Consistently participate and engage in TRIO and TRIO activities
Attend all sessions, workshops and scheduled appointments
Meet in person with their TRIO advisor a minimum of once per block
Develop an academic plan to meet educational goals for a 4-year post-secondary degree
If you are a freshman you will participate in the TRIO First Year Program and attend all scheduled workshops
Sign up as directed for REMIND and, if possible, the TRIO Facebook
Attend a financial literacy seminar designed to educate about finances, credit card management, debt repayment, budgeting, and more
Check University of Montana Western email account on a regular basis (at least once per week)
Work toward Academic Success
Agree to attend class, interact with instructors, participate, complete assignments on time, ask questions, and communicate with instructor and the TRIO SSS staff and mentors in accordance with academic plan or as directed
Attend an advising workshop and meet with TRIO advisor prior to registration each semester
Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA
If you receive a D or an F on an assignment or quiz, you will immediately contact your TRIO advisor
Inform TRIO of any changes in your address, email or phone number (on-going reminder)
Notify TRIO staff if you plan to withdraw or transfer from UMW, change your major, drop a class, or in any other way make a change that impacts your academic plan
Complete the FAFSA by December 1, annually
Utilize services
If using a disability as criteria for participation in TRIO, you will register with Disability Services and re-register with them each semester
What students can expect from TRIO staff:
Availability
We are open Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm most weekdays
Walk-in appointments are expected and encouraged
Academic Advising
We are here to help you plan which program you want to graduate in, and help you register for the classes that will get you there
Workshops
The First Year Program provides both academic and personal skill workshops twice per block that will help you succeed in college
Upperclassmen workshops are available three times per semester for sophomores, juniors, and seniors to polish their resume, interview and academic planning skills
Support
We are here to listen, whether you need a sympathetic ear, or if you need a second pair of eyes and ears in a meeting
Computer lab
Five computers and a printer are available in Main Hall just for TRIO students
Limited color printing is also available, and all printing and faxes are free
Tutoring
We will help you set up a tutoring plan with the Learning Center
Financial Aid
We offer FAFSA workshops every fall
We will connect you with Financial Aid experts on campus
Resumes and cover letters
As a TRIO student, you will have at least two workshops to set you up on the Optimal Resume program (which you take with you after graduation)
Material loans
We have scholastic aids such as smart pens and graphic calculators for you to borrow as needed
End of Year dinner/speaker event for all TRIO students
Join us for a formal-ish dinner with a motivating speaker to mark the end of your successful year
