Student Success and Retention Services

Welcome to SSRS

Join one of our programs and you'll find a welcoming community of students, instructors, counselors and staff – along with peer mentors and tutors – who can support you in defining your educational goals and developing a plan to achieve them.

There are several programs under the SSRS umbrella, including First Year Experience (FYE), IMPACT AAPI, Pride, Puente, Rising Scholars, Umoja, and Summer Bridge.

We've Got Summer Hours!

Beginning August 4-14, the center will remain open, but counseling hours will be very limited and by appointment only.

Need to meet with a counselor one on one? Just send an email to the counselor of the program you're interested in to set up an appointment directly, or contact the SSRS front desk at (408) 864-8470 for assistance. We're here to support you! 

Please see our in-person program orientation dates (check back for updates) and the link to our Summer Bridge page below for more information about SSRS summer activities. Orientations are for students invited to join that particular program. To join one of our programs, please visit that program's website, contact the counselor, or reach out to our front desk.

Our Programs Offer

• Personal counseling
• Academic mentoring and coaching
• Study groups
• Leadership development
• Access to computer center
• Campus tours of four-year universities
• Academic enrichment workshops
• Scholarship and financial aid information

How To Apply

Our SSRS programs begin in the summer with individual program orientations and our Summer Bridge experience.

If you are interested in joining any of our SSRS programs, please complete the following steps:

1. Apply to De Anza College
2. Make sure the Assessment Office has your high school transcript, in order to determine your English placement.
3. Complete the SSRS interest form (click the button below)
4. Attend orientation for the college or a specific program in July.
5. Attend Summer Bridge in late August.

SSRS Interest Form

Support Our Programs!

You may contribute to the SSRS fund online through the
Foothill-De Anza Foundation. Your give will help support educational field trips, university campus visits, conferences, workshops and other activities that contribute to our students' academic success. Thank you for your continued support.