Student Testimonials
Here's what our students and parent have to say about services they receive here at the GSD:
Summer 2018 Student Testimonials
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"GSD is like a safety net, the majority of the staff are kind and caring. Also really liked the summer program."
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"All of the extra help. It helped me to adjust to college in a way that I never could have done without it."
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""The beast feature is the help we receive from the division."
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"Meetings with the advisor and the Assistance"
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"Gives students an opportunity to transition into college more smoothly than most."
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"Close-knit community and very strong friendships."
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"It was easy getting "into" college; fall semester was easy to get into."
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"It is a helpful way to transition into college slowly. It also keeps students focused on their work and achieving success. The friendships!"
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"The support system, bonding with friends before school officially started."
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"How much they care."
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"The sense of monitoring a student's growth both academically and emotionally."
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"The teachers; I like all of my GSD teachers, and they help me out whenever I need it."
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"The best feature of the GSD is all of the help that was provided (tutors, advisors, etc.)"
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"Meeting new people, the time to adjust to college by coming in the summer."
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"Meeting people and understanding how things work on campus earlier than other freshmen."
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"Getting a head start in the summer and getting the help you need during the year."
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"The extra help we received and the leg up on the rest of my freshman class."
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"Getting a head start in college by meeting in the summer."
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"The relationships I've made, and getting ahead six credits."
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"Overall, the division shows us what to expect from college while smoothing the transition from high school."
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"The way the division prepared me for the fall/spring semesters."
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"The support from the teachers and faculty."
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"Free tutoring, easy appointments to make."
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"Good program!"
Summer 2018 Parent Testimonials
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Great job
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Great Program. Very good orientation, thank you.
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The staff was very friendly and helpful.
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Thank you for all your support.
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Thank you very much for mentoring/advising my son. I feel this will help him tremendously in the next 4 years! Thank You!
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Financial aid system was down day of orientation.
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Living/Learning Center check-in was great
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Everything about this program is so wonderful. Dr. Griggs is amazing and her vision for the program is brilliant and I am so grateful that my daughter had this opportunity. Thank you!
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The awards banquet-too many speakers for a dinner.
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Was very happy with the orientation process. Very helpful staff. My son seemed very at home and comfortable.
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The awards banquet was nice.
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The suggestion to have the students get to know the staff on campus.
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Panel discussion was very informative
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Faculty support is amazing
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Spiritan Leadership speakers
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Question and Answer session. The discussion regarding the small details (meals, id cards, etc.)
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The overview and panel at orientation were very helpful. It really eased my mind.
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Hearing from other students who have been in the program
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Getting to know the campus
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The monthly calendar and schedule