The Learning Center

Central P.A.S.S. Program

What is the PASS Program?

PASS grant funded program, supported by the Minority Advancement Program administered by the Office of Higher Education. The program supports students of color who are on academic probation to achieve academic good standing and provides the tools needed to be successful at CCSU.

  • As a PASS student (ID 102), you would be enrolled in a one-credit course, that meets twice a week for one hour.

  • The classes are discussion based designed around specific needs.

    • Provides the opportunity to identify and overcome personal barriers with the support of the PASS coordinator and your peers.

  • Class discussions centered on learning strategies and skills to navigating college.

If you are ready to commit to your college success, the PASS program may be right for you!

If you are interested in participating in the PASS Program contact our PASS Coordinator:

Jessica Chamble 
Chamble.j@ccsu.edu
Willard DiLoreto D309

  • Students on academic probation, are required to participate in an academic intervention.

  • The PASS program would serve as your academic intervention for the semester.

  • Earn 1 academic credit for completing this intervention!

    • This is the only intervention that you receive credit for participating in.

Also gain access to:

  • A Resource Center- qualifying PASS participants will have the privilege of accessing textbooks for their classes, laptops, headsets, calculators, throughout the semester while participating in the program.

  • Connection to campus resources.

    • Presentations/ workshops with various offices on campus (financial aid, counseling, wellness, career development, financial literacy, tutoring, the writing center).

  • A positive and supportive environment to navigate challenges and build community.

Enroll in ID 102 - Master Student: This is a class for first time PASS program participants. Class meets twice a week in person throughout the semester. Students receive one credit for participating as well as additional benefits. The PASS program supports students of color who are on Academic Probation.

Enroll in TLC 008 – PASS: Returning PASS students are enrolled in TLC 008. When enrolled in this intervention, students participate in one-to-one meetings with the PASS coordinator. The PASS program supports students of color who are on Academic Probation.  

  1. Reach out to our PASS Coordinator (Jessica Chamble, chamble.j@ccsu.edu) to see if you are eligible to participate in the program.
  2. Schedule an interview.
  3. Once accepted, fill out and submit appropriate paperwork.
  4. Our PASS Coordinator will then manually register you for the intervention.
  5. Attend the intervention!