Current Students

Program Expectations

To maintain your Land-Grant Legacy Scholarship, see below for program expectations throughout the program.

Before Your First Semester:

Your First Year:

  • Live on campus in a University of Minnesota residence hall

Each Semester You're Enrolled:

  • Meet with the LGLS Coordinator at least once
  • Attend the Welcome Dinners at the beginning of each semester
  • Write a donor letter when requested
  • Earn 50 Legacy Points
    • You'll earn points by participating in a wide range of activities and experiences aligned with the program's four pillars
  • Be enrolled full-time (12 credits each semester) in a baccalaureate degree program in CFANS
  • Successfully complete 30 credits per year
    • To keep you on track for graduation, students are expected to complete 30 credits per year. Transferable college credit (including pre-college credits, dual credit, and/or AP credits) and summer registration credit can be used to meet the annual 30 credit requirement.
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
  • Maintain at least a 2.00 GPA
  • Maintain consecutive term enrollment
    • Please contact the LGLS Program Coordinator about how a leave of abscence may impact your LGLS scholarship

Your Last Semester Before Graduation:

  • Complete a LGLS Senior Showcase Project

For a full, in depth list of expectations, please contact the LGLS Program Coordinator Sophie Warrick ([email protected]). 

President's emerging scholars.

Are you also a student in President’s Emerging Scholars (PES) Program? Visit the PES website for more information on the program and expectations.