A New Orientation Program for Black Students at the University of California, San Diego

ucsd-logoThe Black Resource Center at the University of California, San Diego began a new program this fall to help students make the transition to life on campus. The Black Resource Center Success Institute is designed to foster a strong sense of community for new Black students, connecting first-year and transfer students with key support services that encourage engagement, retention, and graduation.

Participants in the new one-day program were introduced to campus leaders and administrators, provided information about campus resources, and had the ability to network with other students, faculty, and alumni.

More information about the Black Resource Center at the University of California, San Diego is available here.

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