Norlin Scholars
The multidisciplinary Norlin Scholars Program welcomes students interested in a holistic education. Program participants move from being a student to a scholar; they learn to shift from seeking answers to the asking of questions; they hone their curiosity and build integrative, critical thinking capacities as well as collaborative, multi-modal, verbal and written communication skills. Our office has your full human development in mind with mentoring, academic, professional and social/cultural events, and plenty of support for your health and well-being.
The Norlin Scholars Program values an undergraduate education that in whole or in part:
- cultivates a deeper sense of interconnectedness and interdependence
- inspires intentional inquiry
- nurtures students' personal and professional growth
- employs multiple ways of knowing and meaning making
- deepens personal, cultural, and social awareness
- honors joy, play, empathy, compassion, curiosity, and creativity as essential elements of knowing, learning and being
Other benefits of being a Norlin Scholar include:
- small, unique core courses
- mentoring
- opportunities for professional training and development
- a stimulating, multidisciplinary peer group
- a yearly renewable scholarship, contingent upon progress on program components
What our students say about the Norlin community:
"Your uniqueness is celebrated amongst the Norlin Community.”
"As a Norlin Scholar, I have developed countless skills to navigate the complexities of my daily life and decisions. Nevertheless, one message sticks out in particular: think about your why. In only my short time as a scholar within this beautiful program, my sensory acceptance of my environment has become a critical evaluation. Now, when I make decisions, I consider a variety of perspectives I previously overlooked. Anyone willing to embrace this program's challenges can do the same. ."
"This community can be your family."