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Who is a Global Citizen Scholar?

A Global Citizen Scholar seeks perspectives outside of and in addition to her own in order to approach all aspects of her education with a diverse lense that will enhance her global citizenship.

Program Requirements:

Coursework and Language Study: In addition to all Notre Dame graduation requirements:

• Maintain 3.9 GPA while enrolled in the GCS program.
• Completion of at least 12 globally oriented courses. Of these 12 courses, 4 must be in the same world language.

International and Cross-Cultural Experiences: Completion of at least 3 domestic cross-cultural experiences OR 1 international and 2 domestic cross-cultural experiences.

Program Attendance: Participation in a minimum of four on- or off-campus global-themed activities and events: lectures, performances, conferences, workshops. One program must be attended each year of high school.

School Clubs: Involvement in one school-sponsored club that relates to global issues and/or studies.

Career Exploration and Senior Research Project: Notre Dame’s senior year Career Exploration Program must be completed at an international organization/company, or a company whose work is of a global nature. The Senior Research Project assigned in 12th grade English class must focus on a globally-oriented topic. Both must be approved by program coordinator.

Comprehensive Geography Exam: Seniors must pass a world geography exam prior to presenting their portfolios. Students must arrange testing date, time and place with program coordinator.

Portfolio: Completion and presentation of a global citizen webfolio. The website should include reflections, projects, pictures, videos, papers etc. on all aspects of the scholar program (coursework, experiences, events, programs, travel, etc.).