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Opportunity Programs

Opportunity Programs are high impact success programs and services for students from underserved and other unique populations, including those who are academically underprepared, under resourced, first-generation, and/or undocumented. Student groups served by Opportunity Programs include Achievement First (Hartford & New Haven-Amistad), TheDream.US, Higher Edge, Promise Scholars (Hartford, New Haven, & Waterbury), Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Connecticut, International Students, Independent Youth (DCF), DC College Advising Program (DCCAP), STEP/CAP, and CARIBE Bridgeport.

Opportunity Programs staff collaborate across campus to create a student-centered learning environment that fosters academic excellence, student engagement and progress to graduation. The program builds strategic relationships with campus and community partners, community colleges, and alum to expand postsecondary educational opportunities.

Our Space

At the Opportunity Programs, we are committed to supporting and empowering students throughout their journey at Eastern.

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Events

Want to have fun? Check out the campus and virtual events hosted by the Opportunity Programs. There is something new and exciting every week.

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Resources

Here are a collection of resources for Opportunity Programs students.

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Schedule an appointment with an advisor

Scheduling Insight Appointments

View step by step instructions to schedule an advising or tutoring appointment.

Creating Appointments in Insight

Director
Dr. Christina Irizarry
J. Eugene Smith Library, Room 108
(860) 465-3729
irizarrych@easternct.edu

Assistant Director
Olivia Sidman
J. Eugene Smith Library, Room 108
(860) 465-0095
sidmano@easternct.edu

Office Hours

Monday - Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM