Academic Services & Programs

Learning Connections

The Student Support Services (SSS) Connections are offered every fall. The SSS learning communities link the freshmen Introduction to Higher Education course (ORIE 101) with an academic class. Students can choose from sociology (SOCI 100) or psychology (PSYC 150).

We have teamed up with an instructor from each of these departments to offer an orientation class that is linked to a particular content area. We offer study groups, review sessions, and help in these areas to make the student's first semester at FSU a successful endeavor.

All first-year students must enroll in orientation. Connecting the orientation course with an academic course is a fantastic way to help students in their first semester. So, whether you choose sociology or psychology, you will be guaranteed to have help along the way.

Class size is limited. Please contact us if you are interested in our connections.

Semester Workshops

Each SSS participant is required to participate in at least one workshop per semester. The SSS Program encourages students to attend as many workshops as they would like. The workshops cover a wide array of topics, such as financial aid, student loans, personal finance, study skills, time management, internships, and resumes and cover letters. Students can attend in-person workshops or participate in online workshops through Canvas.

Online Canvas Workshops (accessible to program participants at any time)

Online workshop topics include:

Writing a Paper
Stress Management
Time Management
Note Taking
Textbook Reading
Learning Styles
Study Skills
Academic Success Skills
Graduate School Preparation
Career Fair Preparation
Financial Literacy: Money Management
Financial Literacy: Understanding Credit

Common In-Person Workshops (contact the SSS office for current schedule)

Public Speaking
Interview Skills
Financial Aid
Student Loans
Resumes & Cover Letters
Financial Literacy
Academic Requirements
Study Skills

Professional Tutoring

We provide professional tutoring in many subjects. Program participants can schedule tutoring appointments online or by calling the office (301-687-4481).

tutoring session

Activities & Events

We hold various events and activities on and off campus throughout each academic year. Yearly events include our Welcome Back Pizza Party and participation in TRIO Day. We also host graduate receptions twice a year and attend a cultural event or trip at least once per semester. All activities are designed to increase the sense of community within the SSS participants and to expose students to events they may otherwise not have been able to experience.

grad fair