Looking to connect with a community where you can just BEE? Well, the Black Excellence and Enrichment Academy strives to provide just that! Designed to increase the matriculation, retention, and graduation rates of students of African descent, this program's unique structure and cultural enrichment offerings will provide you with the Valley’s Own HBCU Experience. Students will be enrolled in two 8-week courses at a time while still completing 12-units per semester. Whether you are a first-time college student, a current high school student or a working adult, this program is for you!  

Benefits

  • Valley’s Own HBCU Experience 
  • Earn an Associate Degree or Transfer to a four-year university 
  • Flexible schedule for the Working Adult 
  • Part-Time Program with Full-Time Benefits
  • Complete your General Education in one year! 
  • Black/Afrocentric Themed Curriculum 
  • Honors Program Option 
  • Cultural Activities 
  • Networking/Peer Support 

BEE Classes

Fall 2025

Class Units Course Number Date Day/Time
ECE 21
Child & Adolescent Development		 3 70590/70591 8/15-12/12 Tuesdays 10:00-11:50AM
TBA: 1hr Online
ENGL C1000E
Academic Reading & Writing		 4 72213/72214 8/15-12/12 Wednesdays 8:30-11:20AM
TBA: 1hr Online
Coun. 3
First Year Experience		 3 71390/71391 8/15-12/12 Thursdays 10-11:20AM
TBA: 1.5hrs Online.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Attend an interview/orientation session 
  • Meet with BEE Counselor and complete a Student Educational Plan  
  • Make a one-year commitment to the BEE Academy