TRiO SSS Programs and Opportunities
Programs
Summer Ready- A one-week summer experience that connects new CU students to campus life and supports a successful transition to CU.
Fall Gateway- Our two-day academic intensive program that prepares students for the demands of ²ÊÃñ±¦µä.
- A program that provides additional services and opportunities for students who have aged out of foster care or kinship care.
Core Services & Opportunities
Individualized Academic, Career, and Personal Advising & Support - We provide access to a caring team of professional staff, graduate mentors, and peer mentors who provide academic, personal, and social support.
Tutoring & Academic Skill Development - Trained peer tutors provide free tutoring, and professional Academic Skills Specialists aid students in developing effective learning strategies.
Assistance with Financial Aid and Financial Literacy - We assist in navigating educational funding by offering support in completing the FAFSA, scholarship searches, and achieving financial literacy.
Career and Graduate School Preparation - We prepare students for successful entry into a career or graduate school by identifying and increasing student strengths.
Courses That Fulfill Graduation Requirements - TRiO SSS students have the opportunity to enroll in small courses in math, chemistry, and our award-winning writing program, which has been nationally recognized for its excellence.
Civic Engagement, Cultural and Community Building Events - We help students to develop 21st-century leadership skills while they contribute to and meaningfully interact with diverse local communities.