Eligibility
There is no fee to participate in EAOP, but interested students must apply. EAOP will consider applications from current 9th-, 10th- and 11th-grade students only; 12th-grade students are not eligible to apply.
Prospective participants must:
- Be enrolled in a high school or be affiliated with a community organization with an EAOP agreement on file.
- Demonstrate interest and motivation in pursuing a college education.
- Strive to maintain a minimum 3.00 "a–g" grade point average (GPA).
- Have no D or F grades in "a–g" coursework.
Other factors considered:
- Be from an educationally and/or economically disadvantaged background.
- Attend a school with a limited college prep curriculum.
- Reside in a community with low college-going rates.
- Attend a school with below-average SAT/ACT exam scores.
You Belong at UCR
All programs, services, and events offered through Student Affairs are open to everyone, consistent with federal and state law and the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Whether you’re seeking support, joining a community, or participating in campus life, every effort is made to ensure your experience is inclusive, respectful, and accessible, regardless of background or identity.
To learn more, visit the UC Nondiscrimination Statement or the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.