TRIO Student Support Services provides participants with opportunities for academic development, support with college requirements, and motivation toward successful completion of their educational goals. SSS helps students who are first-generation, income eligible and/or have documented disabilities.
Our Mission
RRCC TRIO Student Support Services breaks down barriers to education and empowers our participants to be successful in navigating the systems of higher education. We do this by providing comprehensive support services, utilizing an intentional, strengths-based approach with our participants and by providing them with tools and support to develop skills in resilience and self-advocacy.
Services Offered:
- Comprehensive Course Selection and Planning
- Individualized tutoring services
- Financial literacy education and scholarship searches
- Financial aid completion assistance
- Transfer assistance and College tours to 4-year institutions
- Personal and academic support workshops and information sessions
- Cultural and Community events
Important Fall Semester Dates
August
- Aug. 17: First Day of the Fall 2026 Semester
September
- Sept. 7: No classes; Labor Day (both campuses closed)
October
- Oct. 20: No classes; All-College Development Day
November
- Nov. 12: Last Day to Withdraw from 15 week classes
- Nov. 23–27: Fall Break
December
- Dec. 8: Last Day of the Fall Semester
Fall Semester TRIO & Campus Workshops & Events Dates
- Monday, Aug. 17
10am–2pm
TRIO Welcome Back Foxes Table Event (First Day of Fall Semester)
- Tuesday, Aug. 18
10am–2pm
TRIO Welcome Back Foxes Table Event
- Wednesday, Aug. 26
1pm–2pm, The HUB (1241)
TRIO/Career Services: Transferable Skills
- Friday, Aug. 28
10am–3pm, The Community Room (1280)
TRIO Fall Semester Kickoff
- Wednesday, Sept. 2
1pm–2pm, The HUB (1241)
TRIO SSS/Career Workshop Career Exploration & Assessment
- Thursday, Sept. 10
12pm–1pm, The HUB (1241)
TRIO SSS What it Takes to Be a Successful Student
- Monday, Sept. 14
Torreys Peak (1571)
TRIO SSS/COSI Scholarship Prep
- Tueday, Sept. 15
Torreys Peak (1571)
TRIO SSS/COSI Getting Started with COSI
- Wednesday, Sept. 30
11am–1pm, Sandstone
TRIO SSS Developing Critical Thinking Skills
- Saturday, Oct. 3
9am–3pm, Campus visit Aurora
CU Anschutz Pre-Health Day
- Wednesday, Oct. 7
1pm–2pm, The HUB (1241)
TRIO SSS/Career Services Resumes and Cover Letters
- Friday, Oct. 9
All Day, Campus visit Golden
School of Mines Panel All Day
- Monday, Oct. 12
1:30pm–3:30pm, Torreys Peak (1571)
TRIO/COSI Scholarship Prep
- Tuesday, Oct. 13
1:30pm–3:30pm, Torreys Peak (1571)
TRIO/COSI Personal Statements
- Wednesday, Oct. 14
1pm–2pm, The HUB (1241)
TRIO SSS/Career Services Prepare for The Career Fair
- Friday, Oct. 16
All Day, Transportation via Light Rail to Downtown Denver
TRIO Campus Visit to MSU
- Monday, Oct. 19
The Bridge
Ask Me Transfer Table Event (COSI/Advisor)
- Wednesday, Oct. 21
2pm–5pm, TBA
Transfer Fair and COSI Event (Open Lab)
- Thursday, Oct. 22
10am–2pm, The Bridge
STEM Career Fair
- Friday, Oct. 23
All Day, Transportation via Light Rail to Downtown Denver
TRIO Campus Visit CU Denver
- Tuesday, Oct. 27
1pm–2pm, The HUB (1241)
TRIO SSS Navigating The Financial Aid Process
- Monday, Nov. 2
The Bridge
Dia De Los Muerto/First Gen Kickoff Table
- Wednesday, Nov. 4
1pm–2pm, The HUB (1241)
TRIO SSS/Career Services Interviewing Strategies
- Thursday, Nov. 5
Red Fox Room (1105)
TRIO SSS 10 Life Hacks for College Students: Build The Life You Want
- Friday, Nov. 6
The Community Room
First Gen Student/Faculty Panel: Campus Wide Event
- Tuesday, Nov. 10
12pm–1pm, The HUB (1241)
Acing Final Exams: It’s Not Over Til It’s Over
- Monday, Nov. 16
Torreys Peak (1571)
TRIO SSS/COSI Scholarship Prep
- Tuesday, Nov. 17
Torreys Peak (1571)
TRIO SSS/COSI Institution Specific Scholarships
- Wednesday, Nov. 18
1pm–2pm, The HUB (1241)
TRIO SSS/Career Services Resumes/Cover Letters
- Monday, Nov. 30
Torreys Peak (1571)
TRIO SSS/COSI RRCC Foundation/Private Scholarships
- Tuesday, Dec. 1
Torreys Peak (1571)
TRIO SSS/COSI RRCC Foundation/Private Scholarships
- Wednesday, Dec. 2
The Bridge
TRIO Wellness Table
- Thursday, Dec. 3
The Bridge
TRIO Wellness Table
- Friday, Dec. 4
The Bridge
TRIO Wellness Table
TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO Student Support Services STEM program would like to introduce you to our Peer Mentors and Peer Tutors.
