Access and Opportunity Programs (AOP) provides leadership, guidance, support, and services that present opportunities and options encouraging and promoting holistic, individual development for students and campus constituencies along with an ongoing commitment to program advocacy.
At Oneonta, a student admitted through EOP, Aspire Oneonta, or CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program) receives individualized attention and services throughout their college career as a member of AOP, beginning with a month-long Summer Academy, where they make friends, become familiar with the campus and prepare for a successful transition to college.
AOP professionals take pride in assisting students academically, professionally, socially, and personally to become competitive and successful in a demanding and diverse society.
Services
We strive to provide AOP students with everything they need to be successful, including:
- Scholarships--lists of available scholarships as well as support to help you apply as a sophomore, junior or senior.
- Financial assistance--textbooks, supplies, traveling abroad, experiential learning, transportation, medical, as well as emergency funds.
- School supplies--notebooks, pens, pencils, folders, highlighters, binders, and index cards, and a limited of supply of calculators, goggles, clickers, and laptops are available for you to borrow.
- Lending Library--textbooks for a variety of subjects and classes and are available for the full semester.
- Karl's Kloset--caps and gowns are available for you to borrow for Commencement
- Tutorial Services--peer assistance with general class comprehension, test preparation, textbook interpretation, and research papers.
Student Opportunities
- Summer Academy--a month-long where new AOP students make friends, become familiar with the campus and prepare for a successful transition to college.
- Student Opportunities and Leadership Group (SOAL)--members and ambassadors coordinate events, workshops, and social activities designed to foster the academic, social and cultural growth of all AOP students.
- Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) National Honor Society--recognizes the academic achievement of students admitted through non-traditional standards. The organization seeks to encourage communication, promote high academic achievement and celebrate excellence.
- Scholarships--in addition to many widely available scholarships, you may be eligible for additional scholarships.
- Tutoring--have a strong GPA and top grades in certain courses? Consider becoming a tutor as a junior, senior, or a Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) Honor Society member.
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Programs
EOP
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a New York State program designed to admit students who do not meet the traditional standards for admissions but have the desire, potential and talent to earn a college degree. Students admitted through EOP must demonstrate both financial and academic disadvantages.
ASPIRE Oneonta
The Aspire Oneonta Program is a SUNY Oneonta program designed to admit and support first-generation college students from New York State who are both academically and financially disadvantaged and who have the desire and potential to earn a college degree.
SOHLI
SUNY Oneonta's Heritage Language Institute (SOHLI) program celebrates being multi-lingual and promotes a linguistically diverse campus community by supporting English language learners through its courses, programs, and physical space.
CAMP
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federal scholarship program that supports students from migrant and seasonal farm working families in the pursuit of higher education. We facilitate access to college through recruitment, application help and financial assistance, and continue to support each student's success through academic skill building, emotional and social adjustment support, and community development.
Meet the AOP Director
Welcome to SUNY Oneonta and to Access and Opportunity Programs (AOP, Aspire Oneonta & CAMP). AOP & Aspire Oneonta advances the mission of SUNY Oneonta through collaborative efforts with faculty and staff, drawing on their various competencies to promote academic excellence and further student learning and achievement.
Program staff are professional educators who share responsibility with faculty, other staff and students to create an environment where students are appreciated, supported and encouraged to excel in their area of study. Through these integrated efforts, AOP strives to foster in SUNY Oneonta students the values, abilities and dispositions essential to being an effective citizen in our ever-changing society. I hope you will take the time to explore the entire AOP Web Site in order to become acquainted with the eligibility guidelines and all the services we provide our students. Please take advantage of the opportunity to apply to SUNY Oneonta's AOP & Aspire Oneonta program. As a member of Money Magazine's "Top 100 College Buys" SUNY Oneonta is proud to offer a top quality liberal arts education at an affordable price. Please feel free to contact our office if you need additional information or assistance.
Contact Access and Opportunity Programs
Address
110 Netzer Administration Building
Oneonta, New York 13820