Providing Opportunities for Retention, Progression, and Graduation of Special Populations

Abstract

Columbus State University’s (CSU) first-time full-time freshman six-year graduation rate has improved from 32.4% for cohort 2011 to 39.5% for cohort 2013. However, the one-year freshman retention rate has declined from 74% for cohort 2016 to 72% for cohort 2018. Many students are unable to progress to graduation because they end up on academic probation, academic exclusion or unsatisfactory academic progress status for receiving any financial aid. CSU will explain strategies used to improve academic success for these under prepared students.