EOP

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides assistance to first-generation, limited-income undergraduate students in the following areas of support: academic, career, financial, professional, and personal growth.

ADVISING

EOP Student Success Advisors support students by offering intentional and holistic support services as well as multifaceted community engagement.
  • Students are paired with an EOP Advisor beginning their first semester at SJSU until they complete their undergraduate degree
  • EOP advising approaches students through an equity-based lens with
    an understanding of their academic, social, and professional needs

PAGES

Personal and Academic Growth Experiences (PAGEs) support students' growth and sense of belonging by connecting them to EOP/SJSU services and resources.
  • Students engaged in their education develop the skills necessary to achieve their personal, professional, and academic goals

TRANSFER CONNECT

EOP recognizes and celebrates the unique experiences, strengths, and resilience that transfer students contribute to our campus community. Transfer Connect supports EOP students along their path to graduation by offering personalized guidance, tailored resources, and opportunities to thrive academically, personally, and professionally.

We connect transfer students with opportunities to:
  • Identify their aspirations and strengths
  • Explore campus resources and support services
  • Develop essential skills and strategies for advancement
  • Build strong academic and professional networks
  • Prepare for their post-graduation journey

SUMMER BRIDGE (SB)

Summer Bridge is the first opportunity for new first-time, first-year (FTFY) EOP students to close the gap between high school and college.
  • Through intentional events and activities students develop the competencies and confidence they need to begin their journeys at SJSU
  • Students will engage in and practice skills to help them navigate their college experiences and campus resources while building a support network and meaningful relationships with other members of the EOP community

MENTORING

EOP students are empowered through meticulously designed bi-weekly meetings with trained peer mentors who provide motivation, accountability, engagement with campus, assistance with a "college road map," and a sense of community.
  • EOP pairs new and continuing students in the following programs: New Student Mentoring (NSM), I Can/I Will (ICIW), and Academic Coaching for Educational Success (ACES)