To seriously pursue graduate study and a professional career in the natural sciences,
behavioral sciences or math.
To participate in sponsored research supervised by a faculty preceptor.
To attend all OTRES Seminars and Workshops (please speak with the U-RISE Director
about class conflicts prior to registering for classes).
To enroll in the OTRES Course each semester (currently scheduled for Fridays, 12:30-3:30).
To attend Supplemental Instruction or CELS sessions for the courses in which it is
offered.
To participate in summer activities (as appropriate to class standing):
Off Campus Summer Research Program (prior to Junior or Senior year)
Conduct research with a faculty mentor (all summers)
Puentes Program (prior to graduation year)
SRTP (prior to Junior year)
To make satisfactory progress towards degree in a discipline associated with the natural
sciences, behavioral sciences or math.
To maintain a competitive GPA for admission to a PhD program.
To engage in occasional outreach activities to acquaint high school and community
college students with OTRES opportunities.
To meet on a frequent basis with an OTRES academic advisor to ensure appropriate progress
toward on-time graduation.
To minimize external employment and other commitments outside of the U-RISE Program.
The Program Director will make case-by-case approval for work commitments other than
U-RISE.
To present your research at national or regional scientific meetings (including the
CSUSM Student Symposium on Student Research, Creative Activities and Innovation each
year).
To work with OTRES staff to develop a competitive application to graduate school.
Upon request, to provide assessment information to OTRES.
To monitor e-mail and phone communications from OTRES and respond immediately to requests.
To provide annual written updates to OTRES on academic progress after graduating from
CSU San Marcos.
To notify the OTRES personnel of any changes to e-mail address, home address, or phone
number.
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