14 • Master academic skills, such as note taking, textbook reading, test-taking, writing, and time management • Gain a knowledge and use of campus resources • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with a variety of people • Develop a sense of belonging to the WSU community through the connections with other students, teachers, mentors and WSU employees The FYE Program is further explained on page 17. Honors Program Location: Library, Room 225 Telephone: 801-626-7591 The Honors Program is designed to offer students of superior ability and motivation opportunities to broaden and enrich their academic program and accelerate their preparation for graduate work. The Honors Program is further explained on page 46. Senior Citizen Location: Student Services Center, Room 201 Telephone: 801-626-6743 Utah residents age 62 and over are permitted to enroll on a tuition-free, audit basis. Senior citizens will be required to complete an application for admission and register at the Registration Office on or after the first day of class. Where applicable, senior citizens will be charged a fee for use of consumable materials. A $10 per semester administrative fee will be charged and enrollment is limited to space availability. SCHOLARSHIPS Director: Jed W. Spencer Location: Student Services Center, Room 120 Telephone: 801-626-7569 Internet Address: weber.edu/scholarships WSU awards scholarships for achievement of excellence in either academics or specific activities as described below. Unless otherwise specified, all scholarships are for one year and are not renewable. New students are automatically considered for academic scholarships upon completion of the Admission Application. New students should complete the Scholarship Application to apply for non academic scholarships. Continuing students must apply by the 2nd Monday in January for all scholarships, by updating their scholarship application in their eWeber student portal each year. An award may be canceled if the Award Offer is not accepted within the specified time period. The priority deadline for scholarships is: Continuing Students 2nd Monday in January New Freshman 2nd Monday in January Transfer Students March 1st Students may only have up to full tuition in academic and activity waiver Academic Awarding Categories New Freshmen Scholarships include the Presidential Awards(8 consecutive semesters of tuition waiver and general fees); High Honors, Honors, Achievement, and Sterling Scholar Winners. Awards may consist of up to full tuition, and are generally based upon an index score (determined by the high school cumulative grade point average and the composite ACT/SAT score - see the Scholarship Index Score Chart on the next page) or upon competition placement level. Transfer Students Scholarships are awarded based upon cumulative GPA and completion of 12 GPA hours of college credit. Scholarships include High Honors, Honors and Transfer Awards. Continuing Students Scholarships are based upon the cumulative GPA. A minimum of 12 semester credit hours at Weber State University is required for this category. Scholarships include High Honors, Honors, and Achievement. Wildcat Activity Award Categories Gen eral Requirements • Must be registered full time (12 credit hours). Activity scholarships are one-year awards waiving up to full tuition, and are based on the student's abilities or outstanding achievements. Activity scholarships (with the exception of leadership scholarships) may be renewed when the student meets the selection criteria established by the awarding department. Scholarships for Specific Activities With the exception of leadership, students are required to contact the activity area to get information about specific requirements and auditions. Scholarships are available in the following areas: Performing Arts - Band, Orchestra, Dance, Theatre Arts, Piano, Vocal. Advise contact prior to January 15, audition only, call 801-626-6437 for more information Debate - Contact WSU Communication Department, 801-626-6220 Cheerleaders and Pro/Mo Dancers - Audition only, contact WSU Athletics, 801-626-7163 Rodeo - Write to Rodeo (Hub, c/o Dennis Montgomery, WSU 3001 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-3001 Signpost - Student newspaper. Contact WSU Communication Department, 801-626-7499 KWCR Radio - Contact WSU Communication Department, 801-626-6558 Visual Arts - Contact WSU Visual Arts Department, 801-626-6455 Club Sports - Contact Student Life 801-626-6349 Emerging Leaders Scholarships These scholarships are available only to graduating high school seniors and hansfer students. Students need not be student body officers to be considered. In addition to the scholarship application, students applying for a leadership scholarship must submit the following portfolio: 1. A resume of high school and community exha-curricular activities/experiences. Emphasis on leadership responsibilities. 2. A letter of recommendation from a principal, counselor or teacher. 3. A one page essay regarding a leadership challenge faced by the applicant. Student must apply for admissions/scholarships by the 2nd Monday in January. Portfolios are due February 1 - Send to: Aaron Newman, Student Involvement & Leadership Programs, 2102 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-2102. Donor Sponsored Departmental and Special Consideration Scholarships (Privately Funded) Privately funded scholarships are awarded according to the donor's specifications, which can be major-specific (often referred to as departmental scholarships), need based or special conditions. Gen eral Requirements • Maintain the minimum GPA specified by the scholarship (varies between 2.0 and 3.7). • Register for the minimum number of credit hours specified by the scholarship (most scholarships require 12 credit hours). Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog