Pre-Freshman Summer Program
All students who are part of the Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) are required to attend the four-week Pre-Freshman Summer Program, which is designed to help EOP students prepare for their freshman year and adjust to the environment and culture of MVCC. The Summer Program is offered at no cost to students, as all fees are fully covered by the State University of New York (SUNY) and MVCC.
The Summer 2025 Program will be hosted July 14, 2025 - August 15, 2025.
Attendance is mandatory for all students accepted into the Educational Opportunity Program. The Summer Program is a highly structured and intensive residential program centered around academic course offerings that will strengthen students' skills in areas such as reading, writing, math, and communication. In addition to the required academic courses, accepted EOP students will also participate in recreational and social activities.
During the Summer Program, EOP students will become familiar with the MVCC campus,
the community, and a wide range of academic and non-academic resources. Students will
also be introduced to performance expectations, workload, and behavioral strategies
that are important aspects of college life and academic success.
In addition to EOP’s professional staff and faculty, paraprofessionals will serve as mentors and tutors in the EOP support system.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact EOP Director Salina Billins at sbillins@mvcc.edu.
2025 Summer Program Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you have been accepted to MVCC as a student enrolled in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), you will need to participate in the free EOP Freshman Summer Program.
The Summer Program is free for all students and includes all academic materials, housing, meals, and scheduled weekend activities. You should only bring money for your personal needs and the weekend extracurricular activities.
YES! You will have the support of our professional staff, who will connect you with current EOP students and alumni who serve as mentors to help with the transition from high school to MVCC. Some have already completed a summer program and are leaders and role models at MVCC and other SUNY EOP campuses. They will attend some sessions with you and help guide you from the moment you begin the online process.
All students receive an M Number with their college acceptance letter. You will use your M Number to look up your financial aid package, student class schedule, etc.