General FAQ

From Rodman Scholars Program

This page is for general questions about anything school-related.

[edit] What is the Rodman Scholars Program?

The Rodman Scholars Program is the honors program for the top 5-6% of each class in the engineering school. Students are selected for their superior academic performance and potential to become the engineering leaders of tomorrow. For more information see Rodman Scholars Program History.

[edit] How do I become a Rodman Scholar?

Admission into the program is primarily offered for incoming first year applicants to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). To clarify, Rodman Scholars are selected from the SEAS applicant pool; applications to the program are neither required nor accepted as a part of this selection process. Applications are accepted, however, in the middle of the first semester from first year SEAS Students and Echols Scholars. For more details about this process, see the Mid-Year Rodman Applicants page.

[edit] What are the benefits of being a Rodman Scholar?

Official Rodman Scholars Program benefits include priority registration, special Scholar housing with both Rodman and Echols Scholars, a unique first year curriculum tailored to the intellectual abilities of first year Rodman Scholars, and exclusive access to Rodman Seminars--student-initiated pass/fail courses designed to either delve deeper into gaps in the engineering curriculum or explore intellectual horizons beyond the engineering school. Unofficially, the Rodman Scholars Program Director, Rodman Student Council, and the Rodman students are working to foster the existing community and develop social events to further intra-class bonding. Check the Rodman Council Minutes to see what we mean. Come to Charlottesville and see for yourself, or ask any of our students: the friends you make in the Rodman and Echols Scholars Programs and the late night (3:00 AM at the earliest) philosophical discussions with fellow suite occupants are what make the Rodman experience.

[edit] What are the other Rodmans like?

Probably just like you. Rodmans run the gambit from uber-nerds to wannabe punk rockers to fraternity/sorority members to self-employed entrepreneurs. Rodman Scholars only have one thing in common: their passion for solving problems. If you send an email to our Advising Chair, he/she can try to get you in touch with someone who shares your intellectual and recreational passions to talk about their specific experience.

[edit] What if my question is not on here?

Please send your question to a member of Rodman Student Council or our Program Director. We will be happy to answer your question personally! If you remember to CC our Webmaster, your question and our answer might even end up on this page.