Student Success
Student Success
The Office of Student Success is designed to introduce new students to one of the most exciting and critical journeys in life – your college experience. With the guidance and support of academic advisors, you will embark on an intellectual and holistic journey at DSU that will yield a challenging, rewarding and equally enjoyable social experience.
Mission
The Office of Student Success introduces students to their college experience by providing a collegial and academically enriched environment. As the point of entry for freshmen and incoming transfers, our support programs facilitate ongoing student engagement while promoting intellectual growth and development. The Office of Student Success encourages social integration through a variety of programs designed to assist students in succeeding during their DSU experience, as they progress toward graduation.
Housed on the second floor of the William C. Jason Library, our programs are formed to support students academic needs and to help them succeed during their freshman year and beyond.
Visit our FAQ page for more information or contact us via UCInfo [at] desu.edu (email) or 302.857.7201.
Integrated Academic Support Services
Integrated Academic Support provides students services to build the skills necessary to succeed during their time at DSU. Our staff and the various resources we have to offer are here to help students excel.
Student Success Advisors
Our advisors stand ready and prepared to provide you with a structured and unique experience.
Tutoring Center
All students seeking extra help in a variety of courses can come to the Tutoring Center to request a tutor. Students may be tutored individually or in small groups, according to the number of requests per subject.
Quantitative Reasoning Center (QRC)
Our mission is to help improve the persistence and success of students in math courses ranging from Intro to Algebra to Calculus I.
Writing Studio
Our Writing Studio aims to improve the writing skills of students, both undergraduate and graduate, in any course across the curriculum.
Supplemental Instruction Program
Our Supplemental Instruction Program strives to increase student persistence and success in historically difficult courses by providing a collaborative peer-learning environment that improves understanding of subject content, fosters critical thinking and strengthens study skills.
Drop-In Computer Lab
Students sit at state-of-the-art computers to work on classroom assignments, PowerPoint presentations, and various assignments. Students must have a current passcode from DSU’s Computing Office to utilize our computer lab.
Academic Recovery Program
Students on Academic Probation or readmitted from suspension are required to participate in the Academic Recovery Program that will promote their return to academic good standing.
“ My tutor was very patient, took her time explaining and gave me different scenarios so I could understand.” Jasmine D., Tutoring Center
