Program Services

While DMACC facilities are closed to the general public, TRIO-Student Support Services is here to serve and support our students by providing virtual services. Please contact us at dmacctriosss@dmacc.edu to connect with our staff.

Academic Advising

Each TRIO-Student Support Services participant is assigned an academic advisor, which offers students the opportunity to receive individualized advising. Our advisors have frequent contact throughout the student's time at DMACC and personalize services based on each student’s needs. Our advisors assist with:

Academic advising and mentoring, specializing in transfer planning
Career exploration and planning
4-year college and university campus visits
Course selection and registration
Assistance with financial aid and scholarship applications
Financial aid application processes
Financial literacy
Academic skill development
College policies and expectations
Referrals to campus and community resources

TRIO-SSS Success Lab

This computer lab dedicated specifically for TRIO-SSS participants. In addition to being a home away from home for students to support and encourage each other, the TRIO-SSS Success Lab strives to offer free, quality tutoring for most DMACC-Urban courses, including communication (written and oral), mathematics, life and physical sciences, business, social science, humanities, and computer science.

Academic Skills Development Coaching

Becoming a successful college student does not happen by accident. Like all great achievements, academic success takes time and practice, as well as coaching from knowledgeable professionals. TRIO-SSS students have access to a Skill Development n SSS Academic Skills Coach. Areas of academic skills coaching include: