Happy Week 9 TRIO Scholars! In this issue
The Academic Fair and Registration Tips TRIO Reminders: Winter Class, Study Hall, Dropping Hours FAFSA Update Community Events! Campus resources Connect with your TRIO Academic Advisor
Academic Fair
It’s time to start thinking about registration for Winter! The Academic Fair is an opportunity to talk with faculty about their programs or courses for next quarter. To make the best of this opportunity, it’s good to come prepared to the fair and your TRIO advisor is here to help! They can help you review the catalog offerings, narrow down the list of programs/courses you are interested in, check to see if there are prerequisites or signature requirements and brainstorm questions to ask professors. When: Wednesday, November 29th from 4 – 6 PM Where: Zoom Check the Academic Fair website at https://www.evergreen.edu/registration/academic-fairs and click on the Visit the Academic Fair WordPress site for information on how to join. All zoom links will be updated on the WordPress site on the day of the Academic Fair.
Registration Tips
Registration for the Winter Quarter begins next week! Here are some tips for making registration week a success! Check for holds on your account that will prevent you from registering. (You can view these holds on your my.evergreen account)
Check your registration time ticket (Date/time you can register). This is also available for you in your my.evergreen account in the registration section of the main page. Make a prioritized list of classes. Do a bit of research in the academic catalog ahead of time about what programs and courses you would like to take. Then list the names of the programs and course registration numbers (CRNs) of each class to make sure you a prepared and ready to register as SOON as your registration time ticket opens. Have a few back up options on the list as well. Check out this helpful page from Registration and Records here for more information on registration.
TRIO Reminders Winter Quarter TRIO Class TRIO will be offering the 2-credit class TRIO @ Evergreen: Funding your Journey on Mondays from 1-3 PM during Winter quarter. The course will be remote and is signature required. Please email Adriana Veloza at Adriana.veloza@evergreen.edu if you plan to take this course to get permission once registration opens. To read the full description please visit TRIO @ Evergreen: Funding your Journey TRIO Study Hall: The TRIO Study Hall is a great opportunity to get study support from our tutor coordinator, find study partners/body-doubles, meet other TRIO students and enjoy some delicious snacks! When: Every Thursday from 5-7 PM Where: Evans Hall Computer Lab, classroom 2612 TRIO Drop- In Hours: Fall drop-in hours from 3-5 PM every Tuesday and Wednesday starting October 31st until the end of fall term. Staff available for dropins include Jess Tourtellotte, Mercedes Shively and Stacia Pomerenk. Have a quick question? Need help scheduling an appointment? Feel free to drop by!
FAFSA Update The Department of Education is updating the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). As a result, the 2024-25 FAFSA will be available in December 2023. This is a change from the FAFSA being available in October in recent years. The Financial Aid Office will provide more information about the changes to the FAFSA as it becomes available over the coming weeks. The 2024-25 Priority Application Deadline for the FAFSA will now be March 1, 2024. This is a change from the previous deadline of February 1st in past years.
Community Events The SEAL (Student Arts & Equity Lounge) is run by BLISS (BIPOC & LGBTQ+ Intersectional Support Services), an office that welcomes all, while uplifting and centering our BIPOC, LGBTQ+, undocumented and DACAmented community. The SEAL is always stocked with beverages and snacks, has two computers and a printer, a TV and Switch, and board games. The SEAL is open to all students! When: Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM- 6 PM Where: The SEAL, CAB 310 The Gender Spectrum Sanctuary: BLISS and Student Wellness Services are hosting The Gender Spectrum Sanctuary - a trans and nonbinary mental health group. Each week's casual conversations will cover a theme and support community. You can email sam.fennell@evergreen.edu with questions or accommodations. When: Tuesdays from 12 Noon – 1 PM Where: The SEAL Glitter Hour Queer and Trans weekly social hour to cultivate community on campus! When: Mondays, 4:30-6 PM Where: The SEAL
Rock’em Soc’em A weekly hang out for Evergreen’s students of color! When: Fridays, 4:30-6 PM Where: The Seal Crafting Connections: Make things & meet people! Starting on October 23rd, this is a relaxed, low-key drop-in time to connect with other students who enjoy making things. Bring your own projects or use our materials – we have plenty to share! When: Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM Where: The SEAL
Basic Needs Center: Visit the Basic Needs Center for tangible items such as clothing, shelf stable food, hygiene products, plant cuttings, books etc. When: Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-5 PM. Where: CAB 135 To visit, please make an appointment . Students will get a 30 min slot to shop around for items! We can also help you connect with community resources. To learn more please visit: https://www.evergreen.edu/current-students/emergencyresources Evergreen Satellite Foodbank: The Food Bank has moved indoors! Please visit them in CAB 135. Carts are available at the RAD office for student use! When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, from 2- 4 PM Housing Resources: Facing housing insecurity? Evergreen's Case Manager for Student Success provides housing resources and support to work with current students who may be experiencing this need.
Email arcbasicneeds@evergreen.edu to set up a meeting with the Case Manager to discuss housing resources.
Meet with your TRIO Academic Advisor TRIO students need to meet with their TRIO Academic Specialist at least once per quarter. Now is the time to make that appointment. You can do so by dropping by our Olympia offices or scheduling an online appointment with your academic advisor. Make an appointment with Stacia
Make an appointment with Jess
Make an appointment with Kat
Make an appointment with Mercedes
Make an appointment with Adriana