AN ACTIVE PARTNER IN STUDENT SUCCESS.
CONNECT ◆ ENGAGE ◆ SUCCEED
Student Support Services is a component of the federal TRIO programs, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, and established at UT Arlington in 1976.
The goal of SSS is to improve academic performance, increase retention and graduation rates, and foster an environment that supports undergraduate students through the completion of their first bachelor’s degree. Each student works with a TRIO Success Coach to explore current academic goals/needs and develops a plan for success. The focus on individualized guidance and support addresses each student’s needs, strengths, and areas for improvement. Students will focus on the following areas:
TRIO Student Support Services offers holistic support services to students enrolled at UT Arlington. Participants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who meet eligibility requirements; priority is given to students who meet any two of the following:
The TRIO SSS staff assist students with selecting courses, setting academic goals, developing strategies for academic achievement, and preparing for meetings with their major academic advisors. Students work directly with our staff to explore current academic needs and the resources available to develop an individualized system of support.
Services may include:
Each participant works with a TRIO Success Coach to explore their current academic needs and the resources available to develop a plan of action. The TRIO coaches are knowledgeable of UT Arlington's requirements and expectations and help participants find solutions to problems they may encounter.
Our workshops educate and assist participants in developing the necessary skills to achieve their goals. TRIO SSS conducts workshops in a number of areas related to academic success and personal development.
TRIO SSS offers information about federal student aid, assistance in applying for financial aid, and activities designed to inform participants about financial and economic literacy.
Tutoring is an active-learning process, requiring the student and tutor to develop academic skills and achieve an understanding of course material through one-on-one and small group interaction.
Tutoring sessions occur in-person or virtually. In-person sessions take place on-campus in the TRIO SSS Lab. Virtual sessions take place via MS Teams.
You can sign up for our services by visiting our office in Ransom Hall, Suite 206 to fill out an application, or request one by email at triosss@uta.edu. New applicants will be contacted after the application is received. All new applicants are screened by program staff before being admitted to the program.
If you have questions about the program, please email us at triosss@uta.edu, or call us at 817-272-3684.
To receive the most benefits from program services, it is recommended that new participants sign up at the beginning of a semester. The program may admit students year-round; however, it is strongly recommended that students enroll within the first four weeks of the semester.