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2015
SUMMER SCHOLARS
PROGRAM APPLICATION
• Earn college credit
• Experience college life and living on campus
• Receive information about college admissions
financial aid and scholarships
• Network with college students, staff and faculty
MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
Milo Bail Student Center
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182-0796
QUESTIONS?
Call the Summer Scholars Coordinator at 402-554-2248
mca.unomaha.edu/summer.php
SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
PROGRAMA ESCOLAR DE VERANO
OVERVIEW AND BENEFITS
The Summer Scholars Program provides college-bound high school
juniors from the greater Omaha metropolitan area with the
opportunity to:
• enroll in classes to earn college credit,
• live on campus for one week and prepare for college life, and
• meet new people, such as university faculty/staff and other
students with similar interests.
DESCRIPCIÓN Y VENTAJAS
El Programa Escolar de Verano es para estudiantes en el grado
once del área metropolitan de Omaha que desean asistir a la
universidad. Este programa ofrece la oportunidad de:
• matricularse en clases para recibir crédito universitario,
• vivir en dormitorios universitarios por una semana, y
• conocer muevas personas, como la fucultad, el personal, y
nuevos amigos.
The goal of this program is to expose participants to the dynamics
of a college campus environment through a five-week pre-college
summer session Friday, May 29th – Friday, July 3, 2015.
Students will experience and/or learn about:
• college academic course work
• faculty and staff interaction
• time management
• college admission and preparation
• college scholarship and financial aid
• career exploration
• cooperative learning
• community service and engagement and
• social and cultural awareness.
La meta de este programa es exponer a los participantes al dinamismo
y el ambiente unversitario, a través de cinco semanas preuniversitarias,
empezando el Viernes, 29 de Mayo – Viernes, 3 de Julio del 2015.
Los estudinates aprenderán y/o tendran experiencia sobre:
• cursos académicos universitarios
• interacción con la fucultad y el personal
• manejo del tiempo
• admisión universitaria y preparacion
• becas universitarias y ayuda financiera
• exploración de carreras
• el aprendizaje cooperativo
• servicio de communidad y
• conocimiento cultural y social.
COST PAID BY PROGRAM
The program will cover four credit hours of college tuition for the
program courses, all student fees, books, and parking permit. Six
days and five nights at Scott Residence hall including all meals.
COSTOS PAGADOS POR EL PROGRAMA
El programa cubrirá cuatro horas de crédito para la matriculación
de los corsos del programa, cuotoa estudiantiles, libros, y permiso
de estacionamiento. Seis dias y cinco noches en el dormitrio de la
universidad, Scott Residence Hall y to das las comidas.
University of Nebraska at Omaha • Office of Multicultural Affairs
Universidad de Nebraska en Omaha • Oficinia de Intereses Multiculturales
QUALIFICATIONS
Students who qualify will:
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0
grading scale
• Be a resident of the Omaha metropolitan area or Iowa MAP area
• Be a junior in high school
CALIFICACIONES
Las calificaciones necesarias para aplicar son:
• Tener promedio de 3.0 en una escala de 4.0
• Ser residente del área metropolitan de Omaha o area MAP de Iowa
• Estar en el grado once
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received in the Office of Multicultural Affairs
by 5:00pm or postmarked by Monday, March 9, 2015.
FECHA DE VENCIMIENTO
La solicitud debe ser recibida en la Officina de Intereses
Multiculturales antes de las 5:00pm o ser matasellada para el dia
Lunes, 9 de Marzo del 2015.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Completed application
Official high school transcript
High school immunization records
Two letters of recommendations that provide insight about your
commitment to academic excellence, community engagement,
character and leadership skills
Personal essay describing three major goals you would like to
accomplish within the next five years. Articulate your goals.
Describe the purpose of these goals. Discuss what you have
done and what you will do to accomplish them. Be as through
as possible. The essay should be at least 300 words in length.
