Student Support Services aims to promote retention, graduation, and academic success among first-generation, low-income, students who demonstrate continuous need for support, and or students with a learning difference.
- Student Support Services provide holistic support to undergraduate students who are first-generation, low-income, students who demonstrate continuous need for support, and/or who have documented disabilities. Support and services can range from Academic Advising to Financial literacy.
- An application must be submitted online to be considered for the program.
No, it is not too late! We have rolling admissions and accept individuals who are first-year, sophomores, or juniors.
- Academic Advising
- One-on-one or Group Tutoring
- FAFSA/ Financial Aid Guidance
- Computer Lab/Study Space
- Social and Cultural Activities
Summer Bridge is a week-long orientation program hosted by the Student Support Services department and is only available to incoming first-year and transfer students.
The application process takes approximately 2-3 weeks.
Participants must meet a total of 15 hours per semester (30 hours in an academic year). Participation hours can be obtained through:
- Meeting with your designated Retention Specialist.
- Studying in our space
- Attending workshops
- Attending Cultural Activities
- Tutoring
Yes, we can assist undocumented/dreamer students. Please get in touch with us for more information.
Every new undergraduate or transfer student is assigned a Torero Connect Counselor (TCC). TCCs support students with a wide range of non-academic needs, including financial aid, billing, course registration, and connecting them to campus resources. As your Retention Specialist, we provide all the support listed above plus additional services such as academic advising, personal and career coaching, and ongoing guidance throughout your entire journey at USD.
The SSS office is open for students 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Fridays. We remain open during summer and intersession with alternate hours.