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A: No. In fact, participating in HSP provides you with access to a broad selection of honors-level courses that are not available to the general ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ population and most of these courses meet requirements within the Common Curriculum. Most students take the WRTR and UNIV courses, plus one other in the program. The rest of your schedule is yours to shape to your needs and interests.

A: No.  But we do recommend them! We strive to offer social, cultural, and academic events that students want to attend and that will enhance their experience here on campus. Our goal is to foster student leadership and community service interests while also providing students an opportunity to connect with their peers socially. 

 

A: 225 of our top first-year students will participate. The program is by invitation only.

 

A: No. Hilltop Scholars belong to a variety of campus groups, including fraternity and sorority life. HSP students are active participants in all aspects of campus life.

A: Yes and no. The program-specific courses, such as WRTR 2303, WRTR 2304, and UNIV 3303, are designed to meet the needs of high-achieving students.  For those students seeking a more challenging academic experience, Hilltop Scholars have the opportunity to enroll in courses cross-listed with the University Honors Program

A: HSP is part of the Honors and Scholars community here at ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ, but it is separate and distinct from the University Honors Program.   The University Honors Program is a four-year program that allows students to graduate with Honors. HSP, on the other hand, is a first-year honors experience with an emphasis on leadership and community engagement.  After the successful completion of WRTR 2303 and WRTR 2304, you will be eligible for the direct path to UHP if you desire a four-year honors experience and meet their GPA requirement. 

 

A: Currently, there are no scholarships attached to being a member of the Hilltop Scholars Program. HSP is an academic program that will enhance your interest in leadership and community service.
 

 

A: Located within McElvaney Commons, the Honors & Scholars Residential Community is an optional housing opportunity for students in the Hilltop Scholars Program, University Honors Program, and Turner Scholars Program. First-year students are required to live on campus, but they are not required to live in the Honors & Scholars Residential Community. Students who choose to reside there will have the benefit of living alongside like-minded peers in a living-learning style community. If students choose not to live in the building will still be fully integrated into and involved with HSP. Space in the commons is filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend completing your housing application as soon as you are able.

For questions about your application and more information on ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ's on-campus housing, please visit Residential Life and Student Housing.

 

A: Only students within the Hilltop Scholars Program, University Honors Program, and/or Turner Scholars Program are allowed to reside within the Honors & Scholars Residential Community at McElvaney Commons. If your chosen roommate is not a member of a program, not to worry, you are still welcome to room together in a different commons. 

If your friend is within one of the Honors & Scholars programs, it should be a very easy process to request them as a roommate. 

For questions about your application and more information on ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ's on-campus housing, please visit Residential Life and Student Housing.

A: This lecture series is student-led and gives students the opportunity to engage directly with acclaimed writers and thought leaders. We host four lectures a year that are reserved for students in HSP. Students who wish to become involved with this lecture series may apply to the HSP Leadership Committee during their incoming fall semester. 

A: Each year we select 10 first-year students to represent their peers and help plan the lectures for the Hilltop Scholars Storytellers’ Collective. This is a rare leadership opportunity for first-year students that provides professional development and hands-on experience planning large-scale events. Students selected for this role will also attend a specialized retreat.

A: Hilltop Scholars are the only ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ students are provided the exclusive opportunity to become Narrative Now Scholars.
Narrative Now students have declared a major or minor in English and will have special access to:

• Study Abroad Funding
• Technology package
• Specialized Retreat
• Possible additional funding
      *Dependent on your individualized financial aid package