Undergraduate Initiatives

MERITS

Maximum Educational Results in Two Semesters

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Points System

Define "Academic" activities and click here to go directly to Academic activities

Define "Personal" activities and click here to go directly to Personal activities

Define "Career" activities and click here to go directly to Career Related activities

ACADEMIC

5 points

Using the library as a resource
8+ hours each week

Attending tutoring for 5+
hours each week

Attending AMPS event/activity

Attending a study group

Attending MERITS workshop

10 points

Scheduling a meeting with instructor, TA, or preceptor

Attending a workshop focusing on successful academic skills

Forming a study course group (each session)

20 points

Attending an academic seminar

Attending a continuous program

30 points

Meeting with an academic advisor

End of Semester Only – BONUS!!

15 points – Consistently maintaining grade sheet

20 points – Attending EACH MERITS workshop

20 points - Consistently meeting with PA(missed 2 or fewer mtgs)

20 points – Regularly participating in tutoring

100 points – Achieving 4.0 GPA

80 points – Achieving 3.75-3.999 GPA

60 points – Achieving 3.5-3.749

40 points  - Achieving 3.0-3.499

20 points – Achieving 2.0-2.999

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PERSONAL

5 points (not to exceed 50 per semester)

Individual community service

Visiting a UA or Tucson museum             

Going to a cultural or musical event

Attending a UA athletic event

Using the Student Rec Center

 

10 points

Investigating a club or organization of interest

Joining an intramural team

Attending a workshop not related to career or academics

Voting in student elections

Using a campus resource (not to exceed 50 points)

15 points

20 points

Joining a club or organization

Elected to club position

30 points

Scheduling a meeting with financial  aid advisor

Researching and applying for scholarships outside of UA

40 points

Filing a complete FAFSA application by March 1

Participating in Project SOAR mentoring

Participating in Spring Civic Engagement Project

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CAREER RELATED

10 points

Attending workshop on a career-related topic       

Meeting with a Career Counselor

Applying and interviewing for employment

20 points

Interviewing for an internship

Preparing a resume

Obtaining employment

Conducting informational interview or job shadowing

Using career planning resources (videos, Discover, Career Services Library) 

Attending a Career Fair or Meet Your Major Fair

30 points

Obtaining an internship

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