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Global Education

Scholars of Global Distinction

Scholars of Global Distinction is a partnership between community colleges in North Carolina, including Wake Tech, and UNC World View, a UNC-Chapel Hill outreach program. A student who meets requirements receives a "Graduated with Global Distinction" notation on his or her transcript, a certificate from UNC Worldview and cords to wear at graduation.

Program requirements

  • Complete 15 credit hours of globally intensive courses

  • Participate in eight international activities and dialogues
  • Gain 30 hours of global experience in a Study Abroad or domestic intercultural experience
  • Complete a capstone presentation related to their two-year global learning experience

Students who earn the notation should be able to investigate the world beyond their immediate environment, framing and researching significant problems and finding ways to create positive change. They also should be able to recognize and articulate their own and others' perspectives and communicate ideas effectively with diverse audiences.

The Scholars of Global Distinction program has no application deadline or minimum GPA requirement. Students are accepted based on their ability to complete the program requirements successfully. Applications reviewed monthly, and students are accepted year-round. However, students should apply as early in their Wake Tech degree as possible to ensure there is ample time to complete the requirements.

Apply to Scholars of Global Distinction

For more information, email program coordinator Bethanie Lister at [email protected].

Faculty information

UNC World View provides educators with best practices and resources to prepare students to engage with the interconnected and diverse world. It helps Wake Tech faculty add global content to their courses and identifies speakers, films, webinars and other activities and resources that educate faculty and students about regions across the globe and issues they face.

Faculty can find more information on globalizing their courses, UNC Worldview programs and more on the faculty Global Education Resources webpage.