Welcome to Transfer Services (TRiO SSS)!

Our TRiO department Window, Manz #212, is open (see business hours on left-side menu) to ask questions, make/check-in for appointments, or pick up supplies for enrolled students. 

Note: all services are available in-person or online. Let us know your preference so we can customize to your needs and schedule with the appropriate staff based on location of services. Please schedule with us in Starfish, email, or call to continue your services today!

GOING BEYOND...? BECOME A SCHOLAR WITH Transfer Services!

Transfer Services at Columbia College is hosted by TRiO Student Support Services (SSS),a federally-funded grant totaling approximately $1.3 million ($1,309,440), disbursed over a five (5) year grant cycle. The grant was first awarded in 2011 and renewed in 2020. Our program is designed to provide students with a strong and supportive learning network that motivates and propels students toward their chosen academic goals. Transfer Services is a program designed to increase the students likelihood of success by staying in college, increasing their GPA and leadership opportunities, and completing their educational goals in a timely manner. Transfer Services enrolled students are highly encouraged to commit to seeking a certificate/AA/AS degree AND plan to transfer to a 4-year University to complete a bachelors degree. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE to enrolled students!

Our Transfer Services, how we support your success: 
Priority Academic Counseling- Forget waiting in line; ensure your educational plan is up-to-date, gain assistance with university selection/research, and gain confidence in all your educational decisions with your dedicated TRiO Academic Counselor.
Peer Mentoring- Students helping students. Specially trained, experienced, and compassionate students will assist you with problem solving, academic tutoring, research, and life skill development.
Tutoring- Save your GPA! We provide referrals to the Academic Achievement Center, appointments with TRiO Peer Mentors, and special requests for tutoring needs to ensure you excel in every class.
Scholarship/Financial Aid Assistance- Where do you start? We can guide you through the process in order to increase your chances of being awarded a scholarship and avoid going into debt while you complete your educational goals.
University Tours/Field Trips- The adventure continues! Four university tours per year are FREE to TRiO enrolled students; special requests will be considered for additional trips.

Priority Registration (TRIO SSS grant eligibility must be met)- Get the classes that fit your schedule each semester.

Our TRiO SSS Eligibility**, what you need to know: 
Students must be accepted to Columbia College, and one of the following:
• Be a first-generation college student, neither parent completed a Bachelor's degree OR
• Be low-income, verification will be checked according to federal guidelines at intake OR
• Have a verifiable disability; provide verification through DSPS office.

Students must also commit to an educational plan that includes: 
• Graduation from Columbia with a degree or certificate within 4 years of enrollment in the program
• Transferring to a university to complete a bachelor's degree directly after graduation from Columbia.

**Students who do NOT meet this criteria are STILL HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to apply for Transfer Services. All students will be provided and/or referred to complimentary services to help them meet their university transfer goals.**

What you should do to apply:

1. Application & Orientation to our services can be completed and returned online.
   • Click on this link to log in to our Transfer Services Application & Orientation (inside the college's Canvas learning platform).
2. Enrollment appointment/ intake interview
   • Sign-up for Intake Interview with the Program Advisor; schedule directly through Starfish . 
   • Call 209-588-5066 or email Columbiatrio@yosemite.edu with questions.
   • Complete this Needs Assessment form online using this link: TRiO SSS Needs Assessment
   • Attend your scheduled Enrollment appointment
3. Enrollment & Services begin
   • Determination of exact services (guided by Needs Assessment form answers and grant eligibility) will be made at the Enrollment appointment/ Intake Interview with Project Advisor or approved staff.

   • Customized Service Plan is developed with you to meet your personalized transfer goals and timeline for transfer. 

   • Access your Transfer Services (TRiO SSS) online and on campus; you are enrolled!

Become a Scholar with Transfer Services (TRiO SSS) @Columbia College...Go Beyond!