Learning Communities

Learning Communities are programs designed to support a community of students who share common goals and interests while working collaboratively in an encouraging environment.

Students in learning communities perform well in their academic courses and meet their educational goals in a timely way.

Can I be in more than one learning community? 

In your first semester, you will choose a core learning community with classes, counselor, and activities/events. In addition to your core learning community, you can also participate and apply to special programs like EOPS, TRiO, DSPS. After you start and progress, you can take classes and engage with other learning communities and programs.

What are the Learning Communities and How can I apply?

Puente

The Puente Project is for students interested in the Mexican American/Latinx experience with a focus on counseling, mentoring, writing, field trips, and community building.
Apply to Puente


Umoja

Umoja has a strong track record of providing courses and resources laser-focused on the Black experience and helping students transfer to a university of their dreams.
Apply to Umoja


MOVEMENT

MOVEMENT is for students interested in Asian American and Pacific Islander culture and experiences. Students receive individualized counseling, leadership opportunities, and curriculum centered around Asian American and Pacific Islander history, literature, and culture.
Apply to MOVEMENT


Change It Now (CIN)

Change It Now (CIN) is a multicultural social justice learning community with individualized counseling support and transferable courses rooted in critical thinking and leadership.
Apply to CIN


Accessibility Center for Education (ACE)

ACE Learning Community is focused on students with supported academic needs, who are seeking personal development, self-determination, and independent living skills. The DSPS: ACE counselors will provide one-on-one counseling support and disability management assistance, with a strong emphasis on case management and community referrals.


First Year Experience (FYE)

The FYE learning community is based on your career or educational interest.

FYE Pathways to choose from:

    • Arts & Design: arts,  graphic design, music, theater, photography
    • Business & Economy: accounting, business administration, marketing, entrepreneurship, economics, finance
    • Health & Wellness: nursing, dental hygiene, kinesiology, other allied health professions
    • Science & Math: biological sciences, physical sciences, medicine, computer science, engineering
    • Society, Culture & Ideas, Global Cultures and Ideas: social sciences, humanities, world languages
    • Society, Culture & Ideas, Public Service: behavioral health, social work, human services, education, early childhood, administration of justice, fire technology

Apply to FYE


RISE Program

The RISE Program supports current and prospective formerly incarcerated and systems impacted students of Chabot. Whether you have ever been to juvenile hall, jail or prison, or impacted by a relative who has, the RISE Program is here for you.
Apply to RISE