¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond!
¡Bienvenidos! (Welcome!)
¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond! is a Title V HSI Grant-funded program at Santa Barbara City College, dedicated to supporting first-generation college students in their academic and career journeys.
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 our full events calendar HERE!
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.
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).
The Art of Being with Ana Teresa Fernández
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, 12:45-1:45 p.m., A 120 (SBCC Admin Building)
Join us for an artist talk with Ana Teresa Fernández! Learn about what inspires Ana
Teresa to create art that explores issues surrounding borders, gender, identity, community,
and belongingness! Following her talk (2:30-3:30 p.m.), there will be a Collaborative Collage Project
where students can contribute and will be displayed in the Multimodal Lab (BC 102).
Light refreshments will be served!
Meet Writer and Illustrator Zeke Peña
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Multimodal Lab (BC 102)
Come learn from storyteller and cartoonist, Zeke Pena, on how to bring your ideas
to life through images and text. No experience needed—just you imagination! Join
for a conversation with Zeke as he shares his journey as an illustrator, the stories
that move him, and how culture and identity shape his art. Come ask questions, get
inspired, and see how stories come to life on paper!
Noche de Fútbol, SBCC Women's Soccer vs Ventura College
Tuesday, October 14th, 6:30-9:00 p.m., SBCC La Playa Stadium
In partnership with SBCC Athletics, Raíces is proud to co-host the 3rd Annual Noche de Fútbol! Come out and cheer on the
SBCC Women's Soccer Team as they take on Ventura College at La Playa Stadium. Enjoy
live halftime performances and grab some delicious eats from Super Grill (tacos!)
and Fernando's Churros before the match. Don't miss the exciting night of fútbol,
food, and community—hope to see you there!
Cash for College: Financial Aid Application Lab (FAFSA/CADAA)
Tuesday, October 21st, 1:00-6:00 p.m., La Plazita (WCC 206)
Need assistance navigating financial aid? Join the upcoming workshop, Cash for College,
hosted by Cal-SOAP, to learn all about the financial aid opportunities available for
college students. Receive one-on-one help applying for financial aid and submitting
your FAFSA or CADAA application at the event. Don't miss this opportunity to fund
your future with confidence!
Our vision and mission are rooted in three key values; Cultura (Culture), Conocimiento (Knowledge), and Comunidad (Community). Through developing curriculum and educational activities that affirms and honors student voices, lived experiences, and cultural histories, we aim to co-create a space where students don't just succeed—but thrive as scholars and advocates for themselves and their communities.
Regardless where in their academic journey a student may be, Raíces offers the following support and services to students:
- Courses supported by the Raíces staff 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 Computers, Free Printing, and School Supplies)
- Snacks, coffee, tea, and more
- College, Cultural, Career, and Community Events throughout the academic school year
Join Raíces (Únete a Raíces)
All students enrolled at SBCC are welcomed to join Raíces! Simply schedule a program orientation with one of our Program Advisors, Sergio A. Lagunas or Nathalie Quintero (appointment links below):
Connect with Us
Visit Us
Our student center is located in the West Campus Center, Room 206 and 207.
Fall 2025 Hours
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