Delta State Student Success Center

Need Support or Know Someone Who Does? Send Us a Stay Okra Strong (S.O.S.) Early Alert

Are you or someone you know facing academic challenges or other obstacles that might impact your success at Delta State? Let us know so we can help. Submit an S.O.S. Early Alert today and connect with support services dedicated to guiding you back on track. Once submitted, you’ll receive ongoing outreach and communication from the S.O.S. team to ensure you get the support you need!

What We Offer

We invite you to make the Student Success Center your college compass! We are here to help you successfully navigate your college experience at Delta State as you make your way from classroom to cap and gown. Delta State student success services, offered through the Student Success Center, provide a wide range of support tailored to meet your individual needs as a student.

Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction

With Tutor.com, we’re excited to offer online tutoring that gives you around-the-clock access to academic support, right when you need it, through Canvas! If you’re looking for a more personal touch, our face-to-face peer tutoring at the Student Success Center is perfect for connecting you with fellow students who are eager to help you navigate through challenging coursework. No matter if you prefer virtual assistance or in-person guidance, we’re here to cheer you on in your academic journey every step of the way!

Developmental Studies Courses

Freshman students admitted with ACT scores below 16 in two or more subtest areas will be required to participate in a Year-Long Academic Support Program. The Year-Long Academic Support Program: CED 098 (first semester) and CED 099 (second semester) is designed to help students navigate through the first year of college.

First-Year Seminar

The First-Year Seminar (FYS) course, part of the First-Year Experience (FYE), helps incoming freshmen and transfer students transition into college life at Delta State University. This mandatory course builds academic skills, promotes well-being, and connects students to key campus resources. Through interactive activities and support networks, FYS sets students up for success.

Enrich Your College Experience with Hands-On Learning

College is more than just lectures and textbooks—it’s a wonderful journey that helps you gain valuable real-world experience, preparing you for an exciting future! At Delta State, we genuinely believe that hands-on learning is the key to achieving both academic and professional success. With opportunities such as internships, engaging research projects, meaningful service-learning, and interactive experiential courses, you’ll get to apply what you’ve learned to real-world challenges in an enjoyable way. Whether you’re collaborating with faculty on research, volunteering in the community, or honing your skills through on-campus jobs, each of these experiences is designed to boost your confidence, widen your circle of connections, and help you shine in your field. At Delta State, the learning adventure doesn’t just take place in the classroom—it unfolds all around you!

Destination Graduation

Destination Graduation is a Title III Strengthening Institutions Program funded through the U.S. Department of Education to help current undergraduate and graduate students overcome barriers to continued enrollment and persist to graduation.