University Scholars Program

Welcome To University Scholars Program : CSU.

The University Scholars Program exists to provide additional scholastic opportunity to very talented students. Students who may want to participate in the Scholars Program include traditional students who took honors courses in high school, or students with high grade point averages or standardized exam scores (like the SAT or ACT). Non-traditional students, like part-time students, students with work or family obligations, or students who apply late to the University can also participate in the Scholars Program. Starting in Spring 2009, transfer students and current CSU students who have earned junior status are eligible as well.

The University Scholars Program recognizes and rewards high-performing students. Upon successful completion of a rigorous Scholars curriculum, academic honors are listed on the student’s transcript and diploma. Scholars must meet several benchmarks to stay in the program.

As a Scholar, a student has the opportunity to take more challenging courses, work directly with professors on scholarship-related projects, and enroll in special sections of designated courses. Opportunities for internship experiences will also be available for Scholars with certain majors. Students who complete the University Scholars Program successfully demonstrate that they can handle a challenging curriculum and are at the top of their college class.

Exceptional students – those in the top 10% of their high school graduating class with a score of 30 or higher on the ACT – are encouraged to apply for the Honors Program.

The University Scholars Program is an academic program. Scholars are urged to explore internal and external sources of financial support for their education. More detailed information about financial aid through CSU is available via the Internet at http://www.csuohio.edu/enrollmentservices/financialaid/.