Educational Opportunities Program (EOP)
The Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) has served undergraduate students in the Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) for nearly thirty years. Following a two year pilot program, the University developed EOP in 1968 with the goal of enrolling and supporting significant numbers of African-American and Latina/o students. Over the next twenty years, EOP became on of the largest comprehensive support programs in the nation and now serves students from various ethnic backgrounds who are underrepresented or in need of academic support. Specialized activities and services are coordinated by OMSA staff with the help of students and other campus units.
The Office of Admissions and Records is responsible for designating which students are eligible to participate in EOP. As a student in EOP, you will be matched with a Graduate Counselor (GC) who will work with you throughout your first year at the University. Your GC will serve as your resource person and will report your progress to deans in both OMSA and your college office. This reporting process helps to insure your academic success at UIUC and helps to ease your adjustment to campus life.
For more information, please refer to this web link or call the following University offices.
The Office of Admissions and Records
Chicago: (312) 996-9158, Urbana: (217) 333-0302
The Office of Minority Student Affairs
(217) 333-0054
