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Requirements

The Proudian Program is designed for up to twelve talented students in each graduating class who wish to explore interdisciplinary learning. The program offers students three special seminars on interdisciplinary topics. Two of these occur in the sophomore year (Spring and May Term), and one in the senior year (Fall). These courses frame two individualized junior-year options: study abroad or, in special cases, an internship in a profession or business. A senior thesis is required of each scholar. The program assumes the value—indeed the necessity—of interdisciplinary inquiry in the twenty-first Century.

There are special privileges that come with election to the program. Scholars have exclusive use of the Proudian Room (Hall of Letters 200) and its equipment. They have faculty borrowing privileges at the library. Scholars may also propose alternate ways of meeting the Liberal Arts Foundation requirements for graduation. These proposals must be approved by a faculty member who teaches in the relevant Foundation category, and by the director. These changes also require, of course, successful completion of the full program, including the senior thesis.

Admission to the program is competitive and based on highly selective criteria (GPA, SAT scores, writing samples, and especially a series of individual interviews). Selection takes place during the first semester of the sophomore year. More specific information concerning application may be obtained from the director of the program.