EAOP

Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)

The University of California's largest academic preparation program, EAOP works directly with students at underserved schools to increase the number of students who have the opportunity to achieve a college education. Read more about EAOP.

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What should you know about EAOP?

  • 72% of EAOP students attend college the first year after high school graduation.


  • 35% of EAOP students are UC eligible, compared to 14.5% statewide.


  • EAOP students are twice as likely to complete the UC/CSU a-g course requirements as students statewide.


  • The persistence rates of EAOP alumni at UC are equal to or better than their campus counterparts.

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EAOP has a proven record of success.

Research shows that EAOP students are more prepared for college than non EAOP students, by far. In addition, EAOP students comprise more than a quarter of the historically underrepresented students at the University of California. Additional EAOP Successes.

EAOP's program services prepare students for college.

Through a proven combination of services, EAOP has made college a reality for tens of thousands of students in the state's most challenged schools. Learn more about EAOP Program Services.

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EAOP in the News - The Campaign for College Opportunity recognizes EAOP as a Practice with Promise, an exemplary working solution that has improved college access for California’s students. Read more on EAOP in the News.

"California’s economy is becoming increasingly more competitive and good jobs increasingly require a higher education,” noted California State Treasurer Bill Lockyer, chair of ScholarShare, California’s 529 College Savings Plan. “That makes college all the more important and the Early Academic Outreach Program provides California’s youth with a tremendous college planning resource. I’m proud to work with my alma mater, the University of California, to help deliver this vital program to deserving students throughout the state." Read more on EAOP in the News.