Welcome
Welcome to the Educational Opportunity Program at Sonoma State University. Our staff is available to help you reach your academic, personal, and career goals, and we take great pride in our ability to serve each EOP student with individualized guidance. Interested in learning more about our EOP Program? Please visit LinkTree for more information.
The core of our program is built upon a student-centered/empowerment model that:
- Leverages an educational and co-curricular path for building student autonomy and self-reliance;
- Helps students to foster a sense of resilience and self-determination to overcome social, cultural, and systemic oppression;
- Develops students into actively engaged leaders.
EOP students at Sonoma State University are resilient, determined individuals committed to achieving their academic and personal goals. EOP offers tailored support through personalized academic advising, financial guidance, and access to various resources, ensuring students have the tools they need to succeed. From workshops on study skills and time management to mentorship and peer support, EOP is dedicated to helping students navigate the challenges of college life and stay on track toward graduation and beyond.
Announcements
A personalized graduation ceremony where each Seawolf Scholar is individually recognized for their academic achievements. Graduates have the opportunity to walk across the stage, receive their cord, and be applauded by their peers, caregivers, mentors, and supporters. Special guests, including donors, community leaders, faculty and alumni may also attend to offer words of encouragement and congratulations.
EOP and SWS Graduation Celebration Registration
Spring 2025 - May 8th, Ballroom A, 4:30pm-6:00pm
For more information about the recent campus communication regarding the budget deficit, please visit the Budget Deficit Resources page. General, student, faculty, staff, and athletics FAQs are available to help answer questions you may have. If you need support to help navigate the announced changes, EOP advisors are available to help during drop-ins from January 22-January 31st in-between the hours of 9:00am -4:00pm in the CAASE Suite.
Have you been impacted by sexual and/or power-based violence (including dating/domestic violence, sexual harassment, stalking, or trafficking) and are interested in confidential help? please click here for information.
Need technology? please complete the CAASE Tech Request Form
"EOP has given me extra help and guidance in furthering my education and helping me choose the correct pathways and career paths."
"During Summer Bridge, I met amazing people and staff members who were so helpful and were always there for me whenever I needed help."
"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!"
"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.
"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."
"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 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."
"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"