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Student Success Center

Welcome to Student Success at UDC!

At the University of the District of Columbia, student success is more than a phrase—it is our mission. We are committed to creating an environment where every Firebird has the tools, guidance, and encouragement needed to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. From advising, career services, mentoring and academic support services, to innovative initiatives that strengthen retention and completion, we work hand-in-hand with students at every stage of their journey.

For our current students, we are here to ensure that your goals are met with resources, care, and pathways to thrive. For families, faculty, and staff, we welcome your partnership in supporting and empowering our students. And for our community, we invite you to join us in building a culture of excellence, innovation, and achievement that reflects the very best of the District of Columbia.

We are proud to serve as a hub of support, connection, and opportunity for our students, families, faculty, staff and the broader community.

Together, we believe in the success of every student, and together, we rise.

Welcome to Student Success at UDC—where your future takes flight!


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The Student Success Mission

Student Success at UDC offers focused academic support services and programs designed to enhance and improve students' overall progress toward retention and degree completion, as well as improve outcomes in student courses. This work focuses on several major objectives in the University’s Strategic Plan, “Delivering on the Promise”. The Area (Cluster) is comprised of Academic (Achievement) Advising; Innovation, Data & Technology; the Office of Career Services; TRiO & College Prep, and Academic Excellence and Retention (former Special Programs). Area services provided include the following: 

Meet the Student Success Team

Our Offices and Programs

Academic (Achievement) Advising

Our goal is to assist new, transfer and transitioning students to develop and implement individual plans for achieving educational and life goals. Advisors utilize the Differentiated model of advising to best serve students as they envision their future. Additionally, advisors provide students with correct information and feedback in a timely manner

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Academic Excellence and Retention

Academic Excellence and Retention assists in the retention, persistence and post-graduation preparation of undergraduate students attending UDC. We help students achieve on-time graduation, identify and apply learning skills and strategies that support student success, and much more.

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TRiO and College Prep Programs

The goal of the office of TRiO and College Prep Programs is to increase awareness and access for first-generation students to earn a college degree. The work is rooted in the foundational principles of youth development, honoring the whole student and their unique journey. TRiO is dedicated to establishing an environment that fosters positive relationships and holistic growth. We empower young people to gain the skills necessary for success, productivity, and employability in the 21st-century workforce.

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Office of Career Services

Embracing its essence as a public historically black urban-focused land grant university in the nation’s capital, UDC is dedicated to serving the needs of the community of the District of Columbia, and producing lifelong learners who are transformative leaders in the workforce, government, nonprofit sectors and beyond.

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Innovation, Data and Technology

At UDC, we use innovation, data and technology to:

  • Equip staff and faculty with the tools to increase student persistence, retention and graduation through the strategic use of technology
  • Assist with planning, execution and evaluation of student success initiatives
  • Simplify key workflows related to student success
  • Ensure that the university sees value (ROI) from its student success technologies.
Success Platforms
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More Student Success Resources

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Financial Resources

At UDC, we believe that higher education should be accessible to all who seek it. With a variety of assistive opportunities available, we hope that our community can be the right fit for you! Explore our options below:

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Additional Resources

Explore our additional resources as you make yourself at home, prepare for classes, finalize registration and locate the help you need from advisors, counselors and more!

 

Contact Us

To learn more about the Student Success Center at UDC and the services we offer, please reach out to us today with additional questions!

Student Success Center

Van Ness campus
4225 Connecticut Ave. NW, Building 70
Washington, DC 20008 

202-274-5941

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