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Student Success Model

SUPPORTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

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This model serves as a strategy map for students, faculty, staff and others interested in supporting student success. Click on the student success efforts identified below to learn program details and contact information.

CONNECTION - PRE-ENROLLMENT

What will you do to be prepared for college?

Activities designed to connect students to STATE prior to the start of their first year.

ACCLIMATION - YEAR ONE

How can you get off to a strong start at SDSU?

Activities designed to assist students in acclimating to STATE during their first year and to promote the retention of first-year students.

ALIGNMENT - YEARS TWO & THREE

How will you make the most of your college experience?

Activities designed to serve students in their second and third years and to promote persistence to graduation.

TRANSITION - YEARS FOUR & BEYOND

What will you do to be prepared for your next steps?

Activities designed to provide students a strong finish and achieve success beyond their undergraduate experience.

THROUGHOUT THE SDSU EXPERIENCE

How can you ensure your overall success as a student?

Initiatives that serve students throughout all stages of their time at South Dakota State University, or that reach them at multiple points during their college experience.