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TRIO Student Support Services

What We Do
From Start to Finish

TRIO Student Support Services is a federally-funded, comprehensive support program for first-generation and limited-income college students. The goal of the program is to offer every possible form of support for participants along with their journey to graduation from Grand Valley State University.

What We Do
 

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Gain all the benefits of being in TRIO Student Support Services by applying today! As an active participant you will have access to an advisor, peer mentors, graduate school visits, cultural immersion, community engagement, and much more. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Appointments
Schedule an Appointments

TRIO Student Support Services offers holistic and personal advising to all participants. You can meet with any TRIO professional staff member. All appointments are currently virtual or by phone unless a different accommodation is requested. 

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2024-25 Individualized Service Assessment (ISA)

Each year every TRIO SSS Classic participants are required to fill out a new Individualized Service Assessment. To make this an easier process, this is online.

TRIO Events

Chat and Paint with TRIO

September 19, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join TRIO Classic for a Chat and Paint: Mindfulness and Wellness Addition. Come out for a relaxing day of painting canvas and get tips on wellness for your first year of college! You will be learning...

Karaoke/Lip Sync Extravaganza

September 26, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes or dazzle the crowd with your lip-sync skills at our Karaoke/Lip Sync Extravaganza: Study Skills Edition! This fun-filled event combines musical entertainment...

Post Family Farms Fall Festivals w/ TRIO

October 5, 2024 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join TRIO for a Fall fest afternoon at Post Family Farms!  Post Family Farm is a family owned and operated farm that is rooted in family values and commitment to excellence. This...

Fall Break Day Trip: Six Flags

October 19, 2024 All Day

Join us for a day filled with exhilarating fun and heart-pounding thrills at Six Flags Great America! With over 17 jaw-dropping roller coasters and spectacular live shows, every moment promises excitement....

Fall Break: Washington, DC

October 19, 2024 All Day

Join TRIO Classic for an Unforgettable Trip to Washington, DC! Experience the grandeur of Washington, DC, where history and culture converge in the nation's capital. Explore neoclassical monuments...

Fall Break: Washington, DC

October 20, 2024 All Day

Join TRIO Classic for an Unforgettable Trip to Washington, DC! Experience the grandeur of Washington, DC, where history and culture converge in the nation's capital. Explore neoclassical monuments...

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In The News

Joy Murerwa sharing how REP4 has influenced her journey with the Secretary of Education Miguel Cardon.

In The News

TRIO students Joy Murerwa and Maria Rocha standing with U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten at REP4 Leadership showcase. 

In The News

McNair scholar Maria Rocha sharing the impact of REP4 with Education officials in Washington D.C..

GVSU Campus Events

Yoga with Rec Well

September 19, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Unwind and rejuvenate with Yoga with Rec Well! Join us for a serene and invigorating yoga session led by experienced instructors. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, this class...

Mocktail Tasting

September 19, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join AOD on September 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Kirkhof Center 2204 for a Mocktail Tasting! We will have mocktails, snacks, board games, and card games for students to start their...

Tour the Gordon Gallery (Pew Campus)

September 20, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

During ArtPrize, the Gordon Gallery will be open for extra hours! Visit us for a tour of work by artist Mathias Alten. Take a moment to relax surrounded by art and air conditioning, and then make sure...

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GVNext News

Ashlea Souffrou, founder / CEO of SxanPro, speaks as part of the Tech Talks series focused on AI and Data at the John G. Russell Leadership Building in Grand Rapids on September 18.

Tech leaders unveil AI innovations at GVSU's Tech Week event

Some of Grand Rapids' most innovative tech executives, CEOs and entrepreneurs gave a glimpse into their cutting-edge projects that are shaping the future of the region's tech industry.

Sep 18, 2024

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Native American Heritage Fund grant creates GVSU pilot program to embed Indigenous knowledge into courses

The program includes bringing in community Indigenous knowledge keepers to collaborate and co-teach with faculty members.

Sep 17, 2024

Gathering Currents by Daniel Roberts, near the Grand River

Many GVSU connections thread throughout ArtPrize

The influence of Grand Valley is threaded throughout ArtPrize, with students and faculty sharing their work with the community.

Sep 13, 2024

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LOCATION

200 Student Services Building
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401-9403

USDE

TRIO Student Support Services is funded through a grant from the 
U.S. Department of Education

CONTACT US

Phone: (616) 331-3401
Fax: (616) 331-3440
Email: [email protected]

DONATE
GIVE BACK

TRIO Student Support Services offers several programs and opportunities to students throughout the year and your donations help to make that possible. 

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Page last modified August 12, 2024