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Official
Online Guide to
Honors Colleges
and Programs
August 2014
A Note from the
National Collegiate Honors Council:
Thank you for your interest in this initial publication of the Official NCHC
Online Guide to Honors Colleges and Programs. We hope it will be a valuable
tool for you when comparing honors colleges and programs across the nation.
Please note that this Online Guide is still in its formative stages. Features and
adjustments will continue to be added as the publication grows. This guide is
intended to be a comprehensive list of all honors colleges and programs in the
United States, and all institutions are invited to participate.
Mission Statement:
To support and enhance the community of educational institutions, professionals, and
students who participate in collegiate honors education around the world.
The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) is the professional association of
undergraduate honors programs and colleges; honors directors and deans; and honors
faculty, staff and students. NCHC promotes an enhanced undergraduate honors education
through curriculum development, teaching innovation, national and international study
opportunities, internships, experiential- and service-learning models, and mentored research.
The goal of honors education is to cultivate student creativity, self-confidence, leadership,
and academic excellence along with a lifelong passion for learning. Established in 1966 as a
resource network, today NCHC is the leading honors organization in higher education. The
1,400 NCHC members represent honors programs and colleges in private and public, twoand four-year institutions, including international universities.
National Collegiate Honors Council
1100 Neihardt Residence Center
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
540 North 16th St.
Lincoin, NE 68588-0627
Tel: 402-472-9150
Fax: 402-472-9152
Email: [email protected]
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Official NCHC Online Guide to Honors Colleges and Programs
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Contents
Welcome by Dr. Hallie Savage . . . 6
Preface by Dr. Joan Digby. . . . . . . 7
Institutions by State:
Alabama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Montevallo
Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona
State University
Arkansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Arkansas State University
John Brown University
Southern Arkansas University
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Central Arkansas
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
California State Polytechnic University (Cal
Poly) Pomona
California State University Fullerton
Loyola Marymount University
Orange Coast College
Saddleback College
San Diego Mesa College
University of California, Irvine
University of La Verne
Colorado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
University of Colorado Denver
University of Denver
Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
University of Connecticut
University of New Haven
Washington, D.C.. . . . . . . . . . . 46
American University
Florida. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Broward College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,
Daytona Beach
Florida International University
Hillsborough Community College - Honors
Institute
Nova Southeastern University
Palm Beach State College
Polk State College
Saint Leo University
University of Central Florida
University of West Florida
Georgia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Clayton State University
Georgia College
Georgia Gwinnett College
Valdosta State University
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
University of Idaho
Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
College of Lake County
DePaul University
Eastern Illinois University
Highland Community College
Illinois State University
Lewis University
Moraine Valley Community College
North Central College
Northern Illinois University
Roosevelt University
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Ball State University
Butler University
University of Southern Indiana
Valparaiso University
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
University of Iowa
Wartburg College
Kansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Johnson County Community College
Wichita State University
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Eastern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Louisiana State University Honors College
Maine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Unity College
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
McDaniel College
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Salisbury University
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Bridgewater State University
Merrimack College Honors Program
Northeastern University
Salem State University
Michigan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Bay de Noc Community College
Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
Oakland University
Western Michigan University
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
University of St. Thomas
Mississippi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Mississippi State University
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Missouri State University
Missouri Western State University
Rockhurst University
Saint Louis University
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Union College
Wayne State College
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Franklin Pierce University
Nashua Community College
New Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bloomfield College
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Rutgers University-Newark
William Paterson University
New York. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Binghamton University - State University
of New York
LaGuardia Community College/The City
University of New York
Long Island University: LIU Post
Monroe College
Onondaga Community College
St. Joseph’s College-LI, NY
State University of New York, New Paltz
Suffolk Community College
The College at Brockport, State University
of New York
The College of New Rochelle
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North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Appalachian State University
East Carolina University
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Western Carolina University
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
University of North Dakota
Ohio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Ashland University
Bowling Green State University
Kent State University
Kent State University Stark
Ohio University
The University of Akron
University of Dayton
Oklahoma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Oklahoma Christian University
Oklahoma City University
Oral Roberts University
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Oregon State University
Southern Oregon University
University of Portland
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Gannon University
La Salle University
Point Park University
Rhode Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Roger Williams University
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Columbia College
Francis Marion University
Tennessee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Belmont University
Bethel University
Lincoln Memorial University
Middle Tennessee State University
University of Memphis
Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Angelo State University
Collin College Honors Institute
Northeast Texas Community College
Sam Houston State University
San Jacinto College
Tarrant County College Northwest Campus
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas State University
Trinity Valley Community College
University of Houston
University of North Texas
University of Texas at Arlington
Utah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Utah Valley University
Vermont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Norwich University
Virginia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Norfolk State University
Radford University
Roanoke College
Sweet Briar College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Washington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Central Washington University
Western Washington University
Wisconsin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
St. Norbert College
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Casper College
Appendices
Basic Characteristics of an Honors
College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Basic Characteristics of an Honors
Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Past NCHC Presidents. . . . . . . . . 332
NCHC Board of Directors. . . . . . 333
NCHC Fellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Alphabetical Index of Honors Colleges
and Programs. . . . . . . . . . . 334
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From the NCHC Executive Director
The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) is pleased to announce publication of the
NCHC Official Online Guide to Honors Colleges and Programs. NCHC represents the largest
international organization of faculty, professionals, and students dedicated to honors education.
This guide will enable professional networking and provide a list of resources to build Honors Programs
and Honors Colleges. Secondary students, parents, and advisors may use this guide in the college
selection process. Please access the following resources on our website (www.nchchonors.org) :
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Consultation program review and self study
Honors curriculum and sample syllabi
Development of experiential programs
Bibliographies and resources for research purposes
Professional development opportunities
Scholarship and award opportunities
Models for student mentoring and organizations
If you need additional assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our professional staff at the NCHC Office.
Hallie E. Savage, PhD.
Executive Director
National Collegiate Honors Council
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Preface
The NCHC Guide to Honors Programs and Honors Colleges is intended to help prospective college students find a rich
and meaningful undergraduate education that will satisfy their academic and professional goals. The guide is addressed
not only to students and their families but also to high school advisors helping students make an informed choice from
among the hundreds of two- and four-year, public and private colleges and universities in which they might enroll.
For more than half a century, the National Collegiate Honors Council has promoted a philosophy of undergraduate
education based on small seminars, faculty-student engagement, and experiential learning outside of the classroom,
from traditional research to creative endeavors both at home and abroad.
Most important for readers of the guide is the idea of the student as an individual for whom the best education will
address personality, passions, and unique intellect. NCHC members often list their academic criteria for membership,
but honors directors and deans are generally people who look beyond the statistics of students who want to undertake
honors for their personal sense of achievement. The best advice we can offer is that students, parents, and high school
college advisors should call or email the honors directors or deans who seem to offer the best match: they are always
eager to discuss honors education at their institution.
Most students seeking an honors undergraduate education already have some experience of high-end high school
programs, such as AP courses, IB programs, or college courses taken during high school. They are generally selfmotivated learners who have found regular courses less than satisfactory OR OPTION TWO less than exhilarating.
What honors education provides on an undergraduate level is something different from all these experiences but still
a challenge that will be enticing. Honors courses are not meant to be more difficult than other courses or require more
reading or additional papers. For the most part, they challenge students to engage in ideas, creativity, and discussions on
a higher level and to be in a setting with other students who are excited, original thinkers.
This engagement is one of the great social benefits of learning in an honors community that provides a comfort zone
where students feel free to try out ideas and find their own voice. As you read through the guide, you will discover that
honors programs and colleges often have other attractive perks, such as scholarships, priority registration, study abroad
or travel/study options, and honors residence halls, lounges, libraries, and student organizations.
Most students attracted to honors programs also have wide-ranging interests. They are athletes, actors, musicians, dancers,
chefs, entrepreneurs, pre-med and pre-law majors, journalists and writers. Since an honors curriculum is designed to
be compatible with virtually all undergraduate majors, choosing to participate in an honors program or college will not
prevent a student from fulfilling major requirements. Indeed, honors will enrich that education.
A final word to students and parents: whether the institutions that interest you label their honors structure an honors
programs or an honors college will probably not be important to your ultimate decision. These terms often reflect
institutional structure rather than student offerings. Read course descriptions; find out about all the opportunities given
to honors students; and finally, visit the colleges and universities that seem a good match, making certain to schedule an
appointment with the honors director or dean to ask questions and talk about admission to honors.
Dr. Joan Digby
Long Island University―Post Campus
Past President of NCHC
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Program Name: UAB Honors College
Defining Characteristics: 4-year College, Public or State College,
General Honors Program, Departmental Honors Program,
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Large Program (more than 500 students), Scholarships
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Shannon Blanton
Available, Transfer Students Accepted, Academic Advisors
General Information
The challenging academic environment and close-knit community of the Honors College exemplifies UAB’s commitment to
“knowledge that will change your world.” Our Honors College
includes more than 1,000 students pursuing majors in all seven
undergraduate divisions. In the last two years, 25 honors students
have received nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships
in recognition of their academic excellence and commitment to
research and service. Within the Honors College, students follow
one of five paths: Honors College Scholars, Experiential Learning
Scholars, Global and Community Leadership Honors, Science
and Technology Honors, or University Honors. Many also
participate in departmental honors programs. All of our honors
students benefit from challenging coursework, honors advising,
and academic enrichment opportunities.
Admission Criteria
• High school seniors who earn a 3.5 GPA and score a minimum
of a 28 ACT or 1260 SAT are automatically eligible for admission
into the Honors College. Some programs within the College require additional applications following admission to the College.
• Current UAB students and transfer students who have earned at
least a 3.3 cumulative GPA are also eligible for admission into the
Honors College.
Honors Program Requirements
• UAB honors students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to remain in good standing with the Honors College.
Students who fail to maintain a 3.0 GPA will be placed on honors
academic probation for one semester.
• All honors students must complete a minimum of 18 credit
hours of honors-level coursework. Students who earn 30 or
more honors credits will receive a special designation from the
university.
Honors Scholarships
Thanks to the generous support of UAB alumni and friends, the
Honors College offers several scholarships to new and returning
students each year. Three of these scholarships are available to
any eligible honors student. Other scholarships are reserved for
students participating in specific programs.
Honors Curriculum
UAB honors students benefit from a diverse array of curricular
opportunities. Honors College Scholars customize their honors
curriculum by selecting a mixture of honors seminars, honors-level sections of core courses, departmental honors courses, and honors by contract. Students in the University Honors
Program take a series of team-taught interdisciplinary seminars
on topics not typically offered by other departments. The Science
and Technology Honors Program curriculum includes interdisciplinary seminars and sequenced courses on research methods
and leadership development. Global and Community Leadership
Honors students draw from coursework in political science,
sociology, public health, and other fields to explore the topics
of social change and citizenship. Experiential Learning Scholars
select from study away, service-learning, internship, and undergraduate research courses to fulfill their curricular requirement.
All honors courses strive to promote critical thinking, effective
communication, integrative learning, teamwork, and community
engagement.
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Honors Faculty
Honors courses draw from UAB’s greatest asset – its more than
2,000 world-class faculty members. We invite faculty to teach
honors seminars in their area of academic expertise, such as the
economics of healthcare, sustainability, or epidemic management. In the honors sections of core courses, disciplinary experts
challenge students to engage concepts on a deeper level. Some
programs also incorporate medical school, graduate faculty, or
community experts into lectures on special topics.
Honors Advising
The Office of Honors Advising and Retention coordinates
college-wide advising efforts and host a series of workshops
throughout the year. Our director and assistant director of advising work closely with other honors advisors and major-specific
advisors to take a holistic approach to student development and
degree completion. In addition, the Honors College is home to
the Office of National and International Fellowships and Scholarships, which offers advising and application assistance for
prestigious, highly-competitive scholarships.
Honors Opportunities
The UAB Honors College collaborates closely with the Office of
Academic Engagement and Global Citizenship to provide opportunities for honors students to take service-learning courses,
conduct undergraduate research, and participate in study away.
Students may also request funding for conference presentations,
and some students are eligible for program-specific research stipends or study away scholarships. Honors freshmen can request
to live on honors floors in the residence halls, and upperclassmen
can participate in honors student leadership councils.
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Program Name: University of Montevallo Honors Program
General Honors Program, Midsize Program (100-500
Location: Montevallo, Alabama
students), Transfer Students Accepted
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Cathlena Martin
General Information
Our mission is to provide intellectually talented students with
specially designed academic offerings, co-curricular activities,
and recognition. The academic dimension is composed of Honors classes designed to fulfill requirements in the General Education program, and classes intended to supplement the student’s
course work, which consists of seminars on topics best considered in an interdisciplinary context. Seminars often include guest
speakers or involve travel to special events or places. Honors students are recognized for their achievements at special occasions
during the academic year. Honors students who successfully
complete 26 Honors credits receive notations on their transcripts,
recognizing their participation in the Honors Program for the
purpose of alerting prospective employers and graduate schools
to the quality and extent of Honors work.
Admission Criteria
Applicants complete an online application that is open from
October to February. The application requires a resume, general
information such as ACT, activities, AP course, GPA, etc., and
short essays. The deadline for application is February 1st for the
following Fall semester. We do not have a specific GPA or ACT
requirement, but look at the student as a whole.
Successful completion of 26 hours of Honors courses, including
the Golson Seminar (HNRS 400), qualifies a student for the Honors Diploma, which will also be noted on their transcript as well
as at graduation. Students will also be recognized with a physical
certificate at Honors Day in the Spring and Honors Cords to wear
at graduation. Successful completion is defined as earning an “A”
or “B.”
Honors Scholarships
Most Honors students are eligible for merit based scholarships
from the University because of their ACT/SAT score and GPA.
Additionally, many institutional scholarships are available to entering freshmen as well as to students transferring from community colleges. In most cases, a student is automatically considered
for these scholarships if they are admitted to the University prior
to the scholarship application deadline.
Honors Curriculum
Honors general education courses are intended to provide higher
levels of engagement while building a sense of community among
honors students. Consequently, these courses feature smaller
class sizes, with greater emphasis given to student discussion and
increased opportunities for collaborative work in and outside
of class. Assignments will typically challenge honors students to
think creatively and independently while engaging higher levels
of complexity than non-honors courses; however honors sections
are not to be graded on a more difficult scale than non-honors
sections. Honors general education courses are only open to
students enrolled in the honors program and replace the standard general education course. Upper level Honors courses are
seminar-style section that follows the “Special Topics” model of
course design.
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Honors Faculty
Our faculty for various Honors courses consist of full time professors in different areas of expertise who are willing to give their
time to teaching an additional class for the benefit of the Honors
students. The University Provost also regularly teaches an Honors
course.
Honors Advising
Honors students have priority registration each semester, which
allows students of any classification to register with students of
senior status. Honors students must meet with their major advisor but also have the option to meet with the Honors Director.
The mission of the Honors Program is to provide intellectually
talented students with enhanced academic offerings, co-curricular activities, and special recognition. This mission is accomplished in three ways, with: -limited enrollment in specially
designed courses taught by some of our best faculty -time spent
with other Honors students to aid in the transition to college life
-recognition and encouragement, both public and private, to persevere in all areas of life. In addition to amazing classes, some of
the privileges afforded to Honors students include the following:
-access to the Honors Program home base, Hill House, for study
groups and social events, as well as access to two computers with
free printing, the Honors reference library, and the chess park
-priority registration each semester, which allows students to register with seniors -first preference for living on the Honors floors
in two of our residence halls funding for academic conferences
-events, such as plays, trips, and cultural outings -membership in
the student-led Montevallo Honors Organization (MHO).
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Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University
Program Name: Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State
University
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Available, Transfer Students Accepted, Academic Advisors,
Dean/Director of Honors: Dean Mark Jacobs
Non-traditional students accepted
General Information
Barrett, The Honors College is a public college of scholars at a
Top 100 university in the world. The college, established in 1988
and supported by a multi-million dollar endowment, is a national
model for excellence in honors colleges and the most comprehensive honors college in the United States. Barrett students are
part of both the honors community and the academic colleges
of their choice, and may major in any field offered at ASU’s four
campuses – Tempe, Downtown, Polytechnic, and West. Barrett
faculty, classes, social events, and residence halls are available on
all ASU campuses, with each campus offering a unique living and
learning experience for honors students.
Admission Criteria
• No minimum GPA or test score • Comprehensive application allows many facets of each individual to be considered.
• The typical transfer or continuing ASU student admitted has a
cumulative college GPA of at least 3.6.
• High school seniors unweighted GPA is 3.84; 86% ranked in the
Top 10% of their high school graduating class. • Average SAT score (critical reading and mathematics sections
only) is 1310; average composite ACT is 29.
36 hours of honors coursework, integrated into the 120 hours
of courses required of all students for graduation from ASU.
Barrett students enroll in small honors seminars – no more than
25 students per class – taught by full time faculty. More than 300
seminars are offered each semester. Other honors courses include
special sections of university classes and individual enrichment
contracts or group projects with professors in regular university
courses.
Honors Scholarships
Honors students may apply for scholarships earmarked just for
them. These scholarships have various requirements, such as
specific majors or courses of study, community involvement
and leadership, as well as financial need. The Lorraine W. Frank
Office of National Scholarship Advisement (LWFONSA), housed
at the Barrett Honors College, helps students from all of ASU’s
campuses prepare to compete for national and international
awards of merit.
Honors Curriculum
Incoming freshmen take The Human Event class during their
first and second semesters. This class is a favorite among Barrett students. In small, student-centered, seminar-style classes,
students explore the world’s great literature and humanity’s most
profound ideas. They work closely with dedicated members of
the Barrett faculty who encourage critical thinking and composition – skills that will benefit students throughout their academic
careers.
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Honors Faculty
Barrett Honors Faculty Fellows are master teachers and scholars.
These core honors faculty – of which there are more than 40 – are
hired through national searches, hold doctorates from top institutions, and regularly win university-wide commendations as educators. In addition to collaborating with honors faculty fellows,
Barrett students work with more than 1200 honors faculty across
the university, which represents better than a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Within this distinguished group are Nobel Laureates,
members of the National Academy of Science, National Academy
of Engineers, and American Academy of Arts and Sciences. They
are Fulbright, Ford and Guggenheim fellows. Honors students
and faculty work closely on research and creative projects, collaborate on honors enrichment work in courses, and build bridges to
communities around the world through various kinds of engagement with people and issues.
Honors Advising
Barrett students have access to three levels of advising. A full time
honors advising staff within Barrett on all four ASU campuses,
a staff advisor within their major, and a faculty member in each
major work with all Barrett students to identify opportunities and
pursue ideas. Advisors at all three levels work together to ensure
the success of every student.
Barrett students are part of a community of scholars with access
to the breadth and depth of resources of a Pac-12, Research
I public university. Students receive early course registration
privileges and participate in honors seminars with 25 or fewer
students per class. Barrett students and their projects are supported by a $12 million endowment. Opportunities for research,
honors study abroad and community service are available. First
year students take The Human Event, a two-semester honors class
taught by a core group of 30 Barrett faculty who engage students
in exploration of the world’s greatest literature and most profound ideas in a lively discussion format.
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Program Name: The Honors College
Defining Characteristics: 4-year College, Public or State
College, General Honors Program, Large Program (more
Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas
than 500 students), Scholarships Available, Transfer Students
Dean/Director of Honors: Rebecca Oliver
Accepted, Academic Advisors
General Information
The Honors College at Arkansas State University is one of the
most rapidly growing Honors experiences in the Mid-South. Designed and evolving with the academically talented student in
mind, A-State’s Honors College provides students with opportunities to tailor their time and academic program to help them
become active, creative scholars, and citizens. The Honors curriculum and faculty concentrate not on teaching students what
to think, but how to think. The focus is how to learn, with the
expectation that students are able to adapt and apply their knowledge in innovative ways alongside like-minded individuals from
diverse backgrounds. The Honors Living-Learning Community
knits students together as they challenge and support each other
to go out and change the world.
Admission Criteria
•Incoming Freshmen with a 27 (or higher) ACT or SAT equivalent and a 3.5 (or higher) high school GPA who have applied to
A-State will be automatically screened and formally admitted to
the Honors College.
•Transfer and on-campus students who have completed 18 hours
can apply for admission to the Honors College with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a faculty member/advisor recommendation. Students must complete and submit the Honors
Transfer Application.
Honors students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or
higher to remain in good academic standing in the Honors
College. Honors students that do not meet this standard will be
placed on probation for one semester. Honors students may earn
one of three levels of distinction while working towards their degree. Students that earn the top distinction graduate “In University Honors.” Others have the option of graduating “In Honors” or
with an Honors Certificate.
Honors Scholarships
A-State offers a number of institutional scholarships to students
who choose to attend the university. The A-State Scholar is the
top award the university offers and is competitively selected. The
Honors College also extends privately funded scholarship opportunities to students including the Hazel Deutsch Honors Scholarship for Outstanding Performance, Hoeper Family Honors
Scholarship for Non-Arkansas Residents, and V.C. & Bertie H.
Kays Educational Scholarship for Academic Excellence.
Honors Curriculum
The Honors College works to provide a mixture of options to
earn Honors credit. Among these options are special Honors
sections of General Education courses, Honors-Option courses in
which students contract with an instructor to perform advanced
work in an upper-level course within the major/minor, variable
topic Honors seminars such as “The Psychology of Mindfulness”
and “The American 1920’s in Literature & Film”, and Honors
Independent Study courses. Honors students also have the opportunity to participate in a guided senior thesis with specialized
advising and a thesis review committee of expert faculty. Honors
curriculum is taught in small sections with plenty of opportunities to work closely and develop mentoring relationships with
some of A-State’s best scholars, researchers, and practitioners.
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The classroom environments are progressive with less formal
lecture and more discussion based with greater use of technology.
Honors Faculty
Professors are expressly selected for Honors courses based on
thought-provoking coursework and their ability to create an innovative learning environment. Honors faculty and classmates set
the bar higher. Through creating their own coursework, Honors
students encounter professors who challenge and provide support
as they partner with them in an intellectual journey. A-State’s
Honors faculty is passionately dedicated to teaching high achieving students not just inside the classroom, but beyond them in
labs, studios, and clinics all across campus. They are committed
to sharing research opportunities that satisfy the inquisitive nature of Honors students, and to serving as advisors and life-long
mentors to these students. Honors students show their gratitude
annually for the guidance and knowledge the faculty provides
by nominating instructors deserving of being recognized as the
Honors Professor of the Year. All nominees are invited to enjoy
the reception at the Honors Recognition Ceremony in appreciation of their service.
Honors College Association: HCA is an undergraduate student
organization which helps plan social co-curricular activities for
Honors students at A-State. Honors students take advantage of
the extensive array of entertainment offered by HCA including trips, community events, tailgating for Red Wolves football
games, movies on the lawn, and more. Honors Study Abroad: The
Honors College, in conjunction with the Center for Study Abroad
at A-State, launched the first Honors Study Abroad program in
Lanjaron, Spain in Spring 2014. The program was designed to
produce more confident, informed global citizens and has been
exceedingly successful. Discussions concerning the development
of similar Honors Study Abroad programs in other countries are
underway.
Honors Advising
The Honors College supports a team of Honors advisors from
each academic department. These faculty serve as primary advisors to students within their academic college, assisting them
with their plan of study and academic goals. The Honors College
staff provides additional advising to students which includes
academic and research opportunities, co-curricular involvement,
along with social and intellectual development. In many ways,
the Honors staff are viewed as life coaches for the undergraduate
experience.
Honors Living-Learning Community: The HLLC is a living-learning community in the truest sense—the four separate
residential buildings and the Honors classroom that comprise
this community have created a sense of identity for the Honors
students who live, study, and socialize there. The community
includes a state-of-the-art Smart Classroom Building, the first
of its type in a residential setting on campus. The HLLC is a
collaborative learning environment that exists physically, as is evidenced by the well-traveled paths in the courtyard, and emotionally between students who are growing as friends and scholars.
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Program Name: Honors Scholars Program
Defining Characteristics: 4-year College, Private College
Location: Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Dean/Director of Honors: Trisha Posey, Ph.D.
General Information
JBU’s Honors Scholars Program is a community for high-achieving students who are passionate about learning and want to be
offered additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities to
pursue excellence both in and out of the classroom.
Admission Criteria
Students may apply to the Honors Program after receiving
acceptance to JBU through the Admissions Office. The Honors
Scholars Program requires a separate application for admission
which may be found at http://www.jbu.edu/honors/applications/.
To qualify for the Honors Scholars Program, students must have
a composite ACT score of 28, SAT score of 1240 or a high school
GPA of 3.8 or higher. Incoming, transfer and current students are
encouraged to apply.
Students are required to take a minimum of 9 lower-division
hours (3 classes) in their freshman and sophomore years and
maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better or a 3.75 in honors
courses by the end of their sophomore year. Once promoted to
the second tier, they must complete a total of 21 honors hours
to graduate. Students may choose from approximately 20 course
options. The majority of honors classes fulfill JBU’s core requirements.
Honors Scholarships
At this time, all JBU scholarships are granted by the Office of
Financial Aid.
Honors Curriculum
Courses emphasize critical thinking through the use of primary
texts. The curriculum is flexible, giving students the opportunity
to select classes from honors versions of core classes. Honors
courses are not additional work but promote critical, creative,
and reflective thinking through class discussions and primary
source readings. Students have the opportunity to help teach a
lower-division class in their major under the supervision of a senior faculty member. This experience offers a behind-the-scenes
look at the student’s field of study, introduces them to course
pedagogy, and provides a rare opportunity of teaching at the university level. During their junior or senior year, honors students
may begin an original major-related project. A faculty mentor
guides the student through the selection of topic, research, and
writing. After conducting original research, students often present their work at regional or national conferences.
