Academic Support Services

Students can see their Student Success Team, Class Schedule, Campus Events, and more in the Student Portal. Students are encouraged to contact studentassistance@triton.edu if they have questions and are not sure who to ask. Members of the Student Assistance team will reply promptly and ensure students obtain the information they need to succeed.

• Email: studentassistance@triton.edu
• Phone: 708-456-0300, Ext. 3125

Need help building studenting skills (time management, study skills, organization, and more)? The Division of Academic Success offers academic coaching sessions Mondays through Thursdays in the Library. To learn more or schedule an appointment, contact academiccoaching@triton.edu

• Email: academiccoaching@triton.edu

The Academic Advising Department proactively supports and empowers students to develop and achieve their educational and career goals. Advisors are assigned based on a specific curriculum. Virtual/In-person appointments and virtual drop-in hours are available. Scheduling appointments with advisors can be done online.

• Website (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/admissions-aid/advising/
• Email: advising@triton.edu

The Center for Access and Accommodative Services (CAAS) offers Kurzweil (text to speech) and Otter.ai (speech to text) software to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students to enhance learning. They also provide academic accommodations for students who have a diagnosed medical condition and/or disability. Students are encouraged to visit the CAAS webpage for instructions on how to request accommodations. Accommodations are not retroactively approved. Students who identify as neurodivergent are encouraged to reach out to learn about available services and resources, including the S.E.E.D. (Skill Enhancement and Employee Development) program.

• Websites (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/caas and https://www.triton.edu/seed/
• Email: caas@triton.edu and seed@triton.edu

The Child Development Center offers a range of high-quality, supervised educational programs for children aged 15 months to 5 years.

• Enrollment application: Apply here
• Website (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/students/child-development-center/
• Email: childdevelopmentcenter@triton.edu

Retention Specialists

Retention Specialists provide personal and academic support to students to help them succeed at Triton and beyond. They can assist in areas such as time management, study skills, goal setting, career exploration, academic planning, personal concerns, and more.

• School of Business & Technology: Lena Musa, Retention Specialist
  • Website: www.triton.edu/about/dept/academic/school-of-business-and-technology/
  • Email: lenamusa@triton.edu
• School of Health Careers & Public Services: Tiffany Irby, Retention Specialist
  • Website: www.triton.edu/about/dept/academic/school-of-health-careers-publicservice-programs/
  • Email: tiffanyirby@triton.edu 

TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services provides academic and other support services to college students to increase retention and graduation rates, facilitate their transfer from two-year to four-year colleges, and foster an institutional climate supportive of success. They service students who are income-eligible, first-generation, and individuals with disabilities. Eligible students must work towards completing a certificate and/or their first associate degree.

• Online application: Apply here
• Website (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/students/trio/
• Email: triosss@triton.edu 

TRIUMPH & SURGE

TRIUMPH & SURGE is a minority retention program designed to increase the number of minority students completing programs and degrees at Triton College. Staff provides academic support, one-on-one mentoring and coaching, career exploration and development, community service projects, and assistance transitioning to a four-year institution or workforce. Online application: Apply here

• Website: https://www.triton.edu/students/triumph-and-surge/
• Email: surgeandtriumph@triton.edu

Triton College Counseling & Wellness Support Services offers mental health and wellness services. Current students can meet with counselors by appointment regarding various concerns, including managing stress, developing career goals, personal development, and understanding college policies. Counselors may refer students to the appropriate campus and/or community resources to best serve the student's needs. For an appointment, contact counsel@triton.edu or 708-456-0300, ext. 3588.

• 24/7 assistance: Student Assistance Plan (SAP) (username: TRI004, password: perspectives) call or text 800-456-6327
• Website (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/students/counseling/
• Email: counsel@triton.edu
• Phone: 708-456-0300, Ext. 3588 

Troy Mart provides free food and personal care items to all students who self-identify their needs.

• Online application: Apply here
• Website (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/troymart/
• Email: troymart@triton.edu 

The Health Services Department is staffed by experienced Registered Nurses who address the needs of our students, from physical assessment to health education and prevention to referrals and wellness. Services are free and confidential. Lactation rooms are located in B-161L and G-109.

• Website (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/students/health-services/

Students may borrow laptops, headsets, webcams, graphing calculators, chargers, and more. The Library provides access to textbooks, books, and online resources, including databases, journals, books, magazines, and streaming media. The Library has four large study rooms available to students, and the Silent Study Room is designed to accommodate students with various neurodiverse study needs. Students may use their Triton ID to check out materials and scan/print from several Library printers. Librarians are available for in-person or virtual research assistance.

• Website (including hours): https://library.triton.edu/home
• Email: librarians@triton.edu

Financial assistance in grants, loans, work on campus, or scholarships may be available. Whatever your financial status, Financial Aid staff can assist you in affording college.

• Website (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/
• Email: finaid@triton.edu

The Transfer Center provides numerous services to guide students in the process of transferring from Triton College to a four-year institution for bachelor’s degree completion. In addition to accepting appointments with students, the center hosts workshops and sponsors events throughout the year, including university visits and events on campus.

• Request Appointment: Request here 
• Website (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/students/transfer-center/
• Email: transfer@triton.edu

Staff in the Library provide in-person, phone, and online support for multi-factor authentication (MFA), all Online/Blackboard courses, the Student Portal, and Triton student email.

For more help, students can fill out the Online Help Center Form.

• Website (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/academics/etrc/
• Email: etrchelp@triton.edu

The Transfer Center provides numerous services to guide students in the process of transferring from Triton College to a four-year institution for bachelor’s degree completion. In addition to accepting appointments with students, the center hosts workshops and sponsors events throughout the year, including university visits and events on campus. Request Appointment Here 

• Website (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/students/transfer-center/
• Email: transfer@triton.edu 

The Academic Success Center provides free in-person, virtual drop-in, and appointment-based tutoring across subject areas. Visit their website to make an appointment or learn more. 24/7 tutoring is also available via Brainfuse, which is accessible through the Student Portal.

• Website (including hours): https://www.triton.edu/academics/tutoring/
• Email: academicsuccesscenter@triton.edu