APPLICATION SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee of UNO faculty and staff will review
completed applications. Then, the committee will select the
preliminary finalist for an interview. Lastly, the committee will select
finalists from the interviewed applicants. Interviews will take place
March 9th-19th, Monday through Friday from 3:00-5:30pm.
LISTA DE COMPROBACION
Solicitud completa
Transripciones oficiales de la esquela
Historial de vacunas
Dos cartas de recomendación que aportan conocimientos sobre
su compromiso con la excelencia académica, servicio a la
cumunidad, carácter y a las habilidades de liderazgo
Ensayo personal que describe tres metas importantes que
quisieras lograr en los próximos cinco años. Describe los
propósitos de esta metas. Describe lo que has hecho y lo que
harás para lograrlas. Sean cuidadosos escribiendo el ensayo
como sea posible. El ensayo debe ser por lo menos 300 palabras.
PROCESO DE SELECCION
El comité, quienes son de la facultad de UNO, repasarán las solicitudes
completas. Entonces el comité seleccionará los finalistas preliminares,
para una entrevista. Últimamente, el comité seleccionarán los finalistas
de los solicitantes entrevistados. Entrevistas se llevaran acabo del 9
de Marzo al 19 de Marzo, Lunes a Viernes de 3:00-5:30pm.
2015 SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM APPLICATION
High School:
A. PERSONAL DATA
1. Name
Last Name
First
2. Birthdate
Middle
3. Social Security Number
4. Gender:
Male
Female
5. Permanent Address
6. Mailing/Current Address
(For all administrative / billing correspondence.
Notify the UNO Registrar’s Office of any
address change).
Street
City
State
Zip+4 code
County
Street
City
State
Zip+4 code
County
7. Home Phone
8. Student Cell Phone
Area Code
Area Code
9. Parent/Guardian Cell Phone
10. Student E-mail
Area Code
(Used for admission notification)
11. Parent/Guardian E-mail
12. Racial/Ethnic Information. (Optional; data is for statistical purposes only.)
Are you Hispanic or Latino?
Yes
No
Please select one or more racial categories to describe yourself:
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Other
B. SPECIAL/EMERGENCY CONTACT OR NEXT OF KIN - QUIÉN CONTACTAR EN CASOS ESPECIALES O DE EMERGENCIA
Parent(s)/P(M)adre(s)
Guardian/Guardián(es)
Other/Otro
First/Primer
Middle/Segundo
Address/Domicilio
City/Cuidad
Last/Apellido
State/Estado
Home Phone/Teléfono de Casa
Zip/Código
Daytime Phone/Teléfono del Día
C. ADMISSION INFORMATION
1. Have you attended UNO previously as a Dual Enrollment Student?
2. Indicate what year you are in high school:
Freshman
Yes
No
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
D. RESIDENCY (For tuition purposes only) / ENGLISH PROFICIENCY INFORMATION
This section must be completed in its entirety, or you may be charged non-resident tuition.
1. Have you graduated or do you plan to graduate from a Nebraska high school?
2. Have you lived in Nebraska continuously for at least the last 18 months?
3. Are you a resident of a state other than Nebraska?
Yes
4. Are you currently a student in an Iowa area High School?
Yes
Yes
No
No
No If Yes, in which state?
Yes
No If Yes, which county?
5. Are you active duty/dependent (military) permanently assigned to the state of Nebraska?
Self
Dependent*
Spouse*
(*Additional documentation may be needed)
6. Are you
U.S. Citizen
Naturalized
Permanent Resident
Asylee
Yes
Refugee
No
International Visa
Deffered Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Other
7. Place of birth:
United States
Other Country:
8. Is English your native language / language of nurture?
Yes
No If no, what is your native language?
Students whose language of nurture is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. (See catalog for minimum English proficiency/TOEFL requirements.)