Which TRIO program do you support?
I am a TRIO SSS STEM Peer Mentor
What program are you studying here at RRCC?
Associates of Engineering, Pathway to MSU Denver
A little bit about yourself:
I am focused on becoming a better version of myself daily. I come from a third world country, so I can empathize with those that have similar backgrounds.
Why did you decide to join TRIO?
I am a part of TRIO due to the message they have for students. That message is I care for you, want you to succeed in the future, here are tools for success.
Which TRIO program do you support?
I am a math tutor for TRIO SSS STEM.
What program are you studying here at RRCC?
I am a Chemistry major.
A little bit about yourself:
I have a plant addiction and running out of space to put them. I love to cook and embroider all kinds of things and have an unrealistic fear of aliens. I am originally from a small desert town in Southern California, and I've been here in Colorado for three years now. I moved here to continue and take my studies more seriously, and so I sought support from a program like TRIO to help me along.
Why did you decide to join TRIO?
I have an Associate’s in Science now and I couldn't have done it without all the help I get from this program. I hope to continue to inspire and encourage other students to follow suit and achieve their own personal goals.
Which TRIO program do you support?
I am a peer mentor for the TRIO SSS Classic program.
I work primarily with the classic program, but you might catch me working in the STEM Center as well.
What program are you studying here at RRCC?
I am a psychology and communications major.
A little bit about yourself:
Outside of school, you can find me doing color guard, hanging with my cats, or working on a craft.
Why did you decide to join TRIO?
I joined TRIO to get help with school and found a community that I love and want to support as they navigate college.
- Attend 3 meetings per semester during Fall/Spring terms with your SSS Navigator. Meet 1 time with Navigator during the summer term.
- Attend 2 TRIO sponsored group meetings or workshops (Fall/Spring)
- Participate in TRIO SSS Tutoring
Students are required to be:
- accepted and enrolled at Red Rocks Community College, and
- a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States
Students may be eligible for the TRIO SSS program under one or a combination of the three following eligibility requirements:
- First-generation college students (neither parent has a 4-year college degree)
- Income eligible college students as outlined by the Department of Education criteria
U.S. Department of Education Low Income Guidelines - Documented disability verified through the Red Rocks Community College Accessibility Service office
Hello TRIO SSS Participants!
Here are the updated tutor hours for TRIO SSS and TRIO SSS STEM participants. We encourage you to utilize tutoring - FREE!
Located
TRIO SSS Center & TRIO SSS STEM Center
2nd Floor, The Learning Commons, Rooms 2272 & 2244
(Any TRIO SSS Center services are for current participants)
Math
Monday: 9:00am–2:00pm
Tuesday: 3:00pm–6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am–2:00pm
Thursday: 3:00pm–6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am–1:00pm
Writing
Monday: 10:30am–4:00pm
Wednesday: 10:30am–4:00pm
You can also make an appointment in the Writing Center
Science
Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00pm–6:00pm
Located
TRIO SSS & TRIO SSS STEM
2nd Floor, In the Learning Commons, Rooms 2272 & 2244
(Any TRIO SSS Center services are for current participants)
The contents of TRIO Student Support Services materials were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
The contents of TRIO Student Support Services materials were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
U.S. Department of Education GEPA Guidelines
All applicants and the public at large will be informed through these recruitment materials that Red Rocks Community College TRIO Student Support Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national origin, gender, or disability. This project is 100% federally funded.
Phone Number: 303-914-6764
Email: rrcc.triosss@rrcc.edu
Lakewood Campus, 2nd Floor
Located in Learning Commons Room 2272 & 2244 (near the Library)
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am–6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm
Saturday: Visit Student Affair's Extended Hours for Saturday's Hours of Operation.