Umoja Event 2023

OCTOBER 27 | 8 AM - 2 PM SUPERCOMPUTER CENTER AUDITORIUM

YOU’RE INVITED! Join us for a day of unity, culture, and community as UC San Diego hosts an exclusive open house for local community college Umoja students.

Event Highlights: Explore our diverse academic department and resource centers.

Gain insights into admissions, financial aid and scholarships.

Connect with current students and dive into their UC experience.

Discover our campus through a guided tour led by our current students. and more!

Don’t miss out!

Register today to secure your spot.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dennis R. Childs

Associate Professor of African American Literature

For inquiries, contact: admissions.ucsd.edu/contact

Breakfast: 8 a.m.

Resource Fair: 8 - 9 a.m.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Connect with various departments and centers, including: Black Diaspora and African American Studies Academic Departments Office of Admissions Black Resource Center Financial Aid and Scholarships Triton Transfer Hub and more!

Housing, Dining, Hospitality (HDH)

Welcome: 8:30 a.m.

Join us as we kick off the event, setting the tone for a day filled with unity, culture, and community.

Admissions: 8:45 - 9 a.m.

Gain valuable insights into the admissions process, requirements, and discover how to embark on your journey to becoming a part of UC San Diego’s vibrant community.

Financial Aid & Scholarships: 9 - 9:15 a.m.

Discover the various financial assistance options available to make your education more affordable.

Resource Panel: 9:15 - 10 a.m.

Connect with representatives from diverse resource centers and Student Support Services during this dynamic session.

This is your opportunity to ask, explore, and empower yourself.

Housing, Dining, Hospitality (HDH) Black Resource Center Black Diaspora and African American Studies Triton Transfer Hub

Keynote Speaker: 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Professor Dr. Childs, a distinguished UC San Diego Program Director and Associate Professor specializing in African American Literature, promises an illuminating and captivating keynote address.

Student Panel: 11 - 11:45 a.m.

Real stories, real insights! Hear directly from current students to discover first-hand what life at UC San Diego is truly like and be inspired by their stories of growth and resilience.

Campus Tour: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Guided by students, these tours are your passport to exploring our beautiful campus and envisioning your future home!

Lunch: 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.

Black Resource Center Tour: 1:45 - 2 p.m.

Explore a dedicated space at the Black Resource Center where you can find academic support, cultural connections, and a strong sense of belonging. We are here to empower you on your UC San Diego journey.