Academic Development Program
(ADP)

West Chester University

Contact Info
231 Lawrence Center
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-3274
Fax: 610-436-2600


About the Academic Development Program

The mission of the Academic Development Program (ADP) is to provide an opportunity for admission to West Chester University for selected students who do not meet current admissions requirements but who still show the potential to succeed in college. The Program assists students in developing basic academic skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and speaking.  In addition, the Program provides academic support for students through academic advising, tutoring, mentoring and academic monitoring, counseling, financial aid assistance, and cultural enrichment. Sensitive to the unique differences among individual students, the Program endeavors to create an inclusive community environment conducive to learning and holistic development.

Students admitted to the Program receive a head start on their college studies because they will already have completed some required courses during the summer session. They enter the fall semester with increased academic confidence and familiarity with the campus culture and University procedures.

ADP services and support from the summer continue into the academic year and beyond. All of these advantages, and more, aid students in the transition from high school to college.

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ADP Student Learning Objectives:

  • Students will show evidence of academic success.
  • Students will take responsibility for their academic progress toward graduation.
  • Students will participate in the WCU campus community.

 

Program Awards and Recognition :

  • Recognized as Outstanding Developmental Program in the nation by the National Association of Developmental Educators
  • Recognized as Outstanding Developmental Program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Association of Developmental Programs
  • Recognized as a model ACT 101 program
  • Chi Alpha Epsilon, the national Honor Society for Developmental Students had its beginning in West Chester University's Academic Development Program and has expanded to almost 140 chapters throughout the United States.