The College Experience

An age-old tradition in higher education is engaging incoming students in outdoor activities. Research points to the value of these interventions to promote academic success and personal development skills.

To bolster school spirit and inspire feelings of belonging among students, college leaders are encouraging attendance at sporting events.

Each year, a number of undergraduate seniors choose to re-enroll at their institution to further their graduate education. Helping these learners readjust to their alma mater can boost feelings of belonging.

In the latest Voices of Student Success episode, learn about how the University of South Carolina used professional development and a first-year seminar course to improve students’ feelings of belonging and address antiwar protests.

Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, colleges, community organizations and student advocates are looking to boost on-campus civic engagement through voter registration and participation initiatives.

A newly released literature review from the Institute for Higher Education Policy highlights the role of student experience and belonging on college student success—and offers suggestions for how this could be applied practically to campuses.

Campbell University organized daily events for a month and a half to promote on-campus participation and boost feelings of belonging for students.

Victor Valley College in California launched a one-stop hotline for students, parents and others to get questions answered about the institution. The intervention helps people get connected to the college faster and supports students’ feelings of belonging.