BioScholars Program at UCSD
About
The BioScholars program is designed to give students majoring in the Biological Sciences the opportunity to pursue their interests as part of a smaller community of scholars. The program connects students to the resources of a large university but also provides an intimate collegiate atmosphere where students work closely with peers and professors in small group settings, research laboratories, special programs and activities. BioScholars also offers the chance to create and implement programs that uphold our ideals of Excellence, Integrity, and Service. Leadership opportunities are available and encouraged for interested undergraduates.
First-year involvement is by invitation only. However, exceptional admission is possible if the applicant has at least a 3.7 GPA and fills out an application that is due before the end of Fall Quarter every year. Though BioScholars is not an open organization, many open events and programs are held throughout the year in the hopes of fostering community and encouraging excellence within the Division of Biology and beyond.
First-year involvement is by invitation only. However, exceptional admission is possible if the applicant has at least a 3.7 GPA and fills out an application that is due before the end of Fall Quarter every year. Though BioScholars is not an open organization, many open events and programs are held throughout the year in the hopes of fostering community and encouraging excellence within the Division of Biology and beyond.
BioScholars Requirements
The requirements to remain a Bioscholar are attending 3 academic events per academic year, one social event per academic year, and attending all GBMs unless otherwise excused. An unexcused absence for a GBM or for our annual Induction Ceremony will earn one strike, with a limit of up to two strikes before dismissal. In addition, a 3.7 GPA must be maintained before the end of the academic year to remain in the program. If you have questions about your status, please email us at [email protected]
2018-2019 Officer Board
President: Jun-Soo Kim
VP Internal: Gayathri Kalla
VP External: Emma Huie
Treasurer: Ravi Agarwal
Secretary: Lizzy Beuter
Co-Activities Chairs: Jennifer Ren and Melanie Wilson
Communications Chair: Ella Chen
VP Internal: Gayathri Kalla
VP External: Emma Huie
Treasurer: Ravi Agarwal
Secretary: Lizzy Beuter
Co-Activities Chairs: Jennifer Ren and Melanie Wilson
Communications Chair: Ella Chen
2017-2018 Officer Board
2016-2017 Officer Board
President: Rachan Narala
VP Internal: Jacob Jeziorski
VP External: Vivian Dong
Treasurer: Lakshmi Somasundaram
Secretary: Aeri Kim
Co-Activities Chairs: Lauren Brumage and Nina Escueta
Communications Chair: Shivani Lakkaraju
Volunteer Chair: Emily Nguyen
Mentor Mentee Chairs: Aishwarya Vuppala and Khush Kharidia
VP Internal: Jacob Jeziorski
VP External: Vivian Dong
Treasurer: Lakshmi Somasundaram
Secretary: Aeri Kim
Co-Activities Chairs: Lauren Brumage and Nina Escueta
Communications Chair: Shivani Lakkaraju
Volunteer Chair: Emily Nguyen
Mentor Mentee Chairs: Aishwarya Vuppala and Khush Kharidia