Student Support Services
The Office of Student Support Services (SSS) is a Title IV, equal-opportunity program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The SSS Program at SUNY Orange is a selective program for first-generation college students, low income, and/or students with disabilities, which enhances the overall college experience and assists them in being successful through services at no cost to program participants. SSS is a resource that ensures students are achieving at their highest level. More importantly, SSS is a support system and an advocate for students.
MISSION
The SSS program’s mission is designed to provide SUNY Orange students with a seamless and holistic system of support services, including academic planning and advising, career services, college transfer, financial aid advising, mentoring, cultural enrichment and much more. The SSS staff at SUNY Orange endeavors to empower our participants with the ability to make informed choices by adhering to the following student development goals:
- To guide students in the development of their personal growth by equipping them with effective life management skills.
- To develop students’ ability to make lifelong decisions.
- To increase retention and graduation rates.
- To foster an institutional climate supportive of success.
- To provide services, opportunities, and resources that enhances personal skills and competencies.
- To engage students in the process of active learning.
VALUES AND BELIEFS
- We value education.
- We value diversity.
- We believe in a non-judgmental and welcoming environment.
- We believe in helping students to achieve their goals through academic assistance.
- We believe in the success of our students.
