SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech today welcomed its incoming class of Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students to campus for summer orientation. The EOP summer orientation program gives incoming students the benefit of a residential college experience before starting their classes for the fall semester. At Cobleskill Ag & Tech, 35 incoming EOP students are participating in the summer orientation program this year.
EOP students remain on campus throughout August, taking part in academic preparation and enrichment programming that includes coursework in math, English, and wellness, as well as sessions on making a successful transition to college life. The program also introduces EOP students to the larger Cobleskill community through field trips to popular, local summer events and attractions, building a sense of “home away from home.”
SUNY’s Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program provides affordable excellence and comprehensive support to help students from low-income backgrounds who did not receive sufficient academic preparation in K-12, many of whom are the first in their families to go to college, succeed in earning a degree.
The EOP program at Cobleskill Ag & Tech is made possible in part by the historic $10.7 million increase in EOP funding in the fiscal year 2026-2027 State budget, thanks to the strong support and commitment by Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
“For nearly 60 years, EOP has shown what’s possible when talented students are given the tools and support to succeed, regardless of where they started. Each new class that arrives on our campus is proof that investing in opportunity changes not just individual lives, but entire families for generations to come. We are grateful to Governor Hochul and State legislators for their strong commitment to advancing higher education opportunities for students on our campus and on campuses across New York State,” said Dr. Marion Terenzio, President of SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech.
“For nearly 60 years, SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program has supported tens of thousands of students, helping them move forward on a path to upward mobility and success,” said SUNY Chancellor King. “The program has made higher education more accessible for students throughout New York State and opened doors for meaningful and successful careers. We are grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul, the State Legislature, and for the SUNY Board of Trustees for their continued investment in empowering EOP students and supporting their efforts to unleash their full potential.”
The SUNY Board of Trustees said, “SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program has a proven track record of supporting students to thrive on campus and be ready to succeed after graduation. Through the strong support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature, SUNY EOP will be able to provide support for more students as they work to pursue their dreams.”
Since 2022, SUNY EOP enrollment has increased by 21 percent, reflecting continued demand for the program and the confidence students and families place in its support. In its 59-year history, EOP has graduated nearly 90,000 students and evolved into one of the country’s most successful college access programs. There are more than 9,000 EOP students throughout the SUNY System,
EOP enrollment is open to all students who meet the program’s longstanding academic and financial need requirements.
To learn more about SUNY EOP at Cobleskill Ag & Tech, visit our EOP Admissions Information web page.
