Scholarship and Learning Community Requirements and Expectations

W.H. Thompson Scholars Event
W.H. Thompson Scholars Event

Please read the next section carefully. If you are unsure or unclear about the requirements please contact your professional staff point of contact.
• All scholars are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA
• All scholars must earn at least 18 credit hours or 27 quarter hours each award year
• All scholars must take an active role in monitoring your academic progress with your W.H. Thompson Program Coordinator

First Year Scholar Requirements:
Non-compliance with one or more of these requirements may result in loss of your scholarship
Fall Semester:
• Register and complete 3 W.H. Thompson Courses (One of which must be the W.H. Thompson First Year Experience Seminar)
• Must attend 1 event and complete evaluation for complete credit (Choose from Academic or Life Skills event)
• Must attend 2 mentor/mentee group activities
• Must attend 3 mentor/mentee individual meetings
• Must attend mandatory First-Year Scholar Orientation
• Must submit grades during mid-semester grade check

Spring Semester:
• Register and complete 2 W.H. Thompson Courses
• Must attend 2 events and complete evaluation for complete credit (Choose from Academic, Life Skills, or Social events [at least one must be Academic or Life Skills])
• Must attend 3 mentor/mentee group activities
• Must attend 3 mentor/mentee individual meetings
• Must submit grades during mid-semester grade check

Second Year Scholar Requirements:
Non-compliance with one or more of these requirements may result in loss of your scholarship
Fall Semester:
• Register and complete 1 W.H. Thompson Course
• Must attend 2 events and complete evaluation for complete credit (Choose from any combination of Academic, Life Skills, or Social events)
• Must attend mandatory Sophomore Scholar Welcome Back
• Must attend mandatory One-on-One meeting with a W.H. Thompson Program Coordinator
• Must submit grades during mid-semester grade check

Spring Semester:
• Must attend 2 events and complete evaluation for complete credit (Choose any combination of Academic, Life Skills, or Social events)
• Must submit grades during mid-semester grade check