Eligibility & Recruitment

• Cumulative GPA of 3.6 or better, potential for leadership, and commitment to service activities
• First-semester freshmen are identified by their achievements in these areas and evaluated on campus involvement during their first semester at Marist
• Second-semester freshmen are contacted and then invited to join
• Upperclassmen are eligible, and may be invited by the Dean on a rolling basis
• Program is coordinated by the Graduate School and Fellowship Advisor
• Final selections are made by the Deans and the Academic Vice President

The Benefits

The Deans play a special role for members of the Deans’ Circle:

• Advise their students directly or select an advisor appropriate to the student’s curriculum
• Build relationships with students through individual meetings and special events
• Identify possibilities for research or extra curricular activities and connect students with mentors

The Graduate School and Fellowship Advisor serves as coordinator for the Deans’ Circle program:

• Liaison to faculty and administrators
• Facilitates application process for fellowships/scholarships
• Helps to identify opportunities and provide resources through workshops and information sessions
• Develops programs and events