Albany State University Sees Enrollment Growth for Fall 2020 Semester

Amidst the pandemic, Albany State University (ASU) school officials are pleased to see a higher enrollment for the fall 2020 semester. This is ASU's largest enrollment in the past three years, with an increase of nearly 6% from 2019. Under President Marion Ross Fedrick's leadership, the University has implemented strategic scholarship allocations, recruitment strategies, and student success programs that have led to this achievement.

ASU assists students in need through the efforts of scholarships such as the Golden RAM Retention Grant (GAP Scholarship), the Local Scholars Grant and many more through the ASU Foundation. The recruitment strategy has pivoted to digital experiences to maintain student engagement, such as virtual one on one and group sessions with recruiters.

ASU has also launched student success programs to ensure continued academic excellence and student success, as part of the University's Golden RAM Guarantee. Some of these programs are Virtual and Face-to-Face Study Table, adding a virtual component to peer tutoring and Math and English Tutoring Centers, the Academic Success Coach Initiative, and combining the enrollment service center into the one-stop-shop, RAM Central.

As ASU continues to recruit potential Golden Rams for the ’21-’22 academic year, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success, Kenyatta Johnson says, “Students and parents continue to be impressed by our range of over 60 programs and our continued commitment to academic excellence and student success. The student success initiatives we have launched in the past year have assisted with retention and improved upon the collegiate experience.”

The application deadline to apply for spring 2021 is November 1. In addition to multiple student success initiatives, ASU offers research opportunities, study abroad programs, community engagement, and over 50 student organizations to be a part of. Students can apply at www.asurams.edu/apply.

ASU is encouraging current and future students to complete the (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) FAFSA to prepare for the ’21-’22 academic year. Registration begins October 1 and the ASU priority deadline is November 1. Filling out the FAFSA is an important task for students so they qualify for scholarships, grants, and forgivable federal loans.