TRIO SSS Services

Individualized consultation is available in the following areas:

• Learning and Study Skill Development
  TRIO staff provide academic tutoring in learning strategies, study skills and time management. These services may be offered to you prior to assigning you (a) peer content tutor(s) or as a supplement to your peer content tutoring.
• Academic Planning
  Course planning prior to meeting with academic advisors; identifying the consequences of selecting the S/U option for a course or for dropping or withdrawing from a course; and/or transferring to another school or withdrawing from SUNY Potsdam.
• Peer Content Tutoring
  TRIO initially accepts one (1) tutor request from each participant. Requests are accepted from the beginning of the second week of each semester. Tutor requests are fulfilled subject to tutor availability.
  
  TRIO is unable to provide tutors in the following areas:
  • technique courses such as: Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Theatre;
  • senior seminar courses in any department;
  • cross registration and/or on-line courses offered by another institution.
• Advocacy
  TRIO staff members not only advocate for students, but also assist them in becoming strong self-advocates.
• Enhanced Early Alerts
• Academic Recovery Program
  TRIO staff members work closely with students on Warning or Probation to regain Acceptable Academic Standing.

 Academic Resources

125 Sisson Hall is available to TRIO participants for tutoring/studying. It has two desktop computers with multiple platforms, but no printers.

TRIO TiP Sheets on a variety of learning skills, study strategies, forming study groups, test taking, advising basics, etc. are available upon request from TRIO staff.

• Use the Blank Weekly Planner (PDF) to organize your schedule
• Use the Grade Tracker (PDF) to monitor your progress in each of your courses
• Use the GPA Calculator to calculate your semester and/or cumulative GPA.
• SUNY Potsdam Registrar's Office provides information on registration procedures and much more. 

TRIO SSS offers tutoring to active TRIO participants. All tutoring is free of charge and is available for various lower-level and certain upper-division undergraduate courses. Tutoring sessions are facilitated by trained and experienced peer tutors. Learn More

Laptops are available for loan on a semesterly basis as supplies last. Students must be active TRIO SSS participants. The loaner program is administered through the Computing & Technology Services (CTS) Office. Pickups and returns are done in person at the CTS Office located in 103 Stillman Hall. 

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Part of your college experience is to grow and develop as a human being. Our staff is here to help you discover yourself and grow into the person you want to be.  

• Individual Advising
  Short-term advising is available to assist participants with personal issues affecting academic success. Counseling referrals also may be made as appropriate.
• Peer Mentoring
  Any TRIO SSS freshman who is interested is assigned a TRIO SSS Peer Mentor. Our mentors are upperclassmen TRIO SSS members who are available to help you with your transition to campus life.

Individual Consultation

TRIO staff members are available to advise participants in Financial Aid education including completion of FAFSA, understanding financial aid, paying your college bill, and exploring scholarships. Staff members are also available to advise participants in areas of personal finance education including developing a budget, learning about banking, understanding credit, and searching for student employment.

 Financial Tools and Resources

Why you should think about getting a credit card- Explore the links below to read more:

• Student Credit Card Information
• SUNY Smart Track provides a wealth of information on personal finance and planning.
• Find your credit score at www.creditkarma.com, or www.experian.com.
• SUNY Potsdam Financial Aid Office includes links to FAFSA, scholarship information, student employment, etc.
• SUNY Potsdam Student Accounts Office includes important announcements about bills, payment plans, student insurance, etc.

Individual Consultation

The TRIO Program Counselor is available to advise participants in areas such as searching for and applying to graduate schools, preparing for entrance exams, searching for scholarships and fellowships, exploring career paths, and writing resumes and cover letters.

Graduate School and Career Planning Resources

• Explore possible careers through MY NEXT MOVE
• Connect with SUNY Potsdam’s Career Planning Office
• Peterson's College Search Tool
• Search for employment and research careers at www.indeed.com or at www.labor.ny.gov/careerservice
• Sign up and prepare for the GRE at www.gre.org