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Honors Faculty
JBU honors faculty are selected for their reputation for creating
innovative learning environments. Faculty encourage students’
success in and out of the classroom. Many are life-long mentors.
Honors Advising
Our honors advisor works in partnership with the student’s
academic advisor. The honors advisor meets with each student
one-on-one to explain program requirements, curriculum, and
scheduling. Advising workshops are also offered throughout the
year. In addition, each first year honors student is assigned an
honors peer mentor. During coffee, meetings and other activities,
first year students have an opportunity to ask questions and get
answers from upperclassmen.
Honor students enjoy the honors center shared with the Leaders
Scholars Institute. Here HSP and LSI students have access to a
home-like environment complete with study space, two patios
with a grill, fully stocked kitchen with coffee bar, several dining
areas, washer and dryer, copier/printer, and classroom. The center
is open from 7am – 11 pm daily. All incoming honors students
are invited to participate in an all-day peer mentor retreat scheduled each fall. At this retreat students meet their peer mentors,
hear from the Honors Executive Council, and have lunch. Also
during the fall, new students and mentors visit the widely acclaimed Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The Executive Board is made up of honor students nominated and elected
each year from the honors student body. The student-led board
provides helpful social and professional workshops and events to
promote higher education and life skills. They meet every week
during the school year. Food for Thought is an opportunity for
honors students to enjoy lunch with a faculty member at no cost.
Questions about grad school, current courses, and life skills are
discussed and answered by faculty members.
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Program Name: SAU Honors College
College, General Honors Program, Midsize Program (100-
Location: Magnolia, Arkansas
500 students), Scholarships Available, Transfer Students
Dean/Director of Honors: Edward P. Kardas
Accepted, iPads
General Information
The SAU Honors College was founded in 2003. It now enrolls
over 150 students. Honors College students comprise about 6%
of SAU’s total enrollment and honors students majors come from
all four of SAU’s Colleges. About 10% of honors enrolees are
international students. The rest mostly come from Arkansas and
other nearby states. The Honors College recruits students who
are serious about academics. Most students graduate in four years
or less and nearly all enroll in graduate or professional programs
upon graduation. The Honors College expects its students to
learn leadership skills and to support local communities. However, the Honors College does not assign projects, rather it supports
initiatives and goals generated by honors students themselves
through their governing body, the Honors Association.
Admission Criteria
We admit first-year and transfer students based upon a global
assessment of academic potential. We examine ACT scores, high
school GPA, required two essays, and two letters of recommendation. Current SAU students who have earned at least a 3.5 GPA
may petition the Honors College for admission. Classes do not
necessarily involve a greater amount of work than other classes,
but require students to apply critical thinking skills and function
at a higher cognitive level.
Students must maintain a 3.25 GPA in order to remain in the
Honors College. In order to graduate with honors, students must
complete a minimum of 24 honors hours. General education
honors courses may be used for 9 to 16 of those hours. The rest
must come from upper division honors courses.
Honors Scholarships
Honors students receive an annual stipend of $600 in addition to
any other scholarships earned. For information on scholarships
at SAU see: http://web.saumag.edu/admissions/apply/scholarships/ During the first year at SAU students use their stipend to
purchase an iPad if they do not already own one.
Honors Curriculum
Students in the Honors College take up to 18 hours of General
Education classes together. The Honors College General Education classes allow Honors College students to learn and achieve
together in small classes designed to enhance their academic
preparation for whatever career goals they may have. Some of the
classes available in the General Education curriculum are world
history, literature, art appreciation, film appreciation, psychology,
U.S. history, philosophy, and Honors Seminar, the first class taken
by all Honors College students. Honors College students must
complete 24 total hours of honors courses in order to receive an
honors degree.
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Honors Faculty
Honors College faculty are recruited and selected by the Honors
Director. Honors general education classes enroll only honors students, are smaller (Mean = 15 students), and are taught
differently. Honors contract students meet with the regular class
but students arrange for a project to elevate the course to honors
level. There is no typical example of such elevation. It may involve
the student conducting supervised research, building scientific
equipment, analyzing large datasets, or creating a movie from
scratch. In general, the Honors College discourages the simple
addition of a paper for contract courses. Students and faculty
should seek unusual, interesting, and distinctive projects. Recent
examples include building a saltwater aquarium, examining the
human genome, and statistically analyzing large datasets. Very
often these projects become the basis for conference presentations and papers.
Honors Advising
The Honors College Student Advisor is also housed in the Honors
Hall in order to answer any questions and provide the students
with 24-hour assistance and advice. Honors College staff meet
with students to make and enter their schedules before general
registration begins.
Honors students receive priority registration throughout their
academic career at SAU. They may elect to live in the Honors
Hall, one of the newest residence halls on campus. Juniors and
seniors may choose to reside in the University Village, on-campus apartments. There, honors students are housed in top floor
apartments (those are quieter) near each other. Honors students
use their first year stipend to purchase iPads to use in Honors
Seminar and later courses. The Honors College is participating
in a pilot program with empowered.com to create course specific
apps. The Honors College sponsors educational trips and travel
to academic conferences. Honors students have traveled to
national and international destinations including London, South
Africa, New Zealand, Boston, New Orleans, and Washington DC. Honors students receive a special diploma and recognition of
their honors status on their transcripts. They are also recognized
at the commencement ceremony.
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Program Name: Donaghey Scholars Program
General Honors Program, Small Program (fewer than 100
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Dean/Director of Honors: Simon Hawkins, Interim Director
students), Scholarships Available, Transfer Students Accepted
General Information
The Donaghey Scholars Program is the university-wide honors
program for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The program is based on a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum
that emphasizes critical thinking and active learning. In addition
to specialized honors courses, Scholars receive the university’s
most generous financial package. Scholars complete core courses
together, forming a unique, cohesive and supportive communitya college within a college. Scholars enjoy small classes, personal
interaction with faculty, and a comprehensive curriculum that
encourages critical thinking. The total financial package for a
Donaghey Scholar ranges from $60,000-$80,000, including full
tuition and fees for up to 8 semesters, stipend between $6,000$8,000 annually, housing stipend of $1,400 annually for students
living on campus, a funded study abroad experience, and a new
laptop computer.
Admission Criteria
Approximately 20-25 students are admitted into the Donaghey
Scholars Program annually. There are no standardized minimum
requirements to be considered for the Donaghey Scholars. An
admissions committee comprised of faculty, staff, and students
review applications and select promising applicants for interview.
Factors in the selection process include high school performance,
test scores, extracurricular activities, recommendations, written
essays, and a personal interview. A student’s academic record, as
reflected in coursework and GPA, carries the most weight.
A. Completion of Donaghey Scholars interdisciplinary core curriculum B. Fulfillment of the university requirements in mathematics and American history or American national government
C. Completion of a laboratory science course D. Maintain a 3.25
cumulative GPA as a full time student E. Seminar or special
topics course outside of the primary field of study F. Demonstrated proficiency in a foreign language G. Study abroad H. Final
project completed under the direction of a faculty committee
Honors Scholarships
Donaghey Scholars receive a substantial financial package totaling between $60,000-$80,000 that includes the following:
• Full tuition and fees for up to eight semesters
• Stipend ($6,000, $8,000, or $10,000 per year dependent upon
qualifications)
• Funded study abroad program • On-campus housing subsidy
• Laptop computer
Honors Curriculum
The Donaghey Scholars Program has a core curriculum that virtually replaces UALR’s general education core. Class enrollment is
limited to Scholars, ensuring small class sizes and faculty engagement. Our core classes are intimate, seminar-style classes that
emphasize close reading of primary texts, vigorous discussion,
and extensive writing. These courses are team-taught, ensuring
a comprehensive view of the subjects from outstanding faculty
across disciplines. Our interdisciplinary curriculum includes
Rhetoric & Communication I and II, Science & Society I and II,
History of Ideas I, II, and III, The Individual & Society I and II,
and The Individual & Creative Arts I and II.
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Honors Faculty
The Donaghey Scholars Program faculty includes many of
UALR’s outstanding professors. They represent a broad range
of experience and demonstrate expertise in their major fields of
study. All of the program faculty members are strongly committed to teaching and the challenges of interdisciplinary study.
In most cases, faculty teams teach the core courses, promoting
active debate between disciplines and full exposure to those
disciplines.
Honors Advising
The Donaghey Scholars Program Director advises all Scholars in
order to help them plan out their time at UALR. Once the student
declares a major, they are advised by their home department, but
will still have a consultation with the Director to make sure that
they are on track. The Donaghey Scholars Program also helps
students plan for internships, research projects, study abroad, and
other important opportunities during their time at UALR.
The Donaghey Scholars Program prides itself on being a small,
family-oriented program that provides a multitude of opportunities for students to participate in academic and cultural events.
The Donaghey Scholars Program Student Committee hosts
bi-weekly brown bag lunches featuring guest speakers, documentaries, readings, or potlucks. Scholars also plan and participate in
various community service projects, including an annual silent
auction for a local non-profit. The program provides students
with the opportunity to attend performances at the Arkansas
Repertory Theatre, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and the
Arkansas Chamber Music Society. Opportunities for Donaghey
Scholars:
• Funded study abroad programs
• Priority enrollment in UALR courses
• Scholars housing in the North Hall Apartments
• Complimentary tickets to local cultural events
• Active student committee
• Brown bag lunches and lecturers by visiting scholars
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Program Name: Schedler Honors College
Location: Conway, Arkansas
students), Scholarships Available, Academic Advisors
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Richard Scott
General Information
Established in 1982, the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College at
UCA has become one of the most full-featured in the nation and
is a leader in providing enhanced educational opportunities in a
living/learning environment designed to develop citizen-scholars. Admitted through a highly competitive application process,
Schedler Honors Scholars benefit from an interdisciplinary studies curriculum that emphasizes scholarship, leadership, and citizenship, preparing them for active involvement in civic life that
draws upon research skills acquired at UCA. Honors Scholars
at UCA are the university’s most active students. They... • Major
in departments all across campus. • Show leadership in student
government, Greek life, the fine arts, tutoring, and volunteer
organizations. • Are likely to attend graduate school, law school
or medical school.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for the Schedler Honors College, your cumulative high school GPA must be 3.500. There is no minimum
ACT score required, but students admitted to the UCA Honors
College generally have ACT scores of 28 and above, the median
being 30. The average high school GPA is above 3.900. Applicants
selected for admission demonstrate strong writing skills, the ability to think cogently as expressed in writing and speaking, and
commitment to public service.
Students in the Schedler Honors College take nine, stand-alone,
interdisciplinary studies courses (typically one course per semester for a total of 27 hours). Freshman and sophomore courses
substitute for required courses in the UCA Core Curriculum.
Students who persist into the junior and senior years work toward completion of a 15-hour minor in Honors Interdisciplinary
Studies, consisting of various seminar courses and the completion of a senior thesis project.
Honors Scholarships
All students accepted into the Honors College will be awarded a
full-ride scholarship package. The Honors College Scholarship
(when combined with the Arkansas Challenge for in-state students and the out-of-state supplement for out-of-state students)
covers the direct cost of UCA attendance (15 hours of tuition per
semester, standard fees, room and board, a single room upgrade
scholarship for residents in Honors housing), rising whenever
those costs rise, plus a $500 stipend per semester.
Honors Curriculum
• Honors courses are gateways to rich, sustained interaction with
professors and students. They are built around participation and
therefore have smaller enrollments than typical UCA classes.
The major focus of an Honors seminar is nourishing the life of
the mind. Characteristics of Honors seminars include: o Limited
class size o Active student participation o Emphasis on oral and
written communication o Enrichment rather than extra work o
Hands-on instruction project-based learning o Interaction and
collaboration o Crossing disciplinary lines
• Schedler Honors Scholars learn to o Integrate diverse knowledge, perspectives, and skills. o Engage constructively with
radically different worldviews. o Evaluate how content is shaped
by the context in which it was created. o Formulate and develop
meaningful claims supported by reasoning, evidence, and
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persuasive appeals. o Design and produce a research or creative
project. o Engage in reflective civic action. o Take ownership of
the educational process.
Honors Faculty
Faculty members participating in the Schedler Honors College
have a firm commitment to teaching and a deep interest in student concerns. All are selected on the basis of their distinguished
contributions as teacher-scholars, willingness to mentor students,
and commitment to interdisciplinary studies in the liberal arts
and sciences. Students are encouraged to form close academic
bonds with their instructors. The faculty is available to answer
student questions and assist students in developing a fuller understanding of class material and scholarly undertakings. Facilities are available where students and professors can spend time
in an informal setting carrying on discussions arising out of the
seminar, either in person or online. Faculty members participate
in the learning experience with you. Your ideas are treated with
respect; your weaknesses become challenges that we are committed to help you to overcome. Your success is our success.
numerous curricular and co-curricular enhancements offered by
the Schedler Honors College, the program also supports Schedler
Honors Scholars who seek to study abroad. Funds are awarded
under the auspices of the Travel Abroad Grant Program (TAG).
The Schedler Honors College also has funds available to support
Schedler Honors Scholars who wish to pursue undergraduate
research, including internships in applied settings. Scholarships
are awarded under the auspices of the Undergraduate Research
Grants for Educational program (URGE).
Honors Advising
In addition to being assigned an advisor by the university, Honors
students are assigned a minor advisor to assist with scheduling
Honors courses and meeting the requirements of maintaining the
Honors scholarship. Honors students meet regularly with faculty
outside of class for advising of an academic or personal nature.
Interested Honors students are also able to seek advising for applying for competitive national scholarships and fellowships.
The Honors conversation extends beyond the classroom into
lectures, films, and performances. Students can choose to hear a
major address by Robert Kennedy, Jr., on global climate change;
attend a student presentation on virtual worlds; see a Hungarian
neo-realist film; or learn taiji with a faculty member. Through
co-curricular programming, the Schedler Honors College invites
the community-at-large to enter our learning environment.
Schedler Honors Scholars at UCA have the opportunity to live together in Jefferson D. Farris Jr. Honors Hall. All Honors students
residing there have single bedrooms with shared living spaces
in suite arrangements. The Schedler Honors College awards a
scholarship to pay for the additional cost of single rooms for
its students residing in Farris Honors Hall. In addition to the
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California State Polytechnic University (Cal Poly) Pomona
Program Name: Kellogg Honors College
Defining Characteristics: 4-year College
Location: Pomona, California
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Suketu Bhavsar
General Information
The Kellogg Honors College (KHC) is a community of talented
and motivated students. KHC provides an enriching and intellectually stimulating setting for its students, who pursue their
academic goals within their respective majors in an environment that fosters involvement, passion and curiosity. The college
augments their scholastic experience through individual advising
and mentoring to support personal and intellectual growth and
successful program completion. Honors faculty promote active
and reflective learning through innovative pedagogy. The Honors
College also fosters a thriving social environment where students
are regularly engaged with their peers through civic engagement
projects as well as social and cultural events.
Admission Criteria
Students are selected on the basis of a separate Honors College
application that includes 4 short essays, your academic record,
achievements, extracurricular activities and a letter of recommendation
Maintaining a 3.3 GPA. Participating in selected civic engagement activities with peers. Completion of 7 honors classes including a capstone that is publicly presented prior to graduation.
Honors Scholarships
Scholarships are competitive. The top 5% students maybe eligible
for a full tuition four-year scholarship. Many enrichment grants
for travel, research, summer experiences and projects are available.
Honors Curriculum
Honors Faculty
Honors Advising
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Thrill of the Climb
4 9 th A n n u a l N C H C C o n f e r e n c e
November 5-9, 2014  Denver, Colorado
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Program Name: University Honors Program
Location: Fullerton, California
General Honors Program, Large Program (more than 500
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Susan Jacobsen
students), Transfer Students Accepted, Academic Advisors
General Information
The University Honors Program is a community of scholars from
all majors and colleges who share a love of learning. Ours is a 24
unit academic program with honors seminars that meet university general education requirements. In small classes, honors
students are encouraged to challenge themselves, their peers,
and their professors. Together, we foster intellectual curiosity
and explore the possibilities that participation in an intellectually
dynamic environment offers.
Admission Criteria
•Achieve a 3.5 grade point average in college preparatory course
work in grades 10, 11 and the first semester of your senior year in
high school.
•Complete the online application, including one essay. •Provide contact information (name, e-mail address and phone
number) of one education professional who will submit an electronic recommendation.
•Include a copy of your high school transcript. •Be committed to academic excellence, creativity, and critical
thinking.
A. A minimum of 24 credits in Honors courses must be completed. B. Retention GPA Requirements: •End of first year: 3.25 cumulative GPA
•End of second year: 3.4 cumulative GPA
•End of third year: 3.5 cumulative GPA C. Completion of a
Senior Honors Project
Honors Scholarships
The University Honors Program provides students with the ideal
background to compete for prestigious national scholarships and
awards.
Honors Curriculum
Honors courses emphasize discussion, interaction, and critical
thinking. Class sizes average 18 students per section. Freshman
Honors classes include Critical Thinking and Oral Communications. Sophomore Honors classes include World History OR U.S.
History. Upper division Honors classes prepare students for the
5 Unit Senior Honors Project, completed with a faculty mentor.
Additionally, a variety of upper division seminars are offered
to count towards the total 24 units of Honors Credit, such as
Einstein’s World, Food Studies, Environment and Globalization,
Music and Ecstasy, and many others.
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Honors Faculty
Cal State Fullerton has 20 faculty who teach honors courses.
Honors faculty demonstrate excellence in teaching and passion
for their scholarly pursuits.
Honors Advising
Advising is provided each semester to all honors students at any
time with an appointment. Advisement takes place in the Honors
Center.
Small class sizes, outside activities, and Dr. Jacobsen’s open-door
policy provide students with the opportunity to become part of
a close-knit community of dedicated students and professors.
Working on a five-unit thesis project on a topic of choice allows
students to complete undergraduate research and obtain experience for graduate school. The Honors & Scholars Center, a
study lounge with computers and free printing, provides students
with a special reserved place on campus to meet other students
and work. Honors students receive priority registration, honors
notation on diplomas, and special recognition at graduation.
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Defining Characteristics: 4-year College, Private College,
Location: Los Angeles, California
students), Scholarships Available, Transfer Students
Dean/Director of Honors: Vandana Thadani
General Information
The problems facing the 21st century will not be solved by any
one person or one discipline. They will be solved by a collaborative, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, multicultural, and
creative community of scholars. The University Honors Program
at LMU prepares you to join this community. The University
Honors Program is a community of scholars dedicated to the delight of intellectual inquiry, to the joy of reflecting on great ideas
and accomplishing creative projects. An Honors education is not
about what you learn; it’s about the joy of seeing things in new
ways. The University Honors Program is a unique educational
experience at LMU, enhancing your time as an undergraduate
and preparing you for life after graduation.
Admission Criteria
- Any incoming freshman may apply to the University Honors
Program. An application includes questions about the applicant,
a writing sample, and a non-academic Letter of Recommendation. - Students accepted through LMU Early Action admissions
and designated as “Honors at Entrance” are entitled to a seat in
the University Honors Program, which must then be confirmed.
- Trustee and Presidential Scholars are automatically granted a
seat in the University Honors Program.
- Students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average to remain in
the program. - Students complete an Honors core curriculum
that is different from the standard university core. - Work within
the program concludes with an Honors Thesis.
Honors Scholarships
A variety of undergraduate research grants is available only to
University Honors Program students. Information on these
grants can be found at: http://academics.lmu.edu/honors/researchscholarships.
Honors Curriculum
FOUNDATIONS - Introduction to Honors (1 unit) - Honors First Year Seminar - Honors Theological Inquiry - Honors
Philosophical Inquiry - Studies in American Diversity EXPLORATIONS - Creative Experience - Honors Historical Analysis
and Perspectives - Honors Nature of Science, Technology, and
Mathematics - Honors Literary Analysis - Understanding Human
Behavior - Research and Exhibition (1 unit) INTEGRATIONS Faith and Reason - Honors Ethics and Justice - Honors Post-Baccalaureate Success Seminar (1 unit) - Honors Thesis - Honors
Portfolio and Assessment (0 units) FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Honors students need to take 101, 102, or 203 of a language of
their choice. International students are exempt from the foreign language requirement. Students who: place past 203 in the
language placement exam, have an AP score of 4 or 5, or have IB
credit in a foreign language, have satisfied the requirement and
need not take any additional language courses.
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Honors Faculty
Honors Advising
University Honors Program students have access to a wide array
of grants and fellowships to support their undergraduate research
work. “Research” is broadly defined and includes disciplines in
the arts, sciences, humanities, education, the social sciences, and
business, grounded in a study of history, theory, or practice.
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Program Name:
Location: Costa Mesa, California
Dean/Director of Honors: Karen Baker
General Information
The OCC Honors Program is geared toward the high-motivated,
intellectually curious student who wants a challenging curriculum and opportunities to wrestle with interesting problems and
concepts. One priority of the OCC Honors Program is preparation for transfer to the most selective universities in the nation
and world, but our aims exceed this goal: we prepare students to
be socially conscientious contributors in solving global problems,
to distinguish themselves as emerging scholars in their fields of
interest, and to develop strong inter-personal skills as leaders and
innovators.
Admission Criteria
- Current enrollment at Orange Coast College - Good standing
with the Dean of Student Services’ Office (i.e., not on disciplinary
probation or expulsion) - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
(high school 9-12 or in at least 12 units of college coursework)
- AP English score of 3 or higher; or completion of Freshman
Composition with a minimum grade of B
- Completion of at least 15 units of Honors course work (25% of
transferable coursework) - Letter grades in each Honors course
- Honors coursework must be spread over at least 3 different
subject areas - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 for certification/completion of program for honors graduation and transcript
notation - No unresolved grades below C on college transcripts
Honors Scholarships
Annual scholarships offered through OCC, Honors Program, and
Honors Student Council on a competitive basis.
Honors Curriculum
Honors courses are enhanced with on and off-campus projects,
conferences, field study, guest speakers, primary research opportunities and more. Courses are offered in eighteen disciplines and
are open to all OCC students on a self-select basis.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty may be full or part-time instructors. In many cases, the faculty (who receive no additional compensation for the
extra work involved in teaching an honors section) are recommended by the Honors Program Coordinator or current Honors
faculty. Many Honors faculty have PhDs and may also teach at
prestigious local universities including UCLA, UCI, and USC.
Honors Advising
The OCC Honors Program students take advantage of Honors
counseling with any of four specialists among the OCC counseling staff.
Special opportunities for students enrolled in the Honors
Program include borrowing privileges at the UCLA and UCI
libraries, eligibility to present at Honors conferences, special
scholarships, and reserved seating in Honors classes.
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Saddleback College
Program Name: Honors Program
Location: Mission Viejo, California
students), Academic Advisors, Honors Transfer Agreements
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Alannah Rosenberg
General Information
The Saddleback College Honors Program is an interdisciplinary
effort to develop exceptional talent, ability, and scholarship in
highly motivated students of all majors, whether they are “WalkIn” Honors Students who want to take only one or two Honors
courses of particular interest or “Certificate-Track” Honors
Students who aspire to complete the Honors Certificate and participate in Honors transfer agreements. All students in Honors
classes are entitled to many benefits, including smaller classes
(25 students), enhanced preparation for upper-division work,
challenging and enjoyable academic experiences, and special
transcript notation. The program, an Honors Transfer Council
of California (HTCC) member, has formed partnerships with
four-year institutions to offer avenues for preferred admission
consideration or other benefits to students who earn the Honors
Program Certificate.
Admission Criteria
(1) A cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, measured by the following: - for students with at least 12 units of work transferable to the
University of California, over all those units, wherever completed; - for students with fewer units, the weighted academic GPA
over all high school work. (2) Eligibility to enroll in transfer-level
English composition (as determined by the Saddleback College
Matriculation Office).
Good standing as a “Certificate-Track” student requires - GPA
of at least 3.25 in UC-transferable coursework and 3.2 in Honors coursework (which must be graded) - at least one Transfer
Center counseling appointment per semester - demonstrated
continual progress toward completion of the Honors Program
Certificate - participation in school or community service.
Honors Scholarships
- The program covers registration and travel expenses of students who present work at research conferences. - Honors
Program students are eligible for HTCC Exemplary Achievement
Scholarships (two awarded annually). - Many Honors transfer
agreements include guarantees of, eligibility for, or preference in
awarding special scholarships for Honors Program students. The Saddleback College Foundation awards scholarships annually. In 2013, over $500,000 was awarded to Saddleback College
students.
Honors Curriculum
The Honors Program curriculum is built around a core of writing
and cross-disciplinary research. Writing: Students must complete
either one semester of Honors English composition or a twocourse combination of Library Research Skills and an Honors
literature course. Cross-Disciplinary research: Students must
complete two semesters of Honors/Humanities 10, a team-taught
course involving students in critical thinking, critical reading,
and research. The subject matter of Honors/Humanities 10 courses vary based on the instructors’ subject area expertise. Electives:
In addition to the above, students must complete six semester
units of Honors coursework. Honors courses may not be taken
on a Pass/NoPass basis.
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Honors Faculty
All Saddleback College faculty may participate in Honors courses, and there are no “Honors-Only” faculty. In staffing Honors
courses, the program works with deans and department chairs to
select faculty best suited for the highly interactive, small classes
that make up the program.
Honors Advising
Honors transfer requires close attention to both major preparation and Honors agreement requirements. For this reason, each
Certificate-Track Honors Program student must have at least
one appointment with an Honors Transfer Center counselor
per semester. Students are eligible for special Honors outreach
activities with our major transfer partners, including UCLA and
UC Irvine.
- Small classes - Priority registration for all classes - Negotiated
preferential transfer agreements - Free library cards at UC Irvine
and UCLA - Mentoring and financial support to help students
present research or moderate sessions at undergraduate research
conferences - Leadership, service, and fellowship opportunities
with the Honors Student Council, a branch of Associated Student
Government - Transcript notation for each Honors course taken
and for Honors Program completion
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Program Name: San Diego Mesa College Honors Program
Location: San Diego, California
Dean/Director of Honors: Wendy Smith
Email: Wendy Smith
General Information
Designed for highly motivated students, the San Diego Mesa
College Honors Program encourages the cultivation of curiosity
and makes possible the exploration of ideas and subjects beyond
customary coursework and programs. Honors students have the
opportunity to work closely with faculty through honors contracts and/or courses. The Honors Program helps students create
and engage in intellectual challenges and promotes an enthusiastic learning environment.
Admission Criteria
The Honors program’s only requirement is motivation. We accept
students who want to succeed in their academic life, however, we
do recommend the following:
• High School GPA of 3.5, or GPA of 3.0 with letters of recommendation from a former teacher.
• SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 27, and qualifying college
placement test scores.
In order to complete our program we require students to achieve
the following:
•Have a minimum GPA of 3.25.
•Complete four honors activities.
•Have ten hours of community service.
•Complete at least fifteen units of honors coursework.
Honors Scholarships
Scholarships are available as budget permits. We usually offer
small scholarships in fall and larger Honors Club scholarships in
spring.
Honors Curriculum
Courses Honors courses are offered each semester in a variety of
subject areas. Honors courses vary according to discipline, but
all increase the range and depth of the learning experience by
stimulating strong critical thinking skills, generating lively discussion, facilitating student collaboration, and teaching advanced
research and writing. Contracts An Honors contract allows
students and faculty to design a syllabus for independent study in
conjunction with the course requirements. Students meet regularly with their instructor to discuss their work, and honors credit
is noted on their transcripts.
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Honors Faculty
A variety of experienced and enthusiastic faculty members teach
our 15 courses each semester; hundreds more mentor students
through honors contracts. Faculty are likely to help students
write abstracts and present research at the yearly the Honors
Transfer Council of California (HTCC) conference, held at UC
Irvine. Interested students can find short interviews with honors
faculty on our web site.
Honors Advising
A counselor is assigned to work with honors students. He develops education plans and provides transfer and degree completion information to students participating in the Mesa Honors
Program.
Being an honors student at San Diego Mesa College allows you
to establish personal connections with faculty, to participate in
various enriching honors activities--for instance, the HTCC Conference, community events, or presentations by guest speakers. In
addition, we have a student center fully equipped with computers
where honors students can meet up or study.
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Program Name: Campuswide Honors Program
Location: Irvine, California
Dean/Director of Honors: Professor Ted Wright
General Information
The Campuswide Honors Program (CHP) is a highly selective
program that offers students a personal, challenging, and rewarding educational experience with the rigor and personal attention
of a selective liberal arts college and the opportunities of a dynamic research university. The CHP offers outstanding undergraduates a challenging and rewarding academic experience,
including special honors courses, research with a faculty mentor,
social and cultural events, honors academic advising, and honors
housing opportunities. An analysis by Times Higher Education,
released in 2014, ranked the University of California, Irvine first
among U.S. universities under 50 years old.
Admission Criteria
• Faculty from UC Irvine’s schools select entering freshmen based
on the student’s UC Irvine admissions application.
• Entering freshmen must satisfy the UC Entry Level Writing
Requirement.
• Transfer students completing an honors program with a minimum 3.7 GPA at a partner community college may be nominated
for the Honors to Honors program.
• Current full-time UCI students and transfer students with a
minimum GPA of 3.5 may apply to join the CHP.
• Full time student (at least 12 graded units per quarter)
• Complete all CHP core courses with a letter grade of “C” or
higher
• Successfully complete a research and thesis project
• Achieve a GPA of 3.2 or above by graduation
Honors Scholarships
UC Irvine merit-based scholarships are awarded to entering
freshmen who demonstrate a high level of academic achievement
as demonstrated by their high school GPA as reported on the admissions application, SAT (or ACT) scores, personal statements,
and depth and breadth of the admissions application. Merit
scholarships include the Regents’ Scholarship, the Distinguished
Honors Scholarship, the Henry Samueli Endowed Scholarship,
and UCI Alumni Association Endowed Scholarships.
Honors Curriculum
The CHP curriculum is designed especially for honors students
and is intended to provide depth and breadth of study. The three
core course sequences fulfill most of UCI’s General Education
requirements and offer a learning community experience. Humanities Core Course is an interdisciplinary, team taught course
organized around major themes, while providing instruction in
college writing. Social Science Core approaches topics from the
perspectives of various Social Science disciplines, and has examined learning and memory, authority, and epistemology, among
other topics. Science Core Course helps non-science majors
develop the ability to understand scientific models and to judge
the content, merit, and limitations of many issues in science in
the modern world. All CHP students engage in undergraduate
research under the direction of a faculty mentor, and are encouraged to present their findings at conferences and symposia. Additional courses include the optional Honors Research Seminars.
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Honors Faculty
All honors courses are taught by an elite group of faculty – scientists, researchers, writers, and artists – who are passionate about
teaching honors students. Faculty mentored undergraduate
research is a campus commitment and faculty are particularly
eager to supervise CHP students in their research projects. 100%
of CHP students engage in undergraduate research, and 73% of
the overall UC Irvine population of undergraduates has engaged
with faculty in research or creative projects.
Honors Advising
Honors advising helps students plan ahead in order to make the
most of their time at UCI. Through honors advising, students are
informed of important opportunities – research, leadership, study
abroad, prestigious scholarships, preparation for life after college
- and are given assistance to plan for and implement their goals.
In addition to the honors advisors and peer academic advisors in
the CHP Office, students have access to dedicated honors advisors in their school.
The CHP is a community of scholars where the development of
the mind goes hand-in-hand with the development of the whole
person. A vibrant community is created among CHP students
through honors housing and the social and cultural activities orchestrated by the program. These include social events organized
by CHP students, and special activities involving faculty and
visiting scholars. The CHP provides a supportive environment
for its academically and socially diverse group of students. CHP
students live, study and socialize together, and are guaranteed a
space in on-campus housing as long as they meet housing deadlines and requirements. Students participate in a highly active
honors student council, engage in service to the campus and the
community, and produce a creative writing and arts journal. CHP
students are passionate about learning, networking, contributing
to achieve a better tomorrow, and encouraging each other to
excel in all aspects of their personal lives and professional futures.
Additional opportunities include:
• Priority enrollment in classes
• Guaranteed on-campus housing
• Honors theme housing
• Personalized one-on-one academic advising
• Internship and scholarship application counseling
• Research projects with faculty
• Special activities involving faculty and visiting scholars
• Interaction with talented, highly motivated students
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Program Name: Global Ideas Honors Program
Location: La Verne, California
Dean/Director of Honors: Sean Bernard
General Information
The Global Ideas Honors Program at La Verne offers a challenging intellectual experience that complements any major at the
university. Open to students with proven academic success in
high school or community college, the rigorous curriculum is
taught by passionate and knowledgeable professors, and allows
students an opportunity to complete most general education
requirements in accelerated fashion. Honors classes always
reinforce the essential skills acquired during college education: to
write effectively, communicate clearly, and think critically. The
Global Ideas Honors Program also provides opportunities for
creative expression through innovative pedagogical contexts in
small classes, study-travel experiences, research opportunities,
and career preparation.
Admission Criteria
For Entering First-Year Students:
• 3.5 GPA and 1170 SAT (combined SAT Mathematics and
Critical Reading score). For Transfer and Currently Enrolled
Students:
• A 3.3 college GPA or above, the recommendations of two instructors that speak to the student’s ability to thrive in the Honors
program, and a brief 1000 word essay that explains coherently
and passionately why Honors is a match for the students.
28 units total Core (4 units): Honors 499: The World is Our
Neighborhood (2 units) HONR 370: Honors Colloquium (2
units) HONR Electives (24; all classes 4 units): 101-103: Global
Ideas I, II, III 301: Literature 302: Philosophy/Religion 303: Mass
Media 304: History 305: History of Fine Arts 311: Behavioral Science 312: Political Science 313: Economics 321: Life Science 322:
Physical Science 331: Oral Communication 341: Quantitative
Reasoning 351: Creative/Artistic Expression 361: Lifelong Fitness
Honors Scholarships
Freshman Scholarship Incoming 2014 freshmen students who
choose to participate in the Honors 102: Darwin in Context
January Interterm trip to the Galapagos islands and Ecuador (an
amazing trip!) will receive a $2000 scholarship to assist in covering the trip cost.
Honors Curriculum
The foundation of the program is a three-course Freshman
Global Ideas sequence that grounds students in human insights
from past and present, east and west. It covers inquiries into texts
written by Indian yogis, Greek philosophers, and Renaissance
bards, takes you to the Galapagos Islands to examine Darwin’s evolutionary theory, and exposes you to postcolonial and
multi-cultural literature. During the sophomore through senior
years, students take 3+ interdisciplinary seminars team-taught by
the university’s best professors in small classes. Recent examples
include: Animals in Society Un-lock Holmes – detective stories
The Devil Made Me Do It – the Faust legend The Bauhaus Female
Frame – photographic art of and by women Art and Architecture
of Los Angeles Students also complete 2 colloquia, exposing
them to the arts and intellectual pursuits in the marquee events
the university offers. The Honors curriculum is concluded with
the capstone course The World is Our Neighborhood.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty are the best faculty drawn from across the university and many teach in Honors on a rotating basis. Continuing
faculty in Honors include the current director, Sean Bernard
(creative writing); Dr. Al Clark (history); Dr. Gitty Amini (political science); Dr. Gerard Lavatori (French); Dr. Dan Campana
(philosophy and religion).
Honors Advising
Prior to their first fall semester at La Verne, incoming students
are paired with a current Honors student who will serve all
year as a resource for any and all Honors- and school-related
questions. Peer mentors can assist with questions about parking, dining, housing, textbooks, course selection, locations on
campus, instructor choice, and so on. Honors peer mentoring is
an extremely helpful program to new students trying to get their
bearings in a new environment.
Beyond the rigorous and exciting curriculum, many perks exist: Early Registration Honors students have the highest registration
priority, allowing them their pick of classes throughout their
entire college careers. Honors Housing Students enrolled in the
Honors program have the option, pending availability, of rooming in honors wings within the Oaks and Vista residence halls.
There is also the opportunity to be an Honors Resident Assistant.
College Connection Since 1997, La Verne Honors students have
worked during January interterm with 4th and 5th grade students
at Badillo Elementary. Students plan and teach the children while
earning Community Service and/or Colloquium credit. Honors
Center Centrally located on the top floor of the Wilson Library,
and equipped with a computer lab/seminar room and a nicely appointed lounge, the Honors Center is a place for Honors students
study, do research, or hang out with their peers. The Honors Director is also housed in the Honors Center, as is a knowledgeable
and helpful team of student assistants. The Honors Center is your
place—designed to be a relaxing haven.
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Program Name: University Honors and Leadership Program
Midsize Program (100-500 students), Scholarships Available,
Location: Denver, Colorado
Academic Advisors
Dean/Director of Honors: Steven G. Medema, Ph.D.
General Information
University Honors and Leadership (UHL) is a program of excellence designed for outstanding students who have demonstrated
superior achievement in academic performance and/or possess
outstanding leadership qualities. The program is founded on
the premise that the integration of rigorous programs of academic excellence and leadership education provides the ideal
environment in which to develop the gifts of the next generation
of leaders in academia, business, policy-making, and service to
communities local, national and global.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the UHL program is competitive. In addition to
meeting published requirements for admission to CU Denver,
successful applicants will have a high school GPA, class ranking
and SAT/ACT scores commensurate with an honors educational
experience. For example, we would expect that applicants would
rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and/or have
scored in the 90th percentile or above on the SAT/ACT.
UHL students are required to maintain a 3.00 GPA in their UHL
courses and a 3.25 cumulative GPA at CU Denver in order to
remain in good standing in the UHL program. Only grades of 2.7
(B-) or higher in UHL courses will satisfy UHL program requirements and be applied toward a UHL minor. All students must
complete 27 credit hours of UHL coursework over the four years
of their undergraduate studies.
Honors Scholarships
All UHL students receive a base scholarship of $2,000 per year
for four years, provided by the University of Colorado Denver,
and conditioned upon maintaining good standing in the UHL
program and full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more per
semester). UHL students are also eligible for a range of other
UHL-administered scholarships, the number of which are continually growing thanks to the generosity of many UHL program
supporters.
Honors Curriculum
The UHL program’s 27-credit-hour curriculum is fully integrated with CU Denver’s undergraduate degree programs and is
designed to satisfy most core curriculum requirements. UHL
courses are interdisciplinary and are designed to encourage
students to develop a complex and broad-based intellectual
approach to the subject matter. Many UHL courses are teamtaught by professors from different disciplines and aim to engage
the students’ written, oral and analytical skills in a multi-faceted
approach. UHL students share a common four-course freshman experience. During their sophomore and junior years,
they complete five elective courses within the UHL program,
with an opportunity to emphasize a traditional academic honors
experience or to available themselves of one of the nation’s only
honors-level programs in leadership studies. Students then come
together again as seniors for a two-semester research seminar.
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Honors Faculty
UHL courses are taught by a cadre of outstanding professors who
are dedicated to promoting excellence in undergraduate education. The UHL faculty are not only terrific teachers – many of
them are also engaged in cutting-edge research in their fields and
are regularly called upon to provide their expertise to serve the
larger community in which they live and work.
Honors Advising
UHL students are able to satisfy most of their CU Denver core
curriculum requirement through their UHL coursework. To
ensure that our students are on track to satisfy the requirement of
the UHL program, the CU Denver core, and their major program
of study, we encourage the students to meet regularly with the
UHL advising staff and their school/college advisors.
Community: The UHL program attracts top students from
around the country who are interested in its combination of
rigorous academics, an encouraging intellectual and social
community, intimate multidisciplinary seminar courses and a
variety of extracurricular activities. The UHL House, located
at 1047 Ninth Street Park is the academic, administrative and
social hub of the UHL program. Its peaceful setting and quaint
Victorian charm make it an attractive place for students to hang
out. UHL students have the opportunity to live on the Scholar’s Floor in Campus Village, the University of Colorado Denver residence complex. The UHL Student Club provides UHL
students with the opportunity to build community through social
and service activities. The Club is governed by the UHL students
and receives funding from the CU Denver student government. Undergraduate Research: As part of its ongoing effort to promote and support research opportunities for UHL students, the
UHL program offers a limited number of UHL Student Research
Fellowships each year. These fellowships provide up to $1,000 of
support to students who are engaged in sophisticated research
projects with CU Denver faculty mentors.
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Location: Denver, Colorado
Dean/Director of Honors: Keith Miller, Ph.D.
Transfer Students Accepted, Academic Advisors
General Information
The University of Denver offers a challenging Honors Program
for talented students who seek an advanced liberal education,
lively dialogue with their peers and faculty on important issues,
study abroad in first-rate universities, and inspiring in-depth
work in their majors. Honors coursework includes small seminar-style classes in the liberal arts and a distinction track in the
major, which culminates in a thesis or final project. Our community is composed of around 350 talented and motivated students
who reflect all majors and diverse interests and are involved in
all aspects of university life. Honors students enjoy special social
and cultural programming, and may choose to live on the Honors
floor. Upon successfully completing the program, our students
graduate with University Honors and distinction in their major.
Admission Criteria
Students are admitted to the University Honors Program upon
acceptance to DU and timely submission of an application that
indicates intellectual curiosity and strong academic potential.
2013’s average scores were 3.96 GPA, 32 ACT, and 1368 SAT. In
addition to academic promise, students are admitted based on
their interests and experience, variety of talents and skills, and
ability to contribute to our diverse honors community.
To graduate with University Honors, students must meet the
requirements detailed on our website http://www.du.edu/honors/curriculum-and-requirements/index.html. These include
the minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA upon graduation, the honors
sequence of liberal arts courses, and Distinction in the major.
Honors Scholarships
The Honors Program offers one Scholarship awarded to an exemplary third year student and applied to the fourth year’s tuition.
Honors also provides Special Honors Funding for research and
projects up to $1,000.
Honors Curriculum
Honors courses are proposed by faculty and approved by Honors
Council. In addition to being developed to provide an honors
experience through more student-centered discussions or use of
primary sources, they are taught by our best faculty. Almost all
honors courses meet common curriculum requirements in the
humanities, social sciences, writing, and natural sciences through
small, discussion-based classes developed to provide an honors
experience. Honors students also take the distinction track in
one of their majors, which includes a thesis or final project. The
honors curriculum provides an honors experience in the depth
and breadth elements of their DU education while permitting
students to pursue all majors and minors and other interests.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty are among the best and most well-respected
scholars in the University of Denver community. They represent
all disciplines and areas of interest. They love teaching in honors
and develop their honors courses so that they can share their
scholarship and nurture students’ intellectual gifts. Our Honors faculty include full and associate professors who have made
meaningful contributions in their fields, as well as rising scholars.
Honors faculty are also involved as First Year Seminar instructors, major- and thesis advisors, and often teach undergraduate
and graduate and both regular and honors courses. Honors
students are thus able to work with these professors even after the
honors coursework that originally brought them together.
Honors Advising
Honors advising is carried out by the Director and the Associate
Director, in cooperation with general advising staff and First
Year Seminar instructors. We are available by phone, email, and
appointment, and can help students plan schedules as well as
develop longer term plans, including study abroad and fellowship
application. We also reach out through special “pizza and advising” events, a listserv, and an honors Facebook group.
In addition to the honors sequence of courses and distinction
work, honors students have the option to live on the honors floor.
They are also encouraged to participate in honors programming,
which includes social and cultural opportunities; join the honors
book group; or help develop the activities of the student-run
Voltaire Society. The Honors Program covers the cost of all of
these events. Honors students also have the opportunity to apply
for Special Honors Funding; participate in the honors-sponsored
Model UN; have special internships like the ones in Denver and
DC with one of our US Senators; and have access to work in DU
and community labs.
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Location: Storrs, Connecticut
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Jennifer Lease Butts
General Information
The UConn Honors Program celebrates its 50th anniversary in
the 2014-2015 academic year. It has grown to represent nearly 10
percent of the campus population while maintaining its commitment to excellence. UConn Honors provides a small collegiate
environment within a vibrant major public research institution.
High-achieving students receive support and guidance for holistic development. The Honors curriculum is specifically designed
to provide academic experiences that challenge students to think
critically and solve problems. Programs and opportunities engage
students intellectually, culturally, and socially, which helps them
build professional and personal connections to last a lifetime.
UConn Honors students are community-oriented leaders and
creative thinkers and researchers who represent every school and
college, across all departments on campus.
Admission Criteria
• SAT/ACT scores (average incoming students have a combined
SAT score of more than 1400, excluding the writing component;
32 on the ACT)
• High school grade point average
• Class rank (average incoming students graduated in the top 4
percent of their high school class)
• Rigor of high school (if available)
• Co-/extra-curricular leadership
• Diversity in ethnicity, geography, interests, and talents
• Transfer/on-campus rising sophomore and junior applicants
considered
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or higher
• Complete a minimum of 6 Honors credits per academic year
while working toward Sophomore Honors and Honors Scholar
graduation
• Earn a B- or above for any Honors course or conversion
• Meet all Honors requirements for the student’s individual major • Complete an Honors Thesis or Creative Project
Honors Scholarships
Merit scholarships are decided by the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions. UConn Honors students are not guaranteed merit
funding, though the vast majority of Honors students are recipients due to their high achievements. Awards vary in criteria and
include recognition for academics, leadership, co-/extra-curricular involvement, class rank, and diversity. UConn and the State of
Connecticut have also introduced a new STEM Scholars program
for students with prior active engagement in and plans to pursue
STEM fields.
Honors Curriculum
UConn Honors students engage in coursework that promises academic rigor, creative thought, and energetic involvement, taught
by some of UConn’s most highly regarded faculty members.
Students work closely with their academic advisors to structure
plans of study during the undergraduate years to include smaller
Honors classes, general education courses, introductory courses,
electives, and coursework in the major. At least 20 percent of a
student’s courses will be classified as “Honors.” This may include
Honors courses, course conversions, or discussion sections to
complement seminars. The Honors experience culminates in the
thesis/project, which allows every student the opportunity to
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explore an area of interest and contribute new knowledge to the
field. A formal, written product that embodies or documents the
work is required to graduate as an Honors Scholar; however, the
development process may be as varied as lab research, scholarly
analysis of existing research, or an art exhibition.
Honors Faculty
The University of Connecticut has been expanding its already
impressive roster of faculty during the past few years, with plans
to continue attracting leaders in all fields. The UConn Honors
Program provides multiple avenues for direct interaction with
these experts. In addition to faculty academic advisors and faculty thesis supervisors (who are central to the Honors academic
structure), Honors students also enjoy faculty-led Honors courses
(including the interdisciplinary Core courses), class discussions
or course conversions dovetailed with larger seminar courses,
and research lab experiences across all academic fields, including
the arts and humanities. Honors students also work closely with
faculty in a variety of programs, including the Holster Scholar
Program, the STEM Scholars Program, or Office of Undergraduate Research grants. Honors students also have the opportunity to
engage with faculty as student members of leadership committees
and during special events.
of those programs are specifically designed to offer Honors credit.
UConn Honors students intern with state representatives in D.C.;
work with non-profits in Guatemala and South Africa; and study
art in Italy, business in Singapore, and neuroscience in Spain.
They are also finalists and winners of major national scholarship
and fellowship competitions, such as the Marshall, Truman, and
Goldwater scholarships. The Honors Program works closely
with its fellow Enrichment Programs (Office of Undergraduate
Research, Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships, Pre-Law
Center, Pre-Medical and Dental Center, Individualized and Interdisciplinary Major Program, and University Scholar Program) as
well as other campus and industry partners to bring a wealth of
knowledge and experiences to its diverse student population.
Honors Advising
Each Honors student will be assigned a departmental Honors
advisor. This advisor will work closely with the student during
the undergraduate years to provide direction for class selection
and meeting Honors requirements (for the department and the
general Honors Program), sign paperwork, and offer advice on
the academic field. Every Honors student also eventually selects a
faculty thesis supervisor who helps navigate the research process,
provides expert knowledge, and serves as a conduit to resources.
UConn Honors is an active community that engages in research,
philanthropy, leadership, travel, internships, and events. It offers
a number of special programs, including those for students interested in law, health care, and STEM. Generous grants support
research, including original creative projects, summer research,
and research after a student’s first year. UConn also believes in
global citizenship; in addition to being a member of Universitas
21 (an international cohort of research universities), the University offers over 200 study abroad programs in 65 countries. Some
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Program Name: UNH Honors Program
Location: West Haven, Connecticut
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Matthew Wranovix
Accepted, First-Year and Rising Sophomores Accepted
General Information
The University of New Haven Honors Program provides exceptionally qualified and motivated undergraduate students the
opportunity to enrich their academic experience at the university
through completing a series of interdisciplinary courses and,
in the senior year, working closely with a faculty member in
the student’s major field of study in researching and writing an
Honors thesis. Honors courses are commonly integrated with the
requirements of the Core Curriculum and thus enhance students’
general education. Academic work in the Honors Program is
complemented by honors co-curricular events held throughout
the academic year.
Admission Criteria
To be considered for admission to the Honors Program incoming
first-year students must have:
• High school GPA 3.5
• 1180 Critical Reading + Math SAT or 26 Composite ACT score
• 600 Writing Score SAT UNH students who achieve a 3.3 GPA
in their first semester at UNH, may also apply. Transfer students
who achieve a 3.5 GPA from their previous institution and have
32 credit hours or less, may apply.
To graduate as an Honors Scholar, students must:
• Complete four honors courses
• Complete an honors thesis
• Maintain at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA
• Participate in Honors Program activities
Honors Scholarships
All students admitted to the Honors Program receive an annual
$1000 scholarship as long as they remain in good standing within
the program. In addition, sophomore and junior honors students
can apply for the prestigious Hatfield Scholar Program. Hatfield
scholars receive an additional $1,000 each semester. In addition
to scholarship funding, in their senior year Honors students receive financial support to purchase project materials used for the
completion of their honors thesis.
Honors Curriculum
Honors students complete at least four Honors courses of their
choice during their time at UNH. The Honors Program provides
an intellectually exciting and challenging way to satisfy many of
the University’s Core Curriculum requirements. Honors courses
are offered each year through all academic colleges, and many
are taught by two faculty members from differing departments;
together they bring knowledge and insight to topics and issues in
ways that extend beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries.
Honors courses provide diverse forums for investigating academically challenging topics. High expectations in class discussion
and in reading and writing assignments are hallmarks of honors-level work.
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Honors Faculty
The Honors Program provides forums for UNH faculty to create
and teach innovative courses for some of the university’s best
students. Section sizes are typically smaller than regular UNH
courses, allowing faculty to apply teaching methods that are not
applicable or practical in larger sections. The collaborative efforts
between faculty in team-taught courses, combined with the creative instructional methods and rich pedagogical environments
fostered by the Honors Program, produce teaching experiences
which our honors faculty value highly. Honors sections of standard UNH single-instructor courses also give faculty the opportunity to teach some of the university’s best students in smaller
sections. All faculty are eligible to teach honors courses; course
proposals are reviewed and approved by the faculty honors committee.
tion (USGA) as an official student organization. The Honors Student Council has its own elected officers, holds regular meetings,
oversees its own budget, and plans events both for the Honors
Program and for the campus as a whole.
