2026 Black Student Success Week: Student Hour
Date and Time
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 to 7:00 pm
Location
This is an online event.
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Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Black Student Success Week (BSSW) scheduled for April 20-23, 2026. Join California Community Colleges for this statewide initiative focused on advancing Black student achievement, community, and opportunity across our colleges. This year's theme is Revolution: (Re)Defining Black Student Success.
All current and prospective students are invited to participate in The Student Hour, a series of nightly webinars from 6:00 to 7:00 pm hosted by the I Can Go To College campaign. The webinars are designed to connect students with resources, support services, and conversations centered on Black student success.
Access Basic Needs/ Learn About Financial Intelligence
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
- Financial Intelligence
- Food and housing resources
- Budgeting and money management
- Scholarships and emergency grants
Earn a Bachelor's Degree/Learn About Career Education at California Community Colleges
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
- California Community Colleges Bachelor's Degree
- Lower cost than four-year universities
- Industry Partnerships
- Career Education programs and certificates
- Apprenticeships
Transfer to a Four-Year University
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
- Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) with guaranteed admission to CSU's
- HBCU Transfer Agreement
- Transfer best practices and success stories
- Black Serving Institutions (BSI)
Cash for College Workshop
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
- FAFSA/ CADAA navigation
- Financial aid myths and FAQs
- September 2nd deadline