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Summer Program

EOP Summer Group


First-time fall semester students are required to attend the EOP Summer Program which is provided through special State funding. The EOP Summer Program is a four-week, mandatory summer orientation experience on our college campus specifically developed for our incoming EOP first-year students.

Students experience a comprehensive, rigorous, academic centered program in preparation for their return in the fall. In addition, they also participate in group college survival skills, personal and academic counseling sessions, and structured recreation and enrichment field trips.

Dates:

 

EOP Summer Program Frequently Asked Questions

The EOP Summer program is mandatory for all first-year (freshmen) EOP students. There is no cost to you for this summer program other than travel expenses to and from campus.  

Please notify the EOP Office immediately of a potential conflict at eop@cobleskill.edu or 518-255-5836. We will review your conflict and follow up with you.

Saturday July 26 - Wednesday August 20, 2025

a. That information will be emailed to you soon 

  1. You can travel by bus
    1. i. https://trailways.com/ - Please make sure you select the campus bus stop Cobleskill (SUNY), NY
  2. You can travel by vehicle
  3. You can travel by train BUT you will have to find transportation from the train station to campus by taxi, Uber, or Lyft
    1. The Albany-Rensselaer station is 49.5 miles from campus https://www.amtrak.com/stations/alb
    2. The Schenectady station is 38.3 miles from campus https://www.amtrak.com/stations/sdy
    3. iii. The Amsterdam station is 35.3 miles from campus https://www.amtrak.com/stations/ams

 

A residence hall on campus. Students will be placed in their official rooms during the welcome weekend in August. 

  1. For the EOP Summer Program in July, please contact the EOP Staff immediately at eop@cobleskill.edu or 518-255-5836. We will note your preferences, but we do not guarantee we will be able to accommodate your request.
  2. For your housing assignment, please note your roommate request on your Housing Survey https://www.cobleskill.edu/campus-life/residential-life/housing-survey-tips.aspx 
EOP has loaner laptops that you can borrow during the Summer Program and during each semester. Quantities are limited, but we will make every effort to support your needs.
  1. Yes, Schoharie County Public Transportation https://ridescpt.com/ . Routs 2 and 2A come to campus. We suggest you call in advance as their summer schedule may be different than what is posted on their website. During the school year this service is paid for through the Transportation Fee, but for the Summer Program in July students will need to pay $1.25 per ride.
  2. The EOP Staff will also provide free transportation to Walmart and other local businesses as needed frequently throughout the EOP Summer Program.
Please refer to Residential Life website for things to bring; What to Bring (cobleskill.edu) Please keep in mind that you will be here for the EOP Summer Program experience and the start of classes. 
 
Also, there is Walmart in Town for any emergency shopping!

These webpages will provide you with an overview of the local area:

  1. The Cobleskill Partnership, Inc. website – https://www.cobleskillpartnership.com/
  2. The Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce – https://schohariechamber.com/
  3. The Village of Cobleskill webpage – https://www4.schohariecounty-ny.gov/village-governments/village-of-cobleskill-home-page/