University Scholar Timeline | University Scholar Program

Prospective University Scholars

Tues. April 7, 2020: Information session for current sophomores (First-year students also welcome!) 5-6 pm, via WebEx at https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m0d23c5dcc586549b5b083f53886a7229 Agenda 04-20
Wed. April 8, 2020: Information session for current sophomores ( First-year students also welcome!) 5-6 pm, via WebEx at https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m0d23c5dcc586549b5b083f53886a7229 Agenda 04-20
Summer 2020: Contact at least one faculty member to discuss ideas for your project and read relevant scholarship
Mon. Sept. 14, 2020: Letter of Intent due (no later than midnight, via Qualtrics survey)
Tues. Sept. 22, 2020: University Scholar Proposal Preparation Workshop (5-6 pm, TBD)
Wed. Sept 23, 2020: University Scholar Proposal Preparation Workshop (5-6 pm TBD)
Mon. Nov. 2, 2020: University Scholar application due
Wed. Dec. 23, 2020: Applicants will be notified of Selection Committee’s decision

Jan. 29, 2020: Mandatory orientation meeting, TBD, 3:35-4:25 p.m.
Feb. 3, 2020: Preliminary Plan of Study due in Rowe 419
Feb. 3, 2020: Email a 100-word description of your University Scholar Project and brief bio to be used for publicity purposes

Sept. xx, 2019: Fall Frontiers Poster Exhibition Application opens. Application due by Oct. xx (seniors are required to present at either the Fall or Spring Frontiers Poster Exhibition)
Oct. 30, 2019: Fall Frontiers in Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition at Wilbur Cross
Feb. 3, 2020: Final Plan of Study Form due for seniors planning on graduating in May or August 2020.
Feb. 17, 2020: Frontiers Poster Exhibition Application opens; application due by March xx (seniors are required to present at either the Fall or Spring Poster Exhibition)
March xx, 2020: Fill out brief bio for Medals presentation
April 3 and 4, 2020: Frontiers in Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition at Wilbur Cross
May 1, 2020: University Scholar Project with Project Approval and Committee Confirmation form (and Honors Scholar Thesis Approval form, if applicable) due for graduating seniors. The University Scholar Program follows the same extension policies as the Honors Program
Saturday, May 2, 2020: Medals Ceremony