Merritt College Transfer Day – October 8th! SAVE THE DATE
Are you planning to transfer to a 4-year university? Don’t miss Transfer Day at Merritt College!

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Student Lounge (R-110)

Meet with representatives from UC, CSU, and private universities from across California and beyond. This is your chance to:
• Explore transfer options
•  Get answers about admissions, financial aid, and scholarships

You’re Invited! Join the Peralta Community College District for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new  Horticulture Complex at Merritt College.

Sankofa-Umoja Presents  BLACK MENTOR TALK
Identifying Heroes & Building Brotherhood
Join us for a powerful conversation with Black men about leadership, healing , and what it truly means to show up for our community.

Dates:
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Merritt College, R-127 (ASMC Chambers)

What to Expect:
Real conversations about who inspires us
Safe spaces for mentoring & vulnerability
Brotherhood, healing, and legacy building
Open mic moments + guest mentor

 Open To ALL +
Peer Mentors & Tutors
Student Leaders 
Black Male Students

Let’s build together. Let’s heal together. Let’s lead together.
Lunch will be provided.

¿Necesitas ayuda para inscribirte en Merritt College? ¡Estamos aquí para apoyarte!
Acompáñanos en Inscripción Exprés — un evento único para recibir asistencia con:

Ready to enroll at Merritt College? Join us for Express Enrollment!
Get help with:
• Enrollment
• Financial Aid
• Counseling & more!

Join the Merritt College Sankofa-Umoja Team – Fall 2025!

Are you passionate about supporting your peers and building community? Sankofa-Umoja is now recruiting for Fall 2025!

We are looking for dedicated students to serve in the following paid roles @umojasankofa_merritt:
• Tutors
• Peer Advocates
• Student Mentors
• In-Reach & Outreach Ambassadors

 Perks include:
• Bi-weekly stipends
• Professional development
• Leadership opportunities

Info Sessions:
July 1st & July 15th, 2025
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Huey P. Newton & Bobby Seale Student Lounge (R-110) at Merritt College

Bring your résumé and transcript
Apply online or in person at the info sessions
https://bit.ly/umojahiring

 ¿Necesitas ayuda para inscribirte en Merritt College? ¡Estamos aquí para apoyarte!

Acompáñanos en el evento de Inscripción Exprés — un espacio único para estudiantes actuales y futuros con servicios como:
•Inscripción
• Ayuda Financiera
• Consejería Académica
• Recorridos por el campus ¡y más!

 Viernes, 30 de mayo
9am–2pm

Need help enrolling at Merritt College? We’ve got you!

Join us for Express Enrollment — a one-stop event for current & future students to get assistance with:
•Enrollment
• Financial Aid
• Counseling
• Campus Tours & more!

 Friday, May 30
 9am–2pm
 R-Building Welcome Center at Merritt College

 (510) 436-2445
welcome.merritt@peralta.edu

Explore the tiny wonders of the world at **BioFest 2025: Microscopy Extravaganza!**

Hosted by Merritt College's Bioscience Department, this open house invites you to try out stunning high-end microscopes—including fluorescence scopes! 

SATURDAY, May 10
1-4pm
Merritt College, S Building, Room 110

All ages welcome—bring something to view or just come explore!
Thinking about a career in bioscience? Meet students & faculty and learn more!

Questions? Contact Dr. Gisele Giorgi: ggiorgi@peralta.edu
https://www.merrittcollegebiosciences.com/

Cheers to Celebration & Scholarship! Join us for an elegant evening honoring this year's scholarship recipients at the Merritt College Gala Dinner!

 Date: May 7
Time: 5 PM
Location: Huey P. Newton Student Lounge
Attire: Formal (mandatory!)

Expect sparkling sophistication, great company, and a night to remember!