New TRIO students who are entering Knox College for the first time in the fall are invited to attend the TRIO Bridge Program. The early-arrival TRIO Bridge allows students to move into their residence halls early, meet their TRIO classmates, find their classes and other important offices, talk through their fall course schedule, and understand their financial aid package. There is no additional cost to attend the TRIO Bridge Program; all meals and expenses are provided. Attendance at the TRIO Bridge is not required but is strongly encouraged. Students must have applied and been selected for the TRIO Achievement Program to attend. Upon selection, students will be emailed a New Participant Survey & TRIO Bridge RSVP form to complete no later than August 1.
Fall 2026 TRIO Bridge Dates & Tentative Agenda
Saturday, September 5 9:30 - 11:30 AM Arrival Window for TRIO Bridge Check-In 9:30AM - 5 PM Move Into Residence Halls 12 - 2 PM TRIO Cookout for Students & Guests 2 - 4 PM New Student ID Photos 4 - 5 PM Time for Goodbyes 5 - 7:30 PM TRIO Bridge Opening Session & Dinner 7:30 - 8:30 PM TRIO Team Activity
Sunday, September 6 10 - 11 AM Picture Presentations 11 AM - 1 PM Insider's Tour of Campus 1 - 2 PM Lunch 2 - 3 PM Insider's Panel 3 - 4 PM Partners for Success 4 - 6 PM Break 6 - 8 PM Dinner Downtown 8 - 10 PM SMC Fun: Observatory and Games
Monday, September 7 10 - 11 AM Understanding Your Financial Aid Package 11 AM - 12 PM Name the Price Game 12 - 1 PM Lunch 1 - 3 PM TRIO Olympics 3-5:30 PM Break 5:30 - 8 PM TRIO Bridge Closing Activities & Dinner
Tuesday, September 8 2 PM Transition to New Student Orientation Schedule
