ANTEATER SUCCESS RESOURCES
Anteater Success Resources, also referred to as ASR and previously referred to as the Gateway Initaitives, is a set of services designed to provide low-income, first generation students with the necessary resources, academic skills, and appropriate referrals that will allow them to reach their maximum personal, academic, and career potential. Through Anteater Success Resources, SSI supports students to be successful at UCI and to be ‘top performers’ in their respective academic fields
Anteater Success Resources
Item Loan Program
The Anteater Success Resources Item Loan Program is a free program for income-eligible students to borrow textbooks, laptops, iClickers, and materials from Student Success Initiatives (SSI). Students who have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of -$1500 or are a program participant are eligible for this program.
This process will be on a first come, first serve basis and will open Monday of Week 1 beginning at 10am-4pm, Monday through Friday. This is open while supplies last, the deadline to return borrowed items is Friday of finals week.
Eligible students will receive an email Week 0 of Fall Quarter.
SSI LARC Sponsorship
Student Success Initiatives offers our income and academically eligible students an opportunity to get a sponsorship for the Learning and Academic Resource Center (LARC). Students must complete a set of requirements to receive the sponsorship.
Free/Discounted Printing
SSI program participants may be provided print annual print cards dependent on each program. SSI also offers print cards that may be used in the SSI office at a discounted rate for any student who would like to purchase one at a discounted rate.
Print card rates:
- $1 – 14 pages
- $5 – 70 pages
- $10 – 140 pages
Anteater Success Resources Workshops
Anteater Success Resources Workshops are academic enrichment workshops that are designed to provide students with the tools and knowledge necessary to successfully navigate campus and achieve academic success. Workshops are hosted on a weekly basis and are open to all students. Workshop registration links may be on ZotSpot, found under “Anteater Success Resources Series.”
SSI Peer Educators
Each academic year SSI hires Peer Educators to work in our office and assist in supporting our programs and services for our diverse populations. The application for these positions open during the Winter Quarter. SSI promotes these positions by emailing our students, posting flyers in the office, and posting the positions on the SSI Instagram and website.
Cap & Gown Borrowing
Graduating students in SSI programs will have the opportunity to borrow a cap and gown during Spring Quarter for graduation ceremonies.
Academic Success Plans
The goal of an Academic Success Plan (ASP) meeting is to help students reflect on their academic progress and help them to think about new skills they might adopt that will help them to stay on track/increase their academic success at UCI. Peer Educators will provide students with valuable tips and suggestions and help them to develop strategies for academic success. This service is only open to and is a requirement for students applying for the SSI LARC Sponsorship.
Programs & Services
SSI Item Loan Program
Fall 2025 Item Loan Start Date: TBD | Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm
Fall 2025 Item Loan (LAPTOPS ONLY) Start Date: TBD | Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm
Eligible students have the opportunity to borrow up to TWO items each Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter. Items must be returned before the office closes on the Friday of finals week or risk loss of item loan eligibility and are subject to fees.
The check-out process is in-person and first-come, first-serve. All items are available while supplies last.
Items Offered
- Textbooks
- Laptops
- Calculators
- iClickers
- Graduate School Test Prep
Check In and Out
Student Success Initiatives Office
2200 Student Services II (Building #105)
Monday to Friday
10am – 4pm
Please review the inventory list to ensure the item you wish to borrow is available as items are first-come, first-serve basis and do loan out fast in the beginning of each quarter. All eligible students may expect an email from the Student Success Initiatives regarding the Item Loan Program start dates.
If you have any questions or concerns about borrowing an item, please contact us at sssatuci@gmail.com.
SSI LARC Sponsorship
Fall 2025 – Eligible students will be contacted early Fall Quarter. Please check back by Week 1 of the quarter
Requirements
- Secure a spot by enrolling in a LARC tutorial
- Sign the SSI LARC Sponsorship Agreement Form by Friday of Week 2.
- Complete an Academic Success Plan (ASP) workshop by Friday of Week 5.
- Attend at least TEN (10) LARC tutorial sessions by the end of the quarter.
Important Notes
- If all requirements are met, sponsorship will be applied at the end of the quarter.
- Students who applied for the sponsorship but do not complete the requirements will not be awarded the sponsorship.
- Only eligible students will have access to the SSI Sponsorship Agreement form
Click on the button below for more information on program requirements, eligibility, and FAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click on the question to review its answer. For additional questions, contact the SSI Coordinator or sssatuci@gmail.com
Do I have to be in a Student Success Initiatives (SSI) program to take advantage of Anteater Success Resources?
No. Students that are participants In our SSI programs will generally have access to all Anteater Success Resources. However, If you are NOT In an SSI program you can still take advantage of most of our services. Check the eligibility criteria for the service you are trying to utilize to see If you qualify. Our Anteater Success Resources and Healthy Happenings workshop series are open to all UCI students. Specific eligibility criteria can be found on our website.
How do I know if I am eligible for the Item Loan Program or LARC Tutorial Sponsorship?
Eligible students will typically have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of -1500 as determined by financial aid or are active program participants in any SSI program. If you are unsure of your eligibility you can contact the SSI Coordinator or email sssatuci@gmail.com for details on the eligibility criteria for each of our services.
How do I sign up for Anteater Success Resources?
There is no sign up. Our office has a list of all eligible students. If you are eligible you will receive communication from our office to take advantage of our resources.
I completed all SSI LARC Sponsorship requirements. Why do I have a charge on my Zot Account?
Receiving a LARC Sponsorship can sometimes have an affect on your financial aid. Since this is a scholarship, financial aid factors it into your financial aid award which can cause your financial aid to be readjusted. The readjustment to your financial aid can result in a charge on your Zot Account. Students can contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to determine if this is the case.
Why am I not eligible for the SSI LARC Sponsorship?
Eligibility for the LARC Scholarship changes each quarter. You must have an SAI between 0 and -1500 as well as a GPA below a 3.0. Active participants in SSI programs are eligible for the SSI LARC Scholarship for the entirety of the academic year.
I am eligible for a LARC Sponsorship, so why was I charged for my LARC tutorial?
One of two things – 1. You did not submit the LARC agreement by the deadline. Even if you are in an SSI program you MUST complete the agreement by the deadline or you will not be considered for the scholarship AND/OR 2. You did not complete the remaining requirements which is to complete an Academic Success Plan and attend at least 10 LARC tutorials.
Questions?
Student Success Initiatives
2200 Student Services II, Irvine, CA
(949) 824-1142 | sssatuci@gmail.com