• Conferences: The Honors Program pays for free travel for its
students to attend specific conferences.
Honors Advising
Honors student must receive approval from their academic major
advisor to enroll in Honors Program courses. Students benefit
from additional advisement from the Honors Program Director and Coordinator to ensure a successful completion of the
program. Thesis Advisor: The thesis advisor will offer guidance
to the student throughout the research process and is responsible
for evaluating the quality of the honors thesis. The advisor should
be a full-time faculty member in the student’s major department.
• Honors LLC: First-year Honors students are eligible to live in
the Honors Living Learning Community. It provides campus
housing that includes additional opportunities for students to
interact with fellow honors students and with faculty members
within the Honors Program.
• Early Registration: Honors students enjoy the privilege of registering early for classes each semester.
• Co-Curricular Events: Honors students are eligible to attend a
variety of Honors Program co-curricular events throughout the
semester such as guest lecturers, service work opportunities, film
screenings and off-campus trips.
• Small Classes: The Honors Program features smaller classes and
a highly engaging environment. Honors Program classes provide
a setting where students closely interact with and get to know
their instructors and fellow students.
• Honors Student Council: The Honors Student Council is a
student-run organization affiliated with the Honors Program. It is
recognized by the Undergraduate Student Government Associa-
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American University
Program Name: American University Honors Program
Location: Washington, DC
Dean/Director of Honors: Michael L. Manson
General Information
For over 50 years, the American University Honors Program has
fostered academic excellence, community, and life-long learning.
The university launched a dramatically new program in fall 2014
designed to approach the liberal arts through integrative, problem-based learning. AU Honors trains interdisciplinary problem
solvers through team-taught courses and projects pursued in
collaboration with pinnacle institutions in Washington, DC. Over
the course of four years, students gain advanced skills in research,
communication, and innovation and receive mentoring from faculty, staff, and peers that supports their academic, professional,
and personal goals. Together with other living-learning communities, each cohort of 45 students resides in one residence hall for
high-achieving students, becoming part of a larger community of
students seeking to make a difference.
Admission Criteria
•Application to the AU Honors Program is separate from application to American University and consists of two rounds of essay
questions.
•The selection committee reviews high school records, standardized test scores (AU is test optional), résumés, and letters of
recommendation as well as the Honors application essay.
•The AU Honors application consists of one essay question and is
due December 15. •An application to the university is due January 15.
•Successful completion of six specific Honors courses with a
grade of B or better, including a capstone.
•Cumulative GPA of 3.67 or better.
Honors Scholarships
Honors students receive a guaranteed $20,000 AU Honors Scholarship for the duration of their undergraduate studies, provided
they maintain a 3.20 GPA. Students are eligible for additional
financial aid through other sources.
Honors Curriculum
The curriculum trains interdisciplinary problem-solvers, providing advanced skills in research, communication, and innovation.
In the first of two stages, Honors students take one core course
each semester for their first two years. Each course addresses a
specific problem or issue and is taught by three faculty members
from different disciplines. Each of the first three courses is anchored in the humanities, sciences, or social sciences, providing
a liberal arts education and satisfying some university general
education requirements. During spring of sophomore year, students take a fourth core course on creativity and innovation that
provides a bridge to the second stage, in which students put their
skills into practice. In the junior-year challenge course, students
form interdisciplinary teams to tackle projects of their choosing.
Finally, in the senior capstone course, students bring their skills
to bear on a project in their major.
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Honors Faculty
Core faculty for the Honors Program serve for three years and
teach one core course each year. A general call for course proposals is sent to the faculty. The three-year limit and proposal process
ensure that Honors core courses remain fresh, addressing issues
that faculty find pressing. In addition, students personally select
faculty to direct the challenge course as well as their capstone
project.
Honors Advising
The AU Honors Program employs an advising network that
guides students in realizing their academic, professional, and
personal goals. This network includes the program director and
Honors counselors as well as academic advisors, faculty and peer
mentors, and campus partners from the Study Abroad Office to
the Career Center and the Office of Merit Awards who direct
students toward the courses, skills, and experiences best suited to
the individual.
The Honors Program makes full use of the opportunities offered
by the university’s location in the nation’s capital. These opportunities include collaboration, internships, and research in an array
of areas: the sciences, arts, film and media, communication, technology, and service, as well as politics and international service.
90% of graduating students in the University have held internships. The Honors Program works closely with the Study Abroad
Office, which sends more than 70% of AU students abroad and
inspires a substantial number of Honors capstone projects. The
Honors Office also works closely with the Office of Merit Awards,
which has been named a top producer of Fulbright, Truman, and
Boren Scholars. AU Honors features its own alumni mentoring
program that draws on more than 50 years of Honors alumni, as
well as a Study/Travel program that draws on faculty networks
across the globe. Cake days, Honors Tea Talks, the Take Your Professor to Lunch program, and the Student Honors Board provide
numerous opportunities for students to build community within
the program, across the university, and throughout the city.
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Broward College
Program Name: Robert “Bob” Elmore Honors Institute
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Tai Houser
General Information
The Honors Institue supports approximately 1,200 students between 3 south florida campuses. We also offer honors programming at our campuses in Sri Lanka and Peru. Students benefit
from an enriched, global curriculum that focuses on critical
thinking and leadership.
Admission Criteria
Freshmen are admitted based on a 3.5 un-weighted high school
GPA or standardized test scores. All freshmen applicants applying for a scholarship must attend an Interview and Scholarship
day. Current students are admitted after completing 12 college-level credits with a 3.50 Overall/Honors GPA
-- complete 12 credits in honors coursework plus an additional
3 credits for the capstone course, IDH 2121 -- maintain a 3.50
Overall/Honors GPA
Honors Scholarships
The freshmen scholarship is known as the “Irm’s” 100 Scholarship
and includes a tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours per semester plus up to $60 per credit hour in book supplements. Part time
and other students are eligible for term scholarships when they
complete an honors class scholarships are only available for fall
and winter semester
Honors Curriculum
Primarily, the honors curriculum is composed of general education classes that help students to earn their associates degree with
an honors certificate. Classes are capped at 20 students.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty benefit from annual professional development
activities and represent a breadth of scholars from varied disciplines.
Honors Advising
Students have at least one designated honors advisor and/or honors coordinator per campus.
Honors students benefit from tutition assistance, first day registration, and a variety of activities. Students have access to study
abroad scholarships and opportunities. The Honors Institute
supports three academic teams: Brain Bowl, Math Team, and
Model United Nations. Every year we recognize leadership, academic achievement, and volunteer service at our Honors Convocation. Students frequently attend NCHC, SRHC, and FCHC at
the program’s expense.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Geoffrey Kain, Professor & Honors
Program Director
Midsize Program (100-500 students), Transfer Students
General Information
The Embry-Riddle Honors Program is highly selective, offering
its student members enriched educational experiences. Emphasizing Honors course work in General Education and in the majors, the program involves selected faculty who develop innovative courses and establish mentoring relationships with students.
The program is designed to attract and retain top students and
to develop their communicative, analytical, critical, and research
skills, nurturing a love of life-long learning, leadership and service.
Admission Criteria
* minimum 1300 SAT (on 1600 scale) or 29 composite ACT for
most programs * minimum 3.50 gpa * leadership/service profile *
strong recommendations * breadth of interests * Honors application essay
* complete three interdisciplinary Honors seminars (may replace
one with study abroad, Honors) * meet Honors Math requirement * complete 12-14 credit hrs. of Honors specific to major
* attend at least three Honors-sponsored events per semester *
maintain a 3.20 cgpa
Honors Scholarships
Honors Curriculum
Students must complete general education AND major-specific
Honors requirements: * interdisciplinary seminars HON 150,
250, and 350 (or study abroad, Honors) * Calculus III Honors,
or Statistics Honors (depends on degree program) * 12-14 credit
hrs. of Honors within major.
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Honors Faculty
All faculty teaching Honors Program courses are carefully selected by the Honors Program director, in agreement with department chairs.
Honors Advising
Honors advising provided by Honors Program director and Honors Program assistant director. All first year Honors Program
students have a mandatory individualized advisement meeting
with Honors director or assistant director early in the fall semester. Honors advising is available throughout the student’s time at
the university, by appointment.
* Priority registration * Honors housing * Honors Center,
featuring --Honors library --lounge/study area --student
conference room --computers --kitchen/dining area --immediate access to Honors director
and assistant director *
available research support * Honors Series, featuring renowned
speakers and performers (with Honors Program student closed Q
& A sessions) * faculty lecture series * membership in the Honors
Students Association * multiple social events, including fall picnic
on the beach and spring eco-outing * Honors notations on diploma and transcript * recognition at commencement
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Program Name: FIU Honors College
Location: Miami, Florida
Dean/Director of Honors: Lesley Northup
Accepted, Hispanic Serving Institution
General Information
The Honors College at FIU aims to provide a transformative undergraduate education by •providing cutting-edge academic and
co-curricular opportunities; •mentoring and inspiring students
to excel and flourish through advanced research, community
engagement, international study, and cultural literacy; •providing
the tools to develop a coherent worldview through higher-order
reasoning, intellectual curiosity, and ethical judgment; and •fostering integrity, responsibility, and civility in tomorrow’s leaders.
The Honors College is nationally recognized for innovative pedagogy, outstanding undergraduate research, commitment to the
arts, strong international focus. A dynamic laboratory of transformative teaching and learning, the College emphasizes intellectual curiosity, community engagement, and multi-disciplinary
analysis and problem-solving. Students are mentored to be the
tomorrow’s leaders through an emphasis on integrity, the love of
learning, global citizenship, and excellence in all endeavors.
Admission Criteria
• Freshman from high school (or dual enrollment): minimum
GPA 3.5 weighted GPA, preferred 1850 SAT or 28 ACT, 500 word
essay, 300 word personal statement •Transfer students: 3.3 college GPA, 500 word essay, 300 word
personal statement, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript from
previous institution(s), completed application, résumé,
•Current FIU students: 3.3 FIU GPA, 500 word essay, 300 word
personal statement, 2 letters of recommendation, completed
application, résumé,
•Maintain cumulative GPA: 3.3 each semester
•Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of Honors classes (24
for FTICs)
•Complete an Honors Portfolio
•Meet annual Honors Citizenship requirements -20 hours
of community service per academic year
-Participation in
co-curricular activities
Honors Scholarships
The Honors College offers scholarships to current, incoming, and
transfer students, in addition to providing students with information regarding external scholarships. The Honors College equips
students with the tools, resources, and knowledge to compete for
prestigious national scholarships and awards.
Honors Curriculum
Honors students pursue any major in the university while simultaneously completing an independent Honors College curriculum of 6 credits annually. The first year addresses epistemology
and ontology while stressing multi-disciplinary approaches to
solving intellectual and practical problems. Students in the second year explore self and other in team-taught classes that incorporate the cutting edge “Reacting to the Past” and “City as Text”
pedagogies. In the upper division, students have several options:
•Participating in an Honors Study Abroad program. These require a 3-credit spring seminar and a 3-credit four-week international experience that goes well beyond cultural tourism to
explore serious themes in depth.
•Completing a 6-credit Honors seminar from over two dozen interdisciplinary Honors offerings, covering everything from social
entrepreneurship to pre-med and pre-law prep to exploring the
Everglades.
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•Completing an Honors thesis-quality research project
throughthe Advanced Research and Creativity in Honors
(ARCH) program, culminating in conference presentation.
Honors Faculty
The Honors College draws over four dozen faculty members
from the best instructors the university has to offer in every
field. There are also four full-time instructors assigned exclusively to the College. Honors Fellows include such luminaries as
one of the physicists identifying the Higgs Boson, the members
of the Amernet String Quartet, and the national runner-up for
the Inspire Integrity Award presented by the National Society of
Collegiate Scholars.
der-served small City of Sweetwater. This cutting-edge program
includes student internships, service opportunities, jobs, and
research components.
•Truman Little White House scholarships for students to attend
the annual Key West symposium on public affairs.
•An Honors dorm, Everglades Hall, where students live, study,
and socialize together.
Honors Advising
In the Honors College, every student counts. Each receives
personalized, individual advising from the College’s own advisors, with whom they meet regularly and as needed. Students can
seek advising in their majors as well. Students who are having
problems or are identified as at-risk are contacted and offered
specialized advising to enhance their success and continuity in
the College.
The Honors College has a wealth of co-curricular opportunities
for its students. These include
•The highly developed ARCH undergraduate research program,
which showcases student research in an annual, two-day conference; subsidizes student participation in national and international conferences; provides stipends for selected students to
work on faculty funded research; and regularly hosts statewide
and regional conferences sponsored by external organizations.
•Study Abroad in a kaleidoscope of ever-changing locations, including Cambodia-Vietnam, the Peruvian Amazon, France, Italy,
and Indonesia. These thematic programs include prepartory
coursework and generally include a service-research component.
•Honors Education in the Arts (HEARTS), a program that injects
the arts throughout the curriculum and provides students with
free quality cultural opportunities at the area’s top venues. The
program has also spawned a student-led a cappella choir, a poetry
club, and a film club.
•Internship and job opportunities provided by external partners
specifically seeking Honors students.
•Community Engagement Partnership with the contiguous un-
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Hillsborough Community College - Honors Institute
Program Name: Honors Institute
Defining Characteristics: 2-year College, General Honors
Program, Midsize Program (100-500 students), Scholarships
Location: Tampa, Florida
Dean/Director of Honors: Lydia Daniel, Ph.D.
General Information
The Honors Institute is designed to promote a rigorous academic
program for exceptionally talented and motivated students and
encourages high academic achievement, leadership and student
camaraderie. Promoting excellence includes community service,
student-faculty interaction, and formal recognition of Honors
students. The Honors Institute provides intellectual and cultural
enrichment through activities that include travel and student
exchanges.
Admission Criteria
• High school GPA of 3.4 or higher or
• SAT combined score of 1160 or higher or
• ACT combined score of 26 or higher or
• Top 10% with SAT combined score of 1050 or higher or
• 12 hours of dual enrollment with a 3.8 GPA or higher or • Cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher, with a minimum of 6 semester hours of college credit or
• Students must complete a minimum of eight Honors courses
(minimum 24 credit hours).
• Students must complete the IDH 2931H Honors Leadership
course the first semester that the students are enrolled in the
Honors Institute.
• Students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to
remain in good standing in the Honors Institute.
Honors Scholarships
Presidential Scholarship (tuition up to 72 credits; $400.00 book
and supplies each fall and spring semesters Presidential Honors
Scholarship ( tuition up to 72 hours; $400.00 book and supplies
each fall and spring semesters) Board of Trustees Scholarship
(tuition up to 72 credits; $400.00 book and supplies each fall and
spring semesters) Honors Foundation Scholarship ($750.00 fall
and spring semsters up to 72 credits)
Honors Curriculum
• Students must complete a minimum of eight Honors courses
(minimum 24 credit hours).
• Students must complete the IDH 2931H Honors Leadership
course the first semester that the students are enrolled in the
Honors Institute.
• Students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to
remain in good standing in the Honors Institute. The students
have many opportunities for academic and personal development
from the annual international trip to weekly activities.
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Honors Faculty
32 Honors Instructors teach a variety of disciplines. The Honors
faculty are selected for their academic scholarship and their passion for teaching. Each year, they must participate in the Teaching in Honors Workshop.
Honors Advising
Honors Institute has its own Honors Academic Advisor who
meets with student to assure that they are taking the correct
courses that will lead to their graduation and transfer to the universities of their choice.
• Priority registration
• Honors study lounge on each campus
• Field trips, socials, cultural activities
• Small classes
• Advanced university preparation
• Travel opportunities
• Special recognition at graduation
• Honors designation on diploma and transcripts Each year, the
students have the opportunity to participate in the subsidized
international trip. Students have the opportunity to participate
in the Harvard Model United Nations in Boston. Each spring,
the students may take the Honors Global Leadership course that
requires spending their spring break volunteering in a developing
country.
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Program Name: Undergraduate Honors Program
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dean/Director of Honors: Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., Dean of the
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Accepted, General Honors Citation and Divisional Honors
Citations available
General Information
NSU’s Undergraduate Honors Program, housed within the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, provides a rich educational
experience for highly motivated and high achieving undergraduate students through curricular and co-curricular activities. In
addition to an emphasis on research and small class sizes, the
program encourages students to support and learn from each
other in and outside the classroom. It promotes balance by advancing students’ personal and professional goals, and it creates
unique ways for students to interact with their professors. Honors
students also receive priority course registration and access to
visiting distinguished speaker seminars. Honors Program classes
provide students with exclusive, unique, and challenging experiences in the classroom and beyond.
Admission Criteria
Qualified NSU undergraduate students at any stage in their
academic career may submit the Honors Program application,
though 90% of participants enter as first-year college students. Approximately half of all applications are accepted for admission,
which is approximately 10% of each year’s entering class—distributed across all majors. Accepted students demonstrate a personal
commitment and the following prior academic performance:
average SAT (or ACT equivalent) of 1265 and average un-weighted high school GPA of 3.6.
• Actively work toward one of the Honors citations • Actively participate in Honors courses and participate in
co-curricular Honors activities
• Maintain minimum 3.5 cumulative NSU GPA
• Academic progress reviewed twice yearly; students not meeting
criteria may be invited to petition to retain Honors status
• Complete all Honors coursework at NSU
• Students may take Honors coursework throughout all four
undergraduate years. Honors coursework may satisfy General
Education and some major requirements.
Honors Scholarships
• College offers merit scholarships.
• Annual $500 Honors Program Scholarships based on good
academic standing (per Honors Program criteria) and active participation in the program. To qualify, students must be enrolled
full-time in the Professional and Liberal Studies Program.
• Supplemental competitive scholarships awarded to first-year
Honors students.
• Continuing Honors students may be awarded for significant
engagement, leadership, and contribution.
• Scholarships may assist Honors students with travel study and
research conference participation.
Honors Curriculum
Honors seminars cover unique and multidisciplinary topics.
Examples include:
• Myth and Fairy Tale in Modern Culture
• The Human Mind
• The Nature of Truth
• Science in the News
• U.S. Supreme Court and the Cultural Revolution
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• Philosophy and Politics in Film Students may pursue one or
both of the following Honors Citations. General Honors Citation
Requirements:
• cumulative NSU GPA of 3.5 or higher at time of degree conferral
• successful completion of 21 credits of Honors coursework prior
to graduation Divisional Honors Citation Requirements:
• completion of 9 credits of Honors coursework, including up to
3 credits of Independent Study • submission of Honors Thesis Proposal • successful completion and defense of approved Honors Thesis
under direction of a faculty member
• cumulative NSU GPA of 3.5 or higher at time of degree conferral
Honors Faculty
Honors classes and beyond-the-classroom learning experiences
create unique ways for students to interact with their professors.
Working closely with full-time faculty allows Honors students
to gain a more comprehensive, interactive approach to their
learning process. Students are free to ask creative questions and
become more innovative in their thinking processes. Faculty
members regularly mentor students in research, guide students in
professional endeavors, and participate actively in co-curricular
programs. The college’s faculty includes subject-matter experts
from various academic disciplines and professional fields. The
college hosts a series of lectures and performances that showcase
faculty members’ academic, professional, and creative work outside the classroom. Students and the community are encouraged
to attend and learn more about the faculty’s diverse interests.
• Hands-On Learning: Honors students do not rely on books
and lectures alone, but rather are encouraged to participate in
thoughtful learning experiences and engaging discussions.
• Faculty Mentorship: The direct interaction with full-time
faculty allows Honors students to gain a more comprehensive,
interactive approach to their learning process. Students are free
to ask creative questions and become more innovative in their
thinking processes.
• Co-Curricular Experiences: Students in the Honors program
connect classroom experience with experiences outside the classroom. This may include support for study abroad opportunities,
speakers, exclusive workshops and seminars, and social activities.
• Individualized Study: Opportunities will be available for students to conduct undergraduate research studies or study abroad.
• Special Recognition: All Honors courses will be noted on the
student’s permanent transcript, showing prospective employers
or graduate and professional schools the enhanced education the
student received. Those who successfully complete the General
Honors Citation requirements receive a notation of this achievement on their NSU transcripts and a medallion at commencement. Those who successfully complete the Divisional Honors
Citation requirements receive a notation of this achievement on
their NSU transcripts and a medallion at commencement.
Honors Advising
All NSU undergraduate students receive academic advising
through the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center, which
provides comprehensive and developmental support services to
empower students to achieve academic success.
• Building supportive relationships and fostering confidence
• Guiding students through the transition to college and throughout their higher education journey
• Serving as referral and liaison to facilitate resolution
• Serving as advocates through empathic listening and re-framing
• Explaining university policies and procedures
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Program Name: Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College
Defining Characteristics: 2-year College, 4-year College, Public
or State College, Midsize Program (100-500 students),
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
Scholarships Available
Dean/Director of Honors: Marcella A. Montesinos
General Information
In keeping with the mission of Palm Beach State College, the
purpose of the Honors College is to provide a challenging and
supportive academic environment in which students are encouraged to think critically, demonstrate leadership, and develop
ethical standards.
Admission Criteria
Honors Scholarships
Honors Curriculum
Honors pursues an interactive learning experience where students acquire a creative and comprehensive understanding of
concepts in an interdisciplinary and global context.
Honors Faculty
Palm Beach State Honors students and faculty share a commitment and civic responsibility that extends beyond the classroom
to local, national, and international communities.
Honors Advising
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Polk State College
Location: Winter Haven, Florida
Available
Dean/Director of Honors: Patricia Jones, Ph.D.
General Information
The Polk State College Honors Program is designed for highly-motivated, talented students who wish to be challenged by an
intellectually stimulating academic program of study. Honors
courses are not simply regular courses with additional work;
instead they provide alternative approaches to learning that are
student-centered and interactive, promoting creativity and global
understanding. Honors classes are small, enabling students and
faculty in each class to form a close-knit learning community.
Admission Criteria
One or more of the following:
• Unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 or higher
• SAT combined score of 1100 or higher in Mathematics and
Critical Reading
• ACT composite score of 25 or higher
• College GPA of 3.2 or higher
• PERT score of 120 or above on both the Writing section and the
Reading section
• Students are welcome to take as many or as few Honors Program courses as they wish.
• Students who wish to graduate from the Polk State College
Honors Program must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours
with the Honors designation.
• Students must have a 3.2 cumulative GPA to graduate from the
Honors Program.
Honors Scholarships
Honors Program Semester Scholarships
• These are one semester scholarships of $700; students can re-apply each semester. Application period: fall and spring semesters.
Honors Program Two-year Scholarships
• These are two-year scholarships that cover 12 credits per semester. Application period: fall semesters only.
Honors Curriculum
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Honors Faculty
We have more than 35 Honors Program faculty teaching variety
of disciplines.
Honors Advising
• Smaller classes
• Field trips
• Priority registration
• Scholarship opportunities
• Honors designation on transcript
• Honors seal on diploma
• Recognition at graduation
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Location: Saint Leo, Florida
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Jacci White
Accepted, Academic Advisors, One-on-one research with
General Information
faculty mentor
We strive to cultivate independent, sophisticated thinkers whose
creative and analytical skill sets will allow them to flourish not
only in our own challenging academic arena but also in their
future professions. Recognizing that we are members of a global
community, we aspire to instill values and ethics needed to live in
the 21st century, incorporating the appropriate and responsible
use of technology in our instructional process. This thematically
integrated program culminates in the conception, development,
and presentation of an original thesis, scientific project, or artistic
work. We explore conceptions of love, justice, divinity, nature,
and humanity through an immersion in the course material. Our
multidisciplinary and historically sequential courses offer a philosophically nurturing alternative to our general menu of course
requirements.
Admission Criteria
• A letter of recommendation. • A writing sample indicating why they would like to be a part of
the honors program. Transfer student requirements
• cumulative GPA of 3.5 or if they can show themselves as
members in good standing of Honors Programs at their previous
institution.
Rather than adding to the major of our honors students, we
enhance the experience by replacing six University Explorations
(UE) courses that are required by the traditional student with
six sequential honors courses. By replacing required UE courses,
honors students are able to complete any combination of Major
and Minor for their degree and finish by working one-on-one
with faculty members while completing a year-long senior research project.
Honors Scholarships
Academic scholarships are available for students who meet the
entrance requirements for the honors program. The honors
program has an endownment that is used for additional funding
for scholarship and service. Lastly, all honors students may keep
the laptop they are assigned when they complete the first portion
fo the program.
Honors Curriculum
• The Classical World Translations of Greek and Roman authors
whose works exemplify the breadth and depth of classical learning.
• The Christian Vision The Judeo-Christian tradition, including
Hebrew, Roman Catholic, and Protestant authors.
• The Humanistic Tradition 15th-century Renaissance to the
18th-century Enlightenment.
• Scientific Revolutions Works that have altered the course of scientific thinking. Contemporary writings and classic works from
the history of science are examined.
• The Human Condition Re-examined 18th- and 19th-century
developments across the social sciences, encompassing history,
politics, economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and
technology.
• The Modern World View 20th-century thought, culture, and
religion. Students will combine informed perspectives to discuss
intellectual achievements and contemporary issues.
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• Honors Research Methods Planning for the senior Honors
project and Oral Exit Exam.
• Senior Honors Project The completion of an original research
project under the guidance of a mentor.
Honors Faculty
• Dr. Patricia Campion Associate Professor of Sociology • Dr. Patrick Crerand Associate Professor of English • Dr. Anthony Esposito Assistant Professor of History • Dr. Aaron Fehir Assistant Professor of Philosophy • Dr. Thomas Humphries Assistant Director of Honors & Assistant Professor of Theology and Religion
• Dr. Jack McTague Professor of History • Dr. Chris Miller Associate Professor of Environmental Science • Dr. Hudson Reynolds Associate Professor of Political Science • Dr. Thomas Ricard Assistant Professor of Engineering/ Physical
Science
• Dr. Mary Spoto Dean, School of Arts and Sciences & Professor
of English
• Dr. Kathryn Stasio Professor of English • Dr. Michael Tkacik Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies
• Dr. Shawn Weatherford Assistant Professor of Physics • Dr. Jacci White Honors Program Director & Professor of Mathematics
• Dr. Randall Woodard Chair and Associate Professor of Theology and Religion
• Evaluating the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in higher education.
• Assessing the implementation of International accounting standards in the US.
• Editing Sandhill Review, a campus literary magazine featuring
art, fiction, poetry, photography.
• Writing short novels, novellas, collection of poetry or filming
documentaries.
• Venturing through a Panamanian rain forest to collect data on
tree frogs.
• Developing DNA tests for palm tree farmers in South America. • Studying ecology at the Harvard Forest.
• Kayaking through Florida’s mangroves to assess the environmental impact of monofilament.
• Writing an amicus brief for the Supreme Court.
• Translating a Holocaust survivor’s account from German into
English for publication.
Honors Advising
Honors students all have an advisor in their major and the opportunity to meet with the honors director and assistant director for
both career and academic advising.
Freshmen honor students may contract with individual faculty to
assist in research, preparation for teaching, or the advancement of
projects intended to enhance the intellectual or artistic environment of the campus. Over the years our Senior Honors students
have completed diverse research projects, including:
• Joining the CIS faculty in exploring NSA secrets and threat
analyses of networks.
• Working on our CIS mobile security and network lab.
• Investigating revenue management principles while interning at
a Florida resort hotel.
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Program Name: The Burnett Honors College
Location: Orlando, Florida
Dean/Director of Honors: Alvin Y. Wang, Ph.D.
Available, Academic Advisors
General Information
The Burnett Honors College combines the intimacy of a small
liberal arts college with the benefits of a large, research university
located in a metropolitan environment. The mission of the College is to provide UCF’s most academically talented and motivated students with a challenging and unique scholarly experience,
creating a strong foundation for future achievements. The College
strives to create a diverse learning community that fosters the
pursuit of excellence, ethical, social, and civic responsibility, personal growth, and a passion for life-long learning. The Burnett
Honors College is housed in its own beautiful, modern facility
equipped with classrooms, offices, student computer lab, reading room, and meditation garden. More information about The
Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida may
be found at www.honors.ucf.edu.
Admission Criteria
Admission to The Burnett Honors College is very selective, and
admitted freshmen typically represent the top 10% of freshmen at
UCF. A separate application is sent to eligible students. Students
already enrolled at UCF or transfer students from other universities are not eligible. While numerical thresholds are not used,
typically, the middle 50% composite SAT of the entering class is
1330-1440; the average ACT is 31.
1. GPA: Students must maintain a 3.200 overall GPA and a 3.000
Honors GPA 2.To graduate with the University Honors students
must complete: - Honors Freshmen Symposium - a minimum
of 4 lower-division Honors courses - a minimum of 3 upper-division Honors courses that must include one interdisciplinary
seminar
Honors Scholarships
Honors Enhancement Scholarships are awarded to 25 incoming
freshmen selected based on their academic performance as reflected by their application. The $1000 scholarships are awarded
for the first year in college. The Burnett Honors College offers
scholarships to current students in support of study-abroad and
undergraduate research as well as providing awards that recognize academic excellence, student leadership, and civic engagement.
Honors Curriculum
All incoming Honors freshmen are required to take Honors Symposium in the fall of their freshmen year. Classes in the General
Education Program are offered as Honors sections for freshmen
and sophomores. Also, each semester The Burnett Honors
College offers courses to fulfill Honors upper-division requirements for specific majors. Honors Composition is required for
students without incoming composition credit. Students who
haven’t earned credit for composition must take ENC 1101H
and ENC 1102H. It is the only GEP course required for students
to take in Honors. Each semester, The Burnett Honors College
offers students the opportunity to select among several Interdisciplinary Seminars that represent cutting-edge topics taught by
UCF’s most outstanding faculty. Interdisciplinary Seminars are
designed to be available to all majors at the upper-division level.
All Honors sections (lower and upper level) are limited to 20
students with the exception of writing classes which are limited
to 15 students.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty represent virtually all of the academic disciplines
on campus. To teach in Honors, faculty must be tenured or
tenure earning (there are no GTAs or adjuncts teaching Honors
classes). Typically, Honors interdisciplinary seminars are taught
by two faculty members from different academic disciplines.
Honors Advising
The Office of Honors Advising is located in The Burnett Honors
College. Its primary mission is to help University Honors students stay on track with Honors requirements. However, students
can get assistance with UCF policies, career planning, graduate
school options, or personal issues. The Office of Honors Advising
is responsible for Honors Orientation and collaborates closely
with other student advising offices on campus. Honors Peer Advisors serve as additional resources for incoming freshmen.
In addition to providing opportunities for its students to excel
academically, The Burnett Honors College offers an enriched
schedule of co-curricular programs and activities. These include
our living-learning community in Tower 3 and service-learning
programs which have included study abroad in South Africa,
Nicaragua, and St. Kitts and Nevis. In addition, The Burnett
Honors College houses the Honors in the Major (HIM) Program which is UCF’s oldest and most prestigious undergraduate research program. The Honors Office of Research and
Civic Engagement not only promotes HIM and other research
opportunities, but also oversees volunteer opportunities with
several important community partners. UCF’s Office of Prestigious Awards is also located in The Burnett Honors College and
offers students information and advising for major national and
international fellowships and scholarships including the Rhodes,
Marshall, Jack Kent Cooke, Truman, and Goldwater scholarships. Students are also encouraged to become active members
of Honors Congress—the official student organization of The
Burnett Honors College. Honors Congress exists to strengthen
the Honors community by providing academic, volunteer and
social outlets for its students. Plus—it’s a lot of fun!
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Program Name: Kugelman Honors Program
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Greg Lanier
General Information
The Kugelman Honors Program at the University of West Florida, provides students with a well-rounded collegiate experience.
Through small class sizes and personalized attention, students are
challenged and motivated to strive for the best.
Admission Criteria
•3.5 GPA
•ACT composite of 26 OR SAT composite of 1770
•Letter of recommendation
•Full time student
•3.25 GPA
•Honors Core I
•Honors Core II
•Four Honors Electives
•Two Honors Seminars
•Honors Thesis Research Methods
•Honors Thesis & Presentation
•100 Hours of Community Service
Honors Scholarships
Honors scholarships are awarded to incoming Honors students
and current Honors students.
Honors Curriculum
Students take Honors Core I, which is their first taste of Honors.
It is a rigorous course that focuses on critical thinking skills. They
take Honors Core II the next semester and apply those critical
thinking skills into community projects. After their first year in
Honors, students enjoy small class sizes and select their Honors
classes with faculty who motivate and challenge. Some popular
Honors courses include:
•The Science of Brewing
•Politics of Food
•Zombies & Survival
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Honors Faculty
The Kugelman Honors Program is comprised of five faculty and
staff:
•Dr. Greg Lanier, Director
•Dr. Greg Tomso, Associate Director
•Dr. Jocelyn Evans, Core II professor
•Jennifer Vallin, Assistant Director
•Robin Jones, Assistant Director
Honors Advising
The Kugelman Honors Program prides itself in offering personalized attention to all Honors students. Not only do they have
access to Honors advisors, they are also assigned an Honors Mentor, who helps them transition into the program and university.
•Priority Registration
•Enriching Academic Curriculum
•Small Class Sizes
•Pace Hall-Honors Living & Learning Community
•Leadership Opportunities
•Scholarships
•Conferences
•Undergraduate Research
•International Experiences
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Program Name: Clayton State University Honors Program
Location: Morrow, Georgia
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Alexander W. Hall (Director)
General Information
The Clayton State University Honors Program creates opportunities for students to get a step ahead in developing their academic
and leadership skills. Involvement in the Honors program offers
students unique opportunities to make the most of their college experience and distinguish themselves in preparation for a
career or graduate school. The benefits for students in the Honors
Program include enhanced Honors courses, eligibility for Honors
Scholarships, early registration, an Honors diploma seal, and
recognition at commencement.
Admission Criteria
For students with fewer than 30 hours of college credit. Minimum admission requirements: 3.5 high school GPA, an 1100
SAT (math and verbal sections) or 24 ACT composite score, and
a record of involvement in extracurricular activities. For students
who have more than 30 hours of college credit. Minimum admission requirements: 3.5 college GPA and a record of community or
campus service.
All Honors Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete 12
service hours per semester (in the Fall and Spring semesters).
Honors Scholarships
The Clayton State University Foundation generously supports
the Honors Program through the Honors Scholarships. All
scholarships are awarded competitively based on academics and
service. Admission into the Honors Program does not guarantee
a scholarship. Those who receive an Honors Scholarship must
maintain full-time enrollment and good standing in the Honors
Program. The Honors applications, especially the essay portion,
of all students accepted into the Honors Program are used for
scholarship considerations.
Honors Curriculum
Students entering the program with fewer than 30 units complete
6 Honors designated courses. Students entering with 30 hours or
more complete 3 Honors designated courses. Honors designated
courses include special Honors topics courses, independent studies or assistantships and contracted courses (where students work
with their professors to create an enhanced syllabus).
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty are drawn from faculty interested in working
closely with Honors Program students. Faculty support the
Program by offering Honors Seminars, opportunities for close
collaboration through assistantships and independent studies and
special contracted courses where the professor works with the
student to custom craft a syllabus that enhances course content.
Honors Advising
The Honors Director personally advises Honors Students with
respect to Honors Coursework requirements. In addition, Honors
students receive priority registration privileges.
Honors students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty in courses specifically designed to enhance the educational
experience. In addition, Honors students are eligible for Honors
tuition and travel scholarships and priority registration. Likewise,
Clayton State University has an active Honors Student Association that provides Clayton Honors Students opportunities for
service and social activities.
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Georgia College
Program Name: Georgia College Honors Program
Location: Milledgeville, Georgia
Dean/Director of Honors: Steven Elliott-Gower, PhD
General Information
The Georgia College Honors Program is designed for intellectually talented and motivated students. We provide small sections
of core curriculum classes, multidisciplinary colloquiums, lunch
and dinner seminars, book discussions, and other academic and
cultural events. We have student accommodations, classrooms,
study rooms, and a common room in Bell Hall – the only residential hall on the college’s historic Front Campus. We provide
students with an intellectually challenging and rewarding academic experience, which will allow them to stretch their minds,
craft unique records of experience and accomplishment, and
achieve their longer term academic and professional goals.
Admission Criteria
• Minimum SAT score of 1200
• Minimum high school GPA of 3.50
• Intellectual drive/curiosity
• Service/leadership
• International students 88+ TOEFL
• 3.30+ GPA
• 18 hours of Honors course credit
• Good standing with the program
• Contribute to campus/community
• Graduate within four years
• Complete an exit interview
Honors Scholarships
Trustee Scholarships ($24,000); Presidential Scholarships
($16,000); Vera Lucille Vincent Scholarships ($12,000); Dean’s
Merit Scholarships (amounts vary). Students compete for these
scholarships through our Presidential Scholarships Competition,
typically held at the end of the first week of December). http://
www.gcsu.edu/admissions/exploring/presidentsscholarship.htm
Honors Curriculum
We offer 8-10 Honors sections of core curriculum classes each
semester.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty are among the very best at Georgia College. They
are expert scholars and engaging teachers who bring the Honors
classroom to life. All Honors classes are taught by tenured or
tenure-track professors.
Honors Advising
Honors advising is provided through our Center for Student
Success. Our National Scholarships Office advises Honors students about national scholarship opportunities such as the Boren,
Fulbright, Goldwater, Gilman, NSF Graduate Research, Truman,
and Udall scholarships.
In addition to Honors classes, we offer book discussions, lunch
and dinner seminars, a residential learning community focused
on global learning, and research conference travel grants.
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Program Name: GGC Honors Program
Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Jennifer Wunder
General Information
Georgia Gwinnett College’s Honors Program challenges students to discover the deepest meanings of the college’s four core
values: Leadership, Creativity, Service, and Scholarship. Students
accepted to the Honors Program take part in a college experience
exploring these four core values. We offer a rich and varied set of
curricular and co-curricular experiences that challenge Honors
Program students academically; develop their creativity; foster
within them an abiding commitment to humanitarian service;
and enhance their leadership skills. These opportunities are offered to outstanding students who qualify for entry, successfully
complete the application process, and are selected for participation in our programs.
Admission Criteria
Membership in GGC’s Honors Program is based upon a variety
of factors, including a typical GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrated, continuing commitment to GGC’s four core values of
scholarship, leadership, service and creativity. Students interested
in joining our Honors Programs go through an application and
admission process detailed on our website at http://www.ggc.edu/
academics/honors/. The process includes the submission of an
essay, details about activities and goals, a letter of recommendation, and an interview.
Program Expectations/Requirements: 1. Maintain a high GPA; 2. Participate in minimum one activity per semester related to
each core value; 3. Attend monthly meetings; 4. Play an active
role in minimum one service project each semester; 5. First-year:
successfully complete Honors 1000; All: successfully complete
a minimum two Honors 3000 classes; 6. Remain active in the
program a minimum four semesters; 7. Maintain a portfolio
demonstrating engagement with and commitment to the four
core values.
Honors Scholarships
All students in the Honors Program receive discipline/major specific mentoring and assistance applying for scholarships, internships, fellowships and the like.
Honors Curriculum
GGC’s Honors Program offers multiple Honors courses that fit
within the core curriculum, general education requirements of
the University System of Georgia. We also offer Honors 1000,
a 1-credit Honors Seminar for first-year students, and Honors
3000, a 3-credit Honors Seminar for our students at the sophomore level or higher. Honors 1000 introduces students to the
concepts, expectations, and requirements of the GGC Honors
Program through discussion, reflection, and analysis of a theme,
text, or topic of the instructor’s choosing integrative of GGC’s
four core values. Honors 3000 guides students through intensive
interdisciplinary inquiry on course topics which vary by semester. It places special emphasis on how interdisciplinary study
fosters civic engagement and sustainable partnerships across
disciplines and communities, through experiential learning and
service. The course offers students exposure to faculty and/or
staff expertise from diverse disciplines, with emphasis on experiencing the core values of scholarship, leadership, service, and
creativity.
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Honors Faculty
Faculty teaching Honors courses and mentoring Honors students
are drawn from across the college. They hold terminal degrees in
their fields of study and are selected on the basis of expertise as
well as demonstrated commitment to and excellence in student
engagement and teaching in an active, student-centered environment. Professors include, for example, the 2010 and 2012
recipients of the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents’
Teaching Excellence Award. Honors 3000 classes are oftentimes
team-taught by professors from different disciplines.
Honors Advising
All students at Georgia Gwinnett College are assigned a faculty mentor in their major with whom they are required to meet
at least once a semester and expected to meet more than that.
Honors Program students retain their individual mentor in their
mentor and also receive additional mentoring associated with the
Honors Program and coordinated by the Director of the Program.
Members of GGC’s Honors Program enjoy a variety of benefits
from access to our special Honors Learning Lounge, comfortably
furnished and used both for casual downtime and our special
Honors courses, to exciting co- and extra-curricular programming, events, and opportunities designed to enrich the college
experience with particular focus on the college’s four core values.
Throughout the year, we offer students in our Honors community
opportunities to: take field trips; participate in dining discussions
with faculty and in-field experts; meet with state and national
leaders; attend professional and leadership oriented workshops;
enjoy cultural events like the theatre and museums; and much
more. We also offer our students assistance with scholarship
applications and support students pursuing research, internships,
and scholarly work via conferences and publications. Our Honors courses are a great way to meet requirements in a close-knit,
student-centered atmosphere. These small classes emphasize indepth discussions, guest speakers, and hands-on learning where
students explore topics of study via field trips, creative projects,
and other experiences that go beyond traditional lectures and
textbooks. They offer students the opportunity to “learn by doing” in an engaging and supportive atmosphere.
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Program Name: University Honors College
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Michael Savoie
General Information
The mission of the Honors College at Valdosta State University is
to provide for the stimulation of academically motivated students
so that they achieve their full academic potential, while at the
same time providing recognition for such students’ endeavors.
The Honors College encourages meaningful connections between
disciplines, innovative and unusual approaches to subject matter,
and reliance upon experiential learning and global awareness that
are fully integrated into the course content and lead to opportunities for strong undergraduate research and creative endeavors.
Admission Criteria
SAT 1170 or ACT 26; High School GPA 3.2; Writing sample.
24 to 28 hours of Honors courses including 6 to 9 hours in core, 9
hours in major courses, and Intro Honors seminar, research, and
portfolio courses.
Honors Scholarships
Bartram, Bailey, Honors Scholars, and Jennett Scholars programs.
Honors Curriculum
HONS 1990 Intro seminar 6-9 Hours in core Honors sections 9
Hours in major Honors sections HONS 3999 Honors research
HONS 4990 Honors portfolio Global Experience requirement
Honors Faculty
Dean of Honors, Three faculty coordinators (program coordinator, undergraduate research coordinator, and global experience
coordinator) Two graduate assistants for advising Two student
assistants
Honors Advising
Two graduate assistants - one for general requirements and one
to oversee scholarship requirements.
Honors Student Association, Undergraduate research, Service
learning projects, Leadership opportunities, and travel programs.
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Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Dean/Director of Honors: Vernadette Gonzalez
General Information
The Honors Program provides students a more active role in
their education. Towards this end, we have designed an inquiry-based curriculum that encourages learning through independent research and creative expression. The classes are harder, but
they are also more rewarding. Honors students enjoy intimate
and personalized educational experiences within the setting of
a large, research-driven university. They have access to smaller
classes, dedicated advising, peer mentorship, and faculty-guided
projects.
Admission Criteria
Minimum 3.2 GPA from previous institution(s) attended Completion of online application, recommendation form, and departmental form (required only for Upper Division Honors Program)
At least one Honors course every semester Minimum GPA of 3.2
cumulatively and in Honors courses
Honors Scholarships
Achievement Scholarship Hubert & Mable Frings Endowed
Scholarship Kaplan Test Prep Scholarship
Honors Curriculum
Honors courses provide opportunities for undergraduate students to experience small seminar-style classes, while satisfying
General Education requirements and learning skills and knowledge necessary to conduct independent research and creative
work within their major. All of the courses are inquiry-based,
training students in critical thinking and independent research.
Honors Faculty
The Honors Faculty Cohort teach one Honors course per semester for four semesters. Honors faculty meet periodically to discuss teaching, research, students, and program development. A
variety of academic departments are represented by the Honors
faculty.
Honors Advising
The Honors Program has a dedicated academic advisor for freshmen and sophomores. The Director advises juniors and seniors.
There are also peer advisors available for all students to meet
with.
Honors students are strongly encouraged to engage themselves
outside of the classroom. The Honors Program partners with the
Honors Student Organization to create opportunities for students
to do so. Honors students are also welcomed to serve as Student
Ambassadors for the Honors Program.
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University of Idaho
Location: Moscow, Idaho
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Alton Campbell
General Information
The University of Idaho Honors Program (UHP) is a vibrant intellectual and social community. The UHP emphasizes academic
classroom learning experiences while encouraging participation
in honors living and extracurricular activities. Committed to
educating the whole person, the UHP offers leadership development and service opportunities. Students are encouraged to
develop and explore their abilities and to seek out new challenges
through undergraduate research and study abroad experiences.
Admission Criteria
Admission for first-year students is based on a correlation between their cumulative, un-weighted high school GPA and ACT
composite score or SAT verbal and math scores. In addition, four
brief essays are required. Home-schooled, transfer and current
UI students are also welcome to apply for admission. Please see
our web page for specifics: http://www.uidaho.edu/honors/admission)
Active members must maintain a UI 3.3 cumulative GPA and
complete semester-designated credit requirements. Students
completing 19 honors credits earn the Honors Core Award. The
prestigious Honors Certificate is awarded to students completing
27 honors credits in at least three disciplines in the social sciences
and humanities. The Core Award and the Honors Certificate are
noted on the student’s transcript.
Honors Scholarships
The UHP annually awards 10-15 $1,000-$1,500 renewable scholarships and approximately 20 Western Undergraduate Exchange
(WUE) scholarships. Students admitted to the UHP and UI by
February 15 are automatically considered for all university and
honors scholarships. In addition, 6-10 Honors Presidential
Scholars and 10-20 Honors Fellows are selected each year based
on their academic record, test scores and evidence of leadership,
service, and involvement in high school.
Honors Curriculum
Classes are intellectually challenging and discussion-based with
emphasis on the development of critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. Honors classes are capped at 30
students and taught by some of the best professors on campus.
Professors care about teaching and learning and the development
of the student as a person. Lower-division classes meet general
education requirements, while upper-division courses are generally taught as elective seminars. Our students are well prepared
for their first job and for graduate or professional school. Honors
students receive priority registration privileges.
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Honors Faculty
Honors classes are taught by faculty from all academic disciplines; and the faculty are committed and dedicated to helping
students reach their potential. Teaching an Honors class is considered a privilege as well as a challenge.
Honors Advising
Honors students are advised in their major departments with
the Honors Program staff providing complementary advising
and guidance. The UHP sponsors a wide variety of workshops
and presentations that include getting involved in undergraduate
research, studying abroad, and applying for national scholarships
or graduate school. The adjacent Career Center helps students
prepare resumes, letters of application, and seek jobs and internships. UHP staff offer a listening ear while providing encouragement and timely advice.
Academics: As a medium-sized land grant research university,
students have excellent opportunities to be involved in research
projects and work one on one with faculty, post-docs and graduate students. UHP students’ research often leads to a published
papers or posters. Several students have been invited to present
their research at regional and national meetings. In addition,
students are encouraged to study abroad for a semester or a year.
Living-learning Groups: The top two floors of Theophilis Tower
are reserved for first-year Honors students with separate men’s
and women’s floors. In this academic and social community,
students study, make friends, watch movies, share meals, discuss
life questions and play video games. Scholars-Living Learning
Community with apartment style living, common social and
study spaces, and cooking facilities is a popular living option
for upper-class honors students. Community: Outside of the
classroom, our “Fireside Chats” and “Things That Matter” groups
bring students and faculty together around topics of mutual
interest. Diverse social, leadership, service, and extracurricular
activities provide educational and community building opportunities outside the classroom. The Honors Student Advisory
Board (HSAB) plays an important role in selecting courses and
in coordinating social and service events. This all contributes to
strong leadership development.
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Program Name: College of Lake County Honors Program
Location: Grayslake, Illinois
Dean/Director of Honors: Nicholas Schevera
General Information
The Honors Program is an opportunity for high-achieving
students to enrich their academic and community experiences
and pave their way to future academic success. The program is
designed for students who: •Enjoy learning for learning’s sake •Often do more than is expected •Look for ways to expand their
opportunities •Strive for excellence Benefits of participating
The Honors Program is dedicated to providing students with opportunities to enrich their academic and community experiences.
Some of the many benefits offered through the program include:
•Improved skills in research, communication and critical thinking •Increased marketability to top-tier transfer schools •Great
preparation for future career goals •Honors courses noted on
CLC transcripts •Tuition scholarships available
Admission Criteria
The following are prerequisites, but not a guarantee, of admission
to the program.
•Students entering CLC as freshman: High school GPA of 3.5 or
higher
•Current CLC students: CLC GPA of 3.5 or higher (based on at
least 12 academic credit hours)
•ACT composite score of 25 or above (highly recommended but
not required)
The following are prerequisites, but not a guarantee, of admission
to the program.
•Students entering CLC as freshman: High school GPA of 3.5 or
higher
•Current CLC students: CLC GPA of 3.5 or higher (based on at
least 12 academic credit hours)
•ACT composite score of 25 or above (highly recommended but
not required)
Honors Scholarships
In order to be eligible for the Honors Program scholarship, students must:
•be a high school graduate, •complete the FAFSA form, •and be enrolled in an Honors course. If you withdraw from
an Honors class, you forfeit your Honors Program scholarship.
Please note, scholarships are not guaranteed. The Financial Aid
Office takes in account several factors before awarding any scholarships
Honors Curriculum
Each fall and spring semester, six to eight general education
transfer courses are offered as honors-only classes with a 650 section number. Honors sections are taught by some of CLC’s most
engaging faculty members, those who are especially passionate
about teaching and working hard to enhance students’ academic
experience
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty are committed to providing the best education
to their students. They utilize active learning strategies in their
classes to benefit the learning styles of all students.
Honors Advising
The Coordinator of the Honors Program provides advising to
students as well as a counselor in the advising area.
Other opportunities for high achieving students include the CLC
Scholars and Phi Theta Kappa.
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DePaul University
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Dean/Director of Honors: Rose Spalding
General Information
The Honors Program replaces the required Liberal Studies Program for a small group of highly motivated students. Providing
a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, it is compatible
with a wide variety of majors. The core courses in the Honors
Program emphasize global, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary
perspectives. Third-year and fourth-year courses encourage
self-directed learning through individual research projects.
Throughout, expectations are high: students gain experience in
analysis, critical and creative thinking, discussion, and writing.
