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student success

Student Success

​​At the CSU, we work every day to help ensure one thing for our more than 470​​,000 students:

the timely completion of a rigorous, quality degree in preparation for a lifetime of achievement.


 

​What is Student Success?

  • Student success means improving graduation rates ​and ensuring more students get a degree sooner.

  • Student success means reducing the number of students who drop out of college before graduating.

  • Student success means making college more affordable to more Californians.

  • Student success means helping more prospective students understand what it takes to earn their degree.​


  • GI2025
  • Graduation Initiative 2025

    What is the California State University doing to close the achievement gap and graduate more students sooner?

  • Explore the Initiative​​


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  • Student Success Strategic Initiatives

    Student Success Strategic Initiatives (SSSI) supports systemwide efforts to use data and inquiry to drive equity-focused decisions and improvements.

  • Learn About Student Success Tools​​
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  • Basic Needs Initiative
  • Basic Needs Initiative

    Ensuring the success of the CSU’s students means helping them avoid food and housing insecurity and supporting their ne​eds beyond academics. ​

  • Learn About Our Efforts​​​


  • Project Rebound
  • Project Rebound

    The program, available at 14 campuses, supports the higher education and successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals wishing to enroll and succeed at the California State University.

  • Learn More About Our Success

  • Project Rebound
  • Donor Impact Annual Report

    Each year, CSU's donors give strong support that creates a lasting impact on the university.

  • Read the Report

CSU Profiles

Our remarkable students, faculty and alumni are living proof of the transformative impact of the California State University. Here are their stories.

Experience Their Stories​​

CSU Success & Innovation

At every campus, students and faculty are demonstrating innovative work in the classroom, the community and throughout California.

See Our Success Stories​