Emerge, Strive, Own (ESO)

Only 250 students are selected each year (150 first-year and 100 transfer students) and will gain exclusive access to:

• Academic and wellness success coaching support
• Early class registration
• Leadership and career development
• Peer mentoring
• Access to interactive workshops and events
• Opportunities to join learning communities
• Accelerated assistance for English Language Learners

To be considered for ESO, students must: 

• Be an accepted student at Farmingdale State College
• Be a first-time freshman or first-semester transfer student
• Be enrolled full-time (12 credits per semester) in a bachelor’s degree program
• Not be a participant in ACE, CSTEP, EOP, RAM, or TRIO programs

Additionally, students must belong to at least one of the following subgroups:

• Low-income student (eligible for the federal Pell grant)
• First-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree)
• English Language Learner

Note: ESO students can participate in the Honors program, and all majors are eligible!

• Step 1: Submit your application to FSC.
• Step 2: Accept your admission offer to FSC.
• Step 3: Complete and submit the ESO Application.
• Step 4: Receive your acceptance email from the EMERGE staff.

Designed to support traditionally underserved students, ESO helps you navigate challenges, stay on track in your major, and achieve your goals. We look forward to supporting your success at Farmingdale State College!

Questions? Contact the EMERGE office at emerge@farmingdale.edu.

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