ISS

Institute for Student Success

The Institute for Student Success is responsible for developing persistence, self-awareness, and independence in all students as they work toward their academic and personal goals. 

Institute Goals:

  • Lead campus-wide retention initiatives.
  • Develop and implement research-based retention strategies for the College.

  • Advance student agency, engagement, and autonomy.

  • Increases persistence and graduation rates for all Ursinus students across demographics and cohorts.
  • Create efficiency and clarity for faculty, staff and students regarding the College’s student support services.
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Friday Mar 31st, 2023

Admitted Students Day 2023

Admitted students and their families are encouraged to join us for Admitted Students Day, our largest event of the year!
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Tuesday May 23rd, 2023

Bear Beginnings: New Student Days

Bear Beginnings are spring in-person advising and welcoming experiences to help each student prepare for their transition to the Ursinus community in the fall. All incoming first-year students are strongly encouraged to attend this event on either Tuesday, May 23 or Wednesday, May 24.
Ursinus Shield with leaves
Wednesday May 24th, 2023

Bear Beginnings: New Student Days

Bear Beginnings are spring in-person advising and welcoming experiences to help each student prepare for their transition to the Ursinus community in the fall. All incoming first-year students are strongly encouraged to attend this event on either Tuesday, May 23 or Wednesday, May 24.

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Institute for Student Success is located in Lower Wismer 

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Institute for Student Success

Tel: 610-409-3400
Fax: 610-409-3731
instituteforstudentsuccess@ursinus.edu