The program also offers a range of co-curricular activities, including a mentor program, peer advising, a quarterly newsletter,
student-faculty dinners, film and lecture series, a student government, cultural outings, and opportunities for community service.
Admission Criteria
Most students who enter DePaul’s Honors Program are in the
top ten percent of their high school class, with a cumulative GPA
of 3.5 or higher and an ACT composite score of at least 28 (if
submitted). However, we understand that standardized tests are
simply one measure of scholarly ability, so we carefully examine
each student’s entire application and high school record, looking
for the qualifications and independent learning that identify good
Honors candidates.
Small seminar style classes, dedicated faculty, and a scholarly
community are just a few of the features offered by the Honors
Program. The Honors curriculum replaces the Liberal Studies
(general education) requirements for Honors students, providing a more challenging academic experience. In addition to the
Honors core courses, students are required to complete at least
one year of language study and achieve intermediate proficiency
in a second language.
Honors Scholarships
The Honors Program does not offer any scholarships or financial
aid. However, we do post information about scholarship opportunities as they are made known to us. Many Honors students are
recipients of the Fulbright, Goldwater, Boren, and other prestigious awards
Honors Curriculum
The Honors Program includes the following features:
• Small seminar-style classes: With most classes capped at twenty
students, Honors courses encourage intellectual inquiry and indepth discussion.
• Dedicated faculty: Honors faculty members are experts in their
academic fields, and the small class size allows for individual
interchange between faculty and students.
• A scholarly community: Both inside and outside the classroom,
the program builds a sense of community through collaborative
research, service-learning opportunities, and a variety of co-curricular activities.
• The Honors Program senior thesis option encourages students
to draw on their four years of experience to write a thesis, which
is overseen by two faculty members. This also affords those students an opportunity to present at the annual Research Conference.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty are generally full-time faculty members and include the faculty who teach Honors courses, mentor Honors theses, and/or serve on the Honors Program Committee. Honors
faculty members have received dozens of teaching awards from
their colleges and departments and are among the most accomplished teachers at the university. Faculty who wish to teach
an Honors topics course are required to submit a formal course
proposal to the Honors Program Committee. The Committee
evaluates whether the course meets the learning objectives of the
Honors Program.
Honors Advising
Honors students are assigned to an Honors advisor who provides
individualized guidance, support, and assistance with major
selection and academic planning. Honors advising complements
the advising services students will receive from the major advisor
Benefits/Opportunities: • Small classes generally capped at 20 students.
• Classes that foster active, participatory learning. • Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural studies. • Curricular emphasis on second language study and study
abroad.
• Faculty guidance in independent research. • Preparation for post-graduate education and professional
careers.
• Leadership opportunities in the Honors Program. • Service projects in the Chicago community. • Membership in a supportive community of scholars. • Individualized academic advising. • Priority registration. • Student mentor program.
• Annual Student Research Conference.
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Program Name: The Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College
College, General Honors Program, Departmental Honors
Location: Charleston, Illinois
Program, Scholarships Available, Transfer Students Accepted,
Dean/Director of Honors: Dean Richard England
Academic Advisors, Fabulous
General Information
The Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College is a community of
students, faculty, and friends dedicated to academic excellence,
service, and achievement. Strong students develop their potential
through • engagement in small honors seminars led by dedicated faculty • student research and creative activity, study abroad
experiences, and internships. • forging connections with other
students, faculty, and the community through extra-curricular
activities, service, and honors housing. Honors is an integrated
academic experience that augments the excellent teaching and research opportunities at this student-centered regional university.
The Honors program was founded in 1982 to meet the needs of
academically talented students. In 2014 the Honors College was
named for alumni Sandra and Jack Pine in recognition of their
outstanding support of their alma mater.
Admission Criteria
• ACT composite of 26 or above or combined SAT of 1740 or
greater
• High school rank in the top 10%
• Final High School GPA of 3.50/4.0 or better
• Incoming freshman who miss either the ACT or GPA requirement may apply for provisional admission by contacting us
at [email protected]
• Current and transfer student admission requirements: a GPA of
3.50 or better
• Must take at least one or two honors courses per semester (until
21 hours are reached)
• For University Honors, 25 hours of Honors courses with the
option of replacing up to 6 hours with graduate study, research,
or reflective projects related to study abroad or internships
• For Departmental Honors, 12-15 hours in upper division
seminars and research, and the completion of an Honors thesis or
capstone project.
Honors Scholarships
For incoming freshman Honors students
• Pemberton Presidential Scholarship (full-ride, renewable )
• Presidential Scholarship ($11,000, renewable)
• Honors Talented Student Awards ($3,000, renewable)
• Sandra and Jack Pine Scholarship ($10,000, renewable, for
Physics, Chemistry and Math majors) ---- For continuing Honors students there are:
• Continuing Student Awards
• Several named scholarships • Charles Austin Scholarship for Study Abroad More than
$50,000 is awarded to continuing students annually, including
support for study abroad.
Honors Curriculum
The Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College offers 25+ Honors sections each semester including Honors General Education courses, upper-level classes, and several Senior Seminars. Freshmen
take an initial Honors seminar and an interdisciplinary capstone
senior seminar. Honors courses are capped at 18 students to
allow for discussion: students learn how to be critical thinkers,
clear writers, and persuasive speakers. Students must graduate
with a 3.5 GPA to receive Honors on their transcript. Students
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in Departmental Honors must have a 3.5 GPA and be eligible to
take senior courses. Students undertake mentored research or
creative work. Many present their results at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research and other national and regional meetings (see website). Funds are available to support such
presentations. Honors theses are collected by the Sandra and Jack
Pine Honors College and published online in the Keep, EIU’s web
repository.
Udall, Marshall, Rhodes etc. • Honors students frequently receive funding to travel for study
abroad and to present their research. In the last academic year
students have presented their research at conferences ranging
from NCHC and NCUR (43 students!), to the National Weather
Association, the Marketing Management Association, the International Virginia Woolf Society, and the American Association
for the Advancement of Science. Scores of students share their research off campus, with Pine Honors College support, every year.
Honors Faculty
Eastern Honors Faculty members are dedicated teachers and
scholars who are drawn from all departments. They have published many works in their chosen academic fields and serve as
mentors to Honors students. Many students speak of our Honors
faculty when asked to name the best thing about the Pine Honors
College. Faculty mentors of student research encourage independent thinking while involving students in a variety of research
projects. Departmental Honors students have published their
work in leading journals, and presented their findings at national
professional meetings thanks to the close attention provided by
their highly research-active faculty mentors.
Honors Advising
Incoming Honors students are assigned to one of three designated Honors advisors in EIU’s advising center. The Honors College
also has a full-time Honors advisor who provides academic
advising and also helps students find internships, Study Abroad
opportunities, service activities, and NSF funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates. Such activities can also help students
complete Honors requirements.
Social: There are also many social opportunities for Honors
students, such as an Ice Cream Social, the almost-weekly Tea
with the Dean, Honors Movie Nights, a Progressive Dinner,
and a Welcome Picnic. The Association of Honors Students is
a registered student organization that coordinates additional
social and service activities. Honors students may also elect to
live in Honors Housing. Academic: The Sandra and Jack Pine
Honors College supports students through coordinating off-campus opportunities (including the National Student Exchange, a
200-institution network) and the Washington Center program
(generous scholarships available). We also mentor students seeking national post-graduate scholarships, such as the Goldwater,
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Program Name: Highland Community College Honors Program
Program, Small Program (fewer than 100 students)
Location: Freeport, Illinois
Dean/Director of Honors: Juliet D’Souza
General Information
The Honors Program at Highland Community College is designed to provide eligible students with enhanced educational
experiences in select courses chosen in cooperation with College
faculty. Participating students will benefit from advanced study
and specialized research related to general education courses
and/or areas of concentration or specialization. Highland’s Honors program is unique in that it is available to transfer students
as well as those in occupational programs. Typically, honors
programs are reserved for students pursuing baccalaureate
degrees. At Highland, we recognize the importance of providing
enhanced educational opportunities to all qualified students.
Admission Criteria
To be admitted to the Honors Program, students must be pursuing a degree or certificate and meet one of the following criteria:
•possess an ACT composite score of 25 or greater, or
•have graduated in the top 10% of their high school graduating
class, or
•have completed 12 or more credit hours of formally articulated,
college-level coursework with a 3.5/4.0 grade point average* *
Students must maintain a 3.5/4.0 grade point average to remain
eligible.
Students must complete 12 honors credit hours. All projects
should:
•Be relevant to topics covered in the course and require the student to go beyond the material covered in the classroom
•Include at least 25 percent more scholarship than the course
requirements
•Emphasize the development of written and/or oral communication skills
•Enhance research skills •Require evidence of critical thinking •Be clearly developed to include project objectives and how those
objectives will be measured
Honors Scholarships
None currently
Honors Curriculum
Currently, any course could be an honors course if the faculty
member agrees to work with a student who wishes to complete
an honors project within the course.
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Honors Faculty
Currently, all voluntary faculty members are available to allow
students to complete an honors project within his or her course.
Honors Advising
The director of the Honors Program facilitates any advising and
works with the college advisors to ensure a successful completion
of the program.
•Students have the opportunity to conduct advanced study and
specialized research with the guidance of Highland faculty.
•Students will have the opportunity to register for their courses
before other students.
•Students who complete the Honors Program will be recognized
at the Honors Convocation and Commencement. During Honors Convocation, students who have completed at the Honors
Program successful will receive an Honors Program cord to wear
during Commencement. They will also have a special designation
placed on their official transcript.
•Students will have the opportunity to compete for additional
transfer scholarships at four-year colleges and universities.
•Students pursuing an occupational degree will benefit from
more extensive investigation of theoretical or technical aspects
of their chosen field and will benefit from enhanced appeal to
potential employers.
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Location: Normal, Illinois
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Tim Fredstrom
General Information
The Illinois State University Honors Program promotes exceptional learning for exceptional learners by offering diverse
opportunities and specialized services to enrich student learning
and support the development of marketable skills. The program
provides a supportive community and an individualized approach with exceptional opportunities.
Admission Criteria
ACT composite of 27 or above High school GPA of 3.5 or above
Evidence of engagement in school and community activities Current Illinois State and transfer student applications are considered
Students are expected to complete one Honors Learning Experience each semester. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher is
required to stay in good standing.
Honors Scholarships
Honors Curriculum
Honors Faculty
Honors Advising
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Lewis University
Program Name: Scholars Academy
Location: Romeoville, Illinois
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Marne Bailey
General Information
The Scholars Academy Honors Program at Lewis University
provides enriching intellectual opportunities for academically
gifted Lewis University undergraduate students. The Academy
emphasizes creative, interactive, interdisciplinary, and lifelong
learning. Guided by the University’s Mission Statement and its
Lasallian tradition, the Scholars Academy is grounded upon four
pillars: Inquiry, Integration, Dialogue, and Service. The Scholars
Diploma is conferred on a candidate who completes a number
of semester-long classes, research experiences and/or special
projects and fulfills the outside-the-classroom academic activities
requirement in the Scholars Academy.
Admission Criteria
Incoming freshmen:
• ACT Composite score of 26 or higher and • High School GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher Transfer students:
• Transfer GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher
Standard Scholars Diploma: 6 Academic Requirements (classes
or contracts) 30 Activity Units 1 Presentation Distinguished
Scholars Diploma: 8 Academic Requirements 55 Activity Units 1
Presentation
Honors Scholarships
Not Applicable
Honors Curriculum
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Honors Faculty
Lewis University does not have designation of faculty as Honors
Faculty at this time. However, the Scholars Academy Director
and Advisory Committee provide information and development
opportunities for university faculty interested in teaching honors
courses or mentoring contract projects.
Honors Advising
The Scholars Academy Director works with faculty advisors all
disciplines to craft a unique honors experience for each Scholars
Academy student.
Unique, impactful extensions of your general education courses
and courses within your major are the cornerstone of the Lewis
University Scholars Academy honors program. In addition to the
opportunities to elevate your scholarship, the Scholars Academy also encourages our honors students to become part of the
larger scholarly community. Attendance at cultural events, “City
as Text” experiences, service-outreach programs and studyabroad experiences offer students additional opportunities for
meaningful out-of-classroom learning experiences. The Scholars Academy also promotes active dissemination of the results
of our students’ academic endeavors. Our program regularly
provides financial assistance to defer some costs associated with
presentation of work products that result from student success
in our honors courses and contracts. The Honors Council of the
Illinois Region and the National Collegiate Honors Council are
two venues where Lewis University’s Scholars Academy students
routinely share their work with other honors students across the
state and the nation.
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Program Name: The Honors Program
Location: Palos Hills, Illinois
Dean/Director of Honors: Alicea S. Toso
General Information
The Moraine Valley Honors Program experience is not about
doing more work or taking harder classes. Instead, the focus
is on doing work that is more engaging, involves interaction
with talented peers, and makes clear connections between the
classroom and real world. The Honors Program also features
low student-to-faculty ratios for honors classes, priority registration to ensure you get the best schedule for your needs, honors
recognition on your transcript and at the graduation ceremony,
scholarship opportunities and competitive advantages when
transferring to a university, social events and travel opportunities
for local, state, and national student conferences.
Admission Criteria
Entering freshman: two of the following prerequisites:
• 3.2 GPA from high school
• ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1050
• Completion of at least one Advanced Placement course with an
A or B (AP score 4)
• Be in top 10 percent of high school graduating class Current
students: Must have completed at least 9 credit hours of coursework with a 3.2 GPA or higher.
•Students who complete 19 honors credit hours (including completion of at least one learning community) Students who have
achieved an overall GPA of 3.5 prior to graduation and petition
to graduate are recognized as Honors Program Scholars.
•Students can complete as few as 12 honors credit hours to receive recognition as an Honors Program participant.
Honors Scholarships
Full-tuition scholarships are offered to high school seniors who
graduate in the top 10 percent of their class. Other scholarships
are available to those who qualify based on academic performance, need and other criteria. Students who participate in the
Honors Program also benefit from a challenging curriculum that
allows them to compete for prestigious national scholarships and
awards.
Honors Curriculum
Honors classes are comprised of less than 25 students per class,
except for communications and speech classes, which are kept
at 20 or less. Students are offered honors curriculum in biology,
chemistry, composition, speech, macro-economics, American
history, calculus, analytic geometry, American music, critical
thinking, sociology, math, and psychology. The difference between honors courses and non-honors courses is not additional
work—instead it is the quality and the experience.
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Honors Faculty
Moraine Valley has a program manager and two dedicated faculty
members who teach and develop curriculum. In addition, there
are 45 trained faculty members who teach honors classes.
Honors Advising
The Moraine Valley Honors Program offers its students personal, one-to-one advising with the Program Manager. During this
session, the Program Manager explains the curriculum, program
requirements, helps students with course selection, and with
building a schedule. It is also a time when students can have any
and all questions answered.
Students in the Honors Program have numerous opportunities
to engage in activities that stimulate learning, such as visits to the
Argonne National Laboratory, the Museum of Science and Industry, or a Broadway play. Honors classes host a variety of professional speakers that range from senators to toastmasters and
chemists. In addition, Honors students travel to the state capital
for Lobby Day, are active in service learning projects throughout
the year, and present at local and state honors conferences.
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Program Name: College Scholars Honors Program
Location: Naperville, Illinois
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Perry T. Hamalis
General Information
Since 1981, the prestigious and rigorous College Scholars Honors
Program provides high-achieving students with curricular and
co-curricular opportunities to expand and demonstrate their
knowledge beyond the classroom. The program, compatible with
any of North Central’s majors and minors, layers camaraderie,
academics, leadership, and exploration to form a community of
excellence that fosters friendships with other academically engaged students. Through a series of interdisciplinary courses and
a study abroad experience, students engage in a different kind of
learning – one centered on working with others, developing global literacy and examining contemporary topics through the lenses
of multiple disciplines. The program culminates with a rigorous
and independent honors thesis born out of a student’s interests
and that reflects her or his undergraduate studies.
Admission Criteria
• High-achieving high school students who have been accepted
to North Central are invited to apply based on their academic
record, leadership and test scores. The application includes a
writing sample, short answers, and letter of recommendation.
• Transfer students who were honors program members at their
previous institution may apply immediately by completing an
application.
• Current North Central students who have demonstrated
academic excellence may apply after completing one term at the
College.
• Maintain both an overall and honors cumulative 3.0 GPA. • Complete four courses (12 credits) of interdisciplinary courses that count toward either the all college or general education
requirements.
• Complete a study abroad experience that is typically for 3
credits.
• Complete a four course (6 credits) independent research sequence, which includes a capstone 3 credit honors thesis.
Honors Scholarships
• Most high-achieving students – honors and non-honors students – earn merit scholarships based on coursework, GPA and
test scores. These scholarships are renewable if the required GPA
is maintained. Scholarships range from $14,000 to $20,000 per
year.
• Scholarships are available for students with achievements in
areas like education, science, and fine arts.
• Honors students are well-prepared to compete for – and win –
prestigious national scholarships that support current and future
studies.
Honors Curriculum
The academic portion of the Honors Program is not a series of
accelerated courses full of busy work, but rather includes three
threads designed to enhance learning:
• Four interdisciplinary courses for 12 credits encourage students to appreciate the connections between art, history, music,
literature, philosophy, religion, and the social sciences using
small seminars that encourages lively discussion. Elective honors
seminars recently have included, “Math for Social Justice,” “Legal
and Ethical Issues in Biotechnology,” and “Gender and Art”. • A study abroad component for 3 credits – which can be
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completed in a variety of ways – allows students to experience
a different culture and develop an appreciation of issues from a
global perspective.
• Through the 6-credit research sequence, students develop an
understanding of research and methodologies across disciplines.
Their work culminates in a senior thesis written on a topic of
their choice and guided by two faculty members.
Honors Faculty
Hallmark of North Central College honors faculty – across disciplines – is their resounding focus individualized student learning.
Through small seminar-styled classes, faculty members intellectually engage students to enhance their critical thinking, evaluate
ethical dilemmas, develop persuasive communication skills, and
cultivate an appreciation for civic engagement. The selected
faculty members who teach the interdisciplinary and the research
methodology honors courses have earned Ph.D.’s and terminal
degrees in diverse fields of study that include:
• Philosophy, religious studies, and the classics
• Psychology and mathematics
• Music and theatre
• History and sociology
• English, modern and classical languages, and communications In addition to teaching honors courses, honors faculty members
serve as directors of honors students’ theses. Over the course of
approximately one year, each thesis director works one-on-one
with their student to develop a proposal, conduct the scholarly
inquiry, produce a final work, and prepare a conference or symposium presentation.
• Attend the Orientation Retreat with returning students and
honors faculty to develop friendships and learn more about the
honors program.
• Elect to live in the honors residence hall that includes a study
room and programs dedicated to the academically-focused student. Friendships with other Scholars form through:
• Participation in social events, such as Happy Hours, a Spring
BBQ, a Welcome Back Dinner, and the Chocolate Festival. • Membership in the Honors Student Organization, which sponsors numerous events and offers leadership opportunities.
• The use of the Honors Lounge and the Honors Reading Room
located in the E.E. Rall House, home to the College Scholars Program. Scholars expand and demonstrate their knowledge beyond
the classroom through opportunities, such as:
• The College Scholars Colloquy, where once each term a guest
speaker leads a discussion on an interdisciplinary topic.
• Community service projects. • A Richter Grant that provides funding to conduct independent
research anywhere around the world.
• Student Conference Travel Program that provides funding to
present research at conferences such as the National Conference
on Undergraduate Research.
Honors Advising
Honors academic advisors are provided to all first-year students.
Honors students receive individualized advising for national
scholarships like Fulbright, Truman, and Goldwater awards.
North Central honors advisors help interested students prepare
and execute a four-year plan to be competitive for these scholarships, and are available to assist with applications. Additional advising is available to help students apply for internships,
post-graduation employment, graduate school, and service
opportunities, such as the Peace Corps and Teach for America.
The College Scholars motto, “excellence through community” lies
at the heart of the opportunities available to its students. New
students may:
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Location: DeKalb, Illinois
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. J.D. Bowers
General Information
By providing dedicated courses, enriched academic experiences, and extensive co-curricular opportunities, the University
Honors Program serves undergraduates who are committed to
pursuing excellence in their studies and their lives. Drawing on
a rich variety of distinctive events and activities, the Program
promotes and sustains academic and social fellowship among
its community of over 1,000 academically motivated students,
including traditional undergraduates, transfer students, returning veterans, and non-traditional students. For over forty years
the University Honors Program (founded in 1969) has remained
focused on providing unique and engaging courses, access to the
best faculty, extensive research opportunities, dedicated study
abroad programs, internships, a living-learning community,
and personalized advising. Furthermore, preparing students for
success in graduate school and/or professional careers is part of
our primary mission.
Admission Criteria
Freshmen: 27 or above ACT and top 10% of high school class
(or 3.75 GPA if no rank). Transfers: 3.2 or above transfer GPA. Currently enrolled NIU students: 3.2 or above GPA.
Lower Division Honors (LDH): 15 hours of Honors coursework
(usually general education), 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.2 Honors GPA. Upper Division Honors (UDH): 12 hours of 300- and
400-level coursework, interdisciplinary seminar course, Capstone
(senior thesis or artistry) project, 3.20 cumulative and Honors
GPA. University Honors: Completion of both LDH and UDH.
Honors Scholarships
Honors-eligible students are able to compete for numerous scholarships, awards, and tuition waivers as freshmen, including the
University Scholars Award, which provides full tuition, fees, and
educational expenses for four years. The Program also has more
than ten scholarship and tuition waiver programs that currently
enrolled and transfer students can apply for each year. Students
in the Program are also eligible for several different study abroad
grants and awards.
Honors Curriculum
With an average class size of 18 students per section, University
Honors classes are interactive and engaging. Our faculty design
the courses to make the most of students’ unique talents, skills,
interests, and educational commitment. The Program offers
six different types of courses: Cornerstone—general education
courses for incoming freshmen; Honors-only LDH courses—
general education courses for all Honors students; Seminars—
Honors-only topics courses for students completing UDH;
Capstones—Independent study courses for students completing
a Capstone project; Mini-sections—a small number of seats
that are reserved for University Honors students within a larger
regular section of a course; In-course contracts—Students can, in
exceptional circumstances, take a regular upper-level course as a
University Honors course by working directly with the professor
to create a valued-added Honors experience, documented in a
contract, which is approved by the department chair or program/
school director and the University Honors Program. The Program also offers research, leadership, and internship courses.
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Honors Faculty
With an average of thirty-five courses offered each semester,
University Honors relies upon nearly seventy-five faculty members from all departments and undergraduate colleges to present
its offerings. All faculty hold the highest terminal degree or
certifications in their field(s), and many have been recognized,
nationally and internationally, for their excellence in undergraduate instruction. Our faculty must qualify for “University Honors
Faculty Status” by agreeing to design their courses according to
our mission and values, participating in Program events, engaging with our students outside the classroom, offering course
enrichment activities, and participating in on-going professional
development and discussions regarding honors education. We
have teaching faculty, advising faculty, living-learning community faculty advisors, and faculty who lead our study abroad
programs. We also have numerous research faculty who lead or
supervise summer and year-long research projects.
iness programs. A two-day new freshmen and transfer student
orientation program at our scenic Lorado Taft Field Campus,
located on the Rock River in Oregon, IL. Special Honors advising
to complement major college advising. Access to an Honors-only
computer area, quiet study space, meeting areas, and library. Option of living with other Honors students in the “Honors House”
living-learning community. Special recognition at Honors Day
ceremony and graduation, as well as specific notation on transcripts and diploma.
Honors Advising
The University Honors Program offers individualized advising to help students with course selection and completion of
Honors requirements. Advisors include the Assistant Director
for Academics and Advising and five Peer Advisors. Advising
is mandatory for students throughout their enrollment in the
program, especially as students complete various levels and/or
milestones within the program. The Program also offers group
advising through workshops and seminars to assist all students in
the pursuit of their goals.
Priority registration for all Honors and non-Honors courses. Extended loan periods for library materials. Access to Honors-only small classes with enrollments capped at 20 to 25 students.
Personalized interactions with Honors faculty and staff in and
out of class. Special academic, social, and community service
programming, including graduate school and career workshops
and volunteer opportunities. Opportunity to compete for Honors-only scholarships, tuition waivers, research project support
(University Honors Scholars), and student staff positions (University Honors Fellows). Honors-only or Honors-affiliated study
abroad opportunities in Canada, Netherlands, Ghana, Tanzania,
China, and Argentina. Ability to work one-on-one with a faculty
member on a Senior Capstone research or artistry project. Extensive Peer Mentor Program for all first-year and new transfer
students. Honors-only internship and externship career-read-
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Program Name: Roosevelt University Honors Program
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Dean/Director of Honors: Samuel Rosenberg, PhD
General Information
Founded in 1998, the Honors Program is designed to provide
enriched, interdisciplinary learning experiences that explore
social justice issues in a metropolitan setting. The program
prepares engaged students to understand and address complex
social problems, to enact social justice principles in their academic and civic practices, and to make meaningful contributions
in their roles as citizens, scholars, and professionals. Rigorous
courses prepare students to contribute to discussions about significant social issues. The program emphasizes community-based
learning and original research by offering challenging interdisciplinary seminars, promoting experiential learning, requiring a
thesis project, creating venues in which students can share their
academic work, offering personalized advising, and facilitating
mentoring relationships for students.
Admission Criteria
• Review of previous academic records, including standardized
test scores and transcripts from high school and other colleges
attended.
• Review of program application that consists of personal essays.
• Successful completion of nine designated Honors courses
• Independent scholarly research culminating in a thesis
Honors Scholarships
• No available scholarships linked to participation in the Honors
program
Honors Curriculum
• There are four central learning objectives. Honor students
who complete the program will be able to: o Address Complex
Problems in Public Life o Conduct Collaborative and Individual
Research o Understand and Apply Social Justice Principles o
Communicate Effectively, Respectfully, and Adaptively
• Students take nine Honors courses. o Four courses are general
education requirements, including three Roosevelt signature
Academic Communities of Practice courses and one advanced
practice writing course with a service learning component. o
Five courses are electives, selected from a changing list of subject
areas and topics. The wide range of subjects in which Honors
courses are taught change every semester.
• Students complete an original Honors thesis in their senior
year; this rigorous piece of independent scholarship is mentored
by a faculty member and presented to an audience before graduation.
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Honors Faculty
Instructors who teach Honors courses and mentor Honors theses
are full-time faculty members at Roosevelt. They are drawn from
most Colleges and they develop the content of the Honors courses independently.
Honors Advising
Engaged students receive personalized advising services to support their course planning, academic and professional goal setting, and applications for fellowships and graduate schools. The
assistant director of the Honors program and faculty members
who teach courses and mentor theses are available to work with
every Honor student on these issues.
• Access to a rigorous and personalized course of study in a wide
range of subjects
• Support in finding internships, mentorships, and applying for
fellowships
• Opportunities to work closely with Roosevelt faculty members
in and out of the classroom
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program matches
students with faculty researchers; students serve as paid research
assistants on scholarly research projects
• The required thesis project gives Honors students a chance to
become experts on a topic in which they are personally invested
• The student-lead Student Honors Organization sponsors social
events and service projects
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Program Name: Honors College
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. James S. Ruebel
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
General Information
Founded as a program in 1959 and approved as a college in 1979,
the Ball State University Honors College fosters innovation in
research, teaching, and learning through an independently created liberal arts curriculum, engaged faculty, and an active living
learning community. The distinctive Honors classes have no
equivalents elsewhere at Ball State, can fulfill nearly half of Ball
State core requirements, and focus on inquiry, collaboration, and
personal interaction. Located in the heart of campus in the Ball
Honors House, the Honors College fosters a four-year academic,
leadership, and social experience where students maximize their
potential through exploration and discovery. Student Honors
Council generates an active extracurricular series of activities and
events, and represents the student voice in all collegiate affairs.
Admission Criteria
High academic achievement and potential, specifically:
• Indiana Academic Honors Diploma or comparable curriculum
in another state
• Minimum 3.60 unweighted, unshaded academic grade point average, based only on grades in college prep (“core”) course work
completed in high school
• Grades in value-added courses during high school (Honors, AP,
IB)
• Extracurricular activities and leadership experiences (academic
and nonacademic)
• Strong standardized test scores (SAT and/or ACT: Ball State
uses the superscore model)
• One or more letters of reference
The freshman year begins with the honors living learning community, which incorporates the Freshman Seminar and programming developed through the Honors residence hall, DeHority
Hall. To receive the Honors Diploma upon graduation and
receive the notation “Honors College Graduate” on the transcript,
students must complete the honors curriculum (below), including a senior capstone project or thesis and maintain a cumulative
GPA of 3.33. Courses are usually taken regularly throughout the
four-year undergraduate program.
Honors Scholarships
Most incoming freshmen admitted to the Honors College qualify
for Ball State selective awards upon admission. In addition, The
Honors College awards various competitive scholarships, for
which the number and value varies depending upon the funding
source for the award. The signature scholarship of the institution
is the Whitinger Scholarship, awarded to only 10 incoming freshmen. All application deadlines and scholarships awarded through
the Honors College are detailed at the web site below: http://
tinyurl.com/BSU-Honors-Scholarships
Honors Curriculum
The honors curriculum as a whole cultivates life-long skills, such
as critical reading, clear writing, and public presentation, but
also emphasizes critical analysis and investigation leading to the
formation of thoughtful judgments on issues of both topical and
enduring importance. In addition to the freshman seminar, students complete the “honors core,” representing a shared learning
experience in the humanities, natural sciences, and
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social sciences. This combination of broad themes becomes
enriched by formal (in class) and informal (in the learning
community) integration of theme and content. Students apply
the critical methods of the common core in advanced specialized
studies unlikely to be duplicated elsewhere at Ball State by taking
two upper-division honors colloquia (seminars). And usually in
the seventh or eighth semester each Honors College student completes the senior honors project or thesis, usually (but not always)
as a capstone experience in the major or concentration.
Honors Faculty
The Honors College employs a hybrid model of faculty contribution. In addition to three core faculty, whose offices are located
in the Ball Honors House and each of whom has been selected by
Student Honors Council as the year’s outstanding honors faculty
member, faculty in several other colleges are specifically selected
to teach in the honors curriculum. All faculty are dedicated to
student development and mentoring, as well as being experts
within their discipline; these innovative and creative faculty
are committed to the inter- or multidisciplinary teaching that
characterizes honors classes and research. Because of the close
interaction among Honors students and faculty, honors faculty
provide highly individualized recommendations for graduate or
professional schools, or for post-baccalaureate scholarships or
employment. Honors faculty challenge students to grow by articulating significance, and by probing ever more deeply for insight
into enduring questions of human experience.
• Special events and opportunities: distinguished guests, visiting
faculty or lecturers, attendance at National Collegiate Honors
Council or Mid East Honors Association • Honors residence hall – DeHority Hall, renovated in 2009 specifically with honors students in mind
• Peer mentoring: during the first semester an Honors Peer Mentor meets weekly with 7-10 new freshmen to orient students to
campus life the community, the Honors College, and a graduation plan
• Priority scheduling: Honors students register a full week in advance of other undergraduates to facilitate completion of complicated scheduling and degree programs
• Honors Advisors who specialize in complex honors students’
degree plans, in addition to departmental (major) advisors
• Honors publications: Odyssey (http://libx.bsu.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/Odyssey) and News & Notes
• Extended library privileges to check out resources for up to a
full academic year
• Senior recognition banquet, at which all graduating honors
seniors receive the Honors cords for graduation
• Honors Diploma awarded upon completion of all requirements • “Honors College Graduate” on the official Ball State transcript
Honors Advising
The Honors College employs two full-time professional advisors,
who work with students from about a month before freshman
orientation and throughout the student’s undergraduate career.
Students are also served by departmental advisors: for those with
more than one major or who have changed majors, the Honors
Advisor is a powerful source of continuity. In addition, honors
faculty and administrators are accessible to students up to and
including counseling for the senior honors thesis or project.
• Honors core courses (maximum enrollment 25) and Honors
colloquia (maximum enrollment 15)
• Honors study abroad opportunities are often embedded in an
Honors colloquium
• Honors Undergraduate Fellowships – one or two semester of
paid research mentoring with an individual faculty member
(www.bsu.edu/honors/fellows)
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Butler University
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Dean/Director of Honors: Judi Morrel
General Information
Butler University’s University Honors Program offers student
the opportunity to take original courses, fosters independent
thinking, hands-on learning, research, and creative activities.
Our students work closely with faculty, taking part in discussions,
projects, field trips, and cultural experiences as a part of the
Honors experience. Additionally, students can take part in study
abroad programs, national conferences (including Butler’s own
Undergraduate Research Conference), the Washington, D.C. semester program, and the Butler Summer Institute. The capstone
of the Honors experience at Butler, however, is the researching
and writing of a thesis.
Admission Criteria
Combined SAT score of 1320 or higher OR an ACT composite
score of 30 or higher OR who are in the top 5% of their high
school graduating class. Students will be asked to submit a personal statement essay to be considered for program admission.
Four Honors Seminars Eight Honors Community Events
Honors Thesis Proposal Course Departmental Honors Course Honors Thesis
Honors Scholarships
Travel to Present Grants Thesis Grant
Honors Curriculum
Honors courses at Butler University are unique the program. Entering students have the opportunity to take an Honors First
Year Seminar HN110-HN111). Additionally, they must take at
least three other Honors seminars at the 200 and 300 level. Students also must complete a Departmental Honors course in their
major program. The Honors Thesis process usually beings about
a year before a student expects to graduate. After selecting an
adviser, students will craft a thesis proposal, and upon acceptance
of the proposal, begin to do original research on a topic of their
choosing. This culminates in a thesis, which must be presented
and submitted prior to graduation.
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Honors Faculty
Honors courses are taught by both Butler University faculty.
Honors Advising
The University Honors Program includes a Program Director
who offers advising to students who are either in or considering
joining the program. This advising is in addition to a student’s
departmental adviser.
Honors students have the opportunity to take part not just in
original classes and to research and write a thesis, but also to hear
from faculty lectures, take part in philanthropic and social events,
as well as travel abroad, and present at national conferences.
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Location: Evansville, Indiana
Dean/Director of Honors: Antonina Bambina
General Information
The Honors Program at the University of Southern Indiana offers
a demanding and rewarding program for selected students who
are searching for a stimulating intellectual challenge. These
students are prepared to invest extra effort to meet that challenge.
Students from any major may participate. Honors courses
may come from the University Core Curriculum and from the
student’s major. Some courses have special sections designated
“Honors” for Honors Students only. Many other courses have a
special Honors component. Almost any course can be taken for
Honors credits when students “contract” with the professor to
complete the additional Honors component.
Admission Criteria
Incoming freshman
•SAT scores of 1200 or higher on the Math and Critical Reading
sections or ACT composite of 27 or higher, and
•High school grade-point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher Transfer students and current USI students
•Completion of minimum of 15 credit hours at USI or elsewhere
with a cumulative 3.25 GPA
•Complete undergraduate work with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or
higher
•Complete 21 minimum hours of Honors credit with an A or B
grade
•Complete UNIV 101.HS#, HONS 101 or HONS 102
•Complete an Honors component to a 300-or 400- level class in
your major or minor
•Fulfill three activity points per semester
Honors Scholarships
Through the University’s Excellence through Engagement program, scholarships are available to assist Honors students with
the costs of studying abroad. Awards are available for summer,
semester, and full-year programs. USI offers study-abroad opportunities in more than 50 countries. For more information on
study-abroad programs go to http://www.usi.edu/ips/intlstud.asp
Honors Curriculum
There are 3 types of Honors Courses: Stand-Alone Honors
Courses: These are open only to Honors students. Stand-alone
Honors courses are designed specifically for Honors students.
Class sizes are smaller than regular courses, there is more interaction with professors, and course work is both more challenging
and stimulating. Cross-Listed Honors Courses: These course
are cross-listed in the class schedule, meaning that they are listed
twice, once as a regular section and once as an Honors section.
Cross-listed classes will be made up of Honors students and
non-Honors students. Honors students are responsible for all the
material on the course syllabus and an additional Honors component, for which they must fill out an Honors contract. Ad
Hoc Contract Courses: Any course not offered as a stand-alone
or cross-listed Honors course may be taken for Honors credits by
adding and Honors component to the course.
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Honors Faculty
Department Chairs select their best faculty to teach Honors
courses.
Honors Advising
The Honors Director advises students on their progress in the
Honors program as needed.
•Stimulating and challenging Honors courses
•Small classes, top faculty
•Priority registration
•Faculty mentors
•Research opportunities
•Honors Living-Learning Community
•Honors apartments
•Honors student organizations
•Community service projects
•Retreats
•Social events
•Peer mentors
•Study Abroad Scholarships
•Honors cords and cords ceremony
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Program Name: Christ College, the honors college
Location: Valparaiso, Indiana
Dean/Director of Honors: Dean Peter Kanelos, PhD
Email: Assoc. Dean Margaret Franson, MALS
General Information
Valparaiso University is a Phi Beta Kappa institution in northwest Indiana, ten miles from Lake Michigan and 50 miles from
Chicago. Christ College, the honors college of Valparaiso University, offers an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum taught
by outstanding teacher-scholars who enjoy strong mentoring
relationships with students. Students are concurrently enrolled in
another of Valparaiso’s undergraduate colleges: Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering; Nursing and Health Professions. Christ
College students form a community of learning that encourages
them to think deeply not only about academic subjects, but about
beliefs, values, and life’s meaning. Study abroad and urban study
earn honors credit. Serving as home to Christ College, Mueller
Hall offers attractive classrooms, comfortable study and social
spaces, fireside seating, and landscaped courtyard in the heart of
campus.
Admission Criteria
Admission to Christ College begins with acceptance to Valparaiso University. Invitations to apply are based on a student’s:
• Excellent high school record in challenging courses
• Strong SAT or ACT scores
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity
• Service and leadership activities
• Motivation to make the most of the college experience Acceptances are issued on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to
attend Honors Visit Day, or to visit Christ College at any time.
Honors coursework during fall of the freshman year is graded
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory to ease the adjustment to college
study.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.3/4.0 in Christ College coursework and
in all university coursework is required for good standing.
• A minimum of 30-38 credits of CC coursework is required for
Christ College commencement honors on the transcript and the
CC commencement medallion.
• Writing of an honors thesis is an option for Christ College
students.
Honors Scholarships
Almost all Christ College students receive merit or need-based
financial aid upon admission to Valparaiso University. Christ
College funds student participation in the National Conference
on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) and other prestigious conferences. CC supports special international travel seminars and
other opportunities for study abroad, for example: Schweitzer
Healthcare Travel Fellowships fund CC pre-medical arts and
nursing students for service travel to Nicaragua and Costa Rica
each spring. See also Honors Opportunities below.
Honors Curriculum
The 16 credit (two-semester) first-year program examines classic
ancient to contemporary texts in history, literature, philosophy
and religion. Sophomores choose courses to deepen their understanding of visual art and literature; the nature and purpose of
Christian theology; or interpretations of self, culture, and society.
As juniors and seniors focus increasingly on their majors, they
select from a variety of honors seminars. Seniors complete a
colloquium in which they reflect on their college experience;
polish resumes and learn strategies for job, graduate school, and
volunteer or fellowship applications; and think deeply about
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vocation as they transition from college. Christ College courses
fulfill the University’s general education requirements so that
no extra time or credits are required for most students. Study
abroad is encouraged. Each spring semester Christ College offers
a course that includes international travel for research during
Valparaiso University’s two week spring break.
Honors Faculty
Ten full-time faculty members and six postdoctoral teaching fellows of the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts are
appointed directly to Christ College. Faculty from other colleges
of the University may offer specially designated advanced seminars for which honors college credit may be earned. The Christ
College dean and associate dean also teach, especially in the
honors senior colloquium. All CC faculty have earned doctorates
in their fields. They conduct research and publish their scholarly
work regularly. They are skilled discussion leaders, perfect for
CC’s small classes of 12-18 students. Faculty hold convenient
office hours, frequently supervise independent studies or honors
theses, and often engage students in their research.
colleges and universities nationwide to be a partnering institution
in the Kemper Scholar Program. One Christ College first-year
student is selected each year to participate in this prestigious program. Sponsored by the James S. Kemper Foundation of Chicago,
Illinois, the program prepares students for leadership and service.
Scholars receive annual scholarships. They also receive stipends
for work as full-time summer interns in nonprofit organizations
in Chicago following the sophomore year. Following the junior
year, Kemper Scholars are eligible for summer stipends to pursue
internships with for-profit organizations.
Honors Advising
Every honors student is advised in his/her major department
and by an adviser in Christ College. First-year students meet
with CC faculty members who have been their instructors in the
first semester honors course. Upper-class students are advised
one-on-one by the Christ College associate dean at least once
each semester. Advising assists students in long-range academic
planning, achieving academic goals, and preparing for applying
to graduate or professional schools, competitive fellowships, jobs,
or volunteer opportunities.
Christ College students may present their research and creative
work at regular CC Scholarship Symposia. CC also funds student
participation in the National Conference on Undergraduate
Research (NCUR) and other prestigious conferences. The Christ
College Student Advisory Board meets regularly with the dean to
plan activities such as cultural outings to Chicago, game nights,
coffee houses, and picnics. These events foster and enhance the
CC community as a whole, as well as providing opportunities for
individual growth. Christ College sponsors guest speaker and
provides opportunities for weekly “fireside chats” with CC faculty, alumni, and others. Valparaiso University is one of only 16
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University of Iowa
Program Name: University of Iowa Honors Program
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Dean/Director of Honors: Art L. Spisak
General Information
Our mission statement encapsulates our approach to honors
education: Honors at Iowa enriches the educational experience
of academically-talented undergraduates by engaging them in
the process of intellectual growth and self-discovery. Honors
students acquire a broad and interdisciplinary knowledge base;
they also develop skills through learning by doing, with emphasis on mentored research and creative work. Students as a result
grow professionally and personally in a way that contributes to
their success in a diverse world. The accomplishments of Honors
students are formally recognized by the University of Iowa.
Admission Criteria
We require a high school GPA of 3.8 with an ACT of 27, or a GPA
of 3.7 with an ACT of 30. Entering students may also appeal for
Honors membership. Transfer students are offered membership
if their college GPA is 3.5 or higher. Current students are invited
to the program if they earn a UI GPA of 3.33. All students once
invited to join must accept admission.
We require 24sh of Honors experiences, achieved through a
combination of 12sh of Honors coursework, and 12sh of Honors
experiential learning, including departmental honors, internships, study abroad, and research.
Honors Scholarships
The Honors Program offers scholarships to students once they
are students at Iowa. Students submit one application and are
then placed into the pools for all scholarships for which they are
eligible (other than a few specialized opportunities). Our Fellowships Director also works with students applying for national and
international scholarships and we have a strong record of success.
Honors Curriculum
The main characteristic of the Honors Curriculum is flexibility. There are no required courses or experiences in the 24sh
listed above. Students are free to take their Honors experience
and make it match their goals and major. Many students take
advantage of the Honors versions of general education courses
such as Rhetoric, Principles of Chemistry, and Interpretation of
Literature. This allows students to complete their general education requirements while also earning honors credits toward the
required 12sh. Students are also encouraged to take the experiential learning portion of the curriculum and make it their own.
Through departmental honors, students take on independent inquiry projects in their chosen field. Internships and study abroad
allow students to apply their education outside of the classroom.
Research lets students work on the boundaries of knowledge,
taking advantage of all the resources of a research comprehensive
university.
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Honors Faculty
The faculty who teach Honors courses are located across the
departments and colleges. Our students and their engagement in
the classroom are what draw faculty to teaching Honors courses.
Honors Advising
The eight members of the Honors Professional Staff all serve
resources for students, each with their own area of expertise. We
also have a dedicated Advising Director who leads a group of 20
Honors Peer Advisors who are spread across the many majors
and colleges at the University and so are ideal resources for their
fellow students.
The Honors Program is housed in the Blank Honors Center
(BHC). The first two floors are dedicated to classrooms. The 3rd
floor is a student center with space for studying and relaxing,
which is staffed by a group of 15 students who organize events for
Honors students. The 4th floor houses professional staff offices
where students are welcome to stop by during business hours.
The Blank Honors Center also houses the Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates (ICRU). ICRU is dedicated to helping
all undergraduate students become involved in research by providing funding, travel grants, workshops, and outreach. Honors
students are highly involved in both Honors and non-Honors
organizations. Associated Iowa Honors Students is an Honors
student group which holds both social and educational events
for Honors students. We have three Honors Living-Learning
Communities, each with their own flavor and style of housing.
Daum Hall is connected to the BHC via skywalk and is primarily
for first-year students. A natural science research community
is located nearby for honors students who want to get involved
in research early in their academic career. After their first year,
students can live in Honors Centerstone which provides apartment-style living one block from the BHC.
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Wartburg College
Program Name: Wartburg Scholars Program
Location: Waverly, Iowa
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Leilani Zart
General Information
The Wartburg Scholars Program is an honors program that
brings together highly motivated students from a broad range of
disciplines. The Scholars Program is dedicated to improving the
intellectual life on campus by providing students with enriching
academic challenges and learning opportunities through service activities, coursework, and research. As a result, students
become more independent and think more critically about new
knowledge while gaining a greater appreciation and respect for
diversity.
Admission Criteria
• Graduating in the top ten percent of high school class OR • ACT composite score of 26 or above OR • High school GPA of 3.5 • Transfer students who have earned a college GPA of 3.5 or
above are eligible to apply.
• Maintain full time status (three courses each fall and winter
term, and one course each May term) • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 • Complete program courses (seminars and honors contract
courses) with a grade of B or better • Participate in a living/learning community during the first year • Participate in yearly service projects culminating in a service
portfolio
• Complete an Academic Honors Project/Creative Endeavor
Honors Scholarships
Many first-year Wartburg students receive merit-based Regents
and Presidential scholarships, which are renewable for a maximum of eight terms. In particular, students in the Scholars
Program who are majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Mathematics) discipline may apply to participate
in a National Science Foundation S-STEM: Academically and
Civically Engaged Scientist (ACES) Scholarship Program.
Honors Curriculum
Classes are highly collaborative allowing for more interaction
with other motivated students and engaging faculty. Additionally, smaller class sizes also allow for more in depth exploration
of coursework. Students in the program are afforded the opportunity to tailor aspects of the curriculum to their own interests
through Honors Contract courses and careful selection of the
topic for their Academic Honors Projects.
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Honors Faculty
Faculty members from a range of disciplines across campus work
with students directly in Scholars courses, Honors Contract
courses, and in research.
Honors Advising
Wartburg faculty members advise students majoring within their
academic disciplines to help students discover and claim their
callings. In addition, students within their first semester receive
additional mentorship from faculty teaching the inquiry studies
courses.
Service is one of the four pillars of the Wartburg mission and
is a key component to the Scholars Program. By participating
extensively in service, students more fully engage the community
and embrace the other pillars of the Wartburg mission: faith,
learning, and leadership. Intentional written reflection about
their service work allows students to think more deeply about the
pillars of the Wartburg mission, their connections to the community, and their callings. In addition to service, there are ample
opportunities for research and other creative endeavors with
faculty from a variety of disciplines.
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College, General Honors Program, Small Program (fewer
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Dean/Director of Honors: Patricia Decker
General Information
The JCCC Honors Program is designed to stimulate and challenge academically talented students who seek an opportunity to
excel and achieve their educational goals while developing their
intellectual potential. The program allows students to explore
new ideas, engage in creative activities, research areas of interest,
sharpen skills, and contribute to the academic and surrounding
community.
Admission Criteria
• High school GPA of 3.5 or better* AND
• ACT composite score of 25, SAT composite score of 1800* OR
• Recent college coursework with a 3.5 GPA * In some circumstances, students may be admitted to the Honors Program on the
basis of either their GPA OR test scores if both are not available.
• Complete a total of 4 honors classes or contracts. • Complete 1 Honors Forum class • Present one Honors paper or project. • Complete two of the following: o Interdisciplinary course o
Study abroad o 20 hours of community service o Leadership &
Civic Engagement course o Additional honors class, contract, or
forum o Assume an active campus leadership
• Graduate with an Associate’s degree and maintain a 3.5 GPA
Honors Scholarships
The Honors Program offers a scholarship to members which pays
the county resident tuition rate + $10 per credit hour. The scholarship covers up to 15 credit hours per semester and a total of 52
credit hours. Applications are due April 1 and October 15 for the
following semester. Selection is based on review of applications
and a panel interview.
Honors Curriculum
The Honors Program offers a number of classes, including Honors English Composition I and II, Honors Psychology, Honors
Public Speaking and Honors U.S. History to 1877 and U.S. History after 1877. Students may also enroll in an honors contract,
a one-credit-hour extension of a regular class that gives students
the opportunity to work one-on-one with faculty. Current course
offerings and honors contract are listed on the honors web page
at http://www.jccc.edu
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty are selected in consultation with department
personnel and students.
Honors Advising
Honors students are required to meet with an advisor in order to
be eligible to enroll early. The program has a designated advisor
housed in the Student Center who can assist with planning and
scheduling classes in order to help ensure students graduate on
time and help ensure that classes will transfer. The advisor is
knowledgeable about the Honors Program and JCCC graduation
requirements as well as transfer concerns.
Students in the Honors Program may take advantage of several
opportunities and benefits including:
• Early enrollment • Eligibility to apply for Honors scholarship
• Working one-on-one with faculty
• Exploring areas of interest in greater depth
• Small class size and enrollment in honors classes that “dig deeper, aim higher”
• Membership in the Honors Student Association which sponsors
activities and events for honors students
• Focused scheduling, curriculum and course advising and counseling
• Opportunities to attend and present at national and regional
conferences
• Graduation ceremony especially for Honors Program graduates
• Special recognition at JCCC graduation ceremony
• Enhanced preparation for transfer to a four year degree program
• Transfer/scholarship assistance and facilitation of entry into
university honors programs
• More competitive resume • Sense of personal accomplishment and fulfillment
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Location: Wichita, Kansas
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Kimberly Engber
Transfer Students Accepted
General Information
The Honors College at Wichita State University aims to prepare
students for innovative intellectual, creative, and professional
work in a complex society. We sit at the heart of an urban university with high research activity and a commitment to benefit the
region and beyond. Honors students reflect these characteristics.
WSU Honors College students accept academic and extra-curricular challenges that enrich their lives and the lives of others.
Benefits of Honors: • Small discussion-based seminars that fulfill
general education requirements. Average student-to-faculty ratio
in Honors courses is 8:1 • Honors living-learning community,
student lounge and study room in brand-new residence hall •
Priority enrollment • Scholarships, travel, internships, and community service experiences • Undergraduate research opportunities and mentorship
Admission Criteria
• For students entering with fewer than 24 college credit hours, a
minimum high school GPA of 3.7 or a composite ACT score of
27 or better is required.
