TRIO Student Support Services
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
Find us on Main Campus near the corner of University and Basehart, across from Student Services Center (Campus Map).
Phone: (505) 224-4375, option 1
Montoya Campus
We are located at 4700 Morris NE, Tom Wiley Building, room 101. (Campus Map)
Phone: (505) 224-4375, option 2
Triple Your Chances of Graduating
"Participants in the TRIO Student Support Services are three times as likely to earn a bachelor's degree compared to their peers who receive a Pell Grant without TRIO services." —Armesto, Edward J. and McElroy, Maria; TRIO and Upward Bound: History, Programs, and Issues-Past, Present, and Future; The Journal of Negro Education 1998
Apply to TRIO
TRIO support services include:
- Academic, career and personal coaching;
- One-on-one tutoring in English and math;
- College success workshops and educational activities;
- TRIO computer lab and study area;
- Cultural and educational events;
Student leadership opportunities; - Networking and support from people with similar goals and challenges.
If you are interested in learning more about the TRIO experience, browse our Student Testimonials or read the list of Famous TRIO Participants.
Fall 2016 Workshops and Events
Workshops
All workshops 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.
| Date | Workshop | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Friday, September 16 |
Test Anxiety and Preparation |
9:00-10:30 a.m. |
MS 215 |
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Friday, September 23 |
Learn How to Learn: Having Fun with Science |
1:00-2:30 p.m. |
MS 215 |
|
Friday, October 7 |
Chemistry Survival Skills |
10:00-11:30 a.m. |
MS 215 |
|
Friday, October 21 |
Money-WISE: Beliefs, Budget and Scholarships |
9:00-10:30 a.m. |
MS 215 |
|
Friday, October 28 |
Mindfulness and Relaxation |
9:00-10:30 a.m. |
MS 215 |
|
Friday, November 11 |
Your Strengths – Doing Your Best |
9:00-10:30 a.m. |
MS 215 |
Events
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Friday, September 30 |
CNM to UNM Transfer Walkabout |
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
UNM Main Campus |
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Friday, October 7 |
Fall Gathering |
12:00-2:00 p.m. |
SSC 100 Cafeteria |
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Friday, November 4 |
New Student Orientation |
12:30-2:30 p.m. |
SSC 100 Cafeteria |
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.
