Cowboy Commitment

*Weighted GPA: New first-time students can request we consider their high school weighted GPA for initial eligibility. They will be required to submit an appeal by the posted deadline.

**Test-Optional: New first-time students will be reviewed using the test-optional dollar amount. Students who submit ACT or SAT test scores will then be evaluated to determine if both cumulative unweighted* high school GPA and test scores make them eligible for a possible higher tier.

Based on Wyoming Hathaway Legislation, eligible Wyoming students must submit ACT/SAT test scores for consideration of the Hathaway Scholarship.

NEXT STEPS 

• • Apply for admission  and submit the non-refundable $40 admission application fee.
  • Submit official high school transcripts.
  • Submit test scores. (Refer to Test-Optional footnote under the grid above.)
  • Students selected to receive the Cowboy Commitment must confirm their enrollment at UW:
    • May 1, 11:59 p.m. MDT - for students beginning in the fall semester.
    • January 5, 11:59 p.m. MST - for students beginning in the spring semester.

Our office will consider final high school transcripts and/or any test scores as long as they are received no later than the first day of class of a student's incoming semester. This applies to students who have confirmed enrollment by the above deadlines. Increases are subject to available funding.

RENEWING REQUIREMENTS

The Cowboy Commitment is renewable for up to 8 semesters (4 academic years) or completion of first bachelor's degree, whichever comes first.

• • Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative UW GPA (evaluated at the end of each spring semester).
  • Students must maintain full-time continuous enrollment (a minimum of 12 semester hours) during the fall and spring semesters, with successful completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours each academic year.
  • Study abroad students must be enrolled in a 4001 level study abroad course, with tuition billed by UW, for their commitment or scholarship to pay. If you enroll in a non-exchange program, you will waive that semester of commitment or scholarship eligibility.
  • Eligibility for the Cowboy Commitment will be reviewed at the end of every spring semester; therefore, enrollment during summer session(s) following the spring review is not included.
  • If the Cowboy Commitment is lost for not maintaining minimum requirements, it cannot be reinstated even if the requirements are met at a later date.
  • Details regarding the requirements to receive and renew the Cowboy Commitment are documented in the Terms & Conditions.

Cowboy Commitment and Home Schooled Applicants

The Cowboy Commitment provides one of four amounts annually for new first-time resident students based on their composite test scores (ACT or SAT). If they have a GPA, the scholarship would be awarded based on the first grid above. The same considerations and eligibility requirements described above apply.