Helping Students Succeed at BYU
Student success means helping students to graduate from BYU and, in the process, to increase their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen their testimonies of His restored gospel and Church, including prophets and apostles, expand their minds, and cultivate Christlike character and virtues. Students should graduate from BYU equipped with the capacity and fired with the desire to spend the rest of their lives learning for the Savior's glory and serving others in His name.
To this end, the BYU Student Success Model builds upon the university's strategic priorities (Becoming BYU)—including strengthening the student experience, focusing on undergraduate teaching, and building a covenant community—by encouraging all BYU employees to provide inspiring learning and support to students, minister in the Savior's way, practice and promote principles of accountability, and foster covenant belonging and Christ-centered relationships.
We ask employees to prioritize students so that they are numbered among the members of the BYU community, remembered, nourished, and known by name (see Moroni 6:4).
Student Success Principles
Christlike Ministering and Accountability
- Seek spiritual guidance to care for individual students
- Use data and revelation to inspire institutional and programmatic adjustments for student success
- Measure progress in helping each student achieve divine potential
Covenant Belonging and Relationships
- Counsel together to proactively coordinate a comprehensive plan for each student
- Link students with peers, faculty, and employees to create a covenant community
- Serve each other with understanding of God’s divine design for our lives
Inspiring Learning and Support
- Employ gospel methodology and model Christlike virtues in teaching, advising, and support
- Increase experiential learning opportunities that lead to inspiration and revelation
- Using gospel methodology, provide access to comprehensive individual support and learning resources
Forthcoming: BYU Student Success Strategic Plan
We aim to increase graduation rates for all BYU students, with specific emphasis on various demographic groups. You can read more in the university’s strategic plan.
