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The University System of Georgia’s (USG) African-American Male Initiative (AAMI®) is a system-wide initiative designed to increase the number of students who complete their postsecondary education from any USG institution. Its mission is to provide an integrated program model of academic, leadership and life skills that supports any participating student to successfully complete each academic level and graduate.

Program Information

Why AAMI?

  • AAMI students earn a higher GPA when compared with the overall Black male population.
  • AAMI students are retained at a higher rate when compared with the overall Black male population.
  • Opportunities for increased campus involvement.
  • Exclusive training and events on topics such as academic success, financial literacy, and professional development.
  • Exclusive social events.
  • Opportunities to connect with mentors and peers while building a community within the program.

AAMI Program Requirements

Students accepted into the program will:

  • Attend the AAMI Retreat before the start of the fall semester.
  • Enroll in the AAMI-specific Inquiry 1000 in the fall semester and Leadership 2000 in the spring semester.
  • Complete two academic check-ins per semester with program staff.
  • Attend four inclusivity events per semester.
  • Meet with their assigned peer mentor monthly.

AAMI First-Year Application

Incoming first-year students once accepted to Augusta University. Application instructions and links will be sent directly to accepted first-year students via e-mail beginning in January 2025.  AAMI First-Year Application

AAMI Mentor Application

The application to serve as an AAMI mentor for the 2025 - 2026 is now open. Apply today!

AAMI Mentor Application

AAMI Newsletter

Learn more about the current activities by reading our newsletter! 

AAMI Newsletter

Contact Us

African American Male Initiative

Summerville Campus

Jaguar Student Activities Center

2500 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904

706-729-2098

aami@augusta.edu

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