Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
Our program guarantees admission to 37 Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Who is Welcome
HBCUs were established primarily to serve the higher education needs of the Black community. However, they are open to students of all ethnicities. Most HBCUs are located in the South and on the East Coast. They award bachelor’s degrees in many fields and many award master's and doctorate degrees.
About
You can start at a community college and transfer to a guaranteed saved spot at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) with the California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee Pathway to HBCUs. The transfer guarantee makes it easy for you to get from a California community college to an HBCU by making the transfer process more simple and reducing unnecessary courses in your transfer plan, which shortens the time it takes to get a degree and saves you valuable time and money.
Students who receive at least a 2.0 GPA and 30 transferable units are guaranteed transfer to a saved spot at one of 39 participating HBCUs. See below for a current list of the participating HBCUs, and check back regularly as we continue to add HBCUs to the transfer guarantee and update the list.
Transfer Advantages
• Acceptance of completed transfer-level community college courses
• A free single application for up to four participating partner HBCU institutions
• A simplified transfer process
• Priority consideration for housing when application is submitted by the posted deadline
• Consideration for transfer scholarships if you have a 3.2 or higher grade point average (based on funding availability)
• Transfer counseling
HBCU Success By the Numbers
Black Professionals Who Attended an HBCU:
• 40% of Black and African American Members of Congress are HBCU grads.
• 12.5% of Black and African American CEOs are HBCU grads.
• 40% of Black and African American engineers are HBCU grads.
• 50% of Black and African American college professors at non-HBCUs are HBCU grads.
• 80% of Black and African American judges are HBCU grads.
Statistics are from 2015
Partner Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have a long and rich history. Some of the most recognizable African Americans have been educated at these institutions. HBCUs include public and private institutions that vary in size and degree programs and are located primarily in the South and on the East Coast. Here you will find each of our 37 partner HBCU institutions, as well as a contact person at each school to reach out to in order to learn more. We continue to add HBCU partners on an ongoing basis. Check back periodically for updates.
Alabama State University
Randall Massey, District Recruiter & Transfer Specialist
rmassey@alasu.edu
334-229-4806
Alcorn State University
Mrs. Katangelia Tenner, Director for Admissions
ksampson@alcorn.edu
601-877-6148
Arkansas Baptist College
James Burrell, Director of Admissions
James.burrell@arkansasbaptist.edu
Benedict College
Mrs. Keisha Montgomery, Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Keisha.Montgomery@benedict.edu
803-705-4910
Bennett College
Jasmine Faison, Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
jfaison@bennett.edu
336-517-2167
Bethune-Cookman University
Carol Brown, Transfer Student Services Coordinator
brownc@cookman.edu
386-481-2105
Bowie State University
Lawrence Webb, Admissions Counselor
lwebb@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3370
Central State University
Amanda McCombs, Enrollment Specialist
amccombs@centralstate.edu
937-376-6596
Claflin University
Reynolda Brown, VP Enrollment Management
reybrown@claflin.edu
803-535-5569
Clark-Atlanta University
Antonio McFarland, Senior Recruiter
amcfarland@cau.edu
404-880-6342
Dillard University
De’Idra Richard, Diversity Outreach Counselor
drichard@dillard.edu
504-816-4309
Edward Waters College
Justin Murray, Transfer Counselor
justin.murray@ewc.edu
904-470-8207
Fisk University
Daniela Lopez, Senior Admissions Counselor
flopez@fisk.edu
615-329-8666
Florida Memorial University
Eric Foster, Admissions Counselor
Eric.foster@fmuniv.edu
305-626-3613
Fort Valley State University
Dennis Gillaird, Assistant Director of Recruitment & Operations
dennis.gillaird@fvsu.edu
478-825-6506
Grambling State University
Kenneth “Jemal” Ruffin, Assistant Director – Head Recruiter
ruffink@gram.edu
318-274-6108
“GIL” Alvarado, Director of Admissions
alvaradog@gram.edu
318-274-2432 – office
704-213-3129 – mobile
Harris-Stowe State University
Bethany Ferguson, Transfer Admission Counselor
fergusob@hssu.edu
314-340-3304
Huston-Tillotson University
Asia Haney, Interim Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions
aehaney@htu.edu
512-505-3023
Kentucky State University
Jennifer Williams, Director of BREDS Office for Enrollment & Scholarships
Jennifer.williams@kysu.edu
502-597-6486
Lane College
Derrick Mays, Director of Admissions
dmays@lanecollege.edu
731-426-7563
Lincoln University of Missouri
Amanda Woods, Assistant Director
woodsa@lincolnu.edu
573-681-5017
Dr. Sonja Jackson, Dir. of Recruitment
jacksons@lincolnu.edu
573-681-5102
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Kenyatta Austin, Transfer Counselor
kaustin@lincoln.edu
484-365-7208 (office)
484-746-0831 (cell)
Mississippi Valley State University
Danisha Williams, Director of Admissions
Danisha.williams@mvsu.edu
662-254-3345
North Carolina Central University
Denettia Shaw, Dir. Office of Transfer Services
Dshaw9@nccu.edu
919-530-6687
Philander Smith College
Mr. Yohannis Job, Interim Director of Admissions & Recruitment & Special Assistant to the President
yjob@philander.edu
501-370-5211
Shaw University
Ashley Conner, Assoc. Dir. Of Admissions & Recruitment
Ashley.conner@shawu.edu
919-546-8357 office
919-822-4134 cell
Southern University and A&M College
Jocha Gordon, Assistant Director of Admissions
Jocha_gordon@subr.edu
225-771-3662
Dr. Heather Freeman, Ex. Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Heather_freeman@subr.edu
225-771-5819
Stillman College
Valarie Wilson, Senior Director of Enrollment Management
vwilson@stillman.edu
Talladega College
Lon C. Weind
lweind@talladega.edu
Office: 256-761-8879
Cell: 626-536-7837
Tennessee State University
Dr. Carjamin Scott, Dir. Admissions & Recruitment
cscott@tnstate.edu
615-963-2594
615-669-9152
Texas Southern University
Christopher London, Transfer Admissions Coordinator
Christopher.london@tsu.edu
713-313-1985
Tougaloo College
Joel Swan, Enrollment Officer
jswan@tougaloo.edu
601-977-7771
Tuskegee University
Jessica Hudson, Admissions Counselor
jhudson@tuskegee.edu
334-724-4852
Virginia State University
Angela Diggs, Director of Recruitment
adiggs@vsu.edu
804-524-5901/5972
West Virginia State University
Jameelah Means, Director of Admissions
jmeans9@wvstateu.edu
304-204-4341
Wiley College
Shawana Hayes, Assistant to the AVP of Enrollment Services & Recruitment/Admissions Operations Coordinator
Shayes1@wileyc.edu
903-927-3291
Xavier University of Louisiana
Kendra Lawrence, Senior Associate Director of Admissions
klawren4@xula.edu
504-520-7388
Ready to kickstart your future at an HBCU?
Join hundreds of CCC transfer students on the journey to a life-changing education.
Step 1
Fill out our program application form for hands-on guidance through the transfer process.
Apply for our ProgramStep 3
Meet with a community college counselor to discuss your schools of interest and review ALL college transcripts to ensure you meet program requirements.
Step 4
Obtain a fee waiver code from your counselor in order to complete the Common Black College Application.
Start ApplicationStep 5
For HBCUs not found on the Common Black College App website, reach out to the school's contact found on our HBCU partners page in order to apply directly.
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