IUPUI Top 100 - Nomination FAQ
Q: As a nominator, what information do I need to have ready before I begin the online nomination process?
A: Just the student's userid (the first part of their IUPUI e-mail address)
Q: Can I nominate graduate students?
A: No, this program is for undergraduates only.
Q: Are December 2007 graduates eligible for the 2008 Top 100?
A: No. Undergraduates must be enrolled during the Spring 2008 semester to be eligible. December 2007 graduates would have been eligible and recognized during the April 2007 Top 100 program.
Q: How is the student notified that they have been nominated?
A: The student will receive an e-mail letting them know that they have been nominated for the Top 100. They will have to "accept" the nomination and fill out the nomination form.
Q: Do I need to submit a letter of recommendation along with my nomination?
A: No, students should seek letters of recommendation on their own. The student is not required to ask the person who nominated them to write the letter of recommendation.
Q: What is the nomination deadline?
A: Complete nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on February 4th, 2008. Nominators are encouraged to submit nominations by January 28th so students have enough time to complete all required forms.
Q: What constitutes a "complete nomination"?
A: A complete nomination includes a nomination form and a letter of recommendation.
Q: How many letters of recommendation are allowed?
A: One letter of recommendation per students. However, the letter can contain up to two signatures by IUPUI Faculty, Staff or Alumni.
Q: Can letters of recommendation be submitted after February 4th?
A: No, the student's nomination will not advance if letters of recommendation are not received by 5:00 p.m. on February 4th.
Q: Who is eligible for the IUPUI Top 100?
A: Currently enrolled degree-seeking juniors and seniors seeking their first undergraduate degree from the IUPUI campus, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 who have completed a minimum of 56 credit hours applicable to her/his degree program; 25 or more of those hours must have been completed at the Indianapolis campus as of the Fall 07 semester.
Q: How are the nominations judged?
A: Points will be awarded to nominees on the basis of their experience and/or performance in three categories: scholastic achievement, collegiate and co-curricular activities, and civic/community service.
Q: When will the 2007 Top 100 students be announced?
A: February 29, 2008
If you have a question that you don't see the answer to here, please contact Kimberly Helton in the Office of Alumni Relations at kdhelton@iupui.edu.
