Yardi Scholars Good Program Standing Requirements

To remain in good program standing, and continue to receive Yardi scholarship funding, Yardi Scholars must

  • Be enrolled full-time with Business or Accounting as your primary major;
  • Receive an “S” (Satisfactory) grade in their SBU 101 course and a C or better in all required Business major courses;
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0;
  • Participate actively in Yardi Business Futures Leaders programming; and
  • Not be found responsible for academic dishonesty or violate Stony Brook’s Code of Conduct

Yardi Scholars Curricular Requirements 

  • Yardi cohort SBU/SCH 101 and 102 
  • EXP+  (3) credit Global Experience sophomore year
  • Complete Yardi Scholars Business Success Academy
  • Regular attendance and active engagement in Yardi Scholars’ programming
  • Recommended participation in COB Departmental Honors Capstone

Business Success Academy


New student programming and thematic first-year seminars ensure a seamless transition to university life and business study.  Academy components include:

  • Early move-in and Welcome Week programming
  • Yardi sections of required first-year seminars
  • Select first-year programs and events on first-generation student success; academic and study skills development; leadership dinner(s); and career readiness programming.

Global Business Experience


Yardi Scholars will complete a three-credit study abroad trip their sophomore year, visiting international corporations and Yardi Systems global offices.