Student Support Services at Calumet College of St. Joseph helps and meet the needs of students who have potential to do college work but who need additional support to make an easier transition into college. The college is committed to cultural diversity and educating the entire student, by providing programming that assists in building futures. As part of the commitment, Calumet College of St. Joseph developed the Student Support Services program to continue its on going efforts in enabling students to achieve their
academic goals.To accomplish these goals, we provide:

CLASS Program
The Calumet College of St. Joseph Student Support Services CLASS (Cooperative Learning and Student Success) program is a
3 day program designed to assist the student in developing a personal and academic resource that will continue to aid their progress while completing his or her degree. The focus will be on developing skills in multiple content areas while assisting the student in identifying their personal strengths and weaknesses. Overall, the program provides the student with the basics to make a positive beginning in their educational endeavors.

PACE Program
The PACE (Personal Academic Career Excellence) program is designed to assist students in improving their potential in graduating from a four-year institution. The program works with the student to create a prescriptive education plan for their time at Calumet College of St. Joseph. PACE provides resources to assist in solving situations that arise during the students’ academic career. The resources provided are testing, tutoring, study skills seminars, mentoring, and career advisement. The Student Support Services PACE program is here to ensure the student those opportunities are made available to assist in attaining personal and academic success.

Testing
There are several types of tests offered through Student Support Services. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is offered by appointment. This test allows the student to receive college credit by testing in an area of proficiency. Specific information pertaining to CLEP is available in room 400. Diagnostic testing, to determine the students’ strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing and math skills, is administered as well as the COMPASS placement testing. A variety of additional testing may be available by consulting the Director of Student Support Services.

Mentoring
Peer mentoring is coordinated through Student Support Services. Mentors are matched with new students in an effort to provide links for academic, social and personal success. The mentor’s role is to serve as a guide, counselor and supporter. The program provides training of the mentors in areas such as student leadership, team building, study skills and time management. The peer mentors present study skills workshops to the student body each semester. Social activities for mentors and new students are also scheduled through the Office of Student Support Services.

Orientation
To facilitate a smooth transition to college life, the college conducts a mandatory orientation program for all new students each semester. During orientation, the student learns about Calumet College of St. Joseph--its traditions, regulations, and opportunities--and meets with faculty, staff members, peer mentors, new classmates and tours the facilities.