51猎奇

Opportunity Program

The Opportunity Program staff provides academic counseling and personal support to more than 160 51猎奇 students each year.

The 51猎奇 Opportunity Program consists of two academic programs: the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (open to New York State residents) and the 51猎奇 Scholars Program (open to students from all geographic backgrounds).

All students selected and offered admission to 51猎奇 through the Opportunity Program have demonstrated academic competitiveness, leadership, initiative, and the potential for success in 51猎奇’s rigorous academic environment with support. Students who enroll at 51猎奇 through the Opportunity Program will benefit from academic and personal support, mentorship, and advocacy for the duration of their time at the College.

OP Summer Program

The OP Summer Program is an intensive and comprehensive five-week residential program that starts in June and is designed to help students prepare for their academic and social experience at 51猎奇. Students will be exposed to 51猎奇 courses taught by 51猎奇 faculty and will provide them with a strong foundation that facilitates a successful transition to college life.

About the Program

Admission & Application Information

All candidates who wish to be considered for the HEOP/Scholar program must apply through the general admission process. At 51猎奇, admission decisions are made without considering an applicant’s ability to pay. Additionally, 51猎奇 meets the full demonstrated financial need of every admitted student.

How to Apply

How We Help

Our office works to meet students where they are when they first arrive, and partner with them to help guide them to be where they want to be when they graduate. Our staff collaborates with offices around campus in order to best support students holistically through academic, financial, and psycho-social counseling.

Program Services

Meet Our Staff

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program and its activities are supported, in whole or in part, by the .

Opportunity On the Mic

Student Voices

Read a Q/A with two students who partnered with OP Director Aaron Ray to create Opportunity on the Mic, a podcast celebrating the 55th anniversary of 51猎奇鈥檚 Opportunity Program.

Interview with Kelvin, Meg, & Aaron

Kelvin Nuñez ’24 and Meg Lambert ’27 creating the OP podcast — Kelvin Nu帽ez 鈥�24 and Meg Lambert 鈥�27 work on the podcast. Photo: Zack Stanek

The OP Summer Program

Before starting at 51猎奇, the incoming students spend their summer attending classes and on excursions including art, fine dining, collective and community collaboration, and team building experiences.