14 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 45. Senior Citizen Location: Student Services Center, Room 101 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 Scholarship Senior Advisor Charlotte Argyle Location: Student Service 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 scholarships upon completion of an Admission Application. Continuing students must apply by February 1 for all scholarships, and are encouraged to update their personal information on the web each year. The priority deadline for scholarships is: Continuing Students February 1 New Freshman February 1 Transfer Students February 1 Students may have only one full waiver per semester from academics or activity, or a combination of both. Academic Awarding Categories New Freshmen Scholarships include the F. Ann Millner Presidential Awards (8 consecutive semesters of tuition waiver); High Honors, Honors, Sterling Scholar Winners, Governor's Excellence in Vocational/Applied Technology, and National Merit. 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 Special 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 and Honors. Wildcat Activity Award Categories Gen eral Requirements • Must maintain a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA • 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 Debate - Contact WSU Communication Department, 801-626-6426 Cheerleaders and Pro/Mo Dancers - Audition only, contact WSU Athletics, 801-626-6500 Rodeo - Write to Rodeo Club, c/o Dennis Montgomery, WSU 3001 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-3001 Signpost - Student newspaper. Contact WSU Communication Department, 801-626-6426 KWCR Radio - Contact WSU Communication Department, 801-626-6426 Visual Arts - Contact WSU Visual Arts Department, 801-626-6455 Club Sports - Contact Student Life 801-626-6349 Leadership Scholarships These scholarships are available only to graduating high school seniors and transfer 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 extra-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 February 1. Portfolios are due March 15. 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). Scholarships for Out-of-State/Inter national Students Non-resident students are eligible for scholarships in the categories outlined above. Established policies and procedures are the same for resident and non-resident scholarships. Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog