Welcome to the TRiO Scholars Program!
The TRiO Scholars Program, also known as Student Support Services (SSS), is federally funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to improve retention and graduation rates of first-generation and income-qualified students and students with disabilities at UC Riverside. The TRiO Scholars Program offers its 140 participants academic, social, personal, and career advising and support, from entry into UC Riverside until graduation.
Participants are recruited by invitation only.
Core Services and Benefits
- Academic support and tutoring
- Priority registration
- Networking and mentoring from faculty, staff, alumni and students
- Academic advising
- Information on financial aid, scholarships, and economic literacy
- Educational and cultural outings
- Referrals to other campus resources
- Access to TRiO Scholars computer lab
- Access to textbooks through TRiO Scholars Library
- Referrals to other campus resources
- Exposure to graduate school, research,
and internship opportunities
Special Annual Focus: Developing a Portfolio for Success at UCR and Beyond
- First Year: Developing a Foundation for Academic and Personal Success
- Second Year: Exploring Majors and Careers
- Third Year: Serving Our Community
- Fourth Year: Developing and Exercising Leadership
TRiO Scholars Program Office
Costo Hall 224
900 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 92521
Phone: 951-827-6195
Email: micki.clowney@ucr.edu
Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.