Why EOP?
EOP Mission Statement
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) serves as a primary vehicle for the CSU in increasing the access, academic excellence and retention of California’s historically underserved students (low income, first generation), thus working in the spirit and abiding by the legislative intent that originally established the program in 1969 and maintaining the innovation inherent in the program.
Services provided by EOP include:
- Academic advising
- One-on-one peer mentoring
- Enrichment programs that include educational and cultural activities
- Skill development workshops
- A supportive environment of student peer mentors
- Computer lab access
- Summer Bridge and Freshman Year Experience (for freshmen only)
- Transfer Student Orientation (for transfers only)
"I would like to thank EOP and my mentors for supporting me throughout my education. Your support made it possible for me to become a successful individual and accomplish many of my goals. As a first generation student, I will forever be grateful for the opportunity given to me to receive an education. Thank you!"— Betsy S.