¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond!

Raíces developed out of a $3 million Title V HSI Grant awarded to SBCC in October 2021 by the U.S. Department of Education. Our program celebrates our indigenous roots as the foundation of our cultural, familial, and academic wealth. We commit to provide opportunities to learn from and honor this knowledge in order to manifest a deeper understanding of our community and shared identity.

Through developing curriculum and pedagogy that affirms student voices, lived experiences, and cultural histories, this program strives to co-create a space for students to become thriving scholars and advocates for themselves and their communities.

Events & Program Announcements

Connect, Learn, Grow! Help Raíces build a vibrant familia that celebrates and uplifts our multicultural, multigenerational, and multiracial community. Your presence matters—join us at our upcoming events to build resilient, thriving support systems together. Check out the full calendar on our Events Page!

Make an Academic Counseling Appointment TODAY!

Appointments available weekly, Monday through Thursday
Registration Days for Fall 2025 are starting soon! Schedule a Zoom, In-Person, or Phone appoinment with our academic counselors to plan your Fall schedule. Simply visit our staff page, scrolling down, and click "Make an Appointment." If you need any help making an appointment, please contact us at raices@sbcc.edu.

Staff Page

How to Join Raíces! | ¡Cómo Unirse a Raíces!

Join in 2 EASY Steps!
Interested in joining our academic community and familia, visit our "How to Join" page to learn more about the Raíces program and the services we offer! If you have any questions about or need assistance joining, please email us at raices@sbcc.edu or visit our student center, La Plazita (West Campus Center 206).

How to Join!

Raíces Registration Days

Starting, Thursday, April 24th, La Plazita (WCC 206)
Raíces is hosting a series of Registration Days during the months of April, May, and June! For specific dates and times, check out our webpage on Registration Days, link below. To receive assistance or ask questions about planning your Fall classes, email us at raices@sbcc.edu or visit our student center, La Plazita (WCC206).

Registration Days

La Plazita CLOSED for 2 Weeks!

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, to Friday, June 6th, 2025
A friendly reminder that the Raíces Student Center, La Plazita (WCC 206 and 207) will be closed from May 27th -June 6th, 2025. The center will reopen for the summer beginning Monday, June 9th, 2025. For any questions, we are available by email at raices@sbcc.edu.

Staff Page

Through Cultura (Culture), Conocimiento (Knowledge), and Comunidad (Community), Raíces strives to support first-generation college students in their academic and career pursuits. As a program, we are trying to expand the scope of what the support system in education can provide. Allowing for opportunities to be more readily accessible to students from diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Raíces offers students the following support and services:

Courses supported by the Raíces program and culturally responsive professors
Academic Counseling and Education Planning
Network of Raíces Scholars
College Advising
Peer Advocacy
Class Registration and Time Management Assistance
Study Space (with Free Printing and School Supplies resources)
Snacks, coffee, tea, and more
College, Cultural, Career, and Community Events throughout the academic school year

Join Raíces (Únete a Raíces)

Any student enrolled at SBCC can join Raíces. Only takes 2 simple steps! Submit your student interest form, then schedule an appointment with either our Program Coordinator, Sergio A. Lagunas, or our Program Advisor, Nathalie Quintero (all links included below):