Presently located on both the Queens and Staten Island Campuses, the program is designed to assist the academically and economically disadvantaged pursue and successfully complete a degree program of study at St. John's University. HEOP is jointly sponsored by the university and by the New York State Education Department. Applicants accepted into HEOP enter the university with fully matriculated status and must successfully complete a developmental skills summer program before becoming full-time students at St. John's University. They may pursue either an associates degree program or a baccalaureate degree program at either campus. Counseling services are provided by the HEOP staff on an individual or on a group basis.
Counselors assist students in selecting academic majors and courses.
Students may take a reduced course load during their first semester, if needed. Adjustment to college life often presents many new problems for HEOP students. Personal counseling helps students to develop self confidence, identity and a positive attitude about learning. The HEOP staff also provides financial aid advice on a continuing basis. Be educationally disadvantaged.