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Educational Opportunity Program and
Special Support Programs

New Student Services

Orientation programs are offered to all new EOP students. Some first-time freshmen are required to participate in the Summer Bridge program. All other first-time freshmen and transfer students are encouraged to attend EOP Connect Day. Services include academic advising and registration assistance, information on major and career options, presentations on available support services, and an introduction to university life and the Fresno State campus.

Summer Bridge

Summer Bridge is a two-week in-person residential program that supports the transition of first-time freshman to the University. The program is designed to provide:

An orientation-to-college experience that offers students information and tools to successfully navigate the campus,
An opportunity to enhance math skill levels, and
Support systems and student advocates.

We are offering an in-person residential program for first-time freshman this summer from Sunday, July 6 - Friday, July 18, 2024.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email eop@csufresno.edu.  

Virtual Summer Bridge

Virtual Summer Bridge is a program hosted by EOP counselors via Zoom and Canvas designed to support incoming EOP transfer students to transition to Fresno State by:
  • building a network of EOP counselors, peers, and other staff;
  • increasing their knowledge of support services; 
  • building skills to navigate campus resources and tools;
  • identifying and/or reviewing appropriate courses for the upcoming semester;
  • reviewing financial aid policies and important information;
  • learning and/or practicing to set priorities and make connections; and
  • learning and/or practicing to navigate CANVAS, an online course management tool.

Check your Fresno State email for more information.  Have any questions about Virtual Summer Bridge, contact our Virtual Summer Bridge Coordinator, Angelica Robles-Trinh by phone at 559.278.5405, or by email at aroblestrinh@csufresno.edu

Connect Day

 Connect Day is hosted by EOP and Special Programs--Renaissance Scholars Program and Dream Success Center--freshmen and transfer students, Connect Day is just for you.  

Meet your EOP and Special Programs support team and your peers, review resources, and ask questions, for a successful start to your first semester at Fresno State.  

Check your Fresno State email for more information.  Have any questions about registration for Connect Day, contact our EOP Admissions Coordinator, Irene Perez by phone at 559.278.6025, or by email at irenep@csufresno.edu