Molly Graiff || Staff Writer || Issue 17
Hudson Valley offers a plethora of services to students! The Values for Viking column has been spotlighting a variety of on-campus support services that help you save money. This week we look at the Student Success Center located in Suite 230 on the second floor of the Siek Campus Center.
The Student Success Center serves students from a variety of backgrounds through programs including Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) and First Generation student meetups. These programs offer specific resources for students and incentives for attending events centered on wellness as well as a major lifeskill, budgetting. A few highlights of activities sponsored by the center include the Let’s Taco About It series featuring a free taco bar. First Generation students are invited to attend office hours on Mondays, 10–11:30 am and Wednesdays, 3–4:30 pm. Students looking for peer guidance on any question regarding college and campus resources. Many events are also geared towards fighting financial stress. To access upcoming events, students can view the events page on the HVCC website or visit the Wellness Wall outside of the food pantry.
Students experiencing housing needs and food insecurity can also benefit from the Student Success Center. Students are provided resources for finding basic need support near them. The Viking Cupboard food pantry next to the Interfaith Chapel gives students access to food and hygiene items. This is a free service available to all current HVCC students. Stop by Student Activities on the second floor of the Siek Campus Center in Room 310 for access. Check out the Student Success Center to level up your campus experience!