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What is the Lyceum Program?

Lyceums are free events offered throughout the academic year designed specifically for the needs and interests of Wingate University’s students. Wingate's Lyceum Program provides all Wingate students with a wide variety of opportunities to explore and develop academic, career, and personal goals, knowledge, and skills, as well as explore diverse faith perspectives and cultural opportunities outside the classroom. Lyceums may be the only time in their lives that they have the opportunity to see and meet famous speakers and performers from all fields of interest.

The Lyceum Program is a graduation requirement for undergraduate students. In order to graduate, students must attend 24 Lyceum events selected from four broad categories:

Academic lectures explore scholarly topics that are relevant to current events or controversies and are of importance and interest to a wide variety of students. Prominent lecturers and panelists help students explore topics related to your own disciplines or may introduce you to important concepts from other fields of interest.
Personal and professional growth events allow students to explore issues related to personal and career development, including understanding diversity, civic engagement, personal health and wellness, resume-building, career pathways, and leadership.
Faith and character development events encourage students to explore their own beliefs and faith experiences, and those of others.
Fine arts presentations and performances allow students to learn about and enjoy a wide variety of performances, including dance, film, music, photography, theater, and vocal performance, from locally and nationally acclaimed artists.

A pie chart showing the types of Lyceum programming.

Students attend a minimum of 4 events from each category and 8 more “elective” events from any of the categories. Students who transfer in credits have fewer required lyceum events depending on how many credits they transferred.

Why Lyceum?

To assist students with educational readiness in global & domestic current events.
To collaborate with the campus community, faculty and other external stakeholders to provide lyceum programming for fall and spring semesters.
To support students in discovering their strengths, capabilities, values and passion outside of the classroom.
To encourage a sense of community and belongingness amongst the Wingate University Community and the world.

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Lyceum FAQs

I am a transfer student, how many Lyceum credits do I need?

# of Transfer Hours	Lyceums Required Lyceums	Lectures	Faith	Fine Arts	Growth	Elective
0-11	24	4	4	4	4	8
12-23	21	4	4	4	4	5
24-40	18	3	3	3	3	6
41-56	15	3	3	3	3	3
57-71	12	2	2	2	2	4
72-86	9	2	2	2	2	1
87-106	6	1	1	1	1	2
107+	3	0	0	0	0	3

How I can I find upcoming Lyceum events?

How should I plan to complete my Lyceum requirement?

Plan to attend six Lyceum events per year so that you don't fall behind as you progress through your time at Wingate. Remember that if you do not fulfill the Lyceum requirement, you will not be eligible to walk at commencement.
Map out events that interest you, then select some events that are out of your normal realm of interest. Bring a friend to events you're unfamiliar with, explore and challenge yourself to push past the known and comfortable.

What is the dress code for Lyceum events?

Each event will specify if there is a dress code requirement. Be sure to read the event's full details to find out any dress code requirements. There are three types of dress code:

Casual: This is a relaxed environment where you can wear jeans, sweaters, t-shirts, sneakers, flip flops, sweats or gym clothes. Think of this as an outing with friends.
Semi-professional: The expectation is that you will attend the event in a button down shirt, dress pants, dress shoes, tea dresses or knee-length dresses. Think about wearing your "Sunday best."
Professional: The expectation is that you will attend the event in a suit jacket and tie, business suit or dress, casual slacks or skirt, polo shirt or nice blouse. Consider what you would wear to a formal event such as a wedding, reception or job interview.

How do I receive credit for online Lyceum events?

Each online Lyceum event will provide detailed instructions in the description, be sure to read them carefully. Typically online events require an additional registration to record your attendance.
Log into online events at least five minutes prior to the event start time in case you have any technical issues. If you do have technical issues, email lyceum@wingate.edu immediately.
Online etiquette means you pay attention, stay engaged and are a respectful participant. Push yourself to ask questions and contribute comments where appropriate.
Please note, you must be present for the entire online event to receive credit.

How can I view my current Lyceum credits?

Questions?

Keyua McElveen
(704) 233-8245
lyceum@wingate.edu