How to Join (¡Cómo Unirse a Raíces!)

Welcome to our "How to Join" page for Raíces! We are thrilled you are interested i becoming part of our academic community and familia. Joining is easy! This webpage is here to help guide you through the process, providing insight to the support Raíces provides. For any questions, please email us at raices@sbcc.edu or contact our Program Advisor, Nathalie Quintero, via phone at 805-730-5116.

¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond! is a first-year experience and student empowerment program at SBCC that centers Latiné students by celebrating Cultura, Conocimiento y Comunidad.

Why join Raíces?

Raices offer the following support and services to students:

Join a network of Raíces Scholars
Access Raíces Courses and Academic Counseling
Receive College Advising and Guidance
Connect with our peer advocates
Access to a study space, free printing, and school supplies
Get support with class registration
Participate in academic, cultural, community, and career events

Who can join?

ALL students are welcome to join ¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond! There are no requirements based on background, such as age, ethnicity, language ability, financial or legal status, or GPA.

How to join?

We welcome you to join our program by scheduling an appoinment our our Advising Staff, Nathalie Quintero or Sergio A. Lagunas, to complete a program orientation. Links to schedule an appointment with our staff are provided below:

Nathalie Quintero
Raíces Program Advisor
Pronouns: She, Her, Ella

805-730-5116

Email Nathalie
Make an Appointment

Sergio A. Lagunas
Raíces Program Coordinator
Pronouns: He, Him

805-730-5111

Email Sergio
Make an Appointment

Raíces Program Commitments

When you join Raíces, you join our familia of academic advisors, counselors, faculty, and fellow Raíces scholars who will support you in the creation of your own unique educational journey. Ad an active member and to enrich your experience with Raíces, we ask you participate in the following three commitments when possible

Enroll in a Raíces course(s) every semester if they follow your education plan
Attend Raíces events every semester.
Meet with a Raíces Academic Counselor or our Raíces Program Advisor every semester.