The Taylor Family Center for Student Success is comprised of four signature programs.
Taylor STARs
Peer and faculty/staff mentorship, professional development and community
TRIO Student Support Program
Academic tutoring, financial literacy and aid, grants and graduate school preparation
Kessler Scholars
Financial assistance, start-up grant and technology grants, pre-orientation and more
Forward Families
Family welcome dinner, pairing families and monthly communications
First-year Retreat
Held in August after Bear Beginnings, The First-year Retreat aims to ease the transition to WashU for all incoming TFCSS first-year participants. By attending our orientation programming, our first-year students will be prepared to excel and will jumpstart their journey as WashU Bears and members of the TFCSS community. Students will participate in an active one-day program to:
| Increase their knowledge and understanding of our Taylor Family Center for Student Success and our three cohort-based programs: Taylor STARs, TRIO Scholars, and Kessler Scholars | |
| Hear from campus partners about resources and support | |
| Engage in conversations with their peer mentors on topics such as imposter syndrome, academic success, and tips on navigating the first-generation student experience at WashU |