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TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services provides assistance to qualifying students who plan to graduate from CNM and then transfer to a four-year institution.

TRIO Support Services

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Student Support Services is one of eight federally funded United States Department of Education TRIO grant programs serving low income, disabled and First Generation college bound students who are determined to succeed in college.

Main Campus

1401 Basehart Road SE,
BT #4 (map)

Find us on Main Campus near the corner of University and Basehart, across from Student Services Center (map).

Phone: (505) 224-4375, option 1

Montoya Campus

4700 Morris NE, Tom Wiley Building, room 101
(map)

Phone: (505) 224-4375, option 2

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Increase Your Chances of Graduating

TRIO SSS offers the following services for SSS eligible participants:
  • Proactive Advising and coaching
  • Career Exploration
  • Transfer Services
  • One on One Tutoring in Accounting, Mathematics and Science courses
  • Academic Support Services
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Counseling
  • Financial Aid Guidance
  • Cultural Enrichment and recognition events
  • College success workshops and educational activities
Need more information?
  • Email us at: triosss@cnm.edu
  • Please use the TRIO Online Application to apply.

If you are interested in learning more about the TRIO experience, browse our Student Testimonials or read the list of Famous TRIO Participants.

Fall 2019 Workshops and Events

Workshop noted with an asterisk are open to all CNM students, so invite your friend(s). If you would like to eat during session, feel free to bring your lunch or a snack.

Main Campus

  • Friday, September 13th, 2019, Library Tour, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., SRC Library
  • Friday, September 20th, 2019, Study Skills/ Note Taking Workshop, 10:00 a.m. –11:00 p.m., E-102
  • Thursday, October 3rd, 2019, Stress, Health and Wellness Workshop 1:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ,SB E-102
  • Friday, November 15th, 2019, Communication Relationship Skills Workshop 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., E-102
  • TBD, Financial Aid and Scholarships Workshop, TBD

Montoya Campus

  • Friday, November 8, 2019, Communication Relationship Skills Workshop, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., H-107
  • Friday, November 15, 2019, Financial Aid and Scholarships Workshop, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., H-107
  • Friday, December 6th, De-Stress in Time for Finals Workshop, 1:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m., H-107

Events RSVP

  • UNM Walkabout: Friday, October 11th, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., UNM Main Campus (Itinerary will be sent to interested TRIO students)
  • TRIO Fall Gathering– A Celebration of Students
    • Main – Friday, October 4th, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,  SSC Cafeteria Room 113
    • Montoya – Friday, October 18th, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,  H Bldg. Room 126
  • TRIO New Student Orientation (for students accepted into the program Summer/Fall 2019) 
    • Montoya: Friday, November 1st, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,  H Bldg. Room 103
    • Main: Friday, November 22nd, 2019, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.,  SSC Cafeteria Room 113
  •  TRIO Community Building Event
    • Main: Friday, December 6th, 2019, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., PM BT-4

University Visits

Central New Mexico Community College will be hosting visits from 4-year universities throughout the term:

  • Eastern New Mexico University
  • New Mexico State University
  • The University of New Mexico
  • New Mexico Highlands University
  • New Mexico Tech

Please check the CNM Calendar of Events for specific dates and times to visit with a representative and start the university transfer process and find other events at CNM.