Compelling Priority 3:


Reduced Time to Degree Central State University is committed to reviewing its curricula to maintain currency and provide support for degree completion in a timely manner. Te University encourages students to attend summer school in order to accelerate degree completion.


Academic Affairs


15 x 8 Initiative Introduced in 2016, the 15 x 8 Initiative encourages students to complete a minimum of 15 credits per semester for four-years (eight-semesters) to reduce their time to degree completion.


Complete a minimum of 15 credits in 8 semesters with less debt.


GRADUATE ® 15 x 8 = Meet with your advisor often for program requirements, courses needed and registration.


General Education course requirements were reduced to 39 credits in most programs and is in alignment with best practices. Average total requirement for most degree programs is 120 credits.


Te chart below shows the number of students who enrolled in 15 or more credits during the fall and spring semesters.


Term Fall 2018 Spring 2019


Enrollment 2,099 1,879


15 or More Credits 1,497 1,197


%


71.3% 63.7%


Marauder JUMPSTART Tis online summer program offers incoming freshmen an opportunity to complete up to six credit hours toward their degree before the start of the fall semester.


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