History

In 1968, an eager group of individuals worked diligently to pilot the Educational Opportunity Program. Following the successful evaluation, the California Legislature passed the enabling legislation (SB1072), also known as the Harmer Bill, that gave rise to the EOP Program at "Sac State" and in all of the CSU in 1969.

At Sac State, an eager group established limited services in 1968, making our program one of the first operational programs in the state.

EOP is the University's first and most comprehensive postsecondary access and equity program.

The program was started in response to public pressure that shed light on the fact that a large population of California citizens was vastly underrepresented in the California State University system.

EOP is designed to improve access and retention of low-income and educationally disadvantaged students.

Since 1969, the EOP enrollments have grown from 36 students to approximately 1500 students.