The Global Scholars Program is an academic honor recognizing students who complete coursework with strong international content and participate in co-curricular and experiential activities that expand understanding of global peoples, places, and cultures.
The program reflects a commitment to a global and multicultural perspective while providing opportunities to develop cross-cultural and professional skills that are increasingly valued in today’s workforce.
Participants in the Global Scholars Program must complete the following:
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Four internationally focused courses
Complete coursework with strong international content—including globally infused courses—that expands understanding of global peoples, places, and cultures, locally, nationally, and internationally.
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Seventy international activity points, earned through participation in approved global experiences such as international events and lectures, study abroad or study away programs, virtual exchanges, volunteering, and related activities.
If you participate in a study abroad program, you will receive 60 points that will go towards these extracurricular requirements for the GSP.
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A reflective piece on global learning, reflections, and experiential outcomes
Progress is tracked through the GSP Canvas course, which also provides access to advising resources, approved activities, and program guidance for completing this requirement.
Participation in the Global Scholars Program allows students to:
The Global Scholars Program is self-guided and free to participate in. Students may enter the program having already completed some requirements. Progress is tracked through the GSP Canvas course, which also provides access to advising resources, approved activities, and program guidance.
Students interested in joining the Global Scholars Program should complete the Global Education Interest Form.
Global Education Interest Form