Your Success is Our Success: Admitting Freshmen for an Intrusive Summer Program

Your Success is Our Success: Admitting Freshmen for an Intrusive Summer ProgramGeorgia State UniversitySad Tramble, M.Ed- Academic AdvisorJolayna Palm, MA- Retention Coordinator

OutlineAbout Georgia State UniversityOverview of Success Academy ProgramTheory to PracticeAdvisementDataFuture Ideas

About Georgia State UniversityMajor Public Research Institution32,000+ studentsDowntown AtlantaOpen campus environmentCampus diversity

University Advisement CenterUniversity Advisement CenterFreshmen, 0-29 credit hoursSophomore/Junior, 30-89 credit hoursOffices of Academic Assistance (5 colleges)Seniors, 90+ credit hoursUAC Transition OfficeAll students, no assigned credit hours

First-Year ProgramsFreshmen Learning CommunitiesAcademic CoachingiCare/Early AlertFirst-Year Book ProgramScholarship Resource CenterSuccess WorkshopsSupplemental InstructionLatino Student Services and OutreachSuccess Academy ProgramPanther Excellence Program

Success Academy Program OverviewEstablished in April 2012Freshmen IndexNot Conditionally AdmittedAccepted Class NumbersPlanning Committee MembersFreshmen Learning CommunityPeer MentorsEarly AlertSupplemental InstructionLeadership and Social DevelopmentRequired Study HoursPlanning Committee MembersFirst-Year Programs University Advisement Center, Freshmen OfficeUniversity HousingOffice of Undergraduate Admissions

Accepted Success Academy StudentsStudents are invited to participate in Success Academy based upon their Freshman Index (FI) scoreGeorgia State uses the (FI) score to determine admissions to the university.The FI is based on a combination of SAT/ACT scores and high school GPA in college prep courses.

Accepted Georgia State Students

Regular Admissions (Fall Term)Regular Admissions-Success Academy (Summer Term)DeniedHonorsAdmissions MatrixWelcome Receptions and OrientationDepartment Meet & GreetPresentationsAdvisor RoleOne-On-One Financial Aid Consultations

Benefits of ProgramRetention rate higher than other first-year studentsConnect to faculty and staffEarn credit prior to the fall semesterLearn to successfully navigate campusAdjust to academic rigor of college prior to full-time fall schedule

Freshmen Learning CommunityCohorts of 25 first-year students registered for common coursesCore curriculum coursesGSU 1010Academic support and success skillsUniversity resourcesIntroduction to majorPeer Mentor

Student Responsibility/ExpectationsBe fully present for each class session and fully engage in the learning processCommunicate concerns that may interfere with the learning process Attend related programming Adhere to Student Code of Conduct

Academic RequirementsMaximum summer course load = 7 credit hoursMaximum fall/spring course load = 13 credit hours (12 credit hours is full-time status)Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA