Welcome to Los Angeles Pierce College



Overview

Umoja is a Kiswahili word meaning unity. It is an academic learning community and resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American students and others. Umoja advances academic excellence, community building, and student leadership as its program goals.

Students will enroll in a yearlong program, where they will take linked classes by Umoja trained professors. The Umoja community will allow for strong bonds to be developed by students, professors, mentors, and counselors.

 

Program Services

  • Counseling: Academic, Career and Personal
  • Learning Communities
  • Local Field Trips to University of California and California State Universities
  • Trip to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
  • Cultural Events
  • Mentoring
  • Textbook Rental Assistance
  • Guest Speakers
  • Tutoring
  • Student Success Workshops

For more information, visit our website.


Upcoming Events

Our Location

Address: 
6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91371
Contact(s): 
Dr. Kalynda McClean
Phone: 
(818) 610-6567
Office Location: 
Library & Learning Crossroads LLC 5105 and LLC 5113
Region: 
Region 4