About Us

Engagement, Retention, Persistence, Graduation, and Satisfaction

Definition of Student Success

Students utilizing the necessary resources to engage fully in the academic and social life of Mississippi State University as active learners and as responsible members of the community who gain and use their knowledge for the betterment of themselves and others.

Our Mission

To place students at the center of MSU’s priorities by providing the required support for students to flourish both academically and socially, so that they persist and graduate. We, as a unit, promote taking advantage of what Mississippi State University has to offer students in order to improve their lives and the lives of others.

Our Vision

The Division of Student Success meets students where they are to help them reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves. This involves assisting students academically and socially in a way that promotes student ownership of their college experience, their learning, and their success. By caring for each student as an individual human rather than a statistic, we promote student engagement and community building among undergraduates. By modeling, mentoring, instructing, and guiding, we help students grow academically and ethically. By actively engaging students in the learning process, we promote critical thinking and responsibility that allows for a transformative undergraduate experience. We hold to high standards, focus on relationships, and provide assistance, so that willing students can achieve their goals. By doing so, we help students succeed through learning, persisting, and graduating in a timely fashion.