MU Honors&Scholars

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The following application is for either CURRENT MIAMI STUDENTS OR STUDENTS TRANSFERRING TO MIAMI from another college or university who are interested in becoming members of either the University Honors Program or the University Scholars Program.

General Student Information:

First Name :
Last Name:
Middle Initial:
Banner ID (+0#######):		[for current Miami students ONLY]
Birth Date (mm/dd/yy):
Telephone (w/area code):
E-mail Address:
Permanent Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Major(s):
Expected Graduation Date (Month, Year):
I am a:		CURRENT Miami student Current college student TRANSFERRING to Miami
I am applying for(please check ALL that apply): NOTE: You cannot hold membership in both the Honors and Scholars Program simultaneously. If you check both Honors and Scholars we will review your application for both programs and decide which program, if any, you are qualified for.		The HONORS Program The SCHOLARS Program

Essays:

If you are applying for the Honors Program ONLY, then answer questions 1 and 3
If you are applying for the Scholars Program ONLY, then answer questions 2 and 3
If you are applying for BOTH the Honors and Scholars Programs, then answer questions 1, 2, and 3

NOTE: Your essays should be no longer than 750 words each.

Essay Question 1:(Required to apply for Honors)
Write an essay that responds to the questions: What are your learning goals for college? What in- and out-of-class experiences that count for Honors credit will you pursue in order to meet those goals? How will being a member of the Honors Program assist you in reaching your goals?

Essay Question 2:(Required to apply for Scholars)
Write an essay that responds to the questions: What are your learning goals for college? What in- and out-of-class experiences that count for Scholars credit will you pursue in order to meet those goals? How will being a member of the Scholars Program assist you in reaching your goals?

Essay Question 3: (Required of ALL applicants)
In the essay(s) above, you reflected on how membership in the Honors & Scholars Program would benefit you. We would now like for you to reflect on how the Honors & Scholars Program would benefit from having you as a member. Some questions you may wish to consider include: How will you enhance the learning of your peers in the Honors & Scholars Program? What significant contributions will you make to the Honors & Scholars Program? Have you already begun to participate in activities on campus that demonstrate your commitment to our three tenets of scholarship, leadership, and service?

Special Consideration

Please check all that apply:

Current Miami Students:

Transfer Students:

	I am currently a University Scholar
	I am currently in a Departmental/Divisional Honors Program.
	I have taken Honors courses at Miami. If yes, please list:

	I was enrolled in a university-wide Honors Program at my previous institution.
	I was enrolled in a departmental honors program at my previous institution.
	I took Honors courses at my previous institution. If yes, please list:

Accomplishments Outside of Class:

We would like to know about your most meaningful and outstanding accomplishments outside of class. Please use a format similar to the sample provided below. If it is not evident from a title what an award or endeavor entails, please include a brief description so that we will understand your role or achievement. Please differentiate between high school and college activities, and indicate the months or years you participated in the endeavor or received the award.

Category

Name or Description of endeavor

Academic Endeavors
(Example: Academic Superbowl Teams, 2005-2006; Mock Trial, 2007; Environmental Studies Club, 2006-2007; Research Assistant in Dr. Woodworth's Microbiology Lab, 2007.)

	Top 3 Academic Endeavors:	From:	To:	Hrs Per Week	Participated in:
	Top 3 Academic Endeavors:	From:	To:	Hrs Per Week	College	High School
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2.
3.

Other academic endeavors not listed above (include years in activity and hours per week):

Ceative Endeavors
(Example: Local Indian Dance Team, 2002-2007; Roles in school theater productions including: The Sound of Music, Cinderella, and Rent, 2003-2007.)

	Top 3 Creative Endeavors:	From:	To:	Hrs Per Week	Participated in:
	Top 3 Creative Endeavors:	From:	To:	Hrs Per Week	College	High School
1.
2.
3.

Other creative endeavors not listed above (include years in activity and hours per week):

Athletic Endeavors
(Example: Varsity Football Team, 2004-2007; Tae Kwon Do, Black Belt, 2000-2007.)

	Top 3 Creative Endeavors:	From:	To:	Hrs Per Week	Participated in:
	Top 3 Creative Endeavors:	From:	To:	Hrs Per Week	College	High School
1.
2.
3.

Other athletic endeavors not listed above (include years in activity and hours per week):

Leadership Endeavors
(Example: Student Government Association Representative 2007; School Liaison and publicity manager for Big Brothers/Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Program, 2004-2006.)

	Top 3 Creative Endeavors:	From:	To:	Hrs Per Week	Participated in:
	Top 3 Creative Endeavors:	From:	To:	Hrs Per Week	College	High School
1.
2.
3.

Other leadership endeavors not listed above (include years in activity and hours per week):

Service Endeavors
(Example: The Committee for Jewish Literacy (taught Hebrew and Jewish literature to youth for 2 years), 2005-2007; PET Project (Brought animals from shelters to visit hospital and nursing home residents), 4 hours per week for 6 months, 2007.)

	Top 3 Creative Endeavors:	From:	To:	Hrs Per Week	Participated in:
	Top 3 Creative Endeavors:	From:	To:	Hrs Per Week	College	High School
1.
2.
3.

Other service endeavors not listed above (include years in activity and hours per week):

Verification:

I certify that the information I have provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information could result in immediate denial of my admission to the Honors or Scholars Program.

TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY: As a current college student transferring to Miami, I also understand that in order for this application to be considered I must also submit:
1) a complete admission application to Miami University
2) a faculty recommendation and form directly to the Honors & Scholars Program
3) a copy of my transcript from my previous college or University directly to the Honors & Scholars Program

CURRENT MIAMI STUDENTS ONLY: As a current Miami student, I also understand that in order for this application to be considered I must also submit a faculty recommendation and form.

Please type your initials in this box as verification that you have read and agree with the statement above.

Submission:

Clicking on the "Submit" button below will send your application to the Miami University Honors & Scholars Program. Please be sure that all fields are complete. You will receive verification that we have received your application by mail within one to two weeks.

Additional Information:

Transfer students:

In ADDITION to this application, you must also submit
1) an official transcript from your previous institution
2) a letter of recommendation
3) an admission application to Miami University

Miami students:

In ADDITION to this application, you must also submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member.

Students who have not yet completed, but are currently registered for, 15 credit hours or more can apply. However, consideration of your application will be contingent upon completion of these hours.


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