As a four-year, sequenced course of study, the University Scholars program is open only to those entering SPU as first-year students.

Entrance to the program is based upon academic potential, writing ability, and interest. After a student has been accepted to SPU, he or she is eligible to respond to an invitation to join University Scholars. A limited number of high school seniors will be invited to apply to enter the program based on grade-point average and college-entrance exam scores.

Having proved themselves after a quarter at SPU, however, first-year students with lower test scores who are highly motivated or who are gifted in a particular field are also encouraged to apply at the end of Autumn Quarter. Space in the program is limited to 40 students a year.

How to Apply
Students must be accepted into the University in order to receive an invitation to join the University Scholars Program.

The application consists of three parts:

1. Send a letter to Luke Reinsma at lreinsma@spu.edu In it, explain why you want to enter the program and why you think you will succeed in it.
   
   
2. Send a writing sample to Luke Reinsma at lreinsma@spu.edu Your writing sample should be a four- to six-page essay, preferably from one of your high school courses, demonstrating your ability to write at a college level. You are welcome to send both the letter and your writing sample as attachments in the same email.
   
   
3. The cover sheet (Application Form) submitted separately.