HBCU Events at SMC
HBCU Indaba
Open to the Public
Join us for our HBCU “Indaba” (a word in Zulu and Xhosa cultures that means a “meeting”) which includes an amazing day of learning about the HBCU experience! Hear from HBCU grads and HBCU-trained professionals who will share admissions information. You will also have the opportunity to meet with Black Collegians counselors to help you with applying! Lunch will be served while supplies last.
Presentation & Panel
Offered in Fall
HBCU Scholarship
The scholarship will cover the tuition and fees for the recipients junior and senior year at the 4-year HBCU.
Scholarship Deadline: March 15
HBCU Transfer Workshops
In this workshop students will learn more about the HBCUs and how SMC students can secure guaranteed admission to a variety of participating institutions. Certain requirements and deadlines must be met.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (In-person)
3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
SSC 291
Thursday, April 4, 2024 (Virtual)
3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration Link
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 (Virtual)
3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration Link
History of HBCUs
Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were established to serve the educational needs of black Americans. As a result, HBCUs became the principle means for providing postsecondary education to black Americans. Today, HBCUs must fulfill educational goals far beyond those initially set.
Why HBCU’s Still Matter (from United Negro College Fund): “The reason is clear: HBCUs outperform non-HBCU institutions in retaining and graduating first-generation, low-income African American students. Diversity within college graduates is vital because more voices from all corners of the United States makes us a better formed, positive, successful society. From making college affordable, to supporting African American students seeking degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, HBCUs play a crucial role.”
HBCU Links
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