Student Success Initiatives at UCI

Hello Anteaters! On Friday, May 31st the SSI office will only be open from 11am - 3pm. We will resume regular office hours on Monday, June 3rd.

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Hello anteaters!

Student Success Initiatives (SSI) will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday!

Come decorate your cap for graduation! We will have stickers glitter, markers and glue. Feel free to bring some of your own supplies as well. Hope to see you there! Make sure to register. LINK IN BIO.

May 28th
1pm-3pm
Student Services II Bldg 1020 & 1010

Student Success Initiatives is saddened by yesterday’s events and extends our support to students. Our office will be open tomorrow, May 17th and available to student who would like a safe space to process. If you need to speak to someone immediately, the UCI Counseling Center is offering remote crisis care between 8am and 4pm. We urge you to be gentle with yourself and encourage you to prioritize your mental and emotional wellbeing.

Happy Week 7 Anteaters! We’re nearing the end of Spring Quarter and you may be wondering how to continue the relationships you’ve created throughout the year 🤝

Healthy Happenings: Embodying and Sustaining Healthy Relationships is happening on Monday, May 20th! 🌟 Join if you want to learn how to deepen friendships and sustain healthy relationships. 🗓️

RSVP via QR code or link in bio ! 📱

Happy Week 6 Anteaters! 🌟 Exams can put a lot of pressure on us and lead to us being too hard on ourselves. To combat perfectionism we must learn to practice self forgiveness.

Healthy Happenings’s Mending Perfectionism workshop is happening on Monday, May 13th. Join us if you’d like to learn self forgiveness techniques and much more.

RSVP via the QR code or the link in bio! 🗓️ 📱

Hello Anteaters! ☀️ We’re in the middle of the quarter now, and some of you may be feeling stuck in thinking negatively about life. This type of mindset is unhelpful and it’s best to learn to shift your perspective.

Healthy Happenings presents Perspective Shifting, a workshop that seeks to help students learn why they are stuck and learn how to shift their perspective 💭 This event takes place on Monday, May 6th from 3pm to 4pm 🗓️

RSVP via link in bio or the QR code!

Happy Week 5 Anteaters!

We hope everyone’s classes have been going well so far. Although school can get overwhelming at times, there are so many opportunities UCI provides that you can look forward to!

SSI is happy to introduce our last Gateway Initiative workshop of the quarter: Planning Your Study Abroad Journey. Students will gain information on what it entails to study abroad including the different options, locations, financial aid opportunities, as well as how it can reflect your degree progress.

You still have time to sign up, so please register for this workshop through the QR code provided on the flyer or the linktree in our bio. We hope to see everyone there! ✈️🗺️

Social media can be an amazing tool, but sometimes it becomes a source of distress and toxicity. If you feel this way, come to our next Healthy Happenings workshop 🌸

Detoxing from Social Media is happening Monday, April 29th! Join to learn about ways to detox from social media as well as engage in it in a healthy way. 📲

RSVP via the QR code or the link in bio!

Looking for a Job? Recruiting for an internship? Join SSI to hear from staff at the Division of Career Pathways on best practices and tips on how to job search for employment.

The workshop will cover a wide range of valuable insights and be held next Wednesday, April 24th!

You can register for this workshop through the QR code provided on the flyer or through the linktree in our bio. We look forward to seeing everyone there 🔍👀🐜

Hello Anteaters ☀️

Want to enhance your productivity using gratitude? If your answer is yes, then join us at Healthy Happenings: Practicing Gratitude on Monday, April 22nd!

Register for the workshop using the QR code or our link in bio. See you there! 😁

Happy Week 2 everyone!

To those students who may feel let down for not receiving a housing offer for next year, don’t worry! We’ve got a solution for you! SSI is happy to present our Week 3 Gateway Initiative Workshop: Housing Prep 101.

Students who want to live off-campus are invited to learn more about the various facets of conducting a safe and efficient housing search!

You can register for this workshop through the QR code provided on the flyer or through the linktree in our bio. We hope to see everyone there 😊

Sometimes we use a negative mindset in order to push ourselves forward. A better way would be to use positivity!

Join Healthy Happenings: Diffusing Negative Self Talk this upcoming Monday, April 8th to learn more about how to use positivity as a form of motivation!

RSVP via the QR code or the link in bio!!

Hello anteaters!! 🌸 Join Jonathon from the Counseling Center for Academic Skill Building Drops ins.

In these drop ins you will have the opportunity to have group discussions with peers on how you can strengthen your academic skills and much more! ☀️

The first drop in is today at 2pm, we hope to see you there. RSVP through the QR code or the link in bio 📱

Happy Wednesday Anteaters! Hopefully Spring Quarter is rolling smoothly for everyone so far 🌷☀️

As the academic year starts to come to a close, it’s natural to contemplate whether your major is a good fit for you. It’s a burdensome responsibility to plan your career path and goals alone, so SSI is here to help! If you have been conflicted about your major or curious about other major options, join us on Tuesday, April 9th, from 2pm-3pm for our Gateway Initiative Workshop: Guide to Changing Your Major.

