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    Great Start-Great Finish College Success Program

  • You belong. You matter. You can succeed.

    Our Mission

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    To empower students by providing individualized support, resources, and opportunities that promote academic excellence, persistence, graduation, and lifelong success.

  • Four ways we walk with you

    Graduate
    From Millikin University with the plan and the support to finish what you started.

    Improve
    Academic performance through coaching, tutoring, and study skills built for your courses.

    Prepare
    For careers and graduate school with resume help, exploration, and real planning

    Build
    Confidence and leadership skills through community, advocacy, and practice.

  • Support built around your whole life

    Academic Success

    • Study skills
    • Time management
    • Academic planning
    • Goal setting

    Financial Success

    • FAFSA assistance
    • Budgeting
    • Scholarship searches
    • Financial literacy

    Career Success

    • Resume reviews
    • Interview practice
    • Career exploration
    • Graduate school planning

    Personal Success

    • Wellness support
    • Confidence building
    • Leadership development
    • Community engagement

  • What being an active participant looks like, all semester long

    Beginning of semester

    • Set academic goals
    • Schedule success coach meeting
    • Review class syllabi
    • Create study schedule

    Mid-semester

    • Check grades
    • Attend workshops
    • Meet with faculty
    • Utilize tutoring

    End of semester

    • Register for next semester
    • Review progress
    • Update career plan
    • Celebrate success

  • Let's achieve your success – together.

    Staff
    Orlando Kittrell: okittrell@millikin.edu 
    Emma Deaton: edeaton@millikin.edu 

    Office Hours
    Mon-Fri. 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

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