About Us

Welcome to EOP STEM at UCSC!

The EOP STEM program serves  first-generation and/or low-income students who are proposed/declared in STEM majors, or just interested in STEM at UCSC. We support students in majors/minors in Baskin Engineering (BE), the Physical and Biological Sciences (PBSci) division, and the Molecular & Cellular Developmental Biology (MCD Bio) division.

Our goal is to support & uplift marginalized students in STEM, and give them the same opportunities to succeed in STEM programs.

Check out our various programs and opportunities below:

• EOP STEM Counseling - EOP students have access to STEM Counselors who work collaboratively to facilitate academic and personal success at UCSC. STEM Counselors will listen to your story, and build upon your strengths and goals to ensure you are successful in your STEM major. Click on the link to set up a one-on-one meeting with an EOP STEM Counselor.
• EOP STEM Peer Success Coaching - Meet with an EOP STEM Peer Success Coach to develop academic & professional skills, set personal goals, and get connected to on-campus resources.
• RISE Scholars Program - A first-year experience program for students proposed in majors in the Physical & Biological Sciences (PBSci) to help them transition to college and successfully begin their journey towards a STEM degree. Students are connected to holistic counseling, peer coaching, academic enhancement activities, and STEM-focused workshops and events.
• STEM Resources - Learn about more programs, resources, and professional development opportunities for STEM students at UCSC. 

If you have any questions about our services, reach out to us at eop@ucsc.edu or come visit our office at 121 Academic Resource Center.