The College Success program offers students an integrated curriculum of preparatory English and counseling courses, and sometimes college skills, psychology and mathematics courses as well. The courses are designed to serve students needing college skill development. Instructors of each block meet regularly to target individual student needs collectively.
Instructors design a multi-culturally inclusive curriculum to appeal to the diversity of students.
The special attention and supportive environment aim to ensure student interest, connection, commitment, thus, college success. Evelyn Pollard started College Success in 1974, primarily targeting re-entry high school dropouts, veterans, and drug rehabilitation students. Special arrangements are made with the Counseling Department at each school for special orientations, lectures, and tours. Each semester a series of lectures on a variety of topics is scheduled. Students sign up for a block of classes, depending on their placement test results, needs and availability.