Reach the Peak

Program requirements:

1. Must be a Returning Inactive EOU student:
   • A Returning Inactive EOU student is defined as any previously matriculated student who has fallen out of continuous enrollment that has become inactive.
2. Must have a Graduation Application (Grad App) on file:
   • Having a ‘Grad App’ is the only way a student can come back and be allowed to finish under their originally admitted catalog and program.
     • All originally evaluated transfer work will be honored as is.
     • Any exceptions and/or petitions will be honored under the original date of approval.
     • If the original degree (major/concentration/minor) is no longer available at EOU, the Registrar’s Office will work with program faculty to plan a path forward allowing the student the opportunity to complete the degree.
3. Must be within 24 credits of completing the degree that is listed on the Grad App.
4. Must have or be able to obtain a EOU & Overall GPA of 2.00 with classes left to complete.
5. Must not have received Reach the Peak previously.
6. Must be able to complete within 1 years’ time.
7. Only the courses needed for degree completion can be taken as part of Reach the Peak.
8. No changes of majors/minors that lead to new requirements or addition of credits.
9. Students will be have to show satisfactory progress each term to receive the next terms Reach the Peak award.

Please see page Continuous Enrollment & Re-Admit/Returning Student sections in the Academic Policies & Procedures section within the EOU catalog for more detailed definitions. 

Submit a Returning Student application: https://www.eou.edu/registrar/returning-student-application-page/

Financial Aid and the Registrar will be monitoring this award and any exceptions in regards to the Reach the Peak (RTP) program.