Discover Success at GSU’s Student Success Department
At Georgia State University, there’s no need to stress because we strive to IMPRESS with our student success! That’s right! Let’s dive into them!
Adaptive Learning Tools
Georgia State University has transformed student outcomes by using adaptive learning software in introductory math courses, significantly reducing high drop, fail, and withdrawal rates. Students have the opportunity to work in computer labs with personalized feedback. This interactive approach not only helps students pass their courses but also retain their scholarships! Think of these adaptive tools as your own study buddy, tailoring lessons to your learning style and helping you tackle tough concepts.
Georgia State LIFT
GSU is here to upLIFT you! The Learning, Instruction, and Feedback for Teaching (LIFT) program enhances your education with interactive methods and real-time feedback. By tracking student progress, it provides support to overcome obstacles and stay on track for graduation. With data-driven advisement, scholarships, and leadership training, LIFT helps students from all backgrounds succeed. LIFT helps easily transition to a four-year program or career. Fun fact: this program has doubled graduation rates for minority and low-income students.
GPS Advising
At Georgia State University, staying on track to graduation is as smooth as navigating with GPS—literally! Since its launch in 2012, the GPS Advising system has revolutionized how students find their way through college life. Here’s how it works: Imagine a system so smart it tracks your progress daily and sends out alerts if students veer off course. These alerts aren’t to nag you; they’re there to ensure you stay on top of your studies. Advisers swoop in with timely interventions, offering support and guidance to get you back on the road to success.
Keep HOPE Alive
If you don’t have a HOPE Scholarship there is still hope! Keep Hope Alive provides a $500 stipend for two semesters to students who have lost HOPE. This program follows a rigorous academic restoration plan that includes meeting with advisers, attending workshops and participating in financial literacy training—all to help you improve your grade point average and regain your scholarship!
Meta Majors
Navigating a big campus like Georgia State can be intimidating, especially for freshmen facing endless choices. This is where Meta Majors come in clutch! When students register, they choose one of seven Meta Majors: STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), Arts & Humanities, Health, Education, Policy & Social Science, or Exploratory. Each Meta Major places students into Freshman Learning Communities, where fellow Panthers follow the same block schedules and tackle their first-year courses together. This setup fosters friendships and study buddies from day one! By selecting a Meta Major early, you can streamline your path to graduation. Get ready to thrive!
Panther Retention Grants
Life happens! Panther Retention Grants offer a little boost of support when life throws a curveball! These grants provide emergency funds to help you overcome financial obstacles and stay on track. Our team uses academic analytics to identify students that are on track for graduation but are currently facing financial challenges. These grants cover small gaps in tuition and fees, with the bonus of personalized guidance from financial counselors to help you steer back on course.
Pounce
Meet Pounce, the superhero tackling Summer Melt at GSU! Ever heard of Summer Melt? It’s when students accept admission offers but fail enroll for the fall semester. GSU stepped up to make enrollment a breeze! A new student portal and AI-powered chatbot named “Pounce” was created to guide students through their enrollment steps via text messaging and through our chat portal online. Pounce provides 24/7 support and offers personalized support to ensure a seamless start to fall classes. Let us get enrolled and ready to roar with Pounce by your side!
Summer Success Academy
Stressing about starting college? Get a head start on your college journey with GSU’s Summer Success Academy! This program uses predictive analytics to identify incoming first-year students who might benefit from some extra support. Students participate in a seven-week summer session before fall classes start, diving into seven credits of college-level courses. With comprehensive support from tutoring, advising, financial literacy, and academic skills programs, Summer Success Academy ensures a seamless transition into the fall semester. Say goodbye to summertime worries and hello to college confidence!
Financial Management Center
Exciting news! Thanks to the SunTrust Foundation, Georgia State University is revolutionizing student financial services. We’ve got early alert systems, a top-notch financial management center, and proactive outreach programs across campus and beyond. At GSU’s Financial Management Center, you’ll find workshops, resources, and personalized advice to help you navigate smart financial decisions with confidence. Let’s master those money moves!
College to Career
Let’s chase that dream job together! Georgia State’s College to Career initiative goes beyond classrooms to prepare you for success after graduation. It helps you recognize and document the skills you gain through classes and activities using e-portfolios that highlight your work with text, video, and audio. From day one, you’ll join career-focused learning communities and stay ahead with real-time job info. Real talk!
Whether you’re starting your first semester or gearing up for a career, take advantage of these amazing resources and visit GSU Student Success Programs to learn more!