Why does Pasadena City College offer the Ujima Program?
Pasadena City College (PCC) is a fully accredited community college with over 33,000 students. PCC offers a prestigious, high-quality education with a wide range of general education, transfer, certificate and associate degree programs, among them is Ujima, dedicated to the success of African-American students in higher education. The data on student success, retention and transfer rates indicate that those African American students, who satisfactorily complete their first year of college and their transferable English and Mathematics courses, are more likely to stay in college, transfer and graduate. If you should choose to accept this mission, PCC and the Ujima Program desire to partner with you by helping you become a learner, a student and a leader who understands the importance of resilience, unity, dedication and commitment in the academic process. Sample Ujima Program Sequence The Pasadena City College Ujima Program is dedicated to helping students transition successfully from t