Umoja Project and Home Room Engagement Center

RCC Umoja Engagement Center

Welcome

Umoja means “unity,” and that is exactly what you’ll find here. Umoja at RCC is a community rooted in African and African American culture, history, and identity — a place where Black students feel seen, supported, and connected.

Our goal is simple: help you thrive. We do this by building belonging, offering personal and academic support, and creating meaningful experiences that prepare you for college, leadership, and life.

Location and Hours

Location: Bradshaw Building, Room 110
Phone: (951) 222-8130
Email: Umoja-RCC@rcc.edu
Hours: Monday - Thursday from 9 am - 5 pm | Friday from 9 am - Noon 

*Note: Please check the campus calendar for holiday or closure updates.

What We Offer

  • Counseling & Advising - Support for academics, financial aid, career goals, and personal success.
  • Learning Communities - Take Umoja-connected courses in English, Ethnic Studies, Communication Studies, Nursing, and more.
  • Mentoring & Support - Connect with counselors, peer mentors, faculty, and Umoja ambassadors.
  • Events, Retreats & Trips - Participate in workshops, guest speakers, cultural events, and college tours.
  • Study & Resource Space - Study areas, computers, printing, school supplies, charging stations, and more

Anyone is welcome to apply — Umoja is culturally focused but open to all students.

Join Umoja

Explore Our HBCU Tour

Every year, Umoja students travel on a seven-day tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This trip builds pride, expands academic possibilities, and shows students what Black excellence looks like in action. Watch the video to see how this experience inspires belonging, purpose, and connection.

Your Peers, Your Community

Men of Umoja

Kings of Umoja

What does it mean to be a man — it’s a question that doesn't need to be answered. The Men of Umoja come together to discuss their challenges, dreams and ideals — and learn from each other in a socialized setting. There is no definition of a man, there’s just being the best person you can be…whoever you find yourself to be.
Queens of Umoja

Queens of Umoja

We find our strength together. We find our strength within. Queens of Umoja is a place where issues that effect the mind, body, and spirit of women, of the diaspora, are discussed to foster communal understanding, uplifting and empowerment amongst one another. It is a shared place where candid truth and respectful privacy are honored.

Umoja Group

The Umoja Project Student Club

Umoja provides a place where we can learn about heritage and how it influences the past, future and present. Become active to learn your voice and see it heard. Our club is proud of our community, the good work we do and the lives we help advance — those within our organization and those in the greater community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone interested in engaging with Black culture, community, and academic success is welcome — Umoja is open to all students.

Umoja offers counseling, mentoring, study space, learning communities, workshops, events, and leadership opportunities to help you thrive in and beyond college.
Yes — Umoja is a community-based program. Participating in workshops, meetings, and activities helps you connect, grow, and get the most out of the experience.
Complete the Umoja application and attend orientation. After that, you’ll be connected to support staff, services, and program activities.