Thrive Student Support Services
Prospective Students
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Program Expectations
Current Students
THRIVE SSS Program Services
Peer Mentoring
The Peer Mentor Program fosters academic excellence among first-year college students. The goal of the peer mentors is to support their student mentees and increase their knowledge about resources that may help them succeed in college. As part of a support team, peer success mentors will: provide a safe peer space to gain guidance, lead fun community-building activities, share tips for getting involved on campus, refer THRIVE SSS services, and campus resources.
Workshops and Events
THRIVE SSS provides a number of educational workshops and seminars that aim to help students focus on achieving their goals. Topic areas include, but are not limited to: First-Year Excellence, Opportunities for Engagement, Clarifying Next Steps, Undergraduate Success.
Resources
The THRIVE SSS program is committed to providing scholars with access to educational content, study spaces, and materials that will enhance their academic success. Available resources include: computer labs and free printing, laptop and technology loan library, academic textbook loans, internship and job opportunities.
Success Coaching
This model is developmentally specific, as the staff recognizes that students have different needs and different responsibilities. Coaches offer one-on-one and group-style workshops and activities. Benefits include: safe space to seek guidance, personalized goal setting and action plans, close monitoring of academic progress and financial aid need, ongoing and proactive email and phone outreach, and referrals to essential university departments.
Tutoring
Tutoring is provided by undergraduate peer Academic Success Mentors (ASMs). ASMs are not only very knowledgeable in their specific academic areas but also highly proficient in the communication skills necessary for truly valuable assistance. Tutoring is conducted during scheduled, one-on-one, weekly sessions or drop-in study groups.
Meet the Staff
Contact Us
Campus Address
Lucy Stone Hall, 3rd Floor
Livingston Campus
Phone: (848) 445-4038
Email: russs@echo.rutgers.edu
Office Hours
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
THRIVE Student Support Services is a federally funded program designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of first-generation and low-income students. THRIVE SSS supports students' academic development, increases financial literacy, and assists with post-graduate planning.
THRIVE SSS helps students raise their academic achievement, actualize their personal and educational goals, and graduate on time. Services include tutoring, workshops, career and academic coaching in one-on-one and group formats, financial literacy development, and post-graduate planning assistance.
To qualify for THRIVE SSS a student must be a U.S. citizen, national, or recipient of federal financial aid (proof of residency required). Students must also be first-generation, low-income, and/or have a documented disability. First-generation means neither parent received a baccalaureate degree, or you regularly resided with only one parent who did not receive a degree, or you did not regularly reside with a natural or adoptive parent before age 18.
Step 1: Eligibility
Learn about THRIVE SSS and understand the eligibility requirements.
Students are encouraged to apply during their first and second years at Rutgers–New Brunswick. However, we gladly welcome enrolled Rutgers–New Brunswick students in their 3rd and 4th year.
In order to be part of our Thrive SSS Program, students need to meet ALL of the following requirements:
AND ONE of the following eligibility criteria:
Step 2: Apply
Step 3: Financial Documentation
Submit financial documentation for income eligibility review
Applicants will receive an email with a secure upload link that allows them to submit one of the acceptable documents.
Step 4: Schedule Your Interview
Schedule THRIVE SSS Interview
Eligible applicants will receive an invitation to schedule an interview with the program staff. We look forward to meeting you!
Step 5: Orientation
THRIVE SSS Orientation
Accepted applicants will complete orientation to meet the staff, join the THRIVE SSS page in Canvas, and sign up for services. Questions? Contact russs@echo.rutgers.edu.
