TRiO Transfer Services is designed to provide students with a strong and supportive
learning network that motivates and propels students toward their chosen academic
goals. The program is designed to increase the students likelihood of success by staying
in college, increasing their GPA and leadership opportunities, and completing their
educational goals in a timely manner. TRiO Transfer Services enrolled students are
highly encouraged to commit to seeking a certificate/AA/AS degree AND plan to transfer to a 4-year University to complete a bachelors degree. All services
are FREE to enrolled students!
Priority Academic Counseling- Forget waiting in line; ensure your educational plan is up-to-date, gain assistance
with university selection/research, and gain confidence in all your educational decisions
with your dedicated TRiO Academic Counselor.
Peer Mentoring- Students helping students. Specially trained, experienced, and compassionate students
will assist you with problem solving, academic tutoring, research, and life skill
development.
Tutoring- Save your GPA! We provide referrals to the Academic Achievement Center, appointments
with TRiO Peer Mentors, and special requests for tutoring needs to ensure you excel
in every class.
Scholarship/Financial Aid Assistance - Where do you start? We can guide you through the process in order to increase your
chances of being awarded a scholarship and avoid going into debt while you complete
your educational goals.
Tours/Field Trips - The adventure continues! University tours/field trips are FREE to TRiO enrolled students!
Priority Registration (TRiO SSS grant eligibility must be met) - Get the classes that fit your schedule each semester.
TRiO Transfer Services Eligibility
Students must be accepted to Columbia College, and one of the following:
Be a first-generation college student, neither parent completed a Bachelor's degree
OR
Be low-income, verification will be checked according to federal guidelines at intake
OR
Have a verifiable disability; provide verification through DSPS Office.
Students must also commit to an educational plan that includes:
Graduation from Columbia with a degree or certificate within 4 years of enrollment
in the program.
Transferring to a university to complete a bachelor's degree directly after graduation
from Columbia.
Students who do NOT meet this criteria are still highly encouraged to apply for TRiO
Transfer Services! All students will be provided and/or referred to complimentary
services to help them meet their university transfer goals.
About TRiO Peer Mentors
The TRiO Peer Mentors are here for you and your transfer navigation process! Visit
your Peer Mentors in order to reduce stress, set goals, celebrate your successes!
They can walk you through applications, step-by-step, help with homework or instructor
expectations, and even fill you in on the latest Student Success Workshop you might
have missed.
Please contact peer mentors directly by:
Calling 209-588-5350 during their working hours
Stopping by our TRiO office at Buckeye 101
Logging into the Transfer Services Canvas Hub (enrolled in the program students only) and select the Peer Mentor page to learn
more about each Peer Mentor.
Scheduling an appointment through Starfish. Select My Success Network, go to TRiO
Student Support Services, and click on any of our peer mentors and select days and
times that work best for you.
Become a TRiO Peer Mentor
Are you interested in helping fellow students be successful and achieve their goals?
Become a TRiO Peer Mentor! Click the button below for the job description and application.
