HBCU Events at SMC
HBCU Pathways: Admission Insights and Alumni Perspectives
Open to the Public
Join us for our HBCU Pathways: Admission Insights and Alumni Perspectives 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
This session is offered in fall.
HBCU Scholarships and Grants
The scholarship will cover the tuition and fees for the recipients junior and senior year at the 4-year HBCU.
Scholarship Deadline: March 15
List of partner HBCUs (opens in new window)
Additional scholarships (opens in new window)
Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant (Cal-HBCU) Program
- Fall 2025-2026 application deadline: August 26
- Spring 2025-2026 application deadline: January 31
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.
All workshops are scheduled PST
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 (On-ground)
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
SSC 291
Registration Link (opens in new window)
Thursday, May 8, 2025 (VIrtual)
3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration Link (opens in new window)
Upon registering for this workshop, please add the event to your calendar when prompted
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 (opens in new window) (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
CCC to HBCU
Learn More about HBCU Transfer Options with our videos below.
