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07/08/08

Freshmen: Pre-College & Educational Opportunity Programs

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An important part of our mission is attracting students to UC Davis who demonstrate academic excellence and reflect California's diverse population. To help achieve this goal, UC Davis and other UC campuses sponsor a number of college preparation programs.
Freshmen: Pre-College Programs

Educational Opportunity Program

The Educational Opportunity Program can help you with the college application process and provide academic and personal support after you enroll at UC Davis.

Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)

Since 1976, EAOP has assisted students with academic and personal preparation for college. EAOP can help you prepare for tests, plan your coursework and apply for college admission and financial aid.

Upward Bound

Upward Bound helps students generate the skills and motivation needed for college success. Students in the Upward Bound program are four times more likely to earn an undergraduate degree than those students from similar backgrounds who did not participate in the program.

High school students who would be the first-generation in their family to attend college are eligible for the program. It consists of a summer residential component and academic year assistance such as weekly after-school advising, tutoring and special activities by UC Davis student advisers.

Educational Talent Search (ETS)

ETS encourages students from underprivileged backgrounds to pursue a college education. Students must come from a low-income environment where neither parent graduated from college. The ETS program at UC Davis serves seven high schools and four middle schools in Sacramento, Yolo and Solano counties.

College OPTIONS

College OPTIONS provides in-school academic advisers, informational materials and programs, and educational activities for students, families, educators and communities within Shasta and Siskiyou counties. The focus of the program is to strengthen the college-going culture and to help students and families access post-secondary educational opportunities.