Persistence and Retention

What does the Office of Persistence and Retention (P&R) do for our students?

From the first day to Graduation, the Office of Persistence and Retention helps students stay on track throughout their time at Gaston College. By providing personalized service, unique programming and important information. OPR reaches out to all students in various ways throughout the academic year.

Our college students face academic, financial, work and family challenges that complicate their education. Balancing work and school, securing financial aid, arranging transportation, coping with many, many other issues have profound effects on our students' ability to start, stay, and complete their academic goals.

Persistence and Retention Newsletter:

March/April 2010 July/August 2010 September/October 2010 November/December 2010 January/February 2011 Spring 2011 Fall 2011