First Contact
First Contact is a free, mandatory program organized by the Office of Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP), Outreach and Success at San Diego State University. It is designed for all newly admitted SDSU/EOP students (first-year and transfer students) and should not be confused with San Diego State University’s New Student Orientation, which is designed to reach all new, incoming SDSU students. EOP students are expected to register for both, EOP First Contact and New Student Orientation. For more information visit SDSU's New Student Orientation.
At First Contact, students will learn more about EOP's programs, services, and benefits. They will also have the opportunity to meet the staff. In addition, incoming students will meet their EOP Counselors in a special session. At this session Counselors discuss program policies and procedures, expectations and additional services, which include:
- Academic advising
- Personal counseling
- Free academic support
- Campus resources
- Testing
- Graduation and degree requirements
Before attending First Contact, students need to review and sign the EOP Student-Program Agreement which highlights EOP services, policies and procedures, as well as expectations for student participation, all of which help to ensure academic success.
2024 First Contacts will have two options: attending in-person or virtually. Lunch and snacks will be provided for in-person sessions.
Our staff will do their best to schedule your first First Contact date selection. Given the large volume of new students, please remain open to an alternate date.
Check your SDSU email regularly. You will receive information about registering and completing First Contact after May 6th.
Dates for 2024 First Contact: First-Year Students
Date |
Check-In |
End Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
Saturday, June 8, 2024 |
10:00 am |
2:30 pm* |
In Person |
|
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
10:00 am |
12:15 pm* |
Virtual |
|
Friday, June 28, 2024 |
10:00 am |
12:15 pm* |
Virtual |
Dates for 2024 First Contact: Transfer Students
Date |
Check-In |
End Time |
Location |
Registration Link |
Saturday, June 22, 2024 |
10:00 am |
2:30 pm* |
In Person |
|
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
10:00 am |
12:15 pm* |
Virtual |
*For those participating in a summer transitional program (EOP Summer Bridge or EOP Transfer Bridge), plan on staying an additional hour for a mandatory orientation about the program. This is required in order to participate in EOP Summer Bridge or EOP Transfer Bridge.
*All Guardian Scholars are encouraged to attend the Saturday First Contacts.
If you are unable to attend the dates listed above, please email us at [email protected] and we will provide you with next steps.