The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with 38 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, kicked off the 2025 California Community Colleges (CCC) to HBCU Transfer Caravan on Sunday, Oct. 26, in Los Angeles. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this statewide initiative connecting community college students with guaranteed transfer opportunities to HBCUs.
For the next two weeks, the Caravan will roll across California, making stops at 15 campuses and community sites. During each visit, representatives from HBCU partner institutions will engage directly with students offering on-the-spot admissions, workshops, transfer guidance and scholarship information.
“With this Caravan, we’re meeting students where they are to show them where they can go through the lens of the HBCU experience. By providing this glimpse, we can open doors to new opportunities and unlock futures,” said California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian. “As we mark the 10th anniversary of this powerful initiative, we celebrate a decade of partnership with HBCUs and proudly reaffirm our commitment to ensuring students have access to success and the power to shape their own story.”
The Caravan was developed as an extension of the CCC to HBCU Transfer Guarantee program, which offers California community college students a guaranteed admission pathway to participating HBCUs upon completion of an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) or once a student has at least 30 University of California or California State University transferable units and a GPA of 2.0 or higher. This program, established through a 2015 agreement between the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and select HBCUs, streamlines the transfer process, reduces excess coursework and shortens time to degree completion, saving students both time and money.
“The beauty of this work is seeing the transformation in our students — from attending a transfer fair, to applying, enrolling, graduating and launching their careers,” said Arynn Auzout Settle, project director of the CCC to HBCU Transfer Guarantee Pathway. “HBCUs are sacred institutions, and this partnership is built on trust, shared purpose, and a deep belief in our students’ potential.”
2025 CCC to HBCU Caravan Schedule for Northern California:
• Wednesday, Nov. 5 – Peralta District @ Laney College (Oakland), 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 5 – Los Medanos College (Pittsburg), 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6–8 – Umoja Conference and College Fair (San Jose), all day
Students and their families, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the rich legacy, academic excellence and cultural impact of HBCUs.
For more information on the Caravan and to register, visit the CCC to HBCU events page on the ICanGoToCollege website.
The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, composed of 73 districts and 116 colleges serving 2.1 million students per year. California community colleges provide career education and workforce training; guaranteed transfer to four-year universities; and degree and certificate pathways. As the state’s engine for social and economic mobility, the California Community Colleges supports Vision 2030, a strategic plan designed to serve our students, our communities and our planet. For more information, visit the California Community Colleges website or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
