Has anyone else received an invitation?
Hi, I am a current freshman TIP scholar (CS Major) and I highly recommend joining the TIP program as it is an amazing program. Reasons you should join:
- Reserved classes every registration period (during orientation, fall and spring semester)
- Be part of a mentor group with 4 other students that are your same major
- FREE tutoring from upperclassmen TIP students
- FREE printing at the TIP office
- Scholarships if you earn a 3.0 GPA at the end of your freshman year
- One-on-One advising
- Meet other great TIP scholars
Thanks for posting your question @Pizzanuggets. First I have heard of this program. Seems UT would like to plug every student into a supportive community within your University and within your college of study. The FAQ page for TIP Scholars answers lots of questions. One being “Can I be a TIP Scholar and belong to another UT Community?”
Answer:
Academics should be your top priority especially your first year at UT. For that reason, we typically ask Scholars to avoid belonging to multiple academic communities if expectations and resources overlap and are redundant. This is in order to make the most effective use of their time. There are some communities, however, that complement the TIP Scholars program and we encourage Scholars to participate if interested.
Examples of communities that would be redundant with the TIP Scholars program
Women in Natural Sciences (WINS)
Biology Scholars Program (BSP)
Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs)
Honors Programs (like Dean’s Scholars, etc.)
Examples of communities that would complement the TIP Scholars program
Freshman Research Initiative (FRI)
University Leadership Network (ULN)