In partnership with the U/U Advising office, students will have the opportunity to learn about the process of switching to an Undeclared major or changing your major.

You can register for this workshop through the QR code provided on the flyer or through the linktree in our bio. We hope to see everyone there!

Welcome back, Anteaters! 🌸 It’s the beginning of spring quarter and it is the perfect time to start setting goals. 📝

Join us on Monday, April 8th to learn how to be more intentional with the actions you take to achieve your goals. RSVP using the QR code or the link in bio to learn with Healthy Happenings ☀️

As we kick off the spring quarter, it’s time to gear up for the upcoming Gateway Initiative and Healthy Happenings workshops! 🤩 Start planning your quarter ahead anteaters!

As usual, registration is available via Campusgroups, we hope to see you there!

Happy finals week Anteaters!

SSI will be closed for in person operations from Monday, March 25th-Friday, March 29th. If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact us at ssioffice@uci@.edu

We hope you have a restful spring break! ☀️

Love reading? Looking for more resources? SSI is happy to introduce our last Gateway Initiative workshop of Winter Quarter: Library Tour + Workshop 📖

In partnership with the UCI Library, students will have the opportunity to learn about the various resources and services of the Langson library.

You can register for this workshop through the QR code provided on the flyer or through the linktree in our bio. We hope to see you all there 👋

Having unmet expectations can be frustrating and demotivating. If you relate, join our last Healthy Happenings event of the Winter quarter: Dealing with Unmet Expectations. ☀️

Join us on Monday, March 11th from 3pm to 4pm to learn how to be okay with things not being in your control and how to manage the feelings that come with that. If you are interested, RSVP via the link in bio or scan the QR code 📱

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! We are grateful for our amazing staff who embrace our mission and support our participants every day. Thank you 🤗

Struggling with gaining a positive mindset? Thankfully, Healthy Happenings: Positive Thinking Skills is this upcoming Monday on March 4th from 3pm-4pm! ✨

Join us to learn about the importance of positive thinking and how to gain skills in obtaining this new outlook. If you’re interested, scan the QR code or RSVP via the link in our bio! ☀️ 📱

Feeling stressed and need a little break to find rest outside of your responsibilities? In partnership with the Student Wellness and Health Promotion Center, SSI’s Gateway Initiative program will be hosting our 4th workshop of the quarter: Self-Care through Mindfulness – Make Your Own Aromatherapy.

Come join us on Wednesday, February 28th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm for a peaceful activity with your peers. 🌱 You can register for this workshop through the QR code provided on the flyer or through the linktree in our bio. We hope to see you there :)

Do you get anxiety about the upcoming week? If so, we happily invite you to Healthy Happenings: Experiencing the Sunday Scaries! ☀️

Join us this upcoming Monday on February 26 from 3pm to 4pm to learn how to create a positive mindset and cope with anxiety regarding the weekdays 📅 If you are interested, RSVP via the link in bio or scan the QR code 📱

Student Success Initiatives (SSI) is excited to announce that we will be hiring for the 24-25 academic school year! If you are interested in applying, type in the number above into your Handshake account to find the application or click the link in our bio to navigate to the application link!

If you would like to learn more about what the job entails, feel free to watch our recorded information session linked in our bio. 😇

Applications will close Sunday, March 10th at 11:59pm so make sure to not miss the deadline! 🚨

Haven’t completed your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application yet? SSI is happy to announce our Gateway Initiative: FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application Workshop coming up next Tuesday, February 13th from 3PM-4PM!

Join us to receive guidance on how to complete your financial aid application for 2024-2025 and learn more about their changes. You can register for this workshop through the QR code provided on the flyer or through the linktree in our bio ⭐ We look forward to seeing you all soon!

SSI and the Counseling Center have prepared another Healthy Happenings workshop for you all! ⛅️

Join us this Monday, February 12th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm to learn how to cope and talk about these feelings of loneliness. If you are interested, RSVP via the link in bio or scan the QR code! 🫶

Hello Anteaters! Midterms are coming up and the pressure to be perfect is rising. Thankfully, Healthy Happenings is here with a Mending Perfectionism workshop on Monday, February 5th!

Join us to learn about personal boundaries, self forgiveness and more! 🌟 If you’re interested, RSVP via QR code or the link in bio!

SSI and TSC are excited to announce that we will be opening student staff applications for the ‘24-‘25 academic school year on Monday, February 12th! 🤩

If you are interested in learning more about the application process and the different roles, make sure to join one of these info sessions to receive further information.

Click the link in our bio to register. 🥳