Program Expectations

Program expectations listed below are organized by semester and year at the University. 

Be certain you understand and meet these expectations in order to maintain your $1,000 scholarship in your first and last year.

The first-year scholarship is split into two $500 payments, awarded during the fall and spring semesters, while the final-year scholarship is awarded as a single $1,000 payment in one semester.

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Before Classes Start

Attend Orientation

Attend Welcome Week

Year One

Register for a minimum of 13 credits per semester
Some students may be exempt from this expectation. Students should speak with their assigned Academic Advisor if they think this applies to them.

Maintain satisfactory academic progress

Meet regularly with assigned Academic Advisor

Attend two Peer Mentor meetings per semester

Attend two Success Coach meetings per semester (Emerge Summer Leadership Institute participants only)

Year Two

Register for a minimum of 13 credits per semester
Some students may be exempt from this expectation. Students should speak with their assigned Academic Advisor if they think this applies to them.

Maintain satisfactory academic progress

Meet regularly with assigned Academic Advisor

Attend two Peer Mentor meetings per semester

Attend two Success Coach meetings per semester (Emerge Summer Leadership Institute participants only)