Student Success Center
Educational Opportunity Program
The EOP program is designed to improve access and retention support of low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. An EOP student has the potential to perform satisfactorily in CSU but has not been able to realize this potential because of economic or educational background. The program provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate students.Peer Mentor Program
The Peer Mentor Program at CSUMB is designed to provide incoming freshmen with a peer to server as a mentor. Peer Mentors help new students adjust to the rigors of university studies and the CSUMB community.Summer Bridge
A select number of pre-freshmen participants is selected annually to participate in a rigorous academic experience. Students enroll in ProSeminar and enriched technology, research, and math workshops. Summer Bridge students live on campus through the duration of the program. To be considered, students must apply through the Educational Opportunity Program or be recommended by the Student Outreach and Recruitment Office or the Admissions Director.Educational Talent Search
CSUMB's Educational Talent Search program (ETS) is a federally funded program under the TRIO branch of the U.S. Department of Education. ETS identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. ETS provides academic, career and financial aid counseling to participants in Monterey County and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue to the postsecondary school of their choice.Upward Bound
CSUMB's Upward Bound program (UB) is a is a federally funded program under the TRIO branch of the U.S. Department of Education. UB identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. UB provides academic, career and financial aid counseling to participants in Santa Cruz County and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue to the postsecondary school of their choice.For more information about Student Success Services, contact:
José Martínez-Saldaña, 582-4600, Building 86B
