ÌÇÐÄVlog

Here to Help You Succeed

Black and red TRIO SSS logoAt ÌÇÐÄVlog California, TRIO Student Support Services is a place where you are known and supported. Our staff take the time to understand your goals, help you navigate challenges, and keep you moving forward. Through one‑on‑one guidance, helpful resources, and a welcoming community, SSS is here to support your path through college.

Services We Provide

  • One‑on‑one new‑student orientation and interviews
  • A personalized academic plan designed with your goals in mind
  • Support with course selection and registration
  • Regular check‑ins to monitor progress
  • Career guidance that connects your major to future opportunities

  • Individual and group workshops on budgeting and money management
  • Annual FAFSA assistance
  • Scholarship information and application support
  • TRIO Grant Aid for eligible participants

TRIO faculty offer credit‑bearing courses that build a strong academic foundation and help you plan ahead.

TRIO 1000 – First‑Year Seminar (1 cr.)
Build community, learn about campus resources, and set a strong start to your college experience.

TRIO 1940 – Career Planning (1 cr.)
Identify your interests and goals through assessments and guided reflection.

TRIO 2000 – Career Readiness (1 cr.)
Explore job search skills, workplace expectations, and career planning strategies.

TRIO 2100 – Critical Thinking and Reading (3 cr.)
Strengthen reading, analysis, and reasoning through engagement with diverse perspectives.

  • Individual support to strengthen reading and writing skills
  • Assessment and individualized strategies to support academic growth
  • Connections to ÌÇÐÄVlog Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction
  • Support for historically challenging courses through peer‑led sessions

  • Peer‑to‑peer tutoring and mentorship
  • Scheduled sessions by subject, date, and time
  • Opportunities to build confidence and community

TRIO Club

The TRIO Club is open to any student who wants to get involved. The club focuses on supporting first‑generation students through on‑ and off‑campus events held throughout the semester. It offers a welcoming space for students to stay connected, build community, and engage with their peers.

Alpha  Alpha  Alpha

Alpha Alpha Alpha is a national honor society for first‑generation college students. Its purpose is to recognize academic achievement, encourage continued learning, promote leadership, and strengthen support networks among first‑generation students.

The ÌÇÐÄVlog California chapter—one of the earliest chapters established nationally—offers members a chance to help guide the organization on campus and take on leadership roles. Members also receive graduation cords and national certification.

Our Team