1. Meetings with Advisors.
   Meet with a Scholars Program advisor once per semester.
   
   
2. 400 community engagement hours.
   Perform 400 hours of community engagement addressing social issues and community needs throughout your undergraduate career at the University of Minnesota. Community engagement includes direct, indirect, research, and advocacy experiences. More about hours.
   
   
3. 6 reflections on community engagement experiences.
   Complete a total of six Reflections throughout fulfilling the 400 Community Engagement hour requirement. Scholars Program advisors are available to discuss the variety of ways that you can approach completing this requirement. Options include: written reflections, group reflection sessions (RAP sessions), creative projects, and presentations.
   
   
4. 8 credits of service-learning course work.
   Choose from a variety of designated service-learning courses or explore alternatives to designated courses.
   
   
5. Integrative Community Engagement Project (ICEP) and Seminar.
   Choose a project to be completed for a community organization. This project should be based on your academic interests and done in response to a community-identified need. The process of planning for and completing the ICEP requires you to participate in a one-credit ICEP Seminar, meet periodically with your ICEP Advisory Team, and complete a 5-page ICEP Summary paper.

You'll also be asked to participate in one of our regularly offered trainings.