Enrollment Services and Information 17 For updated information, visit weber.edu/concurrent. Early College Location: Student Services Center, Room 140 Telephone: 801-626-8953 Early College allows students to fulfill both high school and university graduation requirements at the same time by attending classes at the university while they are still in high school. University faculty teach classes, and the credits/grades from the Early College program become part of the student's permanent WSU transcript. Students are responsible for the university tuition and fees, and Utah colleges and most out-of-state and private universities will accept Early College credits. For updated information, visit weber.edu/earlycollege. First Year Experience Location: Student Services Center, Room 140 Telephone: 801-626-6752 Internet Address: weber.edu/fye The First Year Experience (FYE) Program is designed to help incoming students make a successful transition into the university community. The program assists students in making progress toward fulfilling the following educational and personal goals: Acquiring a sense of competence as a student and becoming successful in college. Mastering academic skills, such as note taking, textbook reading, test taking, writing, and time management. Demonstrating knowledge and use of campus resources. Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills with a variety of p eople. Developing a sense of belonging to the WSU community through the connections with other students, teachers, mentors and WSU employees. Enhancing his or her mental, physical, spiritual and social health. The FYE Program is further explained below. 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 Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs. 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. It is important to apply early; the online application is generally available by the first day of all semester of the prior 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 combined. 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) or upon competition placement level. Transfer Students Scholarships are awarded based upon cumulative GPA and completion of 30 GPA hours of college credit. Scholarships include High Honors, Honors and Transfer Awards. Continuing Students Scholarships are based upon WSU cumulative GPA only. 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 General 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 Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog