"Preach the gospel at all times...use words when necessary." -Francis of Assisi
Being a San Damiano Scholar gives you opportunities to deepen your faith/spiritual life in and out of the classroom, leadership, a chance to serve, make a difference in the world, and make lifelong friends. You'll find a whole group of people who appreciate your spirit, your passion, and your commitment-even when your beliefs differ.
Entry Qualifications
- Minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale and 1050 SAT or 22 ACT score
- Church or religious involvement
- Demonstrated service to others
- Demonstrated leadership
- Committee approval
University Academic Requirements
- 2.50 GPA cumulative
- Successfully complete the THL 270 “The Franciscan Person” coursework
- Degree requirements/theological exploration of vocation curricular requirements
- Service learning
Co-Curricular Requirements
- Participation in monthly meetings (3rd Sunday of month)
- Participation in annual retreats (August and March)
- Ongoing church, campus, or religious involvement (eight hours/month)
- Monthly Theological Reflections
- Domestic service opportunities (internships in junior and senior year)
- Attend Franciscan Speaker Series events (fall and spring)
- Assisi, Italy experience (optional)
Post-Graduate Expectations
- Church-related employment or significant volunteer service in a religious organization
- Ongoing involvement in the “Rebuild My Church” program