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Men of L.E.G.A.C.I.

The of Men of L.E.G.A.C.I. Student Success Program was established at the University of Houston-Downtown during in the summer of 2016 by Dr. Jerry Wallace and Dr. Vida Robertson to increase the retention and graduation rates of men from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds.

Members of the Men of L.E.G.A.C.I. are the following resources:

Textbook Support
Cohort-based Instruction
Admissions Guidance - see Admissions web page for criteria
Free Tutoring, Career Workshops
Conference Travel
Internships and Community Service
Financial Aid Guidance
Mentoring and Leadership Development

Students in the program are required to meet the following criteria:

Admitted to UHD as a First Time in College student
Maintain at least a 2.3 GPA by the end of their first year
Attend at least 4 Minority Male Success events each term
Complete the TSI Assessment
Complete the Men of L.E.G.A.C.I. application
Register for the Men of L.E.G.A.C.I. cohort classes

Men of L.E.G.A.C.I. is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and supports all majors.

Last updated 12/2/2021 9:08 AM