Did you know; that your comfort with resource access and your overall performance in the first year of college typically predicts how successful you will be for the remaining three years? Your first year is where you begin to make connections on campus with peers, staff, and faculty. These connections begin to build your network of support for years to come.
ROAR stands for Recognizing Opportunities Achieving Results. The program is focused on providing advocacy and customized support to first year students. This effort is designed to ensure that first year students have what they need to be successful, which aligns with the college’s mission to empower students to succeed.
Currently, any perspective first year student that confirms their attendance at Buffalo State College and is not enrolled in any other support program on campus is eligible to participate. Students who are accepted to Buffalo State through Honors, EOP, or as an International Student are currently ineligible for services through the Roar 2 Success program.
Students enrolled and actively engaged in Roar 2 Success will receive:
It is our best hope that with the support of the Roar 2 Success program all first-year students will build a foundation that allows them to be successful during their time at Buffalo State.
Each student enrolled in the program will be assigned to a Completion Coach. Your Coach is here to offer guidance, advocacy, and support, with a focus on navigating the Buffalo State campus. Students can schedule a 1:1 meeting with their Completion Coach in the Bengal Success Portal or attend our Weekly Virtual Drop-In Hours. We suggest that students commit to meeting with a Coach at least once per month. If you are having difficulty, then we suggest meeting with your Coach bi-weekly.
What can a Completion Coach help with?
Anything you need, just ask Roar 2 Success is here for you!
Catch us in the Union or your Res Hall, Tuesdays/Thursdays from 12:30p-1:30p
Join our Virtual Drop in Support Hours, Wednesdays 10a-12p
"Kick back with Zach", Every Wednesday 7p-8p in your Res Hall lobby
(1st @Bengal Hall, 2nd @Neuman/Tower 1, 3rd @Tower 3, 4th @Perry/Bishop)
"Pop Out" at our weekly social meet and greets, check the Bengal Success portal for details
Visit the Roar 2 Success Linktree to access resource connections now!
"ROAR 2 Success" is part of the Department of Education's Title III Grant initiative
