Programs & Services

Summer Bridge (SB) 2.1 is a 4-week virtual transition program for all  EOP first-time Frosh. They will participate in activities that help them learn the campus culture, identify all resources available to them, and build a community with other first-generation college students. Summer Bridge comes at no cost to all participants.

SB 2.1 Program Dates: 

• More information will be sent to new Frosh in early April.
• Thursday, June 3, 2021:
  • Attend Summer Bridge 2.1 Orientation Zoom Webinar.
  • Canvas Course Access granted.
• Monday, June 7 - Friday, July 2, 2021:
  • Summer Bridge 2.1 Official Program.
    • Weekly Webinars, Mentoring meetings, Campus Resource Presentations, Canvas Assignments, Weekly Cluster meetings.

• What are the costs?

  • There is no cost to the program.

• Who can participate?

  • All new EOP Frosh will be contacted directly by our office with information about the program, and any steps they have to take before participating in Summer Bridge 2.1.

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

  • Congratulations on being accepted into this great program! You should have received information regarding next steps and how to apply to the program. 

    Check your email and MySJSU messages frequently!  More information will be sent in May.

New Student Mentors (NSM) 

The New Student Mentor 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 with a GPA under 3.40 from their previous institution get paired with a mentor. Students with GPAs higher than a 3.40 can opt into the program as well. 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)

I Can / I Will is a First-Year Experience Program focused on increasing the retention and graduation rates of African-American and Latino 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 Frosh and transfers with a GPA of less than 3.40 from their previous institution get paired with an I Can, I Will mentor. Students with GPAs higher than a 3.40 can opt into the program as well. 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 participants are having, which in turn cause low/bad grades in classes

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

    • Provide participants with a reliable source of information regarding SJSU academic policies

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

    • Create a detailed plan for GPA improvement

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