Student of the Year

The “Student of the Year” award highlights a student’s outstanding academic achievement and commitment to their chosen field of study. Each department may designate one undergraduate Student of the Year. 

The Student of the Year must be a major in one of the department’s major programs and have completed at least one full year at USU prior to their nomination. 

Criteria

In addition to demonstrating a strong academic record, the Student of the Year should have significant involvement in the major such as but not limited to:

  • Participation in clubs related to the major 
  • Community-engagement in the department 
  • Leadership in a student organization related to the major 
  • Commitment to academic and/or extra curricular programming
  • Service as a UTF, research assistant, SI leader in the major
  • Participation in performances, artistic endeavors, or research
  • Scholarly publications or presentations 

Nomination Materials

Students of the Year are determined at the departmental level, with one per department. A brief letter of up to one page overviews the department’s decision to name a student of the year. 

Recognition

All departmental Students of the Year will be recognized at the College Awards ceremony to celebrate student success. Note, there will not be a single College of Arts & Sciences “Student of the Year.” Instead, we will recognize 15 students. Student of the Year does not advance onto a university award. 

 

Due Date

Student of the Year names and materials are due by January 30 to the Box folder provided by the Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office.