Welcome to the Center for Student Success (CSS)!
In partnership with the Associate Dean for Advising and Curriculum in the College of Arts & Sciences, the CSS provides leadership and direction for the university-wide First Year Experience (FYE) and Second Year Experience (SYE) initiatives.
The CSS offers Student Success Coaching where professional staff and peer advisors are available to meet with any undergraduate student experiencing challenges at USD that impact academic performance and persistence.
The CSS also processes undergraduate leave of absence requests as well as undergraduate withdrawals.
Please explore the navigation bar above for more information about our programs and services.
CSS Events
- April 2: Class reservation begins. Sign up for MFTS 365 this fall!
- April 17: PA Spring Workshop @ 12:15 p.m. in IPJ H/I (lunch provided)
- April 20: PA Spring Workshop @ 2:00 p.m. in UC 128 (snacks provided)
- May 1: CSS begins processing Leaves of Absence and Withdrawals effective for Fall 2012
- May 8: SYE 2013 Kick-Off Meeting @ 12:30 p.m. in IPJ Theatre
- May 9: Last day of Student Success Coaching
Important Dates to Remember
- April 4: Last day to withdraw from Spring 2012 classes
- April 13: Final fee payment deadline for Summer Sessions 2012 online registration
- May 14: Last day of classes
- May 14: Deadline to petition for January 2013 graduation
- May 17-23: Final Examinations
- May 26-27: Commencements
- June 4: First day of first summer session



