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 (Campus Map)
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
4700 Morris NE, Tom Wiley Building, room 101
(Campus Map)
Phone: (505) 224-4375, option 2
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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
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.
Spring 2017 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.
February
| Date | Workshop | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Friday, February 3 |
Biology and Chemistry: How to Ace Your Exams (Free milk and cookies!) |
1-2 p.m. |
Main Campus, |
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Friday, February 3 |
Biology and Chemistry: How to Ace Your Exams (Free milk and cookies!) |
11 a.m. -12 p.m. |
Montoya Campus, |
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Friday, February 10 |
Essential Algebraic and Geometric Operations for Beginners (Basic Math) |
9:30-11:00 a.m. |
Main Campus, |
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Friday, February 10 |
Essential Algebraic and Geometric Operations for Beginners (Basic Math) |
1-2 p.m. |
Montoya Campus, |
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Friday, February 17 |
Study Strategies & Skills – Where There’s a Will There’s an A! |
9-10:30 a.m. |
Main Campus, |
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Friday, February 17 |
Relaxation Techniques |
9:00-10:30 a.m. |
Montoya Campus, |
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Friday, February 24 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
9:00-10:30 a.m. |
Main Campus, |
March
| Date | Workshop | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Friday, March 10 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships |
9:00-10:30 a.m. |
Montoya Campus, |
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Friday, March 17 |
Career Exploration |
9:00-10:30 a.m. |
Montoya Campus, |
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Friday, March 24 |
From Talent to Strength |
9:00-10:30 a.m. |
Main Campus, |
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Friday, March 31 |
From Talent to Strength |
9:00-10:30 a.m. |
Montoya Campus, |
April
| Date | Workshop | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Friday, April 28 |
Relaxation Techniques |
9:00-10:30 a.m. |
Main Campus, |
Spring 2017 Events
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
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Friday, March 3 |
New Mexico TRIO Day Santa Fe, Friday |
7:30-5 p.m. |
Meet at TRIO CNM Campus BT-4 |
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Friday, March 17 |
Main Spring Fling |
11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Main Campus, |
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Friday, March 24 |
Montoya Spring Fling |
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Montoya Campus, |
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Friday, March 31 |
Main Campus - New Student Orientation |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Main, Campus, |
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Friday, April 14 |
Montoya Campus - New Student Orientation |
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Montoya Campus, |
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Friday, April 28 |
TRIO Graduation Ceremony |
6-8 p.m. |
Main Campus, |
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TBD |
Montoya and Main -Spring UNM Walkabout |
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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.
