As each student begins their college journey, it is our hope that they will find that the transition to this new experience is a rewarding opportunity to learn and grow.  This guide allows you to see step by step what each student’s experience consist of, and the role Student Success plays as we help each student see their success.

The Student Success Center at Kentucky State University has the singular mission to provide a series of programs, services, events and curriculum to promote and support the academic success of the university’s undergraduate students. Student Success is an interdisciplinary, collaborative unit that offers student-centered programs and services that enhance exploration, engagement, and success. With its outcomes-oriented philosophy, Student Success will provide seamless, robust, focused, and comprehensive educational support. By fostering productive academic habits through advising, success coaching, learning support, and first-and second-year experience programming, Student Success will effectively and rapidly increase the likelihood for undergraduate academic success and retention. Student Success will strengthen students to confidently declare an academic major, enhance personal growth and development to become a global citizen, and enable students to progress successfully towards degree completion.

Student Success consists of the following units:

• KSU Accelerate
• First & Second Year Experience
• Undergraduate Advising
• The Thorobred Learning Center