• What is the University Scholars Program?
• Do I get any scholarships when I am admitted to the University Scholars Program?
• What do I need to do as a Scholar?
• What GPA do I need to maintain to be in the Scholars Program?
• How long do I have to get off probation if my GPA drops below 3.25?
• When can I apply to the Scholars Program?
• Why is the minimum GPA requirement for transfer students higher than the minimum needed to stay in the program?
• What are the requirements for entry into the Scholars Program?
• If I am in the Scholars Program, will I be able to get into the Honors Program later?
• How do I know what I have to do to satisfy the Upper Division requirements for my major?
• Where can I get additional information?
• Am I required to live on campus if I am in the Scholars Program?

Q.  What is the University Scholars Program?
A. The University Scholars Program is a program designed to provide additional scholastic opportunities to well-qualified students. Students who successfully complete the program will have an indication of such on their transcript and diploma.

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Q.  Do I get any scholarships when I am admitted to the University Scholars Program?
A. No, there is no automatic financial aid associated with being in the Scholars Program. However, students are urged to seek financial aid from internal and external sources. Being a member of the Scholars Program may look good on a scholarship application!

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Q.  What do I need to do as a Scholar?
A. If you are an incoming freshman, you are urged to take one of the special sections of ACS 101, Introduction to University Life, that are reserved for Scholars students. In your first 60 credit hours of university coursework, you need to take two honors-designated courses as part of your General Education requirements. After 60 credit hours, you need to satisfy Upper Division requirements that depend on your major.

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Q.  What GPA do I need to maintain to be in the Scholars Program?
A. Successful Scholars students need to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. If your cumulative GPA drops to 3.00 – 3.24, you are on probation, and if it drops to below 3.00, you will be removed from the Scholars Program.

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Q.  How long do I have to get off probation if my GPA drops below 3.25?
A. You are expected to raise your GPA to 3.25 or above after 24 credit hours of coursework following the semester your cumulative GPA falls below 3.25.

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Q.  When can I apply to the Scholars Program?
A. Normally, students enter the Scholars Program as incoming freshmen. However, application to the Scholars Program can be made at any time until a student has earned so many credit hours (typically 60 or more) that graduation within two years is likely and the student would not be able to satisfy the Upper Division requirements for their major before graduation.

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Q.  Why is the minimum GPA requirement for transfer students higher than the minimum needed to stay in the program?
A. The higher GPA requirement for transfer students (3.35 out of 4.0) is to compensate for the fact that transfer students will likely take less honors-designated courses than entering freshman would take.

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Q.  What are the requirements for entry into the Scholars Program?
A.  If you are an entering freshman, the requirement is that you be in the top 10% of your high school class. This can be established by class ranking or by some minimum score on a standardized exam, like the ACT or SAT.

If you are a current or transfer student, you must have at least a cumulative 3.35 GPA in your previous college coursework.

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Q.  If I am in the Scholars Program, will I be able to get into the Honors Program later?
A. If you are a Scholar with the appropriate qualifications, you are urged to consider applying for the Honors Program in the Spring semester of your sophomore year, for entry at the beginning of your junior year. However, note that the requirements for the Honors Program are somewhat stricter than the requirements for the Scholars Program. Also, understand that being in the Scholars Program is no guarantee of entry into the Honors Program in your junior year.

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Q.  How do I know what I have to do to satisfy the Upper Division requirements for my major?
A. Each department or college has a designated Scholars faculty advisor who should know the Upper Division requirements for your major. Contact the Honors office if you don’t know who the faculty advisor is for your department or college.

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Q.  Where can I get additional information?
A. There are special Scholars advisors available through the Honors Program who can help you with your questions. Also, a Scholars Handbook is available on the Scholars webpage. Go to http://www.csuohio.edu/honors/honorsforms/ScholarsHandbook.pdf to find the Handbook.

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Q.  Am I required to live on campus if I am in the Scholars Program?
A. No, you are not required to live on campus as a Scholar. However, if you decide to live on campus, you have the option of choosing to get a room on a specially-designated floor reserved for Honors and Scholars students.

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