In 1967-1968, New York State Assemblyman Arthur O. Eve pushed forward the principles of access to, and opportunities in, higher education for underrepresented students and put into place the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). EOP and HEOP support students whose financial and academic environments have not allowed their potential to come to fruition, giving students who have the ability for academic success, but who may have not met all of the requirements for regular admission, the chance to attend Cornell University. The programs allow students 8-10 semesters to successfully complete a degree.

To learn more, please visit the Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) website.