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First-Year Scholars Program: Information for Accepted Students

Congratulations on becoming a First-Year Scholar! Please read the information below carefully.

Important Dates

  • Date
    Activity/Event
  • Week of October 2, 2023
    Mandatory Student Orientations (if you have questions about the Vendor form, please bring your bank information and we will walk you through it)
  • Wednesday October 25, 2023 at 11:59pm
    PI and Student Progress Reports for October due
  • Week of October 30, 2023
    Office of Undergraduate Research sends first stipend ($500) for processing (payments are typically received 2 weeks later)
  • Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11:59pm
    PI and Student Progress Reports for November due
  • Week of December 4, 2023
    Office of Undergraduate Research sends second stipend ($500) for processing (payments are typically received 2 weeks later)
  • Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:59pm
    PI and Student mid-year program evaluation forms due
  • Week of January 8, 2024
    Mandatory Student Orientation refresher
  • Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 11:59pm
    PI and Student Progress Reports for January due
  • Week of February 5, 2024
    First Spring stipend ($250) sent for processing
  • Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 11:59pm
    PI and Student Progress Reports for February due
  • Week of March 18, 2024
    Second Spring stipend ($250) sent for processing
  • Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 11:59pm
    PI and Student Progress Reports for March/April due
  • Week of April 29, 2024
    Final Spring stipend ($500) sent for processing
  • Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:59pm
    PI and Student end of year program evaluation forms due

What do I need to do to get the October stipend ($500)?

  • Accepted students are required to attend one of the mandatory orientation sessions listed below. We highly encourage students to attend one of the in-person sessions to meet your fellow scholars!

    Please bring your bank information as we will walk you through the registration form required for direct deposit payments.

    • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 12:20pm - 1:20pm
      • Kennesaw Campus
        • Academic Learning Center, Undergraduate Research suite 5500
          • Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your lunch
    • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
      • Virtual TEAMS Make-up Session
    • Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
        • Marietta Campus
          • Atrium Building, room J 109
            • Snacks will be provided
    • Friday, October 6, 2023 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
      • Virtual TEAMS Session

  • Due: October 25, 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Due: October 25, 2023 at 11:59pm

  • First-Year Scholars should be working 5-10 hours on their assigned project. If this is not the case, please talk to your PI about the working hours schedule.

What do I need to do to get the November stipend ($500)?

  • Any of the options listed below will count as your Professional Development Activity, which should be completed by December 1, 2023.
    • Peer Mentor Workshop(s)
      • Workshops are available every month and are listed here
    • First-Year Scholar "Check-In" Session for Accepted Students
      • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 4:30pm-5:30pm
        • Academic Learning Center (Kennesaw Campus), OUR Suite 5500
      • Friday, November 3, 2023 at 12:00pm-1:00pm
        • Engineering Technology Center (Marietta Campus), room Q 204
    • Undergraduate Research Club Meeting
      • Thursday, November 9, 2023, 5:30pm-6:30pm
        • Academic Learning Center (Kennesaw Campus), OUR Suite 5500 OR MS Teams

  • The Fall Symposium of Student Scholars is a multi-day event consisting of oral, poster, and virtual presentations. For more information, including the 2023 schedule, please click here.

  • Due: November 29, 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Due: November 29, 2023 at 11:59pm

  • First-Year Scholars should be working 5-10 hours on their assigned project. If this is not the case, please talk to your PI about the working hours schedule.

What do I need to do to get the February stipend ($250)?

  • Returning accepted students' GPA must be above a 2.0 going into the spring semester in order to remain in the program.

  • Accepted students are required to attend one of the Orientation Refresher sessions listed below. We highly encourage students to attend one of the in-person sessions to reconnect with your fellow scholars!

    • Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
      • Kennesaw Campus
        • Academic Learning Center, Undergraduate Research suite 5500
          • Snacks will be provided
    • Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
      • Marietta Campus
        • J.M. Wilson Student Center, room A 216
          • Snacks will be provided
    • Friday, January 12, 2024 at 12:20pm - 1:20pm
    • Friday, January 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

  • Due: January 31, 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Due: January 31, 2024 at 11:59pm

  • First-Year Scholars should be working 5-10 hours on their assigned project. If this is not the case, please talk to your PI about the working hours schedule.

What do I need to do to get the March stipend ($250)?

  • All of the options listed below will count as your Professional Development Activity, which should be completed by March 8, 2024.
    • Peer Mentor Workshop(s)
      • Workshops are available every month, and are listed here
    • Workshops offered by the Office of National and International Scholarships and Fellowships
      • Full list can be viewed here
    • "What are Scholarships & Fellowships?" Info Sessions
    • First-Year Scholar "Check-In" Session for Accepted Students
      • Friday, February 16, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm
        • Academic Learning Center (Kennesaw Campus), OUR Suite 5500
      • Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm
        • Wilson Student Center (Marietta Campus), room 215
    • Undergraduate Research Club Meetings , 5:30pm - 6:30pm
      • Monday, January 22, 2024, ALC suite 5500 or TEAMS
      • Monday, February 19, 2024, ALC suite 5500, or TEAMS
    • NeuroArts Blueprint, Catalysts for Health and Wellbeing: a virtual presentation hosted by the Zuckerman Museum of Art in association with EQUINOX
      • Friday, March 1, 2024, 1:00pm-2:00pm (Virtual)
        • Register here for Zoom link
        • In order to receive credit for attending this event, you must email a screenshot of the Zoom call to our@kennesaw.edu by Monday, March 4th at 5:00pm
    • "Scholarships & Fellowships in the STEM Fields" Info Session
      • Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 2:00pm-3:00pm
        • Mathematics Building (Marietta Campus), room 117
        • More info
    • "Scholarships & Fellowships in the Humanities & Social Sciences" Info Session
      • Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 2:00pm-3:00pm
        • Social Science Building, (Kennesaw Campus), room 2023
        • More info

  • Abstract submission schedule for the Symposium of Student Scholars:

    • Final abstracts are due to The Office of Undergraduate Research:
      • In-Person Oral Presentations: Wednesday, March 6th, by 11:59pm
      • Poster/Visual Arts/Virtual Presentations: Wednesday, March 13th, by 11:59pm

  • Due: March 6, 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Due: March 6, 2024 at 11:59pm

  • First-Year Scholars should be working 5-10 hours on their assigned project. If this is not the case, please talk to your PI about the working hours schedule.

What do I need to do to get the April stipend ($500)?

  • All of the options listed below or any of the options listed in the previous cycle will count as your Professional Development Activity, which should be completed by April 29, 2024.
    • Peer Mentor Workshop(s)
      • Workshops are available every month, and are listed here
    • Workshops offered by the Office of National and International Scholarships and Fellowships
      • Full list can be viewed here
    • "International Awards: Study, Research, & Language Learning Abroad" Info Sessions
    • Undergraduate Research Club Meetings, 5:30pm-6:30pm
      • Monday, March 18, 2024, ALC room 5500 or TEAMS
      • Monday, April 15, 2024, ALC room 5500 or TEAMS
    • "The Goldwater Scholarship" Info Session
      • Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm
        • Design Building 1 (Marietta Campus), room 119

  • The Spring Symposium of Student Scholars is held on the Kennesaw Campus and virtually. More information can be found here.

  • Due: April 24, 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Due: April 24, 2024 at 11:59pm

  • First-Year Scholars should be working 5-10 hours on their assigned project. If this is not the case, please talk to your PI about the working hours schedule.

 

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