Participation
In order to reap the benefits of this program, students selected for participation are expected to attend both biannual meetings. This will require missing one Thursday and one Friday of classes, activities and work each semester. Students are expected to make every effort to work with their instructors to find alternative times to take tests and make up labs and class work. Alumnae members are giving up their time in their jobs and with their families and traveling to Lincoln “on their own dime” for Cather Circle. Students are expected to make equal adjustments to their schedules to participate fully in the program.

Additional opportunities are available to participate on Cather Circle committees and task forces.

Terms
Students are selected to serve a one-year term from July 1– June 30. If they meet participation requirements, they then have the opportunity to return to the program each subsequent year that they are enrolled as UNL students.

Upon graduation, students are eligible to become "Sibert" members (Sibert was Willa Cather's middle name) for a period of time before becoming eligible to be considered for alumnae membership. Membership fees are waived for the Siberts, allowing recent graduates the opportunity to stay connected to the program while launching their careers.

Cost
The cost to participate in the program is $25 per meeting. This money covers the cost of meals and all meeting supplies and activities. Scholarship opportunities are available for students who are unable to pay. There is no cost to apply to the program.

Apply
Complete our online application form or download our form. The form must be printed or typed. Resumes are not necessary and will not be forwarded to the selection committee.

All materials should be returned to the Wick Alumni Center, 1520 R Street, PO Box 80129, Lincoln, NE 68501-0129. The application deadline is May 1st of any given year. All applicants will be notified of their status by mail in July.