TRiO Student Support Services
TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) at UCCS supports eligible first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities as they work toward their academic, personal, and career goals. TRiO SSS is a supportive academic community committed to student success, persistence, and degree completion. Student development and achievement are central to the goals of the program.
Partnering for Student Success
TRiO Student Support Services is grounded in a mission of access and student empowerment. We are committed to fostering a welcoming learning environment that supports students’ intellectual, personal, and professional growth, while helping them build the skills, confidence, and connections needed to thrive at UCCS and beyond.
TRiO SSS Offers
TRiO SSS offers opportunities for academic development and individualized support to help students navigate college expectations and progress toward completing their degrees. Through academic coaching, tutoring support, and connections to campus resources, the program is designed to support academic success, retention, and successful transitions within higher education.
Academic coaching and guidance
Advocacy and personalized support
Peer mentoring
Tutoring and academic support referrals
Career exploration and preparation
Financial aid and financial literacy guidance
Graduate and professional school preparation
Leadership development opportunities
Access to study spaces and academic resources