Student Support Services
The Student Support Services (SSS) program at UWRF offers a number of educational outreach and enrichment opportunities to maximize academic success at the college level. Program participants receive access to one-on-one academic coaching, leadership and community service opportunities, career/graduate school advising, opportunities to participate in social/cultural activities, financial literacy and assistance with accessing campus services.
The program is funded annually by the United States Department of Education and is free to qualified applicants.
Our Mission
The mission of SSS at UWRF is to provide a supportive community which facilitates transition to UWRF for under-represented students to accomplish educational and career goals. SSS motivates students to reach their potential for life long success in a diverse world.
Our Vision
To promote equitable educational access to students at UWRF who are first-generation, low income or disabled.
Our Values
- Resilience
We promote student tenacity in the face of barriers, to overcome challenges and take chances that contribute to learning, growth, and ultimate success. - Advocacy
We encourage our under-represented students to stand up for themselves to achieve their goals. - Empowerment
We give students information, skills, and authority to make their own choices, equip them with the tools to be strong and confident and reach their highest potential.
- Equity
We value impartial and fair access for all scholars to appropriate resources and opportunities which enable each individual to succeed. - Learning
Success begins with a quality education. We value instilling knowledge, competence, and a love for learning through different ideas, experiences, creative and critical thinking and personal interaction.
Program Benefits
SSS serves 200 student participants and offers a variety of supplemental services including the following:
- Community of first generation scholars
- Priority registration
- SSS Peer Mentoring program
- Knowledgeable and committed coaches
- Early grade awareness reports
- Academic and study skill support
- Cultural activities and service projects
- Financial literacy (budgets, credit cards, student loan guidance, FAFSA assistance)
- Professional development (resume, interview skills, internships, networking and graduate school exploration)
- Referrals and connections to other campus resources
UW-River Falls Student Support Services is a 100% federally funded TRIO program serving 200 students annually with $336,221 awarded per budget period. TRIO/SSS serves all program participants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or age.
Apply for Benefits
- Increase opportunities for success in college and life.
- Get individualized support, workshops, professional conferences, tutoring and community building activities.
- SSS improves the retention and graduation rates of the students it serves.
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