Graduation Ceremony Celebrates Diversity
The EOP Graduation Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 2.
The Educational Opportunity Program at San Diego State University will host a graduation ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the more than 100 graduating seniors it supports.
The program provides low income college students with comprehensive services to assist them in reaching academic success and graduation.
"The primary focus of our program is retention — and this ceremony celebrates our students achieving that goal," said Rodrigo Gutierrez, outreach and recruitment officer for the Educational Opportunity Program.
"Many of these students are first-generation college students, so we celebrate their achievements with their friends and families at a special ceremony."
Fostering future leaders
SDSU's Educational Opportunity Program is dedicated to creating transformational experiences for students.
Former Associated Students President Josh Morse is an EOP scholar and will participate in this year's ceremony.
"The EOP Graduation Ceremony is a celebration of a major accomplishment," said Beverly Warren, director of the EOP program. "These students typically come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and have overcome barriers to succeed."
SDSU President Elliot Hirshman will also attend the event and congratulate students on their accomplishments.
Event details
The ceremony will run from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2 in Montezuma Hall at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.
About the Educational Opportunity Program
The Educational Opportunity Program is an undergraduate retention program that provides support for low-income, educationally disadvantaged students throughout their entire SDSU experience.
Qualifying California residents receive support in their transition from high school to college, academic advising and personal counseling, free tutoring and student-to-student mentoring.
The organization serves as a catalyst for developing leaders who will be change agents for social equity and it provides outreach and retention programs that encourage students to persist toward the goal of a university degree.
