All TRIO/SSS services are designed to keep students enrolled, in good standing and graduating on time. Once students join our TRIO family, we stay with them through every step on their journey to success and graduation. We give individualized assistance and support to all of our TRIO students.
TRIO/SSS Services- All services are free for TRIO students
| Academic Advising | Academic Tutoring | Individual Success Plans |
| Priority Registration | Built In Support System | Academic Progress Monitoring |
| TRIO/SSS Computer Lab | Free Printing & Copying | Financial & Economic Literacy |
| FAFSA Assistance | Educational Workshops | Cultural & Educational Activities |
| Career Counseling | Peer Mentoring | Graduate School Applications Help |
Academic Advising
Students will receive individualized advising every semester to build their class schedule and ensure they are taking the right classes for graduation.
Academic Tutoring
TRIO/SSS works closely with the Academic Support Center to provide you with a tutor for your various classes. If the Academic Support Center does not have a tutor on hand for your particular class, we will hire one for you.
Individual Success Plan Completion
Students are encouraged to meet with their TRIO/SSS Academic Retention Specialists to complete the Individual Success Plan (ISP). Students will set short-term and long-term goals for the semester and their academic career. Students will work toward completion of these goals in the time frame set.
Priority Registration
TRIO/SSS students are able to register for classes first to ensure they receive the classes they need to stay on track for graduation.
Built In Support System
TRIO/SSS is a home away from home for our students. TRIO/SSS staff are available to provide support throughout the college journey by providing a supportive environment for students to feel comfortable visiting and sharing.
Academic Progress Monitoring
TRIO/SSS staff will monitor students’ midterm and final grades to track their academic progress and provide interventions when necessary.
Access to TRIO Computer Lab
TRIO/SSS provides a computer lab with printing, copying, scanning, and faxing free of charge to program participants.
Financial Aid, FAFSA and Financial/Economic Literacy Assistance
TRIO/SSS staff will guide students to secure the appropriate financial resources available through individual counseling, FAFSA help, program resources, and cooperation with Shepherd University’s Office of Financial Aid.
Educational Workshops
TRIO/SSS offers workshops on a variety of skills necessary for success such time management, study skills, test-taking strategies and stress management designed to enhance students’ academic and personal development.
Cultural and Educational Activities
TRIO/SSS organizes activities throughout the year to expose students to cultural richness and diversity. These activities may include trips to museums, theatre productions and historically significant sites.
Career Counseling and Planning
An undergraduate education is important not only to the development of a student’s knowledge, but also to the nurturing of the student’s future vocation. TRIO/SSS provides career counseling and planning to help students identify what their future careers and experiences to prepare them for this career.
Peer Mentor Program
The TRIO/SSS program matches all new incoming first-year participants with an upper-class TRIO/SSS student as their Peer Mentor for their first semester. The Peer Mentor serves as an additional resource for new participants assisting their transition to college and the TRIO/SSS program. The Peer Mentor acts as a good role model of how to be successful at Shepherd in all areas of campus life and discusses any questions or concerns students may have. Whenever possible, matches are made based on shared majors to provide additional academic assistance.
Assistance with Graduate School Applications
TRIO/SSS staff will help students with the application process for graduate school including application completion, assistance with required exams and understanding financial aid/funding opportunities.
TRIO Living/Learning Community (currently unavailable due to COVID-19)
The TRIO Living/Learning Community gives students the opportunity to live alongside other peers in the TRIO/SSS program. This community is housed within Shaw Hall and the TRIO/SSS program offers workshops and activities right in the building that is open to all participants. Students can walk right down the hall or downstairs to attend a valuable workshop!