Welcome to the EOP Family
As an EOP Seawolf, you’re part of a vibrant community that believes in your potential and is here to help you every step of the way; from Summer Bridge or Transfer Bridge, to graduation and beyond. As a current EOP student, you are required to meet with your assigned advisor each semester. These meetings help ensure you stay on track toward graduation and receive the holistic support you need to thrive. We also encourage you to attend our many social and community gatherings throughout the year — a great way to stay connected, build friendships, and strengthen your EOP family.
EOP Services at Sonoma State University
EOP offers a wide range of services that are individually tailored to meet the needs of each student. As a participant in our program at Sonoma State University, the following services are available to you to help you reach your academic, career, and personal goals.
Academic Advising
Developing a plan for academic success is as unique for each student. The keys to successful planning also vary at each stage of a student's academic career. We'll help you understand university requirements and help you develop an academic plan that will meet your educational, career, and professional goals.
Academic Probation Advising
Planning and problem-solving go hand-in-hand. If you encounter unexpected challenges, your EOP advisor will help you understand campus policies and academic performance standards, and help you develop new strategies to overcome the challenges you face.
Graduate School Advising
In coordination with selected faculty and the Dean of Graduate Studies, we offer graduate school workshops and individual advising on the application and admissions processes for graduate and professional schools. We also assist in coordinating transportation to the California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education, which is sponsored by the California State University System each year.
Personal & Career Counseling
EOP advisors can help you clarify personal and career goals and identify the resources and services available.
Orientation & Mentoring Services
As a new student, you will participate in one of our new-student transition programs, Summer Bridge Orientation and Transfer Bridge.
Professional EOP Advisors
As a Sonoma State student, you will be assigned two advisors, your major advisor as well as your EOP advisor. Your EOP advisor will assist with concerns regarding housing, financial aid, and balancing college with personal life. They help students understand academic policies, timelines, major/minor exploration and requirements, career exploration, and graduate school opportunities. In addition, your EOP advisor will provide individual mentoring, academic advising, and course recommendations tailored to each student's goals. EOP advisors help increase retention for low-income and first-generation students by providing continuous support throughout a student’s undergraduate journey and by introducing students to campus services, leadership opportunities, and social activities to help EOP students feel at home at Sonoma State University.
EOP Student Agreement
As an Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) student at Sonoma State University, you agree to actively participate in the program and utilize the support services available to you. This includes:
Meeting with your assigned EOP advisor twice each semester
Maintaining satisfactory academic progress toward your degree
Participating in EOP workshops, community events, and enrichment opportunities
Communicating regularly with EOP staff about your academic and personal needs
By fulfilling these commitments, you ensure that you receive the full benefits of the program and stay connected to the EOP community dedicated to your success.
Dedicated Academic Advisors
As an EOP student, you are assigned a dedicated academic advisor based on your college or major. Your advisor will support you throughout your journey at Sonoma State University, helping you navigate academic planning, connect with campus resources, and achieve your personal and educational goals.
