Students who start their college journey strong, are more likely to finish strong.  Each year, ACC loses 44 percent of its students from fall to fall. Yet, we know there are strategies that can provide the foundation to help more students stay on track. For example, when ACC students visit their advisor two or more times per term, their persistence rate increases 13 percentage points. 

The following strategies use relevant information, timely support, and courses that are known to build knowledge, confidence, and success. Under the Theory of Change, ACC seeks to scale these programs to better support our students. 

Strategies

Required Advising

Student Success Course

Co-Requisite Courses

Dual Credit

Direct to College Matriculation