A new program is being introduced at Augusta State University to reinforce to students the academic benefits of living in University Village, ASU’s student housing. Called Resident Academic Rewards, the program provides a financial incentive to residents who excel in the classroom.
“Living in student housing has been shown to improve student academic performance,” says Dr. Joyce Jones, vice president for student services. “We offer various programs at University Village to promote academic success. Through this Resident Academic Rewards program, we want to communicate this to students and to recognize those residents who achieve these academic goals.”
Making the Dean’s List (3.66 grade point average) for a semester will earn $250 in JagCard cash while achieving a 3.0 GPA will earn $100 in JagCard cash. To receive the reward, students must be in good standing with the university and meet the following eligibility requirements:
- have completed at least 9 credit hours in courses at the 1000 level or above
- have no K grades or grades of I, F, or WF for that semester, and
- have a minimum overall institutional GPA of at least 2.0.
The Registrar’s Office will determine which students have earned the rewards each semester. A list of the reward winners will be sent to the JagCard Office and to the property manager at University Village.
“We are excited to be offering this new academic reward program to residents of University Village,” Dr. Jones adds. “We have students who are serious about their education, and this is one way that we can encourage them to excel in the classroom.”
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