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Umoja Community
Eligibility Requirements
- First-time college student OR have not yet completed ENGL 1A or college level Math
- Academic or Career goal to transfer to four-year university, Earn a Degree or Certificate, or Workforce program
- Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov or California Dream Act application for the 24-25 academic year.
Application Process
- Submit the Umoja Program Interest Form
- Meet with Umoja counselor Dokesha Meacham. She will email you upon receipt of the interest form. You can also schedule an appointment at meachamdokesha@fhda.edu.
- Complete the Student Contract Form.
Program Requirements
- Attend the 3-day, in-person 2024 Umoja Orientation on Tuesday, Wedneday and Thursday, Sept. 10–12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
- Attend Umoja classes Tuesday through Thursday from 10am to 1pm on campus
- Meet with Umoja counselor at least 2 times per quarter
- Attend at least 3 Umoja events per quarter
- Complete the designated Umoja courses.
- Maintain a minimum C average in all college courses
![Dokesha Meacham](/umoja/images/dokeshax400.jpg)
Questions?
We're Here to Help!
Dokesha Meacham,
Umoja Counselor
650.949.7211
Counseling Center, Building 8300 Room 8302
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