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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 2009 graduates eligible for the 2010 Top 100?
A: No. Undergraduates must be enrolled during the Spring 2010 semester to be eligible. December 2009 graduates would have been eligible and recognized during the 2009 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: Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2010.
Q: What is the deadline for students to complete the nomination form and provide a letter of recommendation?
A: February 10, 2010.
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 10th?
A: No, the student's nomination will not advance if letters of recommendation are not received by 5:00 p.m. on February 10th.
Can letters of recommendation be faxed or hand delivered to the alumni office?
A: No. Judges view all of the nominations electronically, so everything needs to be submitted via the on-line community.
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 09 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.
Examples of scored nominations:
Q: When will the 2010 Top 100 students be announced?
A: March 1, 2010
Q: If I have questions about submitting a nomination or filling out the form, who should I contact?
A: The IUPUI Office of Alumni Relations: Jessica Vines at 317-278-1720 or jesvines@iupui.edu.
Q: Who can nominate a student for this award?
A: Faculty, staff, other students. Students may also self-nominate.
Q: Can a student have more than one nomination?
A: No, a student can only be nominated once for this award.
Q: What happens if I nominate a student who has already been nominated?
A: You will get an error message that will let you know that the student has already been nominated.
If you have a question that you don't see the answer to here, please contact Jessica Vines in the Office of Alumni Relations at jesvines@iupui.edu.
