Rose SCHOLARS Application

Instructions:

1. Enter the information requested in PART 1.

2. Provide your answers for PART 2 in this same Microsoft Word document. Your answers to the response questions must not exceed 4 pages single-spaced for all five questions.

3. Save this document as a Microsoft Word document under the name, RoseScholars_YourLastName.docx and send this document to Jarrett Anthony (jea233) using the Cornell Dropbox service at dropbox.cornell.edu. Your application must be received by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2015.

About Flora Rose House and the Rose Scholars Program

Flora Rose House is an academic and residential program for Cornell sophomores, juniors, and seniors that supports the intellectual and personal development of its residents. The mission of Flora Rose House is the formation of an inclusive and diverse student community that encourages intellectual inquiry and active citizenship and promotes respect, understanding, and dialogue among a diverse student population. The Rose House Scholars Program allows students to commit to regular participation the academic and civic activities of the House through enrollment in a one-credit class.

PART 1: Applicant Information

Name: Building/Room Number:

NetID: Class Year:

Major:

Semesters in residence at Rose House (replace □ with an X for all that apply):

□Fall 2015 □Spring 2015 □Fall 2014 □Spring 2014 □Fall 2013 □Spring 2013 □Fall 2012

Indicate if you are interested in returning to Rose House for the 2015-2016 academic year. Your response is non-binding.

With the understanding that my plans may change, at this time I hope to have the opportunity to sign a Housing Contract in Rose House for the:

□Fall 2016 semester □Spring 2017 semester. (Check one, both, or neither as applicable. Please check if you may decide to live in Rose one or both semesters.)

PART 2: Response Questions

1.  Explain your reasons for applying to the program.

2.  Describe a learning experience you have had outside of classroom.

3.  Describe your academic ambitions and career goals.

4.  Describe how you’ve shared you love of learning with others, or what you might do to encourage others to learn.

5.  Give some example of an on-campus or nearby resource (e.g., museum, laboratory, natural space) that you’d like to visit and learn more about.

Type responses for Part 2 below in Times New Roman 12-pt font: