¡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).
Meet Local Designer and Artist DJ Javier
Thursday, November 6th, 2025, 12:45-2:00 p.m., A 160 (Admin Building)
Hear what inspires local Santa Barbara graphic designer and street artist, DJ Javier.
The event will begin with an Artist Talk with DJ to learn all about his journey and
the work he is passionate about. Followed by a print-making workshop in H 112 (Humanities
Building), from 2:30-3:30 pm, to print an original image of Dj Javier's on a t-shirt
or tote-bag! Hope to see you there!
2nd Annual Raíces Art Exhibition
Deadline to Submit Interest Form, Monday, November 10th, 2025
What does Belonging look like to you? That's the question we are inviting SBCC student
artists to explore for the 2nd Annual Student Art Exhibition—hosted by Raices: First
Year and Beyond—Camaraderie: Weaving a Tapestry of Belonging. In a time where division can feel overwhelming, let's come together to reflect
on what unity, support, and togetherness means to each of us. Interest form to participate as a featured artist provided below. Art Exhibition coming early February 2026!
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):
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Our student center is located in the West Campus Center, Room 206 and 207.
Fall 2025 Hours
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