Programs & Services

EOP’s Summer Bridge (SB) program is the first opportunity for new EOP FROSH 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 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.

• As a condition of EOP acceptance, first-time Frosh students are required to participate in weekly online activities and build community with other EOP students.  
• Information for Summer Bridge 2025 will be sent to newly accepted Frosh  in May/June 2025

Frequently Asked Questions for Summer Bridge 2024 

• What are the costs?

  • There is no cost to the program.

• Who can participate?

  • All new first-time EOP Frosh will be contacted directly by our office with information about the program, and the steps they have to take before participating in Summer Bridge.

• I've been selected for Summer Bridge. Now what?

  • Congratulations on being accepted into this great program! 

    Check your MySJSU messages frequently!  More information will be sent in May/June 2025 regarding EOP Summer Bridge.

NEW STUDENT MENTORING (NSM) or I CAN, I WILL (ICIW) MENTORING

• Required for all first-year Frosh as part of their EOP program requirements
• Each first-year Frosh will participate and be assigned to one of EOP's mentoring programs in their first year (fall and spring semester) 

• 1:1 mentoring sessions, 5 per semester
• Bi-weekly meetings from 9/3/24 - 12/6/24, and 2/4/25 - 5/9/25
• Once-a-month cluster meetings (3 total per semester):
  • Fall - September 13 @ 1:00 pm
  • Fall - October 11 @ 1:00 pm
  • Fall - November 8 @ 1:00 pm
    • Mentors will reach out via email/phone beginning MONDAY, 8/26/24
    • Mentoring will begin on TUESDAY, 9/3/24 and end on  FRIDAY, 12/6/24
  • Spring - February 14 @ 1:00 pm
  • Spring - March 14 @ 1:00 pm
  • Spring -  April 11 @ 1:00 pm 
    • Mentors will reach out via email/phone beginning MONDAY, 1/27/25
    • Mentoring will begin on TUESDAY, 2/4/25 and end on  FRIDAY, 5/9/25

All meetings will be held in Clark Hall Fishbowl 100H, located on the 1st floor of Clark Hall (Room 130)

New Student Mentoring (NSM) 

The New Student Mentoring program is a First-Year Experience program focused on easing the transition of incoming Frosh EOP students to SJSU. Participants are empowered through meticulously designed weekly meetings with trained peer mentors who provide motivation, accountability and a process for engagement with campus.

We will pair you with an experienced, high-achieving EOP student mentor for a full year. Your peer mentor will serve as a guide, a friend, and source of support and motivation throughout the year. Peer mentors are students who successfully transitioned into SJSU themselves. They will be able to teach you about the campus, university life, and how to attain your goal of a university degree.

• How often do I meet with my peer mentor?

  • In this program, you will be expected to:

    • Attend meetings every week for one hour with a trained peer mentor

    • Participate in monthly meetings designed to build the essential skills you need for college and your career

• How do I get paired with a mentor?

  • Before the beginning of the school year, incoming Frosh will get paired with a mentor.  Once the school year starts, students will meet with their mentors on a regular basis and attend social and educational events throughout the semester. 

I Can, I Will (ICIW) Mentoring

The I Can, I Will mentoring program is a First-Year Experience Program focused on increasing the retention and graduation rates of men of color, including African-American, Latino, and Pacific Islander males in the Educational Opportunity Program at San Jose State University. Participants are empowered through meticulously designed weekly meetings with trained peer mentors who provide motivation, accountability, a process for engagement with the campus, assistance in developing a "road map to college," and a sense of community.

• What are the goals of the ICIW program?

  • The goals of the ICIW program are to:

    • Assist students with transition to and navigation of SJSU

    • Provide students a space for self-reflection to gain a deeper sense of self and why they are seeking a higher education degree

    • Empower students to strive for academic excellence through self-ownership of education and a system of accountability

    • Create a bridge to EOP and campus services

    • Provide mentorship, positive role models, and a community of support and connection

• How does the ICIW program work?

  • Before the beginning of the school year, incoming students will be paired with an I Can, I Will mentor.  Once the school year starts, students will meet with their mentors on a regular basis and attend social and educational events throughout the semester.

Academic Coaching for Educational Success (ACES) 

The Academic Coaching for Educational Success (ACES) Program strives to provide students with the necessary skills and tools to excel throughout their academic experience at SJSU. Through mentorship and the sharing of resources, ACES Coaches provide a source of support and accountability for students as they pursue their baccalaureate degree.

• What are the ACES program goals?

  • The goals of the ACES program are to:

    • Identify issues current SJSU EOP students are having, which in turn cause low/bad grades in classes

    • Make students aware of SJSU and EOP resources available to help them with their academics

    • Provide a reliable source of information regarding SJSU academic policies

    • Provide skills and tools to have greater success in the classroom/academic settings

    • Create a detailed plan for GPA improvement

    Current SJSU EOP will be contacted directly if they are required to participate.

 Please contact us if you have questions about any of these programs.