Academic Development Program
(ADP)

West Chester University

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


Program Components

ADP Components: Academic Advising, Mentoring, Tutoring, Counseling, and Referrals

Academic Advising

  • Is a significant component within the support network established for ADP students.
  • Promotes an holistic approach to advising, which is concerned not only with course selection but also with facilitating each student's individual academic, social, and cultural growth.
  • ADP advisors embrace this perspective in their advising practices, and are also particularly adept in executing this approach to student development and success.

As part of the ADP summer program, students participate in a week-long advising seminar that addresses a host of issues including:

  • information about the general education courses
  • strategies for first-year success
  • selecting a major
  • pre-requisites for various programs
  • developing and achieving career, professional, and personal goals.

During the academic year students meet with advisors:

  • To discuss academic performance
  • To plan for the following semesters
  • To address other issues related to their college experience, professional goals, and personal development
  • To schedule classes for the next semester
  • To plan for Priority Scheduling, which allows first-year ADP students the advantage of selecting classes before other students in the university.

Mentoring

During the summer session, each student is assigned to a Peer Assistant, who establishes and maintains a close relationship with each student. The Peer Assistant will advise students within the limits of his/her capabilities on academic, social, and personal matters. The Peer Assistant should become aware of student problems and concerns including adjustment, homesickness, roommate conflicts, etc., and refer students who need assistance to the appropriate campus agencies and/or staff member.

Tutoring

ADP students receive tutoring in the following courses: ENG-Q20, WRT-120, MAT-Q01, MAT-Q00, and SPK 208. Additionally, depending on placement test scores, some students will receive tutoring in EDR-Q20.

Learning Assistance & Resource Center

Counseling

Within the Counseling Component, licensed psychologists dedicated to the success of developmental education students in college and as life-long learners:

  • Consider the whole person
  • Support the growth of each individual
  • Address personal, social, emotional and educational concerns

Counseling Center

Referrals

The following offices are available to assist and support all incoming ADP students: