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TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)

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What We Do

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) at Utica University aims to empower students to be the best version of themselves, encourage students to believe in their goals and aspirations, and motivates them to complete a degree. TRIO SSS promotes student persistence, good academic standing, and degree completion.

Phone
(315) 792-3799
Email
trio@utica.edu
Department Type
Administrative
Office Location
Hubbard Hall 111 (Staff Offices) & Hubbard Hall 112 (Academic Center)

TRiO Student Support Services

  • TRIO Application
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Scholarships
  • Graduate School Resources
  • Study Aids and Learning Strategies
  • Utica Events Calendar

TRIO is a collection of eight federally-funded access, retention, and opportunity programs that serve first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities. TRIO refers to the original three programs founded through the 1960s: Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services. Since the founding of these programs, TRIO has strived to assist students in overcoming generational, structural, and systemic barriers to accessing and completing higher education.

Everywhere online you can find TRIO

What We Do

  • TRIO in large font with Student Support Services at Utica University in smaller font.
    Peer Tutoring

    We offer peer tutoring across multiple subjects on a weekly basis, hosted in our private Academic Center. This includes general math and writing, specific subject coverage, and study skills tutoring.
  • Access to TRIO Academic Support Advocates and Faculty Mentors

    Our program works closely with faculty members who provide regular workshops regarding preparedness, searching for post-grad programs, and advancing academically.
     
  • Grad School Preparation
  • Personal Development and Skill-Building Workshops
  • Financial Wellness Resources and Workshops & On-Demand Learning

Apply

Eligibility Requirements

  1. You are a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States.
  2. You do not already have a baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree.
  3. And at least one of the following is true:
    • Neither of your parents (or guardians) has a baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree.
    • Your family's taxable income (after deductions) meets federal income eligibility guidelines based on a household size.
    • You have a documented permanent physical or learning disability that impacts your educational experience.

Students who are interested in participating, please complete the online TRIO Interest form.

Apply Here

Expectations for TRIO Participants

TRIO Participants are expected to perform certain requirements every semester in order to provide a structured learning experience and promote sustained success. Students are expected to:

  • Attend tutoring sessions
  • Meet with and develop relationships with their professors
  • Attend events and/or meetings hosted by TRIO Faculty Mentors
  • Obtain career advisement from Career Readiness
  • Attend a financial wellness-themed workshop
  • Meet regularly with their TRIO Academic Support Advocate
  • Show a consistent, committed effort towards growth and success

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Resources Page (Esto tiene recursos en Español) - This section contains extensive information on student aid, the application process, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), repayment options, and other financial aid concepts. 

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What are the program requirements?

TRIO Participants are expected to perform certain requirements every semester in order to provide a structured learning experience and promote sustained success. Students are expected to:

  • Attend tutoring sessions
  • Meet with and develop relationships with their professors
  • Attend events and/or meetings hosted by TRIO Faculty Mentors
  • Obtain career advisement from the Center for Career Readiness
  • Attend a financial wellness themed workshop
  • Meet regularly with their TRIO Academic Support Advocate
  • Show a consistent, committed effort towards growth and success

What are the services provided?

TRIO Student Support Services provide:

  • Peer Tutoring
  • Access to financial wellness information
  • Connection to Faculty Mentor workshops and support
  • A private study space with exclusive tutors
  • Personal Development Workshops
  • Assistance with grad school preparation

What are the eligibility requirements for TRIO Student Support Services?

  • You are a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States.
  • You do not already have a baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree.
  • And at least one of the following is true:
    • Neither of your parents (or guardians) has a baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree.
    • Your family's taxable income (after deductions) meetsfederal income eligibility guidelines based on a household size.
    • You have a documented permanent physical or learning disability that impacts your educational experience

Does TRIO provide textbook loans?

Unfortunately, we cannot provide textbook loans due to federal guidelines.

Does TRIO provide scholarships?

The Francis A. Wilcox Scholarship is a new scholarship for full-time students from Oneida, Herkimer, or Madison counties based on financial need and academic merit.  This criteria meets the description of a TRIO participant and is possible for two TRIO participants to be awarded the scholarship.

Where is TRIO located?

TRIO Student Support Services at Utica University is located in Hubbard Hall 111 and 112, which house our Staff Offices and our TRIO Academic Center, respectively.

Contact Us

Susan Johnston

Susan Johnston

Susan Johnston

Director of TRIO Student Support Services
(315) 792-3799
srjohnst@utica.edu

Mathew Vincent

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Mathew Vincent

Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services
(315) 792-3785
mjvincen@utica.edu

Jasper Wojtach

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Jasper Wojtach

Retention and Academic Support Coordinator
(315) 792-3794
jawojtac@utica.edu

Dr. Anthony Baird

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Dr. Anthony Baird

Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Student Transitions & Chief Diversity Officer
(315) 792-3310
ambaird@utica.edu

Cara Patterson

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Cara Patterson

Administrative Assistant
(315) 792-3793
cjpatter@utica.edu

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