Keystone

Our mission is to encompass and connect the academic achievement, personal strengths, values, goals, and faith for each student in the Keystone program.

To achieve this mission, the Center for Academic Success (CAS) puts together an individualized academic plan for each student for the first year. What makes this plan work? We start by defining a student's need. We work with the students, parents and the academic community to develop a roadmap for success. It is a partnership that can begin during the admission process and continues through the first year of the student's enrollment. It is our goal to provide a smooth transition from the high school classroom to the college environment by giving our students support and accountability in navigating through the freshman year.

95.8%of participants returned to Union after the first semester

97%of participants achieved a GPA of at least 2.6 or higher on a four-point scale

72%of participants achieved a GPA of a least 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale

92%Recent First Year Retention

Testimonials

Krista Erlandson

Libertyville, Ill., PEWS

"Keystone helped me be accountable in getting my work done and doing it well because I met with my advisor every week. It was helpful for me to learn how to study and figure out college academics. Mrs. Tignor and Mrs. Watson were amazing. So helpful. I didn't know I needed help, and they recognized it and walked me through my first year. I couldn't have done it without them."