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Traveling up and down the east coast, and through the Gulf of Mexico, Brogin Van Skoik ’11 puts his extensive biology training to the test. Working as an endangered species observer on a large dredging vessel, the SUNY Potsdam alumnus carefully monitors the human impact on a precious assortment of turtles, fish, and whales—halting dredging operations at a moment’s notice if too many species are harmed by the shipping operations.

Travel Outside the U.S. If you are planning to travel outside the U.S., please remember to do the following before you leave:

Travel Outside the U.S. If you are planning to travel outside the U.S., please remember to do the following before you leave:

Trekking past jagged peaks and snow-capped mountains, Daniel Romlein ’12 feels right at home in the Swiss Alps. Born and raised in Potsdam, N.Y., he never dreamed he would be living and working in the heart of Europe, in a picturesque country associated with ski chalets, rolling pastures—and now, a growing technology sector.

TRIO Peer MentorsThe Peer Mentors are available for office hours/body doubling in the TRIO Lounge (Sisson 125) every semester. The fall 2025 schedule is being finalized. Please check back soon.General TutoringAll SUNY Potsdam students are able to take advantage of general tutoring for various subjects/courses. The schedule for fall 2025 can be found on the tutoring website.

TRIO programs are federally funded outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.The mission of TRIO at SUNY Potsdam is to provide the academic support necessary to help a maximum of 206 students each year remain in school and reach graduation.

TRIO SSS offers 1:1 and/or group tutoring each semester.To be eligible to receive tutoring services students must be enrolled in TRIO SSS.

TRIO Student Support Services offers one on one counseling with our students, giving you individual support and guidance for your particular situation(s).Services available:

Graduate Tuition & FeesAid appears as a credit on the bill only after it has been certified/confirmed by the Financial Aid Office.

Tutoring is free of charge and is available for various lower-level and certain upper-division undergraduate courses.Tutoring sessions are facilitated by a trained and experienced peer tutor. Sessions are scheduled at the mutual convenience of both the student(s) and the tutor.