Bulldog Scholars Program

Your Next Steps

Day in the Life

Program Outcomes

FAQ

Overview and Benefits

Receive intentional support your first year.

Our Bulldog Scholars Program provides first-year students with intentional, supportive programming that can help you discover avenues for academic improvement and success.

Additionally, Bulldog Scholars receive special financial benefits. All Bulldog Scholars receive a $2,000 scholarship every academic year ($8,000 over four years). Costs of our Summer Experience are covered by the program (meals, early move-in, activities).

Prior to Truman Week

Summer Experience

Academic preparation in English and Math
Advising workshops
Connections to faculty and campus partners
Community building
Access to peer mentors

August - December

Fall Semester

INDV 110: Skills for Academic Success
ENG 190: Writing as Critical Thinking (with free supplemental instruction) OR Math course at placement level (with free supplemental instruction)
Regular advising and coaching sessions from Center for Academic Excellence staff
Weekly meetings with your peer mentor

January - May

Spring Semester

INDV 150: Book & Discussion – Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
ENG 190: Writing as Critical Thinking (with free supplemental instruction) OR Math course at placement level (with free supplemental instruction)
Regular advising and coaching sessions from Center for Academic Excellence staff
Weekly meetings with your peer mentor

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Contact

Jonathan Vieker
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
Center for Academic Excellence
vieker@truman.edu
(660) 785-4105

Other Resources

As you prepare to become a Bulldog, below is a list of available resources, offices, and departments you can connect with prior to stepping on campus.

Center for Academic Excellence

The team at the CAE oversees the Bulldog Scholars Program and houses Truman’s first-year academic advisors. These advisors will help guide you through your first academic year and the Summer Experience.

CAE Office

Campus Housing

All first-year students are required to live on campus. Connect with Admissions or Residence Life about the housing application and connecting with a roommate.

Residence Life

Financial Support

If you plan to use student loans or grants to fund your education, you will want to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can always connect with the Office of Financial Aid to discuss your financial aid package.

Financial Aid

Academic Support

There are many other services available on Truman’s campus that can assist students as they make the college transition in their first year. Click the link to explore these offices and services.

Support Services

Admissions

For information on applying, costs, academic programs, and more visit the Admissions Office.

Admissions

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