Educational Opportunity Program

"Once I stepped foot on Sonoma State’s campus, I fell in love. The community and staff made me feel welcome. The housing is a home-sweet-home type of vibe on campus." 

"As a first-generation college student, I was scared, but EOP helped me overcome that fear. I can truly say EOP is like a family to me."

"I chose to attend Sonoma State because I enjoy the close knit community on the campus and the great staff and faculty that goes above and beyond to help every student."

"I came on a college tour my sophomore year of high school and told myself this was the school for me. I fell in love with the environment and nature surrounding the campus."

"EOP has helped me build new relationships, find new friends, and has given me many opportunities to succeed at Sonoma State."

"During Summer Bridge, I met amazing people and staff members who were so helpful and were always there for me whenever I needed help."

"The Summer Bridge Orientation was essential to prepare me for the quality of student I needed to become in order to succeed at Sonoma State."

"I chose SSU because of the campus size and residence halls. EOP helped me find my place at SSU."

"I have a lot of amazing resources such as advisors and Summer Bridge leaders who are always able to help me answer all my questions!"

"EOP helped me navigate my way through my first two years at Sonoma State as well as help me return from studying abroad from Seoul, South Korea during the pandemic."

"I chose SSU because it really stood out to me. Beautiful campus and the nice people. EOP has been the best thing that happened to me as a first-generation college student."

"I was told to take a semester off. Do you know what EOP did? They took the time to get to know me, my goals, and my struggles. They found resources that helped me grow as an individual and as a student."

My sister wanted me to attend SSU and EOP because of how much they help students into college.

"EOP helped me develop my community before school even started, which I believe has helped motivate me to continue my education at SSU."

"I chose SSU because of the great accounting program there was and the beautiful campus. EOP has helped me by surrounding me with a very supportive group such as my EOP advisor."

"I love the campus and how small it is. Summer Bridge confirmed it for me. The support that was offered in workshops, and the EOP team made me feel at home."

"EOP has provided me with many useful resources and has supported everything I have encountered throughout my time at SSU."

"During Summer Bridge, despite it being virtual, I was provided with lots of resources that can make my 4 years at SSU fly smoothly, as well as with this semester being online."

 "I wasn't in EOP at NVC, so when I found out I got into EOP I felt like I won the golden ticket. EOP has helped me with many opportunities from finding new jobs, friends, and thinking about grad school."

"One of my favorite things about SSU is the community here, which is strongly credited to my EOP family. My number one recommendation in someone looking to make Sonoma feel like home is to try everything."

"I chose SSU because I had visited the campus before and I liked the atmosphere of the campus. EOP has helped a lot because it's given me a lot of resources that I wouldn't have found on my own."

"The support I have received from the EOP department is the reason why I have come so far in my college career. The dedicated advisors are multifaceted and the pillars to my resiliency and excellence."

"To anyone who is a first gen student and needs a reason feel free to reach out to EOP, regardless if you're in the program or not, these incredible people are more than willing to do anything to ensure your success."

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."

"I look at EOP as a second family for me to go to. EOP has always had my back when it comes to advising and when you need someone to talk to"

"I encourage everyone to speak to their EOP advisor, they are there to help guide and support you. They want what is best both in and outside of school."

"I encountered a roadblock my freshman year and I was ready to drop out of SSU. I walked into my advisor's office feeling defeated and disappointed. I walked out of that office more motivated than ever to complete my college career."

"EOP has helped me so much throughout these difficult times we are in. They properly guide you through everything which releases a lot of stress off your shoulders."