Ujima - Pasadena City College

Ujima is a learning community designed to enhance the experience of African-American Students through counseling, instruction, mentoring, and community building.

Ujima is open to Pasadena City College students who have not completed more than 12 units prior to joining.

As a member of the Ujima program, you will be supported both in and out of the classroom. Some of the many benefits you will receive include:

Priority Registration
Community and peer mentoring
Dedicated Ujima Academic Coaches and Counselors
Cultural activities and events
Leadership opportunities and networking
Culturally Centered Coursework in Ujima dedicated classes
Ujima Rites of Passage

Ujima Club
Ujima Limited Edition Gear
On Campus Family
Success strategies and goal setting for the future
College Tours
Learn about our culture, who we are and how to better ourselves and our community

Requirements for the Ujima Program

As a student in Ujima, you will need to fulfill the following requirements:

Meet with your Ujima counselor twice a semester for progress checks
Meet regularly with academic coaches
Sign Ujima accountability contract
Take the required Ujima Program courses
Attend the weekly Ujima club
Maintain attitudes and behaviors that promote Black Excellence

Required UJIMA Courses

Fall 2026

College 001 | CRN 76407 | Mondays and Wednesdays | 10:30-11:55 AM
Instructor: Dr. Gena Lopez-Wright (link to bio)
English C1000 | CRN 75299 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:45-11:50 AM
Instructor Amy Tahani-Bidmeshki (link to bio)