What is College Success?
College Success is a comprehensive (3-credit) course designed to enhance academic success by helping students identify barriers that hinder their ability to achieve their academic, personal and/or professional goals. Using guided, reflective journaling as a self-discovery tool, students explore the seven non-cognitive competencies: self-advocacy, confidence, emotional intelligence, resilience, perseverance, self-control, and growth mindset. In addition, College Success offers the opportunity to gain cognitive skills (study strategies) based on principles of learning and thinking, which students are encouraged to integrate and apply in order to become engaged, effective, and empowered learners. Whether you are new to college, new to PSU (transfer student), or simply in need of a motivation jump start, there is much to gain from this course.
College Success courses are listed under the subject University Studies (UNST) in the Schedule of Classes.
College Success - Spring 2026 Offerings:
On-line UNST 194 - CRN 63112; UNST 394 - CRN 63185
UNST 194 (Mondays - 1:30-4:20 PM) - CRN 64081; UNST 394 - CRN 63732
UNST 194 - Late start 4/28 (Tuesdays 1:30-4:20 PM) - CRN 63111; UNST 394 - CRN 63186