Student Support Services
About SSS
The Student Support Services Program (SSS) is a federally funded program that provides comprehensive academic and personal support for a multifaceted student population to increase the retention and graduation rates of its 220 participants.
Student Support Services is designed for students who have been identified as having any of the following: disability, academic need, first generation college student, and/or We are committed to providing proactive, comprehensive and innovative services to enhance our student's success at USF. SSS provides individulized assitance and support to all of our students. You can view all our services here.
| Benefit | SSS Admit | Non-SSS Admit |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions Deposit Fee |
√ Free for SSS participants |
X Needs to pay $200 out of pocket |
| Summer Bridge Program | √&²Ô²ú²õ±è; All new participants are required to enroll in summer B term | X May start in Fall, Spring, Summer without bridge program |
| Reserved Housing | √&²Ô²ú²õ±è; All new participants have reserved housing for the first year. (summer, fall & spring) | X No reserved housing, limited availability |
| Priority Class Registration | √&²Ô²ú²õ±è; All SSS participants that qualify | X Fewer options when building an ideal class schedule |
| Individualized Academic Advising & Counseling | √&²Ô²ú²õ±è; All SSS participants have a designated advisor/counselor to assist with academic, financial, and personal well-being | X Advising and support are provided through multiple staff members rather than a designated advisor |
| Peer Coaches | √&²Ô²ú²õ±è; New SSS participants have designated live-in peer coaches during the summer term that help tutor, mentor, and cordinate social events | X Students have no access to upperclassmen specifically designated for SSS participants |
Contractual Agreement
Program participants are expected to abide by the SSS contractual agreement made upon their entrance into the 91ÉçÇø. As a student in our program, you are responsible to maintain contact with your SSS counselor, participate in workshops, become a member of the S Club, utilize the SSS computer lab, and participate in program events and activities. Following the guidelines has successfully benefited our students.
An average of 90-95% of SSS students remain in good academic standing each year!