TRIO News & Events

TRIO students can visit nearby destinations for cultural or educational activities. TRIO SSS also sponsors interactive workshops so students can build and develop new skills related to college life.

Fall 2024 Events

September

• Sept 6th (Friday) - ORIENTATION: 11am-12pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• Sept 12th (Thursday) - EVENT: TRIO Open House 11am-1pm/ Room 1-252
• Sept 13th (Friday) - ORIENTATION: 11am-12pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• Sept 18th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Academic Success Skills 1-2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• Sept 20th (Friday) - ORIENTATION: 11am-12pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• Sept 26th (Thursday) - EVENT: MN Education Fair 9-10:30am CBU & SJU
• Sept 27th (Friday) - ORIENTATION: 11am-12pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom

October

• Oct 4th (Friday) - FIELD TRIP: Quarry Park 12-3pm
• Oct 9th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Funding Your Education 1-2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• Oct 16th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Financial Literacy 1-2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• Oct 25th (Friday) - FIELD TRIP: SCSU/TRIO/Multicultural Center 12-3pm
• Oct 30th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Wellness 101 1-2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom

November

• Nov 6th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Transfer Prep 1pm - 2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• Nov 8th (Friday) - EVENT: First Generation Celebration 12-2pm / Room TBD
• Nov 15th (Friday) - FIELD TRIP: Stearns History Museum 12-3pm
• Nov 20th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Career Prep 1pm - 2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom

December

• December 4th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Test Taking Strategies 1pm - 2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• December 11th (Wednesday) - EVENT: Fall Semester Celebration 1pm - 2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom

Cultural & Education Field Trips

The TRIO SSS program offers a number of cultural and education trips each year. Students have the opportunity to tour local and regional museums and attend events. Examples of past field trips include: Stearns History Museum, Hmong Cultural Center, Science Museum of Minnesota, Heritage House, and Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

Workshops

TRIO SSS offers workshops on topics including stress reduction, campus technology, financial literacy, and much more. Additionally, the TRIO SSS program also hosts FAFSA and scholarship labs where students can get support and assistance with these applications.

Transfer University Visits

Each semester, students visit universities that offer transfer options for students hoping to continue on with their education after earning their degree at SCTCC. Students tour the universities and also learn about any TRIO programs offered there.