The Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) new participant orientation is a free and open to the public event! This event welcomes the incoming cohort into the Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP), the University of California’s premier academic preparation initiative since 1976. In direct alignment with our mission to EXPAND college access and EMPOWER students from underrepresented communities, this event provides the essential roadmap for college preparation, services offered by EAOP, community networking opportunities, and programmatic expectations. By establishing a foundation of institutional knowledge and community support, we ensure that every new participant is strategically positioned to achieve their higher education goals and maintain the 50-year legacy of UC academic excellence.