Program Dates

Thrive offers students the opportunity to participate in programs and events prior to the start of college, during their first year and beyond the first year, giving them advance preparation for the journey ahead. This includes participation in the following required events.

Thrive AIM Pre-college Experience

• This unique workshop will be led by the Thrive staff and current students in Spring 2024.
• Each workshop includes:
  • Introduction to the SSP and Thrive staff, as well as an overview of the Thrive Program.
  • Strategies on how to prepare for college success.
  • Discussion of General Education and how it relates to major-specific requirements, how to graduate in four years, and what to expect during the class registration process for Fall 2024.
  • Coaching session and guidance with registration.

ThriveX Summer Experience

• This full-day university preparation experience is the only one of its kind at KSU and is only open to students in the Thrive program.
• This event will be held in Summer 2024.
• The experience provides students:
  • A chance to become more familiar with the campus and its resources.
  • The opportunity to meet Thrive staff, students, and faculty.
  • A panel providing insights about what to expect and how to succeed your first semester.

First Semester (August-December 2024)

• Thrive required programming in Fall 2024 is comprised of:
  • One student success coaching appointment.
  • Participation in student success programming and events.
• By utilizing these resources, Thrive students gain confidence, learn time management and academic strategies, and begin getting involved in extracurricular activities. Students accomplish this while earning key credits toward obtaining their degree.

Second Semester (January-May 2025)

• Students are supported through continued access to their Thrive student success coach as they begin their major coursework. At least one appointment is required in the second semester.
• Students who are struggling with their transition to college, evidenced by GPAs at risk of losing HOPE, will attend additional coaching appointments and workshops, to further support their success at KSU.

• Students are able to continue meeting with their student success success coach as they plan and work together toward short and long-term goals.
• By continuing active participation in Thrive, students gain access to various opportunites including: study abroad, undergraduate research, networking, mentoring programs,  and more.