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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 and 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 and 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.