What do I need to do to get the first Spring stipend ($500)?
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Be in good Academic Standing for the Spring Semester
Returning accepted students' GPA must be above a 2.0 going into the spring semester
in order to remain in the program. |
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Attend one (1) Mandatory Orientation Refresher Session
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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!
- January 2026
- January 2026
- January 2026
- January 2026
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Fulfill Abstract Submission Requirement for the Spring Symposium of Student Scholars
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All First-Year Scholars are required to actively present their research project at
the Spring Symposium of Student Scholars. The Spring Symposium of Student Scholars
is held on the Kennesaw Campus and virtually.
All First-Year Scholar students are required to be listed as a co-author on the project
abstract submitted for review and approval [you are not automatically accepted to the Symposium].
You should discuss the following with your Primary Investigator (PI), in advance of the abstract submission:
- Which presentation type is best for your research project
- please note that abstract submission deadline dates differ based on the presentation type you choose.
- Individual Presentation or, if applicable, a Group Presentation
- Group presentations require only one abstract submission, with all student authors
listed
- If there are multiple First-Year Scholars working on your project, and your PI wants
you to present individually, individual presentations require separate submissions
with unique abstracts. Submissions with the same abstract will be returned for revisions,
as this is considered plagiarism.
Abstract Submission Deadline Dates:
- In-Person Oral Presentation or Performance Abstract Submission Deadline:
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026 by 11:59pm
- In-Person Poster Presentation, Visual Arts Display, or Virtual Presentation Abstract
Submission Deadline:
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by 11:59pm
View the Spring Symposium website for more information on abstract submissions.
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Attend at least one (1) Professional Development Activity
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Any of the approved options listed below will count as a Professional Development
Activity credit, which should be completed by February 27, 2026.
Students are encouraged to complete this requirement early, and not wait until the
last offered sessions. As a reminder, a minimum of one (1) of the required credits
per semester must be earned by attending an activity sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate
Research and/or the Undergraduate Research Club.
- Undergraduate Research Peer Ambassador Workshop(s)
- Undergraduate Research Club Meetings
- Academic Learning Center, OUR Suite 5500 OR MS Teams (Kennesaw Campus or Virtual)
- Monday, January TBD at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Monday, February TBD at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Meet & Greet with the VP of Research, Dr. Karin Scarpinato
- Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Atrium Building, room J 1031 (Marietta Campus)
- SMART Center Workshops
- Any offered workshop between Monday, January 19, 2026 - Friday, February 27, 2026
- You MUST RSVP via OwlLife and be sure to tap-in when you arrive
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Complete Progress Report (Student)
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Due: February 27, 2026 at 11:59pm
- Student Progress Reports are to be completed via InfoReady. Please check your email
for a direct link.
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Complete Progress Report (PI)
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Due: February 27, 2026 at 11:59pm
- PI Progress Reports are to be completed via InfoReady. Please check your email for
a direct link.
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Work 5-10 hours per week on the project
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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