• The Pre-Freshman Summer Program is required for all first-time HEOP students.  It is a six-week intensive experience, from July through mid-August, that prepares incoming students for the rigors of college level work. 
• Dedicated tutorial services and winter break review sessions are available to assist in many first and second-year courses. 
• Peer Academic Coaching (PAC) is provided for newly arriving HEOP students. This service is a weekly, private discussion, with students trained in assisting in the implementation of the necessary college skills that lead to success. 
• Monthly workshops are offered throughout the academic year in various topics to strengthen transition skills and provide academic development or career guidance.
• Our OP Mentoring Program is designed to match successful upperclassmen with first and second-year students to provide personal insight and strategies in defining and attaining goals.

Advisement is an integral component, throughout each term of enrollment, for all HEOP students.  Advisement is provided by the Opportunity Programs team with a holistic approach to student development. Areas that are addressed include:

• Academic: Students are encouraged to brainstorm and discuss intended majors/minors, courses, and scheduling with their assigned OP advisor.  Options regarding reduced course load, grade replacement opportunities, and other academic suggestions are utilized with an understanding of the student’s individual needs. 
• Financial: Extensive and on-going support is provided to help students navigate the complexities of applying for all appropriate aid and scholarships, understanding billing, and completing required federal and state forms.
• Personal: Understanding that each student adjusts to university life in varied ways, the advising relationship is vital in developing self-confidence, recognizing strengths, and shaping a positive attitude towards learning.
• Career: OP advisors, in partnership with the Center for Career Development, will assist students with guidance during the job search or graduate school application process.

CSTEP students come together to give back to our local community during our annual Day of Service. We partner up with a local middle school to increase awareness of STEM opportunities beyond high school.  We aim to motivate and inspire young students to pursue a degree in the STEM field if that is where their passion lies.

During the Day of Service, visiting students attend workshops to learn what it might be like to be a university student, receive a tour of the Manhattan University Campus, participate in fun labs and lastly, spend one on one time with CSTEP students to learn about their university experiences.