Q. Can I be a University Scholar and study abroad?
A. Yes. University Scholars are encouraged to spend one term studying abroad either on an SPU program or through a program sponsored by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Popular programs include British Isle Quarter (through the SPU English department), European Quarter (through the SPU European Studies department), The Latin American Studies Program (through the CCCU), and The Oxford Scholar's Semester (through the CCCU). Careful planning for junior and senior year course enrollment is necessary, and some adjustments of when particular U Scholar courses are taken may be required.

Q. Can I major in Electrical Engineering or be Pre-Med and be a University Scholar?
A. Yes. Many University Scholars each year pursue one of these programs of study. If every prescribed course is taken in precisely the right order, beginning from the first quarter of the freshman year, a student can graduate in four years. However, there will be very little room for electives or study abroad if you are to complete in four years.

Q. Are there any majors that a U Scholar can not pursue?
A. Because of the demands of the programs, it is very difficult to be a University Scholar and major in Nursing or pursue certification for Elementary Education, and complete college in four years.

Q. How much more work is it to be a U Scholar?
A. Estimates vary, but most students say that U Scholar courses demand about 3 hours of work per class hour, vs. the more standard 2 hours of work per class hour.

Q. What are the three most important academic skills I need to be a U Scholar?
A. Reading ability,   Writing ability,   Intellectual curiosity

For more information about the University Scholars program, refer to the University Catalog. You may also contact Luke Reinsma, Director of University Scholars, at lreinsma@spu.edu or (206) 281-2093.