
Umoja Community
Eligibility Requirements
- First-time college student OR have not yet completed ENGL 1A or college level Math
- Academic goal to transfer to four-year university or workforce program
Program Requirements
- Attend the 3-day, in-person 2023 Umoja Orientation on Tuesday, Wedneday and Thursday, Sept. 12–14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
- 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
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.
- Apply for admission to Foothill College
- Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov or California Dream Act application. See how to apply for financial aid.

Questions?
We're Here to Help!
Dokesha Meacham,
Umoja Counselor
650.949.7211
Counseling Center, Building 8300 Room 8302

