TRIO Events & Support Tools | Colorado Mesa University

Program Requirements

Once accepted into the TRIO Program, you are required to meet these three requirements each academic year:

Two staff contacts per semester (Four Per Year)
One Workshop Per Semester (Two Per Year)
One Financial Literacy Workshop/Activity/Learning Event Per Year

Upcoming Events

Check out our list of upcoming workshops, events, and engagement opportunities next semester!

TUE. JAN 20

Return From Winter Break We're happy to be on campus again, and hope you enjoy your first day back!
FRI. JAN 23 At 10 AM - 3 PM

Welcome Back Snack! Stop by the FG+ office on the 4th floor of Lowell Heiny Hall!
WED. JAN 28 From 3 PM - 5 PM

Semester Prep Lab Stop by Houston Hall Room 225!
WED. FEB 4 At 1 PM - 3:30 PM

Vision Board Workshop Stop by the University Center Room 213!
WED. FEB 11 At 8:30 AM - 12 PM

CMU Resource Fair Stop by the 1st floor of the University Center!
WED. FEB 11 Starting At 6 PM

BANFF Film Festival CMU Ballroom
FRI. FEB 13 At 10 AM - 3 PM

Maverick Mind Conference Stop by the University Center's Meyer Ballroom between 10-3!
TUE. FEB 17 Starting At 2 PM

Seattle Trip Conference Info Session Stop by Houston Hall Room 138!
THU. FEB 19 Starting At 2 PM

Financial Literacy Workshop Stop by Houston Hall Room 138 or visit us over ZOOM!
FRI. FEB 20 At 12 PM - 5 PM

National TRIO Day: TRIO Art Piece Stop by the University Center Room 213!
TUE. FEB 24 At 11AM-12:30PM

Hanging Out with Goats in The IRIS Moat Stop by Lowell Heiny Hall 1st floor outside grassy area!
WED. FEB 25 Starting At 11 AM

Note Taking Workshop Led By IRIS Advisor, Zoey! Stop by Houston Hall Room 225 or visit us over ZOOM!
FRI. FEB 27 From 2 PM - 3 PM

First Gen+ Peer Support Session Stop by Lowell Heiny Hall Room 219!
TUE. MAR 3 11:30 - 12:30 PM

Imposter Syndrome: What's That? Stop by Lowell Heiny Hall Room 219!
THU. MAR 5 At 11:30 AM

How To Do Group Projects Stop by Lowell Heiny Hall Room 219!
TUE. MAR 10 At 2:30 PM - 3 PM

Financial Literacy Workshop Stop by Houston Hall Room 138 or visit us over ZOOM!
MON. MAR 16 To MON. MAR 23

Spring Break Stay safe and enjoy a restful break from your classes!
WED. MAR 25 At 2:30 PM

Workshop: Mental Health Stress Management Stop by Houston Hall Room 225!
FRI. MAR 27 At 11 AM - 12 PM

First Gen+ Peer Support Session Stop by Lowell Heiny Hall Room 219!
WED. APR 1 Starting At 2 PM

Job Searching Workshop Stop by Houston Hall Room 225!
THU. APR 16 From 2 PM - 3 PM

Public Speaking And Presentation Skills Stop by Houston Hall Room 138!
SUN. APR 19 To THU. APR 23

Undergraduate Research Symposium Conference: University Of Washington, Seattle
FRI. APR 24

Arbor Day Celebration: Tree Dedication
TUE. APR 28 & WED. APR 29

Foster Youth Program: Dorm Collect & Cleanout!
WED. APR 29 & THU. APR 30 8AM-5PM

Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Conference (IPVAC) UC Ballroom
TUE. MAY 5

End Of Year Celebration!
THU. MAY 7

Foster Youth Program: Dorm Collect & Cleanout!
MON. MAY 11

Foster Alumni Mentors: Final Exams
TUE. MAY 12 To THU. MAY 14

Final Exams
SAT. MAY 16

Commencement Ceremony!

TRIO Exclusive Study Lounges

These spaces are designated TRIO peer study areas. Staffed Monday-Friday and unlocked from 8-5 PM, a TRIO Peer Coach will be available to assist with a wide variety of subject material, study skills, organization, and personal mentoring. Computers and printing are available, as well as plenty of whiteboard space. They have a microwave/small fridge and the FishBowl has a sink.

EH 323

The BirdsNest is a TRIO exclusive study/tutoring lounge in Escalante Hall room 323!

HH 137

The FishBowl is a TRIO exclusive study/tutoring lounge in Houston Hall room 137!

LHH 450

The main office where our staff can be located for meetings is Lowell Heiny Hall room 450!

First Generation Student Club

The mission of the First-Generation Student Club is to connect first-gen students on campus to one another. This club will foster conversations between students that exchange ideas, form friendships, provide a community of support to like-minded individuals, and help students take pride in the fact that they are first in their family to go to college.

Contact Jess Hanson For Information