Fiat Lux History
This is the year that Fiat Lux was founded
2010
This is the date when requirements are due this semester
April 21st
This service provides psychological services for students
CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)
This is the name of the Professional Staff member
Kisha McGuire
This is the region of California where Merced resides
Central Valley
This is the amount of financial aid offered to scholars in the Fiat Lux Program for over 4 years
$100,000
Required to stay in the Fiat Lux program, your cumulative GPA must be above this
2.75
This is the student service that offers the professional clothing closet
Basic Needs Center
These are the names of this years Lead Scholars (you're looking at them!)
Kyle, Lupe, & Andrew
After it's population boom in 1849, this is the nickname for California
"The Golden State"
This is the group of students supported by the Fiat Lux program
First-Generation & Low-Income Students
This is the date that Fiat Lux program requirements begin for the spring 2026 term
January 22nd
This is the building where the STEM tutoring hub is located
Student Services Building (SSB)
As the only 4th year this is the oldest student staff member of Fiat Lux
Kyle
In 2020, this South Korean film made history as the first non-English language movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture
Parasite
This is the year that Fiat Lux started offering financial aid guarantees
2018
This required event brings together professors from all across the campus
Faculty Reception
One of the centers where you can get a scantron for free
ASUCM & Bright Success Center
The hosts of Fiat Lux socials, these are your Academic Scholars
Nahomi, Dannia, & Maria
This global girl group was formed by Hybe and Geffen Records
Katseye
Originating in the Book of Genesis, this is the English meaning of "Fiat Lux"
"Let there be light"
To qualify for Fiat Lux you must also qualify for these two Grants
Federal Pell Grant & Cal Grant
Offering tutoring for SSHA students, this is what PLUS stands for
Peer Led Undergraduate Study
The person responding to your emails to Fiat Lux, this is the Student Coordinator
Monrose
This 20th-century Mexican artist is renowned for her powerful self-portraits that explore themes of identity, pain, and heritage.
Frida Kahlo