AFFIRM (Academic Force For Inspiration Retention and Matriculation)

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What is AFFIRM?

AFFIRM is an academic program focusing on African American students which emphasize the successful completion of the “cognitive core” areas of study. The program identifies the English, Math, and Science disciplines as the “cognitive core” because these three disciplines lie at the heart of a student’s academic achievement and performance throughout the general / transfer educational curricula. Guidance courses are also offered as part of our program.

As an academic program at Evergreen Valley College, AFFIRM is designed to increase the retention, matriculation, and transfer of African American students. The AFFIRM Program, although specifically designed for African-American students, also serves students who are not African-American and who desire the nurturing services that are offered by the program.

Course Offerings:

AFFIRM Sponsored courses:

English 330/104
English 1A
Chemistry 30A
Guidance 80
Guidance 85
Guidance 95
Math 311
Math11A
Political Science 1

If you would like to become a member of the AFFIRM program, Please fill out an application and mail to:

Evergreen Valley College
AFFIRM Program
3095 Yerba Buena Road
San Jose, CA 95135

Or you can drop it off at the AFFIRM office in SC-206