E. GENERAL/EDUCATIONAL DATA
1. Are you currently enrolled in a regionally accredited high school?
Yes
No
2. Are you currently being homeschooled?
Yes
No
3. Please list the high school you are currently attending as well as any others previously attended.
High School
City/State
Date Entered (Month/Year)
4. Have you completed any coursework for which you have received college credit?
Name of College or University
City/State
Yes
Date Left (Month/Year)
Expected Graduation Date (Month/Year)
No If yes, please complete the collegiate information below:
Entered (Month/Year)
Left (Month/Year)
Currently Attending? (Yes or No)
F. OTHER INFORMATION
1. What is your intended major?
2. What are your career goal(s)?
3. Do you plan to work this summer?
Yes
No If Yes, how many hours a week?
4. How did you hear about the Summer Scholars program?
5. Are you involved or a part of College Possible, Avenue Scholars or other program?
Yes
No
If yes, which one:
G. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Which of the following statements best describes your higher education objectives? (Please check all that apply)
1.
I intend to complete a degree at UNO within 5 years.
3.
I intend to complete a degree, but at a school rather than UNO.
2.
I intend to complete a degree at UNO, but it will
4.
I do not intend to get a degree.
probably take more than 5 years.
5.
I have not yet finalized my higher education objectives.
H. FIRST GENERATION
Are either of your parents graduates of a four-year university?
ALUMNUS IN FAMILY
Yes
Are either of your parents or any of your siblings graduates of UNO?
I. APPLICANT”S CHECKLIST AND SIGNATURE
No
Yes
No If Yes:
Parent(s)
Brother
Sister
NOTE: Only COMPLETED Applications will be accepted.
Application packets are complete upon receipt of the following:
Send complete application to:
Signed and Dated application
Summer Scholars Program
Personal essay at least 300 words in length
University of Nebraska Omaha
Two letters of recommendation
Multicultural Affairs, MBSC 1st Floor
Official high school transcript in sealed envelope
6001 Dodge Street
Approval signature by parent/guardian and high school counselor
Omaha, NE 68182-0548
Immunization records from high school
Copy of Identification Card (High School, or any State/Government issued ID)
I certify that all information on this application is complete, true and accurate. To the best of my knowledge, I meet all of the requirements for the Summer Scholars and Early
Entry Programs. I agree to abide by the policies and regulations of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. I understand that any information given falsely or withheld may make
me ineligible for admission and/or enrollment.
I certify that I do have at least a “B” average (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) in all of my high school academic core coursework.
My current high school grade point average is:
.
Signature of Applicant
Date
J. HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR AND PARENT/GUARDIAN APPROVAL
Based on the student’s academic performance, it is recommended that enrollment in the Early Entry Program be granted through the Summer Scholars Program. This student
has at least a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in all high school academic core coursework. It is understood that the student may be admitted to UNO as a Summer Scholar
student and that college credits earned as a Summer Scholar while completing high school studies will normally be accepted toward fulfilling degree requirements at UNO and
other institutions of higher learning. The following paragraph is translated for Spanish speaking parents, please remember to sign below.
APROBACION DEL CONSAJERO DE LA PREPARATORIA Y PADRE O MADRE/GUARDIÁN
De acuerdo con las calificaciones académicas del estudiante, se recomienda que sea inscrito en el Programa de Admisión Temprana por medio del Programa Escolar de Verano.
Este estudiante tiene por lo menos un promedio de “B” (3.0 en un escala de 4.0) en todos los cursos académicos de la preparatoria. Se entiende que admitirán al estudiante a
UNO Como estudiante Escolar de Verano y que los créditos de la universidad ganados mientras que termina los estudios de la preparatoria serán aceptados normalmente hacia
requisitos para completar una carrera en UNO y otras universidades.
Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature
High School Counselor’s Name (please print)
Firma de Padre/Madre/Guardián
High School Counselor’s Signature
Equal Opportunity - Admission to the University and the privileges of University students should not be denied to any person because of their age, sex, race, color, national
origin, and religious or political beliefs. UNO does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in the admission of students. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 does not
allow us to make pre-admission inquiries regarding handicap conditions.
SUMMER 2015
Summer Scholars Program
University of Nebraska at Omaha · Multicultural Affairs
REFERENCE FORM #1
To the Applicant:
Please provide each of your recommenders with this form after completing this section with your information. Your two
letters of recommendation must be submitted with your application using this form. Please print or type.
Name:
Address; City, ST Zip:
Phone:
To the Recommender:
The student whose name appears above is applying to the Summer Scholars Program at the University of Nebraska at
Omaha. As part of the selection process, the applicant is requesting a letter of recommendation from you. Please share in
a recommendation letter your impressions and general knowledge of the applicant, specifically addressing the following
questions:
 How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances?
 What do you consider the applicant’s most outstanding strengths and abilities?
 Which of the applicant’s characteristics do you consider to be in greatest need of development?
 If you assess the student in the areas below as poor or don’t know, please explain why.
Students in the Summer Scholars Program will participate in a rigorous academic environment while interacting with
peers, faculty and staff. Please give us your assessment of the applicant’s capabilities in the following areas by checking
the appropriate box.
Excellent
1.
2.
Good
Fair
Poor
Don’t
Know
Ability to succeed in a college-level course while still in
high school
Ability to remain confident and persistent in the face of
adversity, disappointment or criticism
3.
Ability to behave maturely in social settings with peers
4.
Ability to communicate verbally
5.
Ability to communicate in writing
6.
Ability to work on a team and solve problems with others
7.
Ability to assume a leadership role
8.
Punctuality in meeting obligations and deadlines
9.
Dependability when given an assignment
10. Ability to inspire interest and enthusiasm in others
Return your recommendation to the applicant rather than sending this separately. Attach this form with your
letter and sign both documents.
Recommender: Please print or type.
Name:
Position:
School/Agency:
Address; City, ST Zip:
Signature
Date
Please return this form and letter of recommendation to the applicant.
Summer Scholars Program
University of Nebraska at Omaha · Multicultural Affairs
REFERENCE FORM #2
To the Applicant:
Please provide each of your recommenders with this form after completing this section with your information. Your two
letters of recommendation must be submitted with your application using this form. Please print or type.
Name:
Address; City, ST Zip:
Phone:
To the Recommender:
The student whose name appears above is applying to the Summer Scholars Program at the University of Nebraska at
Omaha. As part of the selection process, the applicant is requesting a letter of recommendation from you. Please share in
a recommendation letter your impressions and general knowledge of the applicant, specifically addressing the following
questions:
 How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances?
 What do you consider the applicant’s most outstanding strengths and abilities?
 Which of the applicant’s characteristics do you consider to be in greatest need of development?
 If you assess the student in the areas below as poor or don’t know, please explain why.
Students in the Summer Scholars Program will participate in a rigorous academic environment while interacting with
peers, faculty and staff. Please give us your assessment of the applicant’s capabilities in the following areas by checking
the appropriate box.
Excellent
1.
2.
Good
Fair
Poor
Don’t
Know
Ability to succeed in a college-level course while still in
high school
Ability to remain confident and persistent in the face of
adversity, disappointment or criticism
3.
Ability to behave maturely in social settings with peers
4.
Ability to communicate verbally
5.
Ability to communicate in writing
6.
Ability to work on a team and solve problems with others
7.
Ability to assume a leadership role
8.
Punctuality in meeting obligations and deadlines
9.
Dependability when given an assignment
10. Ability to inspire interest and enthusiasm in others
Return your recommendation to the applicant rather than sending this separately. Attach this form with your
letter and sign both documents.
Recommender: Please print or type.
Name:
Position:
School/Agency:
Address; City, ST Zip:
Signature
Date
Please return this form and letter of recommendation to the applicant.