Prospective University Scholars
- Tues. April 15, and Wed. April 16, 2025: Information session for current sophomores (First-year students also welcome!) 5-6 pm, via WebEx. [Agenda for Info Sessions]
- Summer 2025: Contact at least one faculty member to discuss ideas for your project and read relevant scholarship
- Mon. Sept. 8, 2025: Letter of Intent due no later than midnight, via this form
- Tues. Sept. 16, 2025: University Scholar Proposal Preparation Workshop (5-6 pm, WebEx)
- Wed. Sept 17, 2025: University Scholar Proposal Preparation Workshop (5-6 pm, WebEx)
- Mon. Nov. 3, 2025: University Scholar application due via the Quest portal (Program name: University Scholar)
- Wed. Dec. 17, 2025: Applicants will be notified of Selection Committee’s decision
Newly Selected University Scholars
- Jan. 28, 2026: Mandatory orientation meeting, Location TBD, 5-6 p.m.
- Feb. 2, 2026: Email the coordinator a 100-word description of your University Scholar Project and a 50-word bio to be used for publicity purposes
Current University Scholars
- Sept. 2024: Fall Frontiers Poster Exhibition Application The application to present opens September 23 and is due October 7. (Seniors are required to present at either the Fall or Spring Frontiers Poster Exhibition)
- October 23, 2024: Fall Frontiers in Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition
- Feb. 3, 2025: Final Plan of Study Form due here for seniors planning on graduating in May or August 2025.
- Feb. 2025: Frontiers Poster Exhibition Application The application to present opens Feb 24, 2025, and is due March 14, 2025. (Seniors are required to present at either the Fall or Spring Poster Exhibition)
- March 2025: Fill out brief bio for Medals presentation
- April 2025: Frontiers in Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition. Find specific dates and locations on the Frontiers Website.
- May 2, 2025: University Scholar Project submitted online here. If your University Scholar project is also your Honors thesis, you will also need to submit it to the Honors Program). The University Scholar Program follows the same extension policies as the Honors Program
- May 2025: Medals Ceremony