EOPS Services
What does EOPS, the state-funded Student Support Services program at West Valley College, stand for?
What is Extended Opportunity Programs and Services?
What's the minimum # of units an EOPS student must take each semester? DESP students are exempt from this requirement.
12 units
Name one reason why EOPS would exit you from the program.
Reaching 70 degree-applicable units, reaching 6 semesters in the program, graduating, transferring, or getting a degree/certificate, and lastly, not meeting program requirements.
When can you start making an EOPS appointment for your first contact to discuss or review your Educational Plan?
NOW. August 6th-September 21
Name three services that EOPS provides to their students.
Book Services
Tutoring
PAL Academy
Lounge area/Study area
Counseling
Workshops
Calculator Loan program
UC/CSU application fee waivers
Priority Registration
Letter of Recommendation Assistance
To continue in EOPS, you must pass at least ___ out of 12 units each semester.
9 units
What are "degree applicable" units?
Units that count towards your AA/AS degree at West Valley College and may or may not transfer to a 4-year university.
What's the deadline to complete your second contact?
Oct. 26
Can I buy pencils, supplies, and notebooks with my book services?
You can only buy required textbooks or supplies listed on your syllabus.
How many required counseling contacts do you have each semester with EOPS?
3 contacts
What is PROGRAM probation? This is different than PROGRESS probation.
Not meeting 3 required contacts or taking less than 12 units in one semester without approval from Counselor.
What is the last day to ADD and/or DROP a full-term class without a "W" grade?
September 9th
EOPS has scientific calculators and graphing calculators for their students. Which one do we give away and which one is on loan for students in need?
Scientific calculators are given out for free if your class requires one.
Graphing calculators are available for borrowing and have to be checked out each semester.
What are some topics discussed in the 3 required Counseling contacts?
Contact #1: Ed Plan
Contact #2: Mid-semester Progress
Contact #3: Schedule planning/Exit meeting
What is PROGRESS probation? This is different than PROGRAM probation.
Not making progress to degree: Earning below a 2.0GPA and/or passing less than 9 units out of 12 units enrolled.
What is the last day to drop a full-term class with a "W"?
November 18.
Fill in the blank: To get book services, a Counselor must _______ and approve your schedule.
stamp
What happens next if you have 2 "no shows" to your Counseling appointments?
You must meet with the Director before making another Counseling appointment.
What is the max number of semesters on Probation before EOPS exits you?
If you are have not improved after two semesters on probation, you will be exited from EOPS.
Why is it important to note when the Financial Aid Persistence deadline is?
Because if you drop a class before that date, you will have to pay back your financial aid. The date for fall 2018 is: Nov. 18