Beyond the Classroom   

Beyond the Classroom Requirements

Real world experience is your curriculum during the Beyond the Classroom phase of the GLI program. Opportunities for out-of-the-box and out-of-the-classroom learning are the focus for this year. Fellows must earn at least three credits while interning, studying abroad, participating in service learning, undergraduate research, or field experience. Approval is needed for a project to qualify as GLI sanctioned and financial assistance is available for qualifying activities. Please see both the approval process and the application process below. During this portion of your fellowship, you are only limited by your imagination! Visit the Academic Enrichment website to learn more about UM's opportunities. 

Approval Process

Fellows must submit the Beyond the Classroom approval form accessed through Moodle. Activities must be equal to at least 3 upper-division credits. Internships must carry a course number ending in 98 while undergraduate research or creative scholarship must carry a course number ending in 90. For Service-Learning courses, you must complete at least 45 hours of service. If a course you are enrolled in requires fewer than 45 hours, please contact the GLI office for assistance. Those wishing to participate in field study experiences should see Jeanne or Ashley to discuss their options.

Scholarship Process

The scholarship application is accessed through Moodle. To qualify for financial assistance you must complete the application and accompanying budget worksheet to show how your beyond the classroom experience relates to your GLI theme and question and to show where you intend to utilize the funds being requested.

Social Events

During your junior year you'll be getting out of the classroom and into the world. Many of you will be far from Missoula, while others will be busy helping a nonprofit, working with a new company or delving into the depths of exciting new research. Your chances to connect and share these experiences in person will be far fewer, which is why the social opportunities offered by the GLI program will be all the more important. We are hosting small events each semester to bring you closer and create a greater opportunity to learn from one another's experiences.