EOP Summer Program

If you have been admitted to SUNY Potsdam and have submitted your deposit, it's time to start preparing for the EOP Summer Program!

Our mandatory four-week pre-college summer program is designed for incoming first-year students to help them transition smoothly to college life. Before fully matriculating in the fall, students will enroll in two courses taught by Potsdam faculty and engage in team-building workshops and activities. By the end of the program, students must achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA to continue.

Students will live in residence halls, have access to PACES dining, and meet one-on-one with their assigned EOP counselor, who will continue supporting them throughout the academic year.

Accepted participants will be contacted by mid-June to confirm attendance. If you don't receive a confirmation by June 29, please reach out to the EOP office at: eop@potsdam.edu or (315) 267-2382.

The EOP Summer Institute Program Leader will play an essential role in welcoming incoming first-year students to the four-week EOP Summer Program. The leader will oversee various program aspects, ensuring students from diverse backgrounds receive the support they need to succeed academically and transition to campus life.

Summer 2025 Program Dates: July 7 – August 2

 Benefits:

• Earn financial compensation for your contributions during the program at $16.50 per hour.
• On-Campus Housing and Meals: Included during the program duration, easing personal financial burdens.
• Develop and showcase strong leadership and team management skills by mentoring incoming EOP students.
• Build lasting relationships with students and peers, creating a supportive community network. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome and Support: Greet and mentor incoming students, creating a positive and inclusive environment that fosters academic and personal growth.
• Leadership and Engagement: Organize icebreakers, team-building activities, and social events to help students connect with peers and feel at home.
• Program Facilitation: Collaborate with staff and faculty to design engaging curriculum and learning experiences that promote college readiness.
• Academic and Personal Mentorship: Assist students in setting and achieving academic goals, providing resources and guidance throughout the program.
• Safety and Crisis Management: Ensure student safety, respond to emergencies, and support students in crisis, coordinating with campus resources as needed.
• Role Modeling and Professionalism: Serve as a role model, upholding program values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and maintaining appropriate boundaries with students.
• Encourage Student Engagement: Promote student involvement in all aspects of the program, from academic sessions to extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of community.
• Provide Academic Support: Offer guidance on study skills, time management, and academic resources to help students succeed in their courses.
• Monitor Student Progress: Regularly check in with students to track their academic and personal development and provide additional support as needed.
• Cultivate Campus Connections: Introduce students to campus resources such as libraries, counseling services, and academic departments, helping them feel integrated into the broader campus community.

 Additional Duties:

• Lead Group Discussions: Facilitate group discussions on various topics, including academic success, personal development, and social integration, to encourage reflection and growth.
• Promote Wellness and Mental Health: Provide a supportive environment where students feel comfortable seeking help if needed.
• Serve as a Liaison: Act as a liaison between students and EOP Staff, ensuring students receive the necessary support and services.

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Yes, all incoming first year EOP students are required to attend and complete the summer program before entering in the fall.

Participants will have the opportunity to take 2 courses, 1 credit per course.

• FY 150: MetaSkills (1 cr.)
  This one credit, course is designed to assist students in defining their reasons for being in college, defining their expectations for academic success, developing a sense of responsibility for their own education, and expanding their repertoire of academic skills.
• STAT 100: Statistics (3 cr.)
  This course is designed to introduce students to understanding variability, uncertainty, techniques of data description, sampling, hypothesis testing and regression. Students will have the ability to regain their confidence in the subject area while also satisfying their math general education requirement, prior to their arrival in the fall.

Transportation will be provided for students residing in the New York Metropolitan Area to depart on July 5 to SUNY Potsdam campus and depart on August 2. EOP staff will also have access to on campus vans for off campus transportation to off campus workshops/pharmacies/Walmart.

For Your Room

• Blankets, sheets, pillow, towels
• Alarm ( cell phone or other )

Clothing/Personal

• Swimsuit
• Personal Toiletries/Shower footwear
• Necessary medication (notify staff prior to attending)
• Detergent for laundry
• Fan

You may also want to bring a sweatshirt for the air-conditioned classrooms. Air-conditioners are not in place in residence halls.

The program will provide 3 meals per day. There are filtered water stations throughout the campus. Prior to attend the EOP Summer Program, please inform the staff of any special dietary requirement.