In the fall of 2023, Delta State University was awarded a $2,246,742 Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant by the U.S. Department of Education. This is a 5-year grant starting October 2023 and ending September 2028.  

Destination Graduation is a program to help current undergraduate and graduate students overcome barriers to continued enrollment and persist to graduation. Activity objectives to increase retention and reduce stop-out (withdrawing temporarily) include student support services such as summer bridge, supplemental instruction, tutoring, and increasing access and awareness of financial aid opportunities for our students. While these interventions are ongoing at DSU, this funding will strengthen these programs by providing supplemental instructors, interns, and staff fully devoted to these programs instead of the currently shared resources. 

This program is 100% funded by The U.S. Department of Education under the Strengthening Institutions Program through Title III, Part A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

Goals:

Goal 1: Academic Programs–Increase retention and graduation rates through summer bridge, supplemental instruction, tutoring, and increase access and awareness of financial aid opportunities.  

Goal 2: Institutional Management–Increase capacity to serve targeted students and institutionalize practices across the university.  

Goal 3: Fiscal Stability–Improve revenue stability by increasing student persistence in undergraduate programs through to graduation and into economically viable careers. 

Change of Major Advising

Already have a major, but thinking about changing to undecided? Before you decide, schedule a meeting with Academic Advising Services. We can help you to:

  • Decide which major to choose.
  • Explore different majors.
  • Answer general advisement questions.
  • Understand how your coursework fits into your new major.
  • Start the Change of Major process.
  • Rearrange your academic plan to fit your intended major.

Talking to an advisor before changing your major will help you make more informed academic decisions by exploring your options and understanding how changing your major can affect you academically. Change of Major Advising can help you navigate between majors, compare majors and program requirements, and prepare you for departmental advising appointments.

Exploring Your Major

Changing Your Major

If you want to declare or change your major, talk to your current advisor first. If you are undecided, you will work with the Coordinator of Academic Advising Services in Bailey 211. If you have a major, you will work with a faculty advisor in your department. Your academic advisor helps you in all areas of career exploration, including changing your major.

Undecided Academic Advising

Unsure of what major you want to pursue and courses to take? No problem! We are here to assist you with course scheduling and advisement, giving you time to explore and find the degree that best suits you. DSU requires you to take certain basic courses (General Education) regardless of your major. Undecided Academic Advising allows you to complete those requirements while exploring your options.

The Coordinator of Academic Advising Services serves as the academic advisor for undecided majors and assists in choosing a major. As an undecided student, you are required to participate in early and active exploration of your major and take advantage of opportunities that will help you choose a major. This includes attending career fairs, speaking with department faculty, and meeting with your advisor. By the end of your freshman year, you are expected to declare a major. For more information about advisor meetings and other expectations of undecided students, please contact Levi Smith, Advisor, Destination Graduation, at lsmith@826306.com, or call 662-846-4577).

Exploring Your Major

To learn more about all the majors that DSU offers and their requirements, check out our Academic Maps and Academic Pathways:

Academic Maps

Academic Maps are structured, semester-by-semester schedules that show when each course should be taken throughout an academic program. The Map can be used when you are making decisions about which classes to take.

 

Academic Pathways

Similar to an Academic Map, an academic pathway is a three-semester course of study that focuses on common General Education classes across a group of majors. All undecided students are required to select an academic pathway, which allows you to stay on track by taking courses that count for multiple degree areas before choosing a major.

CONTACT

LeMarrick Green
Activities Coordinator, Destination Graduation
Bailey Hall 216C, DSU Box 3204
Cleveland, MS 38733
P: 662-846-4030

Elizabeth Wickliffe
Counselor, Destination Graduation
Bailey Hall 217, DSU Box 3204
Cleveland, MS 38733
P: 662-846-4475

Leuveruia Smith
Advisor, Destination Graduation
Bailey Hall 216B, DSU Box 3204
Cleveland, MS 38733
P: 662-846-4577

Khadeisjh Dailey
Administrative Assistant, Destination Graduation
Bailey Hall 216, DSU Box 3204
Cleveland, MS 38733
P: 662-846-4887

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