The aim of Educational Enhancement Services (EES) is to provide opportunities for the intellectual, social, and cultural development of Dickinson State University students eligible for services.  EES is a federally-funded TRIO program designed to ensure academic success through intensive academic planning, individual and group tutoring, professional development workshops, and social interaction opportunities at no expense to participants.

Students in EES are successful; at least ten percent are on the President’s and Dean’s Lists each semester, most of our students have higher than average GPA’s, several of our students are nominated for the DSU Outstanding Senior Awards each spring, and many more have been initiated into DSU’s various academic honor societies.

EES maintains a state-of-the-art technology lab for exclusive use by participants.  Time management, learning styles, and leadership skills software is also available to EES participants, as well as a wide range of academic skill assessments to help students achieve success while attending DSU.  Incoming EES freshmen are invited to participate in an all expense paid Bridge Program the week before school starts in the fall, which, along with the EES Freshman Seminar, provides the essential building blocks for the ultimate college learning experience.

Only 200 students can be admitted into EES, and entrance into the program is very competitive.  Eligibility requirements include: being a first generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university), meeting the federal income guidelines and/or having a documented disability. Students must also demonstrate areas of academic need.

Interested students must complete an application for acceptance into EES.  Once the application is processed, students will be scheduled for an interview to determine eligibility and level of interest. Incoming freshmen and transfer students are encouraged to apply to EES at the same time they apply to DSU.  Please come to the EES office in the lower level of Stoxen Library, telephone us at 701-483-2029, or download an EES application form at http://www.dickinsonstate.edu/EES.asp.