TRiO Student Support Services

Rutgers-Camden TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program within the Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success.  The services that SSS provides are specifically designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of first-generation and low-income students. Our services include one-on-one professional and peer tutoring, academic coaching, and academic enrichment and financial literacy workshops. We also provide grant aid/scholarships to eligible SSS participants.

 

Mission Statement

The central mission of the TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program at Rutgers-Camden is to provide enhanced academic and other support services to undergraduate students who are low-income, first-generation and students with disabilities. The goal of SSS is to increase retention and graduation rates among its participants. Ultimately, SSS strives to maximize the benefits of a college education for its participants, positioning them to graduate in a timely manner and exit the university well-equipped for continued success.
 

Vision

TRiO Student Support Services at Rutgers-Camden will be an exemplary program providing a transformative undergraduate experience to a diverse student population who may come from disadvantaged circumstances.  Our approach is strengths-based, informed by best practices, and focused on exceptional service to students and the success of students which is best measured by graduation.