Welcome to the Cultural Laureate Program

The Freshman And Sophomore Cultural Laureate Program (CLP) is a pilot program designed to encourage student attendance at cultural events on campus through recognition and reward. A Salisbury University education is more than classroom learning, shaping a future career and making new friends. Seize the cultural opportunities offered at SU to expand your appreciation of various art forms and your awareness of artistic expressions across cultures.

• What Is The CLP?
  SU students with fewer than 60 credits are invited to participate in the Freshman and Sophomore Cultural Laureate Program by attending at least five cultural events among a selected list of events on SU’s campus. CLP-approved events are listed in this brochure.
• How Is My Attendance At These Events Recorded?
  When you attend a CLPapproved event, you must swipe your GullCard on the portable card reader stationed outside the door of the event site. Your attendance is automatically recorded. You are expected to stay for and enjoy the entire event. Attend at least five selected events during the semester and you will become a Cultural Laureate.
• What Are The Rewards Of Becoming A Cultural Laureate?
  In additional to having experienced at least five outstanding cultural events, taking full advantage of your SU education and getting a healthy break from your studies, multiple-year Cultural Laureates will earn an honors cord to be worn at commencement. Cultural Laureates will also receive a certificate of appreciation and a letter of congratulations, which will be sent to each Cultural Laureate and his or her parents. We are proud of your effort to become part of a great learning community, and we want to tell you so.
• Why Is This A “Pilot Program?”
  Programs similar to our CLP are offered at a limited number of private and public universities around the country. At a few select private schools, participation is mandatory in recognition of the important role that the arts and other extracurricular activities play in contributing to a complete education. SU is A Maryland University of National Distinction that embraces this philosophy of the value of cultural appreciation. Following an evaluation of our Freshman and Sophomore Cultural Laureate Program, we hope to modify this program and make it available it to all students at Salisbury University.