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Title: Am I There Yet? The Importance of Discussing Anticipated Graduation Term with Newly Enrolled Advisees: A Case Study
Language: English
Authors: Angela M. D. Bowlus (ORCID 0000-0002-5786-397X), Mai Shoua Khang, Allen Bellas
Source: Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. 2026 28(1):23-48.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 26
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Academic Persistence, School Holding Power, Graduation Rate, Undergraduate Students, Time to Degree, Graduation Requirements, Majors (Students), Grade Point Average, Student Educational Objectives
DOI: 10.1177/15210251241226664
ISSN: 1521-0251
1541-4167
Abstract: This research investigates the impact of the topics discussed in an initial advising meeting on student retention and graduation. Understanding and connecting students' motivations and goals to degree planning is a popular research topic, but limited information is available about how to implement this. This research considers six specific discussion topics for an initial advising contact. Data on newly enrolled students was collected over 3 years. A binomial logistic model was used to estimate the impact of discussing specific topics on retention and graduation. Results suggest that discussion of when students can declare a major and identification of an anticipated graduation term significantly increases the probability of graduation.
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