Alcala Yearbook 2006-2007

Summer Bridge Trip to San Diego Zoo

U SO TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) helps to meet the 11 success beyond college" needs of low income, first genera– tion college students , and those with disabili– ties who enroll at USO. The SSS program, funded by the US Department of Education , strengthens its participants' abilities through academic foundations , values , and support systems . It provides services to retain and graduate students , helping them to begin ca– reers and pursue graduate education . New– ly admitted freshman and transfer students transition to USO during a one-week Bridge program. Services such as advising , financial aid and personal counseling, instructional support, peer networking, mentoring and post-BA planning are provided in the aca– demic year and summer through senior year.

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