Exceptions to the program participation requirement are made for students who are off-campus for a given semester while involved in student teaching, study abroad, National Student Exchange, full-time internships or full-time co-op experiences.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

University Scholars are required to maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA to retain the $5,000 annual University Scholarship for a maximum of eight semesters and to enjoy the benefits of the University Scholars Support Program.

Revocation of the University Scholarship

The University Scholarship and associated benefits may be revoked if the cumulative GPA falls below 2.75 at the completion of a given semester. However, the University Scholars Committee may choose to place the student on scholarship probation and renew the scholarship.

Renewal of the University Scholarship

If the University Scholar fails to maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA at the completion of a given semester, the University Scholars Renewal Petition must be submitted by the designated deadline. Upon reviewing the renewal petition, the University Scholars Committee will consider the following:

Unusual circumstances that adversely impacted academic performance and how those circumstances were resolved.
Past participation in the University Scholars Support Program.
The University Scholars plan for maximizing chances of attaining the Scholarship GPA requirement; a plan for earning “As” and “Bs” at Illinois State University.
Statement describing why the University Scholarship is important to the recipient.

If the Committee approves the renewal petition, the scholarship will be renewed and the student will be immediately placed on University Scholars probation. If the Committee denies the renewal petition, the scholarship and associated benefits will be immediately revoked. The decision of the University Scholars Committee is final.

To submit the University Scholars Renewal Petition, click here.

University Scholars Probation

The University Scholars staff will develop an individualized probation program for each student placed on University Scholars probation. The requirements of the probation program will be detailed in the University Scholars probation contract which must be signed by the probationary student.

Students placed on probation by the University Scholars Committee must:

abide by specified terms in the University Scholar’s probation contract,
fully participate in the University Scholars Support Program while on probation,
have no disciplinary record with the University, and
make satisfactory progress towards attaining a cumulative GPA of 2.75.

The probationary status allows students to raise their cumulative GPA while continuing to enjoy the benefits of the University Scholars Support Program. If at the completion of the probationary period the student fails to make satisfactory progress towards attaining a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, the scholarship and associated benefits will revoked.

University Scholars Support Program Contacts

Becca Elliott, Assistant Coordinator,
Julia N. Visor Academic Center
(309) 438-8858
lrelli2@ilstu.edu

Nuusa Faamoe, University Scholar Academic Advisor
University College Advisement
(309) 438-7604
ntfaamo@ilstu.edu

Liz Ramirez, Graduate Assistant,
University Scholars Support Program
Julia N. Visor Academic Center
(309) 438-3159
eramire@ilstu.edu