Director’s Welcome

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) staff wishes to express our sincere appreciation and welcome to you and your family in learning about the EOP Program and services offered to students at CSUSM. The information provided on our CSUSM EOP home page is important reading for continuing students, other educational institution colleagues, parents and future EOP students.

We encourage all students and their families to not only review the information on the EOP webpage, but also to visit other campus websites where you can also read about admission requirements, financial aid/scholarships, academic programs, Study Abroad programs, as well as student and community organizations that may be helpful to students at the university.

The EOP Home Page is intended to serve as an electronic information-sharing resource to assist students with making informed decisions when planning their university program. We would be extremely delighted if you choose us as your first-choice program and campus.

The Educational Opportunity Program at CSU San Marcos, designs, administers, and supports programs that deliver access and retention services to CSUSM students.  EOP focuses on highly motivated, low income, first generation, college students that reflect the local and University community.

EOP provides eligible student with a variety of support services intended to assist eligible student toward the goal of attaining a college degree.  Services and programming include an EOP grant, transitional programs, a residential summer bridge experience, mentoring and counseling services, and learning community cohorts.

Please be sure to call our office if you need additional assistance!

Welcome!!

Andres Favela

Director of the Educational Opportunity Program and Undergraduate Advising Services