At-Promise Program - Wayne State College Nebraska

What is the At-Promise Program?

The At-Promise Program helps you succeed in college by connecting you to a strong, supportive community from day one.

Designed to ease the transition to WSC, the program provides intentional support during the first year and continues offering structured guidance through graduation. Each year, the program selects a cohort of 50 students who progress through the program together while building meaningful connections with peers, mentors, and staff committed to their success.

Why join At-Promise?

From your first day on campus, At-Promise helps you build connections, find support, and stay on track. Here's what that means for you.

Start strong Build your network and feel supported before your first day of college.

Mentorship that matters Receive personalized guidance from mentors invested in your success.

Find your community Be part of a close-knit cohort that grows with you.

Achieve your goals Stay focused and on track from your first semester to graduation.

Launch your future Gain experience through leadership, internship, and career opportunities.

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How we support your success:

As a participant, you will receive:

Individual academic and career advising
Dedicated peer mentoring
A structured Summer Bridge experience
Enrollment in the First-Year Experience course
Access to tutoring and academic resources
Professional development workshops
Internship guidance and career planning
Community building and cultural events

Participant expectations

Students selected for program are expected to:

Maintain full-time enrollment
Enroll in the First-Year Experience (FYE) course
Participate in mentoring, workshops, and events
Meet regularly with program staff and peer mentors
Attend the Summer Bridge experience
Maintain good academic standing

Program experience

From your first days on campus through graduation, At-Promise provides structured support that evolves with you.

Year 1: Transition to College

One-week Summer Bridge experience before fall classes begin
Enrollment in the First-Year Experience course
Dedicated peer mentor support
Regular one-on-one success coaching
Community-building and cultural experiences

Years 2-4: Growth and Leadership

Continued academic and personal success coaching
Expanded leadership and campus engagement opportunities
Internship, career, and professional development preparation
Graduation and post-graduation planning support

At-Promise is more than a program. It’s a commitment to ensuring every student has the support, guidance, and opportunities they need from day one through graduation. We are building intentional, wraparound support so students know they are not navigating college alone - they are part of a community invested in their success every step of the way.

Dedrick Bell

Director of Student Cultural Engagement

Dedrick Bell

Director of Student Cultural Engagement

Who should apply

The At-Promise Program is designed for first-time, full-time undergraduate students enrolling at Wayne State College who meet one or more of the following:

First-generation college student (neither parent graduated from a 4-year college)
Demonstrated financial need (Pell Grant eligible)
Students from backgrounds underrepresented in higher education

How to apply

Students interested in the At-Promise Program must first be admitted to Wayne State College and then complete the At-Promise application.

Application process

Apply and be accepted to Wayne State College
Complete the At-Promise Application
Receive your decision

At-Promise Student Success Program