Office of Admissions

Educational Opportunity Program

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is an undergraduate retention program that provides support for low-income, educationally disadvantaged students throughout their entire San Diego State University experience. To be admitted to EOP, students must apply and meet the income criteria, must be California residents, and must demonstrate academic potential and motivation to succeed in college.

Prior to students’ admission to SDSU, EOP staff members provide information about SDSU, the EOP program, and EOP admissions process. Prior to enrollment, EOP’s First Contact Program provides orientation to EOP services, expectations and requirements, as well as information about other campus services and programs.

Once admitted to SDSU and to EOP, first-time freshmen may apply to the Academics…Plus Summer Bridge Program, which supports recent graduates in their transition from high school to college and strengthens their math, reading, or other skills. While attending SDSU, EOP students receive academic advising and personal counseling, free tutoring, student-to-student mentoring, and an EOP grant (depending upon financial eligibility).

To become eligible, complete the EOP section on the SDSU admissions application. To be considered for participation in EOP, you must complete and submit the forms included in the EOP information and supplementary application booklet. Dependent students must summit copies of the Federal Income Tax filed by their Parents/Legal Guardians in order to determine EOP eligibility.

For information about EOP services and the application process, visit the EOP Web site.