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 Spring Semester Dates
January
- Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Both Campuses Closed)
- Jan. 20: First Day of Spring Semester (15-Week Classes Begin)
February
- Feb. 4: Application Deadline for Spring 2026 Graduation
- Feb. 4: Last Day to Drop 15-week Spring 2026 Classes]
March
- Mar. 5 RRCC Foundation Scholarship Due
- Mar. 9: Summer and Fall 2026 Registration Begins
- Mar. 23–29: Spring Break (No Classes)
April
- Apr. 16: Last Day to Withdraw from 15-Week Classes
- Apr. 16: All College Development Day (No Classes)
May
- May 12: Spring Session Ends
- May 16: Fall Session Grades Due and Graduation Ceremony
Spring Semester TRIO & Campus Workshops & Events Dates
- Student Success Team: Design Your Success Game Plan
Monday, January 26, 12:00pm–1:00pm
The Hub (1252) or Zoom - TRIO Spring Semester Kickoff
Friday, January 30, 10:00am–3:00pm
The Community Room (1280)
- Apply for Graduation TRIO Drop-In Event
Monday, February 2, 9:00am–11:00am
TRIO STEM Office (2244) - Student Success Team: Design Your Success Game Plan
Monday, February 2, 12:00pm–1:00pm
The Hub (1252) or Zoom - Apply for Graduation TRIO Drop-In Event
Tuesday, February 3, 4:00pm–6:00pm
TRIO STEM Office (2244) - Tips & Tricks for D2L, w TRIO Peer Mentor Sage Ketcham
Wednesday, February 11, 3:00pm–4:00pm
TRIO STEM Office (2244) or Zoom
Students will receive a link to RSVP via text and/or email. - How to Communicate w/ Your Professors Workshop
Monday, February 16, 2:00pm–3:00pm
Sandstone (2251) or Zoom
Students will receive a link to RSVP via text and/or email. - TRIO/COSI Scholarship Workshop: RRCC Foundation
Tuesday, February 17, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Grays & Torreys Peak or Zoom - National TRIO Day
Friday, February 20, 8:00am–3:00pm
Meet at the TRIO STEM Office (2244) and travel to CO State Capitol - Transfer Fair
Monday, February 23, 11:00am–2:00pm
The Bridge - Financial Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, February 25, 2:00pm–3:30pm
The Hub (1241) or Zoom
Students will receive a link to RSVP via text and/or email. - FYE Workshop, What Comes First: Prioritizing What Actually Matters
Thursday, February 26, 12:00pm–1:00pm
Mt. Blue Sky (1470)
- Foundation Application Assistance
Thursday, March 5, 10:00am–2:00pm
Green Mountain (1466) - Mines Campus Visit
Friday, March 6, 2:00pm–3:30pm
TRIO (1260)
If you need transportation, please plan to add an additional hour before and after event - Financial Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, March 11, 1:30pm–3:00pm
The Hub (1241) or Zoom
Students will receive a link to RSVP via text and/or email. - TRIO SSS, CU Boulder Campus Visit
Friday, March 13, 8:00am–3:00pm
TRIO (1260)
If you need transportation, please plan to add an additional hour before and after event - How to Communicate w/ Your Professors Workshop
Monday, March 16, 11:00am–12:00pm
Sandstone (2251) or Zoom
Students will receive a link to RSVP via text and/or email. - TRIO/COSI Scholarship Workshop: Private Scholarships
Tuesday, March 17, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Snowmass (4115) or Zoom
- TRIO JeffCo Open Space Career Talk
Wednesday, April 1, 12:00pm–1:00pm
Sandstone (Rm 2251) or Zoom
Students will receive a link to RSVP via text and/or email. - Financial Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, April 8, 12:00pm–1:30pm
The Hub (1241) or Zoom
Students will receive a link to RSVP via text and/or email. - TRIO/COSI Scholarship Workshop: Private Scholarships
Tuesday, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Snowmass (4115) or Zoom - MSU Campus Visit
Friday, April 17, 10:00am–1:00pm
TRIO (1260)
If you need transportation, please plan to add an additional hour before and after event - TRIO Rec Sampler
Monday, April 27, 2:30pm–3:45pm
Student Recreation Center (Lakewood 1st Floor)
- TRIO/COSI Scholarship Workshop: Private Scholarships
Tuesday, May 5, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Snowmass (4115) or Zoom - TRIO End of Year Celebration
Friday, May 8, 9:00am–2:00pm
The Community Room (1280)
- 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!
Math
TRIO SSS Center and TRIO SSS STEM Center
Monday and Wednesday: 9:00am–12:00pm (Bennett)
Monday and Wednesday: 2:30pm–6:00pm (Andrea)
Tuesday and Thursday: 12:15pm–4:45pm (Andrea)
Writing
TRIO SSS Center
Wednesday: 11:00am–3:00pm (Nicole)
Thursday: 1:00pm–4:00pm (Nicole)
You can also make an appointment in the Writing Center
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 (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.