Resources and Opportunities

Success workshops sponsored by EOP and other support services are offered throughout the academic year.  Topics such as time management, study skills, essay writing, and reading and notetaking are held throughout the semester in person or through zoom.  

To ensure students have access to the necessary technology to support their academic studies, the EOP office offers a free laptop and calculator loan program each semester.   Students can visit the EOP office to learn more about the laptops and calculators available.  

The Office of Learning Services (OLS) provides free peer tutoring for all SUNY Oswego students at their Level 1 College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certified center. Peer tutors at OLS assist students with course content, the writing process and academic coaching. 

EOP Students can contact the financial aid office to meet either in person, via phone, or virtually. 

EOP Students have access to the support services offered through the Mary Walker Counseling Center and are available free of charge to registered SUNY Oswego students. Counseling center staff offer a variety of counseling services.  You and your counselor will work together to determine your goals and establish an appropriate timeframe for achieving them. 

Benefits of counseling include:

• increased ability to cope with friends, family and relationship issues
• ability to better handle academic pressures
• gain a better understanding of yourself
• assist in your personal development

The Oz Concern Navigator is designed to help you find resources on campus based on various concerns. 

EOP students who wish to participate in study abroad programs are eligible for a fee waiver for the $250 program deposit at the time of submitting their application.  When your application is ready to be submitted, please email Ryan Stiles at [email protected] for more information.

As an Academic Peer Coach, you're not a tutor—you're a motivator, mentor, and champion for your fellow EOP students' success. This dynamic role helps your peers develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive academically at Oswego.

What You'll Do:

• Empower & Encourage – Inspire fellow students to reach their full potential
• Facilitate Study Support – Help students build effective study habits and learning strategies
• Connect to Resources – Serve as the bridge linking students to campus resources
• Develop Workshops – Create and present academic strategy workshops
• Plan Events – Collaborate with the Peer Coach team to organize academic activities
• Professional Development – Participate in leadership training

What You'll Gain

• Paid Position
• Leadership Experience – Build valuable skills in mentoring, facilitation, communication, and program development
• Professional Growth

Academic Peer Coaches are nominated based on cumulative GPA (2.85+). Eligible students receive nomination emails near the beginning of each semester.

EOP Ambassadors are the voice and face of the program, representing Oswego's EOP community to prospective students and their families.

What You'll Do:

• Share Your Story – Represent EOP at workshops, information sessions, campus tours, and recruitment events
• Connect with Prospective Students
• Provide Guidance
• Champion the Program – Be an enthusiastic advocate for the opportunities, support, and community that EOP provides

What You'll Gain:

• Communication Skills
• Professional Experience
• Mentoring Skills
• Possible Compensation – Depending on funding availability, this position may be paid

EOP Ambassadors are nominated by EOP Advisors based on their engagement, enthusiasm, and representation of the program.

Chi Alpha Epsilon is a national honor society dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the academic excellence of students who entered college through Educational Opportunity Programs. Membership connects you with a network of high-achieving peers and alumni across the country!

What It's About:

• Honor Academic Achievement – Be recognized for your hard work and success in maintaining high academic standards
• Foster Community
• Networking Opportunities
• Support Systems

Membership Requirements:

• 3.0+ cumulative GPA maintained for two consecutive full-time semesters (after first semester freshman year)
• Admission to Oswego through EOP or similar developmental/opportunity program pathway
• Participation in at least one Honor Society program or project each semester

If you meet the GPA requirements and were admitted through EOP, you're eligible for membership!

Peer Leaders are the heartbeat of EOP's Summer Program for incoming first-year students.  They act as role models and set the tone for our incoming EOP students during the EOP Summer Program.  Peer leaders receive free housing, meals, and compensation during the summer program.  

What You'll Do:

• Live On Campus – Reside in campus housing for the duration of the program
• Create Interactive Programming
• Promote Academic Success
• Connect to Resources – Introduce new students to campus resources
• Build Community – Help incoming EOP students feel welcomed, supported, and excited about their Oswego journey
• On-Call Support

What You'll Gain:

• Paid Position
• Free Housing & Meals
• Program Development Skills – Learn to design, facilitate, and execute engaging programming
• Residential Life Experience
• Lasting Impact – Be a foundational part of incoming students' Oswego experience

Applications become available each fall semester. Selected Peer Leaders participate in training sessions before the summer program begins.

2 representatives from each class year (nominated by EOP Advisors - if interested let them know) will advise Joey on the EOP program.

• Advocate for how students are feeling and come up with possible solutions to concerns
• Inform students of decisions made in the group
• Promote events and activities

May be used for class credit to provide assistance with any projects the department is working on as it relates to the student's career interests.