Welcome to the TRIO Writing Success Project

Students at First-Gen Celebration

The Writing Success Project is a TRIO Student Support Services program supporting first-generation college students who have financial need, and students with disabilities.

Students in the TRIO WSP receive help applying for scholarships, planning their transfer pathway, exploring careers, developing financial literacy, and connecting with an inspiring community of peers.

Events and Community
Journaling for Calm and Clarity
  • Thursday, 11/25 at 1:00 in R232

ENGL C1000+1AS (formerly English 1A1AS)
CRNs 35773+35776. Instructor Lizzie Brock. TR 9:10-12:00. TRIO tutor Arnie Warshaw
CRNs 32401+32620. Instructor Andrea Sanelli. TR 10:10-1:00. TRIO tutor Arnie Warshaw

CRNs 32402+32621. Instructor Linda Legaspi. MW 10:10-1:00. TRIO support*
CRNs 35772+35775. Instructor John Isles. MW 9:10-12:00. TRIO support*

ENGL 1B
CRN 34730. Instructor Amy Miles. Online class. TRIO tutor Arnie Warshaw
CRN 34734. Instructor Amy Miles. Online class. TRIO tutor Arnie Warshaw
 

* Study sessions and tutoring appointments with TRIO staff

Interview Insider
  • Tuesday, 12/2, 2:30-3:30 . TRIO WSP Peer Mentors will share their best interview tips and demonstrate how to find and apply for jobs on campus. 

 

Every Spring we publish a collection of the poetry, painting, photography, memoirs, and other creative projects from our TRIO Writing Success Project community.

Throughout the year, we offer get-togerthers to foster creativity and build connections. Join one of these events to write, explore, and learn more about how to get involved in our anthology!

WSP Creative Cafe: Giving Thanks
  • Wednesday, 11/26 at 3:30 in R232

TRIO Writing Success Project Anthology (2023 Edition)

TRIO Writing Success Project Anthology (2023 Edition)

Drop-In Finanancial Aid Help

Have you submitted your FAFSA for next year (2026-2027)? Do you have questions about this year's or next year's financial aid application? Come get your questions answered by a friendly expert from our Financial Aid Office!

  • Wednesday, 1/21 in R232 and
  • Thursday, 1/22 in R232 and

On November 6, the TRIO Writing Success Project, together with the Career Center, Office of Student Equity, and EOPS, held our annual First-Gen Celebration. This year’s celebration featured a conversation with five professionals who were the first in their families to go to college. The panelists represented a range of industries and interests: electrical engineering, early childhood education, wellness product-development, AI entrepreneurship, and art. The conversation between panelists and students covered advice and stories about navigating family expectations and the pressures of forging a path through higher education.

 

The TRIO Writing Success Project will feature a video of the event to share with the campus community–stay tuned

Saving, Budgeting, and Credit: Fall Money Smarts sessions coming soon!