Mortar Board, as an honor society, shall be an association of individuals selected for distinguished ability and achievement in scholarship, leadership and service.
Mortar Board is a selective senior honor society, not an exclusive organization. Membership will be offered to all students who possess superior scholastic ability, outstanding and continual leadership, and dedicated service to the community.
New members are selected by the existing chapter once a year. The application process opens at the beginning of each winter quarter and new members are initiated into Mortar Board during the spring quarter.
Selections are as unbiased as possible and based solely on candidates’ accomplishments (not potential) in the areas of scholarship, leadership and service. Candidates are recruited from a variety of backgrounds, majors and experience. No student shall be discriminated against on the base of race, ethnic origin, creed, age, sex, affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation or physical challenge, or any other affiliation or protected class (Bylaws, Article III, Section 1.8.).
The selection process is highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application that illustrates your qualifications, character, and commitment to Mortar Board’s ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. A completed application includes responses to four prompts, a personal statement, a copy of your Degree Progress Report, and one letter of recommendation.
Eligibility and Requirements:
Selection as a member of Mortar Board is based on the following criteria:
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
STEP 1:
Complete this GOOGLE APPLICATION (recommended that you copy and paste from a separate document) by February 5th, 2016 at 11:59pm.
STEP 2:
Email a copy of your UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT to mortarboardselections.ucla@gmail.com. Subject line: Mortar Board Unofficial Transcript_Full Name
(OPTIONAL BONUS) STEP 3: Acquire ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION. Your letter may be from anyone - professor, mentor, employer, or anyone else who knows you in a professional setting. The submission deadline is February 5, 2016 at 11:59pm.
Your recommender may email their letter to mortarboardselections.ucla@gmail.com. Subject line: Mortar Board Recommendation_Full Name.
Mortar Board is a selective senior honor society, not an exclusive organization. Membership will be offered to all students who possess superior scholastic ability, outstanding and continual leadership, and dedicated service to the community.
New members are selected by the existing chapter once a year. The application process opens at the beginning of each winter quarter and new members are initiated into Mortar Board during the spring quarter.
Selections are as unbiased as possible and based solely on candidates’ accomplishments (not potential) in the areas of scholarship, leadership and service. Candidates are recruited from a variety of backgrounds, majors and experience. No student shall be discriminated against on the base of race, ethnic origin, creed, age, sex, affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation or physical challenge, or any other affiliation or protected class (Bylaws, Article III, Section 1.8.).
The selection process is highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application that illustrates your qualifications, character, and commitment to Mortar Board’s ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. A completed application includes responses to four prompts, a personal statement, a copy of your Degree Progress Report, and one letter of recommendation.
Eligibility and Requirements:
Selection as a member of Mortar Board is based on the following criteria:
- Enrollment as an undergraduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles.
- Cumulative GPA 3.5+ recommended
- Junior Standing (at least 90 units) by January 4, 2016
- Intended date for graduation shall be no sooner than one (1) quarter following initiation
- Exemplary leadership, scholarship, and service
- A commitment to the mission, goals, and purposes of Mortar Board.
- Commitment to involvement in Mortar Board activities throughout the 2016-2017 academic year
- Submission of an application before the deadline.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
STEP 1:
Complete this GOOGLE APPLICATION (recommended that you copy and paste from a separate document) by February 5th, 2016 at 11:59pm.
STEP 2:
Email a copy of your UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT to mortarboardselections.ucla@gmail.com. Subject line: Mortar Board Unofficial Transcript_Full Name
(OPTIONAL BONUS) STEP 3: Acquire ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION. Your letter may be from anyone - professor, mentor, employer, or anyone else who knows you in a professional setting. The submission deadline is February 5, 2016 at 11:59pm.
Your recommender may email their letter to mortarboardselections.ucla@gmail.com. Subject line: Mortar Board Recommendation_Full Name.
APPLICATION for the Class of 2016-2017 is now available.
Applications are due February 5th at 11:59pm!
Applications are due February 5th at 11:59pm!