• For students with 24 or more hours of college credit, a minimum college GPA of 3.5 is required.
• The Dean will consider petitions for special admission.
Honors students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and
may choose one or several curriculum options to earn Honors
distinction on the transcript and/or diploma:
• 12-credit general education “Honors Scholar” program (transcript)
• 12-credit Interdisciplinary Tracks centered around a topic such
as leadership or law (transcript)
• a 24-credit interdisciplinary University Honors Minor (transcript and diploma)
• a 63-credit Honors Baccalaureate degree comprised of 2 or 3
concentrations and a capstone thesis project
Honors Scholarships
Incoming first-year students accepted to Honors are eligible for
the Honors merit scholarship. In addition, students may submit an essay to compete for the prestigious Lenora McGregor
Endowed Scholarship that awards up to $26,000 to an incoming
freshman student who has demonstrated academic excellence in
the past, has an academic vision for the future, and who expresses
an interest in advancing knowledge through individual learning.
Honors Curriculum
Students choose from a range of Honors courses and experiences to fulfill general education and major requirements. We
offer special-topic Honors seminars such as “Big Bang and Black
Holes,” “Epidemics in World History,” and the Honors “Leadership Challenge” workshop. To earn an Honors distinction,
students complete any one or several curriculum options from a
12-credit general education program or interdisciplinary track to
a 63-credit Honors Baccalaureate degree. WSU Honors courses
and curricula are, at their core, experimental. Honors challenges
assumptions about what and how we learn. It emphasizes rigor
along with exploration, creativity, and discovery. It provokes
students to engage actively in the learning process. It empowers
students to participate in academic dialogue, solve real-world
problems through research, and draw creative and compelling
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connections within and across disciplines. Honors courses and
curricula are reading- and writing-intensive but also designed to
promote collegiality and collaboration.
“Honors Research Seminar” by their sophomore year, which
will cultivate the necessary skills to find a faculty mentor, apply
for funding, complete research, and present or publish research
before the end of their undergraduate career.
Honors Faculty
Each year, 5 Honors Faculty Fellows are selected from at least
3 other academic colleges by a competitive application process. Faculty Fellows mentor first-year Honors students, enhance
the Honors Experience through curriculum development and
co-curricular experiences, and facilitate Honors student research.
In addition, 45 faculty members from departments across campus regularly teach Honors sections of department general education and major courses as well as special-topic Honors seminars.
Honors students also may ask any full-time faculty member for
an “Honors Option Contract” that allows the student to pursue
further studies or real-world application of course material to
receive Honors credit for a non-Honors course.
Honors Advising
Honors students may meet with the Dean at any time during the
semester to create or modify their Honors 4-year plans. Honors students also receive specialized advising on post-graduate
opportunities, such as graduate school, nationally competitive
scholarships, and fellowships, and career planning.
• Honors Living-Learning Community: Residential Honors
students are expected to commit themselves passionately to an
intellectual, community, or creative cause larger than themselves,
put themselves in service to others and practice good citizenship.
Through living and learning together, students in the Honors
community prepare to be successful on campus and in the Wichita community.
• University Honors Student Council: This student governance
board is open to all Honors students who wish to take a leadership role in developing the Honors College Experience for
students.
• Emory Lindquist Scholars student organization: This student
organization dedicates itself to three pillars: academics, leadership, and service. In addition to requiring learning events, such
as attending visiting lecturers’ presentations, the group offers
community service hours through local Wichita charities and
foundations.
• Undergraduate Research: Students are encouraged to take
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Program Name: EKU Honors Program
Location: Richmond, Kentucky
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. David Coleman
General Information
Since 1988, the EKU Honors Program has provided its members
a small, liberal arts experience at a large, Division I institution. The Honors Program provides its students with the best intellectual resources available at the university, in order to empower
them to attain their highest academic and professional goals. The
Honors Program strives to develop the whole student by way of
its interdisciplinary, small classes, support of student research
and travel to regional and national conferences, and offering of a
wide variety of cultural and out-of-classroom experiences.
Admission Criteria
• Applications include a résumé, essay, and letter of recommendation
• Target admissions criteria are an ACT composite of 27 (or SAT
equivalent) and an unweighted high school GPA of 3.5
• National Merit Finalists and Semi-Finalists are automatically
accepted
• Transfer and currently enrolled EKU students are welcome to
apply
• Completion of one of three curriculum tracks (18-34 credit
hours), depending on student’s status
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Completion of Honors Thesis
Honors Scholarships
Most Honors Program students qualify for one of four EKU tuition scholarships of varying amounts. Students not receiving an
EKU tuition scholarship receive the Honors Presidential Scholarship of $3,500 annually for up to eight semesters. All Honors
Program students receive the Books-on-Loan award, which
provides textbooks for all courses for eight semesters.
Honors Curriculum
The Honors Program curriculum features small, interdisciplinary
seminars that can replace most of a student’s general education
requirements. The flexibility of the curriculum benefits students
of all majors, as well as those bringing in AP, IB, or dual credit. Courses are team-taught by two professors of varying disciplines,
offering differing perspectives on course topics. The Honors Program always welcomes new course proposals, meaning the list of
available seminars is continually updated with unique offerings.
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Honors Faculty
Honors Program core faculty are drawn from departments across
campus and are among the best teachers and scholars at EKU.
These dedicated faculty members take an interest in mentoring
Honors students via classes, honors thesis research experiences,
regional and national conference presentations, and career and
graduate school counseling.
Honors Advising
In addition to a student’s major advisor, Honors Program advising is provided to each student, providing guidance and support
as students progress through their Honors curriculum.
• Living Learning Community – Honors Program students have
the option to live in Burnam Hall, a centrally located residence hall providing an engaged, welcoming atmosphere for all
students. The Honors Living Learning Community is one of
the most active on campus, hosting a number of programmatic
activities throughout the year.
• Conferences – A major point of emphasis in the Honors
Program is the presentation of student research at various conferences throughout the year, including the Kentucky Honors
Roundtable, Southern Regional Honors Council Conference, and
National Collegiate Honors Council Conference. The EKU Honors Program frequently leads the nation in the number of student
presentations at the annual meeting of the NCHC.
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Location: Highland Heights, kentucky
Dean/Director of Honors: Belle Zembrodt
General Information
Entering its fourth decade, the NKU Honors Program is a
program of distinction for highly motivated, curious students to
enhance their college experience. In a supportive community,
students develop cross-disciplinary reasoning skills, exchange
ideas, and create and manage their own independent projects.
Students complete 21 credit hours to graduate as a University
Honors Scholar. These hours include a first year seminar in
which students are guided in their transition to collegiate life
and seminar style classes. They are then required to take four
additional seminar style classes, two of which may meet general
education requirements. Finally, students complete a two-semester capstone project under the mentoring of an individual faculty
member. Students ultimately are engaged citizens and life-long
learners
Admission Criteria
The Honors Program requires a separate application for admission, which can be found at www.honors.nku.edu. Priority deadline for applications is March 15. Guidelines for admission:
• ACT of 26+ or SAT of 1200+
• 3.5+ GPA
• a strong essay • challenging high school courses
• extracurricular activities Transfer/On-Campus applicants
considered.
Students earn the graduation distinction of University Honors
Scholar by completing a minimum of 21 credit hours of honors
with these requirements:
• A cumulative GPA and an Honors GPA of at least 3.25.
• Complete one Honors course at least every other semester.
• Complete a minimum of five Honors courses for fifteen credit
hours.
• Complete and publicly present a two-semester, 6 credit hour
Honors Capstone project.
Honors Scholarships
In addition to the scholarships offered by the University, Honors students are eligible for unique scholarships specifically
for them. The Zalla/Presidential scholarships are for students
studying abroad. The Albright Outstanding Junior award is for
the outstanding honors student in their third year of study. The
Storer scholarship is for continuing students making successful
progress in the completion of the Honors program. The Sencorp,
Federated, and Castellini scholarships are for business students
completing the Honors Program
Honors Curriculum
Students begin the program by selecting from one of several topics for the required Honors 101 course. This course is designed
to introduce students to the university, the Honors Program, and
seminar style classes. Students build their own pathway through
the program with a combination of Honors 300-level interdisciplinary seminars, Honors versions of general education classes,
and education abroad courses. Our courses typically include 15
students from any major on campus and focus on bringing multiple viewpoints to the seminar table to engage in active discussion,
critical thinking, and project-based learning. Each class individually and the program as a whole stresses four key notions:
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cross-disciplinary reasoning, exchange of ideas with peers and
experts, application to community and global challenges, and
project creation and management. Recent seminar titles have
included “Writing in the Digital Age,” “Dystopia,” “Definitive
Documentaries,” “Mammoth Cave,” and “The Reality of Magic,”
among many others.
Honors Faculty
The Honors program has four dedicated full-time faculty members as well as four full-time staff with partial teaching loads. In
addition, the Honors curriculum attracts top faculty members
from across the University. Honors courses are places for faculty to teach topics that they are passionate about but that may
not fit into their departmental offerings. For example, the Dean
of the College of Informatics has taught courses on the perfect
language. Our Outstanding Professor in Math has taught courses
in cryptology. Our Outstanding Professor in English has taught
courses on the intersection between literature and the arts. Honors courses are ideal places to encourage experiential learning,
innovative pedagogies, and study away experiences. Faculty also
enjoy team teaching to enhance their own scholarship and development. One example is a course on Caribbean art and literature
which includes a study abroad component in Barbados.
edited semi-annual magazine comprised of a variety of articles
about academic experiences, study abroad, civic engagement and
leadership. The Honors Student Council is a group of students
who represent the students of the Honors Program. Students
have the opportunity to attend various academic conferences like
the National Collegiate Honors Council, Southern Regional Honors Council, Kentucky Honors Roundtable and the semi-annual
Conference of Honors. Callahan Hall houses the optional Honors
Living Community and serves as a space for honors students to
reside around like-minded, academically focused peers enrolled
in the Honors Program. The living community also sponsors
various programs for the residents to ensure an active and enriching environment.
Honors Advising
Honors students are required to meet with an Honors advisor
in each of their first two semesters. An advising meeting is also
required to apply for graduation. Students are encouraged to
meet with Honors advisors throughout their academic career,
especially leading up to the capstone project. Honors students are
assigned departmental advisors within their majors; undeclared
students are assigned to an Honors advisor until they declare
their majors.
The Honors Program is located in a cozy house on campus.
Honors classes, advising, and social events such as the Honors
Picnic, coffee houses, and the annual Halloween party occur in
the Honors House and surrounding green space. The Honors
Program offers a service-oriented internship to students called
Honors Peer Mentors, guiding first year Honors 101 students
through their first semester of college. The mentors receive
three credit hours for their service to the program. The Honors
Program also sponsors the Honors Herald, a student written and
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Program Name: LSU Honors College
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Dean/Director of Honors: Nancy Clark
General Information
The LSU Honors College was founded in 1966 and over nearly
fifty years has grown into an academically rigorous, nationally
prestigious community at the center of the LSU campus. We offer
a four-year curriculum that is adaptable to any of the university’s 235 major tracks. LSU Honors classes are typically small,
discussion-based seminars that facilitate student-faculty collaboration. We also provide intensive academic, career, and fellowship
advising. Students are encouraged to pursue community service,
study abroad, internships, and scholarly research culminating
in the completion of an Honors Thesis in the fourth year. When
students enroll in LSU Honors, they become a member of a
residential college community – a campus within a campus – of
intellectually curious students who are striving to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Admission Criteria
-Academic high school GPA of 3.50 (weighted by LSU) -Recommended ACT: 30 Composite with 30 English, or 29 Composite
with 31 English OR -Recommended SAT: 1330 Critical Reading
+ Mathematics (combined) with 660 Critical Reading -Completed SAT or ACT essay -Open to students considering any major
To remain in the Honors College, students must: -maintain a
minimum overall GPA of 3.0 -complete at least two Honors
courses, for 5-6 hours of credit, per academic year. To graduate
with College Honors (our highest distinction), students must:
-complete at least 32 hours of Honors credit (about one-quarter
of LSU degree programs) -complete 12 hours of 3000/4000 level
Honors credit -complete the Honors Thesis project -have a 3.5
overall, LSU, and Honors GPA.
Honors Scholarships
Incoming LSU Honors students are typically eligible for TOPS
(tuition support), if in-state, and guaranteed merit scholarships
(up to $15,000), if out-of-state. Certain LSU scholarships are
available only to Honors students, including the Stamps, Jenkins,
Shell, and Blue Scholarships. For current students, our Ogden
Leaders Program grants $5,000 to five students per year for the
pursuit of an independent project. We also offer scholarships to
support academic excellence, study abroad, and thesis research.
Honors Curriculum
In the freshmen and sophomore years, Honors students take
1000 and 2000-level courses of small, discussion-based seminars offered by the Honors College (known as HNRS courses).
Students may also take departmental Honors courses-- smaller,
more rigorous versions of courses offered by the major departments of the campus. As students specialize in their majors,
they may utilize the Honors Option, through which an Honors
notation may be added to a non-Honors course. In this process
the student completes independent work, developed with the
course instructor, in addition to that course’s standard syllabus.
Our curriculum culminates in an Honors Thesis: an independent
research project in which the student works one-on-one with a
faculty member using research methods of their major field of
study. There are discipline-specific formats for the thesis, but
all include a written component and must be defended before a
faculty committee.
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Honors Faculty
LSU Honors faculty come from nearly all LSU departments and
colleges and are invited to teach and propose Honors courses on
an individual basis. Faculty must be tenure or tenure-track and
must have the terminal degree in their field. Thus, first-year LSU
Honors students may find themselves taking a 1000-level general
education requirement from a full professor. Our professors are
leaders both on campus and in their respective fields, but also
have a passion for teaching and an interest in working closely with students. This is particularly evident in the number of
Honors faculty who are also willing to act as mentors to individual students; each Honors Thesis student is guided by a faculty
member who provides long-term, one-on-one research advising
and supervision. Finally, faculty also serve on the Honors College
Faculty Board, which sets the academic standards and course lists
for the college.
(such as the Truman, Goldwater, and Fulbright scholarships);
since 2005 Honors students have received more than 90 of these
prestigious awards. Finally, LSU Honors offers all these opportunities at a relatively affordable tuition cost for both in-state and
out-of-state students.
Honors Advising
LSU Honors has dedicated academic advisors for all four years
of our curriculum and the Honors Thesis program, as well as
in-house career development, study abroad, and fellowship &
scholarship application advising. Our academic and specialized
advising caters to the unique academic profiles and goals of our
high-achieving students. Our advisors use an integrated approach
to provide comprehensive support of student success both inside
and outside the classroom.
LSU Honors offers its students the chance to become part of a
residential college community within a major research university setting. Our students not only have access to all the research
resources, expert faculty, and unique and competitive degree
programs LSU has to offer-- their Honors College enrollment
gives them the means to pursue their own intensive undergraduate research. Our rigorous standards, curriculum, advising and
scholarships help our students to be first in line for faculty partnerships and research opportunities on campus. We also offer our
students opportunities outside of the classroom. Both the Honors
College and our student organizations coordinate service projects
throughout the year. Further service opportunities are available
through our LASAL program, a leadership-training curriculum
with a focus on Louisiana’s rich local culture. We offer an annual
Honors College summer study abroad program that has thus far
taken Honors students to China, South Africa, and Cuba. We
recruit and help our students to apply for competitive fellowships
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Unity College
Program Name: Unity College Honors Program
General Honors Program, Small Program (fewer than
Location: Unity, Maine
Dean/Director of Honors: Aimee Phillippi and Michele Leavitt
General Information
The Unity College Honors Program offers an engaging challenge for academically talented and motivated students from all
academic disciplines. The Honors Program takes an integrated
approach, valuing permeable boundaries between learning environments and disciplines. Through a variety of curricular and
co-curricular components, Honors students will be encouraged
to reach their potential as independent thinkers and creative
problem solvers.
Admission Criteria
Entry requirements for incoming students include either - a
minimum combined SAT score of 1800 (or ACT of 25), or - high
school GPA above a 3.50 on a 4.0 scale. Demonstrated motivation to succeed and exceptional achievements (e.g., creative
abilities, overcoming obstacles, extensive community service) are
also considered.
All students in the program must complete 21 credits of Honors
courses, which are included in the total credits for graduation.
To maintain good standing in the program, students must: Maintain a 3.5 average - Present annually at the Unity College
Student Conference after their freshman year - Complete one of
the tracks in the NorthStar Leadership Program.
Honors Scholarships
Students who qualify for the Honors Program are eligible for
the Trustees’ Scholarship, which pays $12,000 per academic year
toward tuition.
Honors Curriculum
The 21 Honors Program credits can be earned in a variety of
ways: Required Courses - HN 2061 Honors Seminar - HN
4063 Honors Transdisciplinary Capstone Additional Honors
Courses - Honors Biology: Diversity of Life - Honors Composition and Communication I and II - Honors Ecology - Honors
Multidisciplinary Independent Study -Honors Project Menu
Courses: AR 2013 Painting AR 3043 Designing with Nature BI
3654 Microbiology BI 4423 Ecosystem Ecology CL 3224 Crime
Scene and Investigative Techniques CM 3113 Documentary Film ED 2003 Experiential Theory and Practice ED 3443 Teaching
Science in the Secondary Schools EH 2213 Introduction to
Environmental Writing EH 4213 Writing for Publication ES
3213 Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ES 3183
Limnology GL 3044 Surface and Groundwater Hydrology GL
4003 Global Change MA 3443 Calculus II PR 4123 Interpretive
Methods PS 3303 Green Building: Assess, Design, Retrofit WF
3013 Population Assessment and Management
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty have earned terminal degrees in their field, actively conduct research in their areas of expertise, and are committed
to teaching. We realize that every academic discipline—every
subject—supplies just one piece of the complex puzzle needed to
solve the problems our students will face in an uncertain future.
While we offer students a choice of several distinct baccalaureate
degrees, each degree program includes courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities: an integrated framework known as sustainability science. Sustainability science focuses on the critical question of how we should use earth’s limited
resources. This scientific inquiry is enriched by a connection with
the humanities, providing students with the philosophical and
ethical context necessary to resolve human dilemmas. Our transdisciplinary approach to sustainability science unites knowledge
from diverse disciplines, ensuring that our students can develop
practical solutions to complex problems in their world.
Honors Advising
Each honors program student has two advisors: the academic
advisor, and one of the program’s co-directors. Honors program
students have early registration privileges.
As an Honors student, we know you are a motivated and capable
scholar. Therefore, we want to provide challenges that support
your growth in new directions. We expect all Honors students to:
• Seek experiences to expand knowledge and grow as scholars • Integrate knowledge and skills across curricular and extra-curricular experiences
• Apply their sustainability science education to their careers and
daily lives
• Develop skills in transdisciplinary problem solving • Be effective leaders and communicators In addition to coursework, the Honors Program offers students the chance to meet
informally with the College’s President, with faculty, and with distinguished visitors to campus. Off-campus events include trips to
animal welfare facilities like Hope Elephants, to film and poetry
festivals, and to spectacular outdoor locations in Maine.
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McDaniel College
Program Name: McDaniel Honors Program
Location: Westminster, Maryland
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Sara Raley
General Information
Instituted by the faculty in 1986, the McDaniel Honors Program
offers academic enrichment to exceptionally motivated and enthusiastic students. These students join a community of scholars
dedicated to academic rigor in the study of the liberal arts while
living in an environment conducive to the exchange of ideas. The
program opens doors to challenging courses in many disciplines,
often taught in innovative ways. Honors students pursue academic careers that demonstrate their intellectual curiosity, integrity,
and commitment to leadership in the McDaniel community.
Upon completion of the program, students are recognized as
College Scholars on their transcripts.
Admission Criteria
• Students in the top 10% of the first-year applicant pool, and
transfer students who have demonstrated strong academic records, are invited to apply to the Honors Program
• Criteria considered: high school GPA and standardized test
scores, completion of elevated courses within the high school
curriculum, number of foreign language courses taken, rank in
school, and quality of writing in the admission application essays
• Additional sophomore entry point for on-campus students
• Full-time student
• Cumulative GPA: 3.5 • HON 1101: Leading Change
• HON 2201: Great Works
• Four Honors Modules that can be met by any combination of
honors electives, studying abroad, participation in related programs (e.g., Global Fellows, LeaderShape), or Honors-enriched
experiences that transform a non-honors course so that it meets
the objectives of the Honors Program
• Completion of a College Scholars Project
Honors Scholarships
Honors students are eligible to compete for the top scholarship
opportunities at McDaniel, but all scholarships awarded are
separate from students’ participation in the Honors Program.
The McDaniel Honors Program actively supports students in
competing for prestigious national scholarships, national and
study-abroad fellowships, internships, and awards. Research
with faculty often leads to presentations at professional meetings
and scholarly publishing that build academic credentials toward
acceptance at top-ranked graduate programs.
Honors Curriculum
Honors seminars are discussion-based and allow students from
diverse disciplines to dive into advanced topics. Capped at 15
students, honors seminars are designed to complement any major
or student-designed program. Because honors electives fulfill one
or more general education requirements, completing the honors
curriculum does not require additional coursework, but rather
offers a flexible, customized path through the liberal arts experience. Students help to select the honors courses, and electives
offered in recent years have included The Hero’s Journey, Nanotechnology, Theatre and Community, The Nature of Science, and
Creative Nonviolence.
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Honors Faculty
Faculty members from all disciplines contribute to the Honors
Program, including award-winning teachers and internationally
recognized experts in their fields.
Honors Advising
In addition to their major adviser(s), Honors students are advised
by the program directors.
• Honors Housing: Students have the option to study and live in
an air-conditioned suite-style honors residence hall with students
from across all class years of the program.
• Principia Consortium: Students have the opportunity to study
at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. These students complete
an honors course on the Scottish Enlightenment and have access
to any of the other courses offered at the University, including a
course on Bagpipes and an Anatomy course that allows students
to work with a cadaver.
• Special Events: From the statehouse in Annapolis to embassy
row, think tanks, and cultural centers in nearby Washington,
D.C., students rub shoulders and exchange ideas with policy
makers and performing artists through annual Honors Program
trips thanks to the connections created by networked professors. The program also hosts an annual honors lecture bringing
renowned researchers to our campus.
• Leadership: Honors students present their research at regional
and national honors conferences and hold positions on the Honors Student Executive Board. • Perks: Students in the Honors Program enjoy priority registration, extended library loan privileges, advising regarding graduate fellowships and scholarships, the honors alumni network, and
access to a special Honors-only study space.
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Program Name: Dr. Elizabeth Morrissy Honors Program
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Jeana DelRosso
General Information
The Morrissy Honors Program of Notre Dame of Maryland University was instituted in 1982, and it offers both general education and interdisciplinary seminars. It supports learning through
experience with service learning, directed research, and honors
conference presentations. The Otenasek House of the Morrissy
Honors Program provides welcoming study areas, a seminar
room for classes as well as individual and group activities, and
a comfortable lounge where students interact with other honors
students and faculty. Morrissy Scholars embrace many exclusive opportunities, from studying and gathering in the Otenasek
House to visiting our partner college in Tokyo. They are intellectually curious students, active learners, and global citizens.
Admission Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate
• strong academic record • minimum 1150 SAT • 3.5 GPA
• inclusion in top 10% of high school graduating class
• honors and Advanced Placement courses
• effective writing sample
• letters of recommendation from teachers and counselors
• academic honors at national and state level
• leadership positions held in school, church, or community
Students must
• maintain a 3.3 overall average
• maintain a 3.0 average in honors courses
• register for at least one honors course per year • take a minimum of six honors courses to complete the program
• participate in extracurricular honors activities
Honors Scholarships
Students in the Morrissy Honors Program generally receive Notre
Dame’s largest and most prestigious merit scholarships.
Honors Curriculum
Morrissy Honors courses meet the needs and interests of students
with outstanding academic ability and high levels of motivation.
Morrissy Honors courses require students to think independently, but they also create small communities of scholars exploring a
topic together and enjoying the pleasure of mutual discovery and
intellectual stimulation. The courses are drawn from a variety
of departments and are available to any major of study in the
Women’s College. They provide a greater challenge and more
in-depth treatment of course material than is normally possible
in general education or major courses. Such courses are, by definition, interdisciplinary in nature. Morrissy courses are offered
in every major in the Women’s College, and all Morrissy courses
are capped at 15 students.
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Honors Faculty
The Morrissy faculty consist of the most challenging and engaging faculty on the Notre Dame campus. They develop intellectually innovative course offerings, several of which are team taught
by professors of different disciplines, and all of which require
students to push themselves academically and strive for excellence. The Morrissy Advisory Council consists of five faculty
members who teach in the Morrissy Honors Program, as well as
the Director and the President and Vice President of the Morrissy
Officers’ Board. The faculty members are either appointed or
elected to the Council.
Honors Advising
The Director of the Morrissy Honors Program advises all incoming honors students until they declare a major, and then continues as second advisor throughout the honors students’ academic
careers at Notre Dame.
• Honors House
• Short-term Study Abroad Scholarships
• Short-term Japan Exchange Program
• Participation in NCHC, NRHC, and MCHC
• Chocolate Tastings
• Wine Tastings for Seniors
• Theatre Events at Center Stage and Hippodrome
• Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Events
• Ton O’ Food dinners
• Recognition of Honors on final transcript, diplomas, commencement program
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Program Name: Thomas E. Bellavance Honors Program
Location: Salisbury, Maryland
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. James Joseph Buss
General Information
The program is designed to bring together high-achieving
students and dedicated faculty in a small university