The Office of African American Affairs

Visit the African-American Cultural Affairs office. We coordinate a variety of programs that will enhance your education at Columbia College Chicago. You will find information on grants, scholarships, internships, part-time employment, and we have a small reference library focusing on multicultural issues.

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On our site there is a listing of African American Student Organizations to encourage and promote student involvement!

The Office of African American Affairs also:

• Provides programs and activities that assist students in making a successful transition to the Columbia campus environment
• Provides innovative programming initiatives that increase the academic success and graduation rate of racial/ethnic students
• Advocates in the interest of racial/ethnic students in the areas of personal, academic, social, and cultural development
• Provides students with opportunities that help them develop academically and socially by offering programs and services in self and cultural identity, leadership, career exploration, and future-oriented goal
• Works in conjunction with admissions to recruit minority students
• Initiates and strengthens organizations that concentrate on the development of African American students

We also provide scholarships which can be accessed by clicking here.

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Calendar Highlights

Thursday . December . 03

Diverse Advantage Career Fair

Thursday . December . 10

Village Lunch