Early Assessment Program
Get College Ready with EAP
Ready to crush your college goals? The Early Assessment Program (EAP) is here to help students in Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Tuolumne, and Calaveras counties get college-ready! If you’re in 11th or 12th grade, we’ll show you how to boost your readiness with the right courses, grades, and test scores. Our team can even visit your school to share insider tips on what it takes to succeed at any CSU. Don’t wait—start your journey to college success with EAP today!
Family Engagement Talks
Join us for a series of fun, interactive discussions designed to build strong support networks between students and the campus community, empowering every student for college and career readiness. Available in both Spanish and English, these sessions cover essential topics like financial aid, time management, and communication strategies to help your student thrive.
Topics & Dates
- Feb. 18th: Early Academic Prep
- Mar. 4th: High School to College Social Transition
- Mar. 18th: Time Management & Soft Skills Exploration / Student Life Balance
- Apr. 1st: Expectations and Communication
- Apr. 14th: The Basics of Financial Aid
- Apr. 29th: California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) and Closing Remarks presented by President, Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis
What is EAP?
The Early Assessment Program (EAP) is designed to help California high school students start college strong, fully prepared for CSU academics. The program focuses on two key stages: Early Assessment in 11th grade to evaluate readiness, and targeted Academic Preparation in 12th grade to enhance essential skills.
Program Placement
All CSUs use Multiple Measures to determine student placement into general education written communication and mathematics/quantitative reasoning courses through the following:
- Assessment Tests (CAASPP-EAP, ACT, SAT, AP)
- High school grades (Weighted GPA and Math GPA)
- High school coursework
Stanislaus State awards the highest level of placement based on the student’s best measures. Major is important for placement Please pay attention to differences between STEM and Non-STEM majors. Placement in response to Executive Order 1110 and Coded Memo ASA-2017-27.
Educator & Community Resources
Campus Outreach Events
Updated: February 12, 2025