The Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) was created at Oregon State University in 1969 to provide support for historically underserved students. These include students of color, older than average students, students with disabilities, students who are single parents, low-income students, students who have been rurally isolated, veterans, older-than-average (25+), 1st generation in college (neither parent graduated), or any student whose life experiences have impacted their access to education.
EOP started out with 48 students in 1969, and now has over 800 students. Our graduates have gone on to achieve many of their goals. The list includes judges, lawyers, doctors, college professors, business owners, counselors, social workers, teachers, and the list goes on and on.
We provide the following services:
