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.

Spring 2025 Events

January

• January 15th-16th (Wednesday - Thursday) - WORKSHOP: Technology 101 1-2pm/ Room 1-252 & Zoom
• January 22nd (Wednesday) - EVENT: Open House 11am-1pm / Room 1-252
• January 29th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Goal Setting 1-2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• January 30th (Thursday) - WORKSHOP: Time Management/Study Skills 1pm-2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom

February

• Feb. 5-6 (Wednesday - Thursday) - WORKSHOP: Financial Literacy 1-2pm/ Room 1-252 & Zoom
• Feb. 12th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Funding Your Education 1-2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• Feb. 18th-21st (Tuesday-Friday) - EVENT: TRIO awareness week
• Feb. 26th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Etiquette Norms 1-2pm/ Location TBD

March

• March 5th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Transfer Prep 1-2pm/ Room 1-252 & Zoom
• March 19th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Career Prep 12-2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• March 26th (Friday) - EVENT: Job Fair

April

• April 4th (Friday) - FIELD TRIP: SCSU Campus Visit 11am - 3pm
• April 23rd (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Wellness 101 1pm - 2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom
• April 25th (Friday) - FIELD TRIP: U of M Campus Visit 8am -  4pm
• April 30th (Wednesday) - WORKSHOP: Test Taking Strategies 1pm - 2pm / Room 1-252 & Zoom

May

• May 8th (Thursday) - EVENT: SCTCC Cyclone Grad Celebration 5-8pm/ Location TBD
• May 16th  (Friday) - EVENT: SCTCC Commencement Ceremony

SCTCC Academic Calendar

• For campus wide info on breaks, start and end dates of semesters and more!

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.