Lead Scholars and University Honors Program Flashcards
What is the LEAD Scholars Program?
The LEAD Scholars Program is a program for first-generation college students (students whose parents did not graduate from a 4-year college or university) focused on academic success and community engagement.
The LEAD Scholars Program provides academic and vocational development opportunities, holistic advising, peer mentoring, and community building through a variety of courses, programs, and support networks.
How is a student admitted to the LEAD Scholars program?
Both transfer and first-year students who are first-generation are notified of the program; students first indicate interest, then are selected with their application to SCU.
What is the academic commitment for the LEAD Scholars program?
4 classes (CTW and 2-unit LEAD classes)
What additional perks are available for LEAD Scholars?
Early move-in; mentoring from older students; priority registration; free tickets to on-campus speakers, LEAD social events
What is the University Honors Program?
The University Honors Programs provides Santa Clara’s most able students with intellectual opportunities based in small, seminar-style classes. With no more than 17 students each, seminars emphasize analytical rigor, effective expression, and interaction among professors and students. In the classroom and elsewhere on campus, students enjoy a level of collaboration exceptional even at Santa Clara.
The course of study combines broadly based, liberal learning with depth of specialization in a major field. Honors Program classes are designed to fit within the curricula of the humanities, natural and social sciences, business, and engineering. Possible majors include every undergraduate field in the university.
How is a student admitted to the Honors Program?
Either with application to SCU or with application after freshman year
What is the academic commitment for the Honors Program?
10 total honors classes over 4 years, independent research project during senior year, must maintain 3.3 GPA, must attend 2 honors events (service events, academic events, social events, speaker)
What additional perks are available for students in the Honors Program?
Early move-in, priority registration, free tickets to on-campus speakers, mentoring program, special honors only seminars
