guidance on course selection, career planning, and meeting degree requirements, helping students set a strong foundation for their academic journey.
Benefits
- Attend 美姬社区 Community College for free.
- All supplies and expenses for the campus, field trips, and cultural activities are included, as are all meals.
- Receive a thorough assessment of your academic and personal skills for college success.
- Engage in career exploration activities to assist you in making sound career decisions.
- Get an orientation to college so you can learn early on how college works and what resources are available to you.
- Learn and develop necessary research, study, time management, goal setting, and test taking strategies for academic success.
- Make new friends and form a support system with other Umoja Summer Bridge students to develop your leadership and build community.
Umoja Summer Bridge 2025 Schedule
- The program will run from 9:00am to 2:30pm during the following weeks:
- Week 1: June 16-18 (Monday - Wednesday)
- Week 2: June 23-27 (Monday - Friday)
- Week 3: June 30-July 3 (Monday - Thursday)
- Week 4: July 7-10 (Monday-Friday)
- Holidays: June 19th and July 4th
Eligibility
To participate in the Umoja Summer Bridge Program, students must:
- be either a high school student
- be able to commit to the entire 4-week period.
Additional requirements to complete are:
- Complete a 美姬社区 .
- Recent high school graduates: Complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for or the CA Dream Act application (for California AB540 eligible students) for the summer 2025 semester.
- If you are attending college in fall 2025, you will also need to complete the 2025-26
or the CA Dream Act application.
- Continuing high school students can apply for financial aid during their senior year of high school.
If you meet these qualifications, please apply for the Umoja Summer Bridge Program using the link below! In addition to completing the application, we would love for you to attend any of the information sessions listed below, where we can assist you with form completion and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you and assisting you in better understanding higher education and job opportunities.
Summer Bridge Brochure
Contact Us
umoja@miracosta.edu
424.262.2274
Don Love
he/him
Umoja Counselor Coordinator
Oceanside Campus
dlove@miracosta.edu
The Umoja Program is a service of the Department of Student Equity. For general inquiries about all Student Equity programs and services, please contact us at studentequity@miracosta.edu or call our main office at 760.757.2121 x6900.
