Educational Opportunity Program

The EOP Virtual Freshman Summer Academy is an opportunity for our incoming EOP students to start their college career early.  Upon successful completion of the courses, students will earn up to five credits while engaging with Buffalo State faculty and EOP academic mentors.   These credits will help students get an academic head start and place students on track to meet the credits needed for financial aid and timely graduation.  Students will be placed in a three-credit course which fulfills a general education and, two one-credit courses designed to inspire and promote creative problem-solving skills, and receive the support needed for personal growth and academic success.

The EOP Summer Academy is FREE for all EOP Freshman. In addition, students will receive a $300 stipend to help offset costs with living expenses during this time.

Ways EOP at Buffalo State supports incoming freshmen:

• Students are given the opportunity to build their academic skills through our Academic Center for Excellence, Academic Mentors, and FREE tutoring Services
• Each student is assigned an upper-class EOP student/Student Leader as a first-year mentor to help guide them with the transition from high school to college
• Each student is assigned an EOP Counselor to help them transition academically, personally, and socially. In addition, they help students make an early connection with campus resources.
• Students are provided early assistance with all facets of the financial aid process (award letter, billing, deadlines…)
• Students are encouraged to take advantage of available support services within the program and surrounding community
• Students become acquainted with campus technology resources (checking Buffalo State official email, BANNER, Blackboard, Degree Works, and the Bengal Success Portal)
• All students are registered for fall classes
• Workshops and programming offered to assist with personal and professional development

Students accepted into EOP will receive a personalized link to register via their Buffalo State e-mail account.

It is required that all EOP students participate in the Summer Academy.  Students must be available Mon-Fri from 9 am – 5 pm.

Check out our FAQ below for more information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

STUDENTS MUST:

1.  Register for the

• EOP Virtual Summer Freshman Academy (via personalized link sent)

• College’s Virtual First Year Orientation (via personalized link sent)

2.  Submit their Immunization Information HERE

3.  Set up their Buffalo State technology/accounts HERE

4.  Send their HS Transcript to our Admissions Office

*The EOP Virtual Freshman Summer Academy is s state funded program and is pending based on budget approval.
 
Below is information for other offices on campus:

• Housing and Residence Life
• Orientation
• Student Leadership and Engagement
• Student Accessibility Services
• Weigel Wellness Center
• Dean of Students
• Dining Services

Here is a sample schedule for the Summer Academy.

Students will receive more information on the virtual course setup and schedule 1-week prior to the start of the program. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at EOP2@buffalostate.edu