Block and Cohort Scheduling

This report focuses on how institutions develop block and cohort schedules while simultaneously maintaining a traditional schedule. The report also identifies which student groups benefit most from block and cohort schedules.

Summary The Complete College America initiative lists the transition to block and cohort scheduling models from a traditional model as method for improving student success. This report focuses on how institutions develop block and cohort schedules while simultaneously maintaining a traditional schedule. The report also identifies which student groups benefit most from block and cohort schedules. Key observations from our research: 1. Block scheduling improves semester-to-semester and year-to-year retention rates. 2. Successful transitions to block schedules require high levels of faculty engagement. 3. Student registration systems require manual intervention to create schedules. 4. Undeclared transfer students and students seeking to quickly complete general education courses benefit from block scheduling. 5. Course scheduling software products expedite the scheduling process and minimize scheduling conflicts. DOWNLOAD THE REPORT