We enjoyed hosting all citizens for the 2023 American Legion Missouri Boys State (MBS) and the American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State (MGS) session. Lindenwood University offers college credit for the successful completion of the MBS or MGS program and has two options for consideration. 请注意，只能选择一个选项, 参与者必须符合以下标准才能获得资格.
Lindenwood University will contact qualified citizens with registration information via email and regular mail following the MBS or MGS program. 以下选项的注册将于 August 4, 2023. If you meet the qualification criteria but did not receive notification from Lindenwood University, please contact us at boysandgirlsstate@p-l-ove.net.
资格要求
参赛者必须符合以下条件:
- 完成整个星期的MBS或MGS课程. Citizens who leave the MBS or MGS program for any reason will not be eligible for college credit.
- Actively participate in the academic portions of the MBS or MGS program (special assemblies, 教学学校, 和政府活动). Daily newspapers, 城市和县报告, ballots, and counselor reports will be used to assess each citizen’s participation. It must be evident that the citizen is working to be an active participant by running for governmental/political office, seeking appointments, 支持竞选活动, 为报纸做报道, 为会议做贡献, etc.
- 期末考试成绩不低于70%.
- Complete an essay and/or chart summarizing and reflecting on what was learned from participating in the MBS or MGS program.
More Information
College Credit Options
选项一(2学时)
Citizens can earn 2 college credits for the work they completed during their week-long MBS or MGS experience on Lindenwood University’s campus. 不需要额外的工作. Citizens who meet the criteria above and complete the registration process will receive a passing “P” grade, 这不会影响公民未来的大学GPA. 有关此选项的详细信息，请参阅 course syllabus.
选项二(3学时)
Citizens can earn 3 college credits upon successful completion of their week-long MBS or MGS experience on Lindenwood University’s campus and 2024年春季学期的在线8周课程. This course builds on the curriculum learned during the MBS or MGS program. To participate in this option, citizens must complete registration by November 1, 2023. 公民将获得以字母为基础的等级(e).g., A, B, etc.)，这可能会影响公民未来的大学GPA. Citizens are required to research and write a 3 to 5-page policy proposal about policy issues facing state or local government in addition to participating in online discussion boards. 有关更多信息，请参见 course syllabus. Citizens will need Internet access, as all coursework will be completed online. 关于论文题目、成绩等的询问.，应该寄给医生. Barbara Hosto-Marti, bhostomarti@p-l-ove.net.
Registration
Lindenwood University will contact qualified citizens with registration information via email and regular mail following the MBS or MGS program. 上述选项的注册将于 August 4, 2023 并且需要在下面列出的截止日期前完成. An email confirmation will be sent to the citizen once the registration has been finalized.
资格的通知, 注册说明, and deadline reminders will be communicated via email and text messages using the information provided on your MBS or MGS application. 请把你的垃圾邮件过滤器设置为允许来自澳门威尼斯人平台官网的邮件.以避免错过这个机会.
Click below to view step-by-step instructions for MBS/MGS registration.
Deadlines
- 选项一——2023年9月1日
- 选项二——2023年11月1日
重要的日期和截止日期
| Activity | Option I | Option II |
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Attend program |
2023年6月24日- 7月1日 |
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澳门威尼斯人平台官网向符合条件的学生发送邮件 |
Beginning of August |
Beginning of August |
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Registration opens |
Aug. 4, 2023 |
Aug. 4, 2023 |
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Registration deadline |
Sep. 1, 2023 |
Nov. 1, 2023 |
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Payment deadline |
Sep. 1, 2023 |
Nov. 1, 2023 |
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提供2学分的成绩单 |
Oct. 1, 2023 |
N/A |
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寒假-校园办公室关闭 |
Dec. 23, 2023 – Jan. 1, 2024 |
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学生可以访问课程网页(通过Canvas) |
N/A |
Dec. 25, 2023 |
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3学时课程开始 |
N/A |
Jan. 8, 2024 |
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3学分课程结束 |
N/A |
Mar. 3, 2024 |
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提交3学分的课程成绩 |
N/A |
Mar. 4, 2024 |
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提供3学分的课程成绩单 |
N/A |
Apr. 1, 2024 |
Pay Bill
这些学分要花多少钱?
Tuition for this special college credit opportunity is $100 per credit hour. This rate is a significant savings compared to our regular undergraduate tuition rate.
Total tuition cost for Credit Option I is $200 and $300 for Credit Option II. (可能需要支付信用卡手续费.). 在注册时付款. 提交申请时请按照提示操作. 付款方式可以是信用卡、支票或汇票. Registration is not complete until payment is received, and tuition is non-refundable.
这个大学学分的机会不提供经济援助. 拖欠账目将被送到代收公司.
Scholarship
获得大学学分的MBS和MGS公民将有资格获得1美元,每年5000美元奖学金(每秋季/春季学期500美元), renewable for up to 8 semesters) if admitted to Lindenwood University for their freshman year. For scholarship renewal, students must maintain a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.0，住在校内宿舍. Scholarship renewal eligibility will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. 这项奖学金可以叠加在其他优异奖之上.
常见问题
- Is the Missouri Boys and ALA Missouri Girls State college credit similar to dual credit?
不，这些学分只适用于大学，不适用于高中. - 这些学分什么时候开始注册?
报名将于2023年8月4日开放. All eligible citizens will be notified of their eligibility via email and regular mail. If a citizen meets the qualification criteria but did not receive notification from Lindenwood University, 请通过boysandgirlsstate@lindenwood与我们联系.edu. - I missed the registration deadline; can I still apply for the credits?
No. Deadlines are final. - I changed my mind; can I switch between options?
No. 不允许在选项之间切换. Once a registration has been processed, a citizen is locked into that option. - Can I use the State of Missouri’s Dual Enrollment Scholarship to pay for these credits?
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development’s Dual Enrollment Scholarship can only be applied to the tuition for the 3-credit option. 才有资格获得这项奖学金, 公民必须证明有经济需要, 符合资格要求, 并在2月1日前申请, 2024. Citizens applying for this scholarship must submit payment for the 3 credits by November 1, 2023, 但如果获得奖学金, 公民将得到报销. 关于双招生奖学金的更多信息. - 这些学分可以转让吗?
Transfer policies vary by institution, often based on a chosen major/minor. Contact the institution you are planning to attend to verify the transferability of these credits. Only the receiving institution can confirm if and how these credits will be accepted and transferred. You may send the course syllabus to your academic advisor for content evaluation. These credits are recorded as PS 19001 Special Topics: Summer Workshop in State and Local Government (2 credits) and PS 19002 Special Topics: Workshop in State and Local Government (3 credits). - 我申请并支付了大学学分, but later found out the institution I'm planning to attend won't accept the credits. Can I get a refund?
No. 学费不予退还. Students are responsible for verifying the transferability of these credits prior to registration, 因为政策因机构和专业/未成年人而异. - I earned the college credits and need to transfer them to my future or current institution; how do I do that?
转学分, you need to request and pay for an official transcript from Lindenwood University. 成绩单可以在10月1日之后申请, 2学分的课程在2023年4月1日之后, 3学分课程2024年. 更多关于成绩单请求的信息.
