UNIVERSITY OF US
The University of US is a volunteer educational program for high school students established to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the U.S. Constitution as it was originally envisioned by the Founders.
The program features speakers on The Federalist Papers, Articles of the Constitution, Amendments to the Constitution, Supreme Court Justices and Landmark Cases, The U.S. Court System, and American Heritage and Founders.
Each class includes presentations by prominent local, state, and/or nationally-recognized lecturers, enhanced by interactive activities to engage students in the subject matter. The University of US is the gateway to students' participation in the USCSF Scholarship competition.
VOLUNTEER FACULTY
UNIVERSITY OF US
Class Schedule
September 19
Orientation
September 23
Our Heritage and Founders with Judge Adrian Soud
October 28
The Articles with Karin Agness Lips
November 25
The Amendments with Representative Cord Byrd
January 27
The Federalist Papers with Dr. John Baker
February 24
Important Supreme Court Justices with Professor David Ardia
March 23
The Supreme Court and Final Exam with Dr. Sharon Foster
April 27
Graduation Ceremony and Scholarship Awards
Free transportation provided to/from FSCJ Red Bean Center by Nassau Transit
UNIVERSITY OF US
Eligibility Requirements
Be a high school student
Must be a resident of Nassau County, FL, or attending a Nassau County, FL, high school with school district permission
Be available to attend all sessions of the program with no more than one absence
Submit a completed application and the ATTENDANCE COMMITMENT and PROGRAM AGREEMENTS
Note: For information purposes, to be eligible to apply for a USCSF Scholarship, a student must meet these additional criteria:
Be in the 11th or 12th grade
Carry an unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher
Complete the University of US program with a passing score on the final exam and no more than one absence
Write a qualifying essay on the assigned topic
