Educational Opportunity Program
At Cal Poly Pomona, EOP continues to operate today as the University's first and most comprehensive post-secondary access and equity program. Established in 1969, the program serves low-income, typically first-generation students, who demonstrate the motivation and potential to succeed in college.
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Access
Although 99 percent of EOP students entering Cal Poly Pomona meet the University's regular admission requirements, the program offers access to a limited number of first-time freshmen who do not qualify for regular admission.
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Equity
EOP promotes equity ("leveling the playing field") by providing participants with a broad range of support services throughout their undergraduate enrollment, as long as they maintain full-time status, make satisfactory academic progress, and fulfill program requirements.