Academic Advancement Center

Mission: The Academic Advancement Center at Colorado State University is committed to centering the needs and experiences of institutionally minoritized students by creating opportunities to access higher education. Through a student-centered, strength-based approach, we will foster a community that will support students holistically as they pursue their academic, personal, and career goals.

VISION: The Academic Advancement Center at Colorado State University will be an exemplary department committed to creating socially just, and equitable educational environments for institutionally minoritized students, from enrollment through graduation. 

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Have an academic need
• Have at least a 2.0 GPA and be in good academic standing, if you are a continuing student 

Additionally you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Be a first-generation college student (neither parent has completed a 4-year degree)
• Demonstrate financial need (based on federally established limited-income guidelines)
• Have a documented disability (or be in the process of gaining documentation)

Program Requirements:

• All SSS Students: 2-3 Meetings Per Semester with your Retention Specialist
• Arrive (incoming SSS participants): Online seminar focused on transition/community building during your first semester
• Engagement Opportunities (continuing SSS participants): Two workshops, activities or Peer Coach meetings per semester 

If you have any questions or clarifications before you being your application please contact sarah.rodriquez@colostate.edu 

Please know Colorado State University responds to any reported disclosures related to sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence, and also encourages full and open expression by students. If your submission contains information related to past or present sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence, you may receive an outreach from CSU's Office of Support and Safety Assessment to discuss reporting options and available support resources.

Please note: In order to apply you must have a CSU eID. If you haven't yet created an eID, please visit https://eid.colostate.edu and complete that process before proceeding to the application for the Academic Advancement Center. Thank you!