EOP Academic Achievement Counseling
Holistic support from EOP academic achievement counselors
EOP academic achievement counselors are here to support your full journey at UCSC, inside and outside the classroom. Our academic counselors are trained to work with first-gen and low-income students to provide personalized, holistic support that reflects your lived experience.
How EOP academic counseling can support you
You can connect with EOP academic achievement counselors for help with:
- Academic planning and course selection
- Navigating university policies and systems
- Time management and study strategies
- Financial budgeting and planning
- Balancing academics, work, and personal responsibilities
- Preparing for graduate school and career goals
Whether you’re adjusting to your first quarter or thinking ahead to life after graduation, EOP academic achievement counselors are here to help you move forward with confidence.
What we offer
Drop-in hours
Drop-in hours are best for quick questions about academic planning, deadlines, or campus resources. Drop-ins are typically held in person at the ARC, with Zoom available as a backup.
Check our events calendar for this week’s drop-in times and Zoom links.
Scheduled appointments
Need more time or want to talk through more complex issues? Book a one-on-one appointment with an EOP academic achievement counselor through Slug Success.
Need help booking? How to schedule an appointment
Peer advising with EOP Ambassadors
EOP Ambassadors are trained peer mentors who offer drop-in sessions to support your academic, personal, and professional goals.
Ambassadors can help you:
- Navigate life at UCSC as a first-gen or low-income student
- Learn about EOP resources and how to get involved
- Prepare for graduate school (including applications, personal statements, and more)
- Build skills like time management and budgeting
- Connect with the wider EOP community
Check our events calendar for sessions labeled EOP Ambassador Drop-in.
Talk with EOP admin staff
If an EOP academic achievement counselor isn’t available, our front desk team can help! EOP admin staff can:
- Answer questions about EOP services
- Help you choose the right academic counseling option
- Assist with booking an appointment
Call: (831) 459-2296
Email: eop@ucsc.edu
Still not sure where to start?
Email eop@ucsc.edu with your name and student ID. You can keep it simple—just say:
“I’d like help receiving EOP academic counseling and I don’t know where to start.”
We’ll take it from there.
