Welcome to Griffon Edge<\/span><\/p>\n Students will be grouped by their UNV 101 \/ UNV 105 \/ GBA 110 Sections<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Your Griffon Edge GEM Team will be led by a trained student mentor, who was once a brand new Griffon just like you! They went through an interview process before being chosen to share their experiences with you, and they also receive a scholarship for being a mentor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> We suggest wearing comfortable clothes (black and gold attire is always preferred!).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> No, you must use your university email for Griffon EDGE and other university related activities. All official communication will be sent to your MoWest email account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> EDGE Programming will begin <\/span>Wednesday, August 26th at 2:00pm<\/b> and conclude on Sunday, August 30th at 8:00pm – activities will typically begin in the morning and continue through the evening each day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n All first time, non-transfer students will be charged $150 Griffon EDGE participation fee unless you meet one or more of the exemption criteria noted in the RSVP Form. Please note in the RSVP form if you believe you meet the exemption criteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you are a transfer student wishing to participate in Griffon EDGE, please complete the Opt-In form located on your Application Portal. If you are not able to locate the form, please contact the Office of Admissions at <\/span>admissions@missouriwestern.edu<\/span><\/a> or (816) 271-4266<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Why was I assigned to a particular GEM Team?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who are the Griffon Edge Mentors (GEMs)?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will I need special clothing, supplies, or equipment to complete Griffon Edge? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can I use my own personal email address for Griffon Edge?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Do I need to attend all of the Griffon Edge activities?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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