The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at UC Berkeley is excited to join you and your family in celebrating this great accomplishment! This webpage offers a range of information and resources about the EOP community and campus at large. We understand you may be experiencing a range of emotions as you make this important decision. Our students and staff are excited to support you in navigating this process and welcome you to our EOP family. Please know that you are not alone in this journey!
IMPORTANT: Incoming students will have access to scheduling an appointment with an EOP Academic Counselor in the early summer after you: 1) accept your offer of admission AND 2) complete your Golden Bear Advising modules.
We encourage you to view the Office of Undergraduate Admissions FAQ guides for more information about starting your Cal journey:
Additional Questions? Email EOPNewAdmit@berkeley.edu
EOP is one of several student support programs that are housed within the Centers for Educational Equity & Excellence (CE3). There is no application to participate in our program. EOP students will receive a welcome email from our department notifying them of their eligibility to receive services and join our EOP community!
Undergraduates who meet one or more of the following criteria are considered EOP:
Low-income: Pell Grant or Dream Act Scholarship eligible as verified by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
First-generation College Student: Parent(s) have not graduated from a four-year college or university in the United States
Historically underrepresented students: African-American, Chicanx/Latinx, Native American Students and/or Pacific Islander
**Please note that non-immigrant international students studying at Berkeley on student visas are not considered EOP.