Welcome to Extended Opportunity

Programs and Services

History about our programThe Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Established by the Legislature in 1969 through SB 164

Created to enable students affected by language, social, and economic handicaps to achieve their educational objective and goals including:

Improved job skills occupational certificates associate degrees transfer to four-year institutions.

ATTENTION EOPS STUDENTS!

You should plan to arrive at least 10 minutes

early to your appointment .Late arrivals will be required

to reschedule.

Success is sweet: the sweeter if long

delayed and attained through manifold

struggles and defeats.

-A. Branson Alcott

Eligibility for EOPS?• Financially:

• Qualify for a BOG-W (fee waiver) type A or B

• Educationally:• Have not earned HS diploma nor the equivalent• GPA from HS is below 2.5• Assessment results place you into foundational – Math & English (English 500-450 or Math 504-410)• Completed foundational course series in English or – Math from another college• Completed remedial course work or English as a – Second Language classes in high school and/or – college.• Should not have or have not exceeded 48 degree – applicable units

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ik-sil-i-koh-vol-key-noh-koh-nee-oh-sis, nyoo-]) which is an obscure term ostensibly referring to a lung disease caused by silica

dust

Did You Know…

What are some of our services?

Mandated Specialized Counseling

Book Assistance

Semester parking permits/Bus passes

Priority Registration

Guidance classes to Orient students

Cultural Awareness Events

Summer Readiness Program

TRIVIA QUESTION

E.O.P.S. is an abbreviation for?

A. Extra Opportunities for Panther Students

B. Extended Options for People & Students

C. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services

D. I have no idea

How long can you benefit from EOPS:

aintaining good standing, you can benefit until you complete:– 70 degree applicable

semester units (including units from other colleges)

OR:– 6 semesters in the EOPS

program (excluding the summer sessions)

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“Be the change you want to see in the world.”

-Gandhi

Answer to the Trivia is…

C. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services

Must be a full-

time student

(12 units each

semester)

Select classes from the Educational Plan developed with EOPS counselor

Complete 3 mandatory

contacts with the EOPS

counselor each

semester (Start Term,

Mid Term, and

End Term)

Obtain the EOPS counselor approval before adding or dropping classes

Make satisfactory academic progress

Enroll in

Guidance 2 as advised by the

EOPS counselor

EOPS Student Responsibilities