Merritt First-Year Experience
First-Year Experience IMPACT Program (FYE) is a year-long program designed to help incoming students ease into college life in a supportive environment. Dedicated faculty, staff, and counselors will work closely with students to make this transition successful. This experience will set the foundation for a successful journey through Merritt College and into a bright future.
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Puente
The Puente Project is a transfer support program designed to increase the number of educationally underrepresented students who:
- Enroll in four-year colleges and universities.
- Earn college degrees.
- And return to their communities as mentors and leaders.
Sankofa / Umoja
The Sankofa / Umoja program's mission is to serve as a critical resource for enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African, African American and other students. We deliberately and intentionally recognize student voices, social realities and histories.
ALL students are welcome to be a part of Sankofa / Umoja.
Contact Information
Doris Hankins,
Director of Student Activities & Campus Life
dhankins@peralta.edu
(510) 434-3982
R-124
Michelle Mai
Staff Assistant, Student Activities
mmai@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2419
R-124
Susana Abdurahman
Basic Needs Coordinator
sabdurahman@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2431