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Student Responsibilities

Your Student Responsibilities to Remain in Good Standing

All new students entering the EOPS program must sign and agree to the Mutual Responsibilities Contract.


I hereby acknowledge and understand that if I am accepted into the EOPS programs at Foothill College, I will:

  • Meet with an EOPS counselor for the purpose of developing and submitting a comprehensive Educational Plan.
  • Agree to meet with an EOPS counselor, twice per quarter (once during summer session).
  • Agree to follow my Educational Plan or consult with an EOPS counselor before adding/dropping course(s) or withdrawing from Foothill College.
  • Enroll in and complete at least 12 units per quarter (6 units during summer session), and I will maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average (GPA) each quarter (failure will result in EOPS probation).
  • Register and complete CNSL 275 (EOPS Programs Orientation), the term I am accepted into the program.
  • Agree to submit one (1) Progress Report, as scheduled, per quarter one (1) Progress Report for, as scheduled for summer session.
  • Contact an EOPS counselor if I encounter personal, academic, or financial difficulties, which may interfere with the successful completion of my course-of-study.
  • Take any supplementary course(s), educational workshops and/or assessment test(s) that may be prescribed by the EOPS director and/or a counselor, or as required by Foothill College. Failure to comply will result in disqualification for EOPS Services. See CNSL 275.
  • Notify the EOPS Department of any change in my address and/or telephone number.

EOPS/CARE & NextUp Program Responsibilities to Our Student Participants

The EOPS/CARE and NextUp programs agree to the following:

The EOPS/CARE and NextUp programs will agree to provide support services as listed under each program —  in order to provide the assistance necessary for each participant to be a successful student at Foothill College.

A student will be placed on program probation or potential termination from receiving EOPS services if any of the following requirements are NOT met:

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Completion of a least 12.0 units each quarter.
  • Completion of 2 required contact sessions each quarter.
  • Adherence to the Educational Plan.
  • Reasonable progress towards academic goal.
  • Submission and Completion of Progress Reports.

A student is subject to withdrawal or dismissal from the program if:

  • Student has withdrawn from all classes.
  • After being placed on probation and not completing the probationary period.
  • Being dismissed from the college (see Student Academic Honor Code).
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Contact Us

EOPS/CARE Office

Student Services Building 8000, Room 8202, 2nd Floor
(650) 949-7207
fheops@fhda.edu
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