Congratulations to Christopher Geering for being one of the few nominees for the 2009 Prestigious Non-Traditional Student Award. The Illinois Board of Higher Education defines a non-traditional student as a student who is at least 24 years old and also meets at least one of the following criteria: is a parent, is employed full or part time, is married, or has delayed enrollment in higher education. Student Government designated four categories and the criteria for an Prestigious Non-Traditional Student is as follows: This student must excel academically and meet the challenges of academia with determination and enthusiasm. A 3.5 cumulative GPA is also required.