FAQ
Who is eligible to apply to the Brotherhood and Sisterhood Scholars program?
Eligibility and Program Requirements:
- Admission to EMU as an incoming FTIAC (First Time in Any College)
- Completion of program application and scheduling of program interview
- Reading, signing and submission of the Accountability Agreement
- Registration for cohort courses during the first year
- Early move-in to participate in an in-person Extended Orientation
before the start of the semester. - Select commuter students must live 50 miles or less from campus
- Participation in individual academic coach meetings every two weeks
- Commitment to completing a minimum of 10 hours of study tables weekly
- Attendance at monthly evening programs (Cohort Meetings, Sisterhood-specific
dialogues and Brotherhood-specific dialogues)
Is there a fee to participate in this program?
There are no fees associated with participating in the Brotherhood & Sisterhood Scholars program. If I plan to attend EMU in the winter semester, can I apply to the program?
Unfortunately, you have to be a first-year student entering in the fall semester to be apart of the program. How do I apply?
Complete this application form today!
If you have additional questions please contact the Program Coordinator, Janis Strickland, ED.S. at [email protected].
Are there any GPA, major or SAT requirements to be part of the program?
The program is open to all first-year students who are enrolled at EMU for the upcoming Fall semester. Both students with declared majors and Exploratory students can become part of this program. GPA and SAT scores are not considered when reviewing applications.