How the PDP Works
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1.
Upon signing up for the PDP, institutions will submit two new data files up to twice a year to the Clearinghouse that include cohort and course information
Cohort File
- Enrollment type
- High school GPA
- First-generation status
- Dual enrollment
- Credits transferred in Math & English readiness
Course File
- Pell status
- Program Intent (degree type, transfer)
- GPA (term, cum)
- Course name, number, CIP, type
- Course credits, grade, etc.
- Reverse Transfer information (if participating)
2.
The Clearinghouse validates and processes your data, including:
- Aligning enrollment and degree data with cohort and course data
- Offering interactive dashboards on the key performance indicators
- Providing each institution with an analysis-ready file that enables more in-depth analysis into student outcomes across a range of variables using multiple student characteristics
3.
You can use the KPI dashboard to:
- Help with student success interventions
- Report to multiple third parties, such as national initiatives, national associations and grant makers

PDP Features by Organization Type
The PDP Platform offers a comprehensive data collection and analytics reporting solution for postsecondary institutions, systems and education organizations.