Application Process

Step 1 

Complete the  The EOP Application is integrated within the Cal State Apply application. Indicate "Yes" if interested in applying to EOP.  

Step 2 

Applicants must complete the EOP Application under the Supporting Information quadrant.

  • Answer all biographical and financial questions
  • Submit two names and email addresses for the letters of recommendation Recommenders will receive an email link through Cal State Apply to complete and submit online form

Step 3

Complete Financial Aid Application (FAFSA or CADAA) by priority deadline (typically March 2nd of each cycle)

Check Your EOP Status

If you’ve already submitted an EOP application and have questions or concerns, please complete an EOP Application Inquiry Form. Our team will follow up with you in a timely manner.


Important Deadlines

Spring - Transfer 911³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´Èë¿Ú Only

TimelineDate
Cal State Apply ApplicationAugust 1 – August 31
EOP Application & Recommendation Forms DeadlineSeptember 15
Submit FAFSA/CADAAMarch 2

Fall - First Year & Transfer 911³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´Èë¿Ú

TimelineDate
CSU Application SubmissionOctober 1 – November 30
EOP Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Recommendation Forms DeadlineJanuary 31
Submit FAFSA/CADAAMarch 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Our EOP office does not require copies of tax returns or transcripts (other CSU EOP programs may require them).

Transcripts or other documents requested by Enrollment Services should be sent directly to their office.

  • For fall cycle, our EOP Admission team will typically start reviewing applications by early March. Admissions notifications are sent out by the first week of April. For spring cycle, our team will review applications in the month of November. Admissions notifications are sent out by the first week of December.
  • Note, an EOP application can only be reviewed AFTER a student has been ADMITTED to 911³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´Èë¿Ú and has submitted the EOP application materials by the deadline. Missing any required application materials or submitted late are considered INCOMPLETE and will not be evaluated unless an exception is granted by EOP Admissions Staff.

  • Our EOP Admissions team can only review applications from students who have been officially admitted to 911³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´Èë¿Ú.  We cannot evaluate your EOP application while you are on the waitlist. If your waitlist status changes at any time, please email us at eopadmissions@csulb.edu so we can determine whether your application can be considered. 

  • 911³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´Èë¿Ú are selected through a holistic review of the information provided in the EOP application and recommendation forms. Be sure to include details that explain why you need EOP support—such as educational, financial, or personal barriers—as well as examples of your resilience and motivation. This helps evaluators fully understand your circumstances. Priority admission consideration is given to 911³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´Èë¿Ú local area applicants and students who attend the EOP Next Steps workshops. 

  • The EOP Next Steps Workshops provide students with a guided overview of the requirements into the EOP program. These sessions cover key deadlines, required documents, program expectations, and important resources to help students complete both their 911³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´Èë¿Ú and EOP admission processes. 911³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´Èë¿Ú who attend a workshop will receive priority admission consideration.

Congratulations on your admission to EOP! As part of the EOP program requirements:

  • Incoming first-year students must attend the mandatory Summer Bridge Program and enroll in EOP 100 during the fall semester.
  • Incoming transfer students must attend the Transfer Summer Bridge Program.
  • All students must also meet 911³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´Èë¿Ú university requirements, including (but not limited to) accepting your Intent to Enroll, attending SOAR and submitting final transcripts by the stated deadlines.

For the full list of 911³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´Èë¿Ú enrollment requirements, please visit 
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