Graduation, Achievement and Placement (GAP) Program

The main goal of the program is to accelerate a student's rate of graduation and provide additional support if needed. Students participate in the program from their first semester through graduation.

During a student's first semester at Hudson Valley, as an alternative to traditional non-credit remedial coursework determined by Placement Test scores, students will attend predefined, credit-bearing courses that have additional contact hours with professors. Participants can also meet with an academic coach and support staff on campus throughout their attendance at the college.

The GAP program was developed in response to legislation passed by the State of New York in 2013.

Support Resources

Students who enroll in the GAP program are strongly encouraged to utilize academic support resources on campus, including:

• Center for Academic Engagement
  The Center for Academic Engagement (CAE) provides individualized academic coaching to support and build the skills essential for student success.
• Learning Centers
  The Learning Centers (Learning Assistance Center, Writing and Research Center and Computer Learning Center) offer a variety of academic support services, including tutoring and assistance with study skills, writing, research and computers.
• Academic Advising
  Academic advisors assist GAP program participants with course selection, understanding graduation requirements, problem solving and resource referral.

Who is Eligible to Participate?

Any student who is accepted into a degree or certificate program and is recommended to take a minimum of one learning skills course during their first term of full-time study as determined by Placement Test scores, is eligible to participate in the GAP program.

How Do I Become a Participant?

An academic advisor will present students with the GAP option during an initial meeting following the placement test.

Why Should I Participate in the Program?

The benefit of participating in GAP is the opportunity to accelerate your time to graduation by reducing the amount of non-credit coursework required compared with the Traditional Development Track.

GAP Courses

GAP classes are offered in English, English as a Second Language, mathematics, chemistry and psychology.

Please note that course offerings are subject to change, and classes in other subjects may be added. Check with your academic advisor for the most current list of available classes.