Miami University Junior Scholars Program

rsity in all of its programs, and the Junior Scholars Program reflects this commitment in the ethnic, cultural, economic, social, and geographical diver-sity of its students. Junior Scholars embrace these diversities, forming a strong community spirit and lasting friendships. The Scholars typically enroll for 6 to 8 credit hours, selecting courses from a list of about forty classes of-fered by over twenty departments. Even though these courses include regular undergraduates, the Junior Scholars are typically the top students. In the 2010 Junior Scholars Program, 44% of the grades awarded to Junior Scholars in Miami courses were in the A range; 25% of the Junior Scholars received all A's in their Miami courses; and 89% of the Junior Scholars received at least an A and a B in their Miami courses. However, the Junior Scholars Program includes much more than academic studies. In addition to course work, Scholars attend a series of seminars on topics such as time management and study skills, college admissions, financial aid, interpersonal relationships, cultural awareness, and alcohol awareness. A full schedule of social and recreational activities complements the scholarly parts of the Program. Students and staff participate in swimming, soccer, broomball, and volleyball; and they enjoy use of Miami University's Recreational Sports Center. Two popular outings are an excursion to Kings Island, one of America's best fun parks and a night at the Cincinnati Opera. Scholars also enjoyed picnics, DVD movies, a parents´ weekend, and a faculty appreciation dinner. The Scholars usually organize a hall government that plans several all-hall events, including a dance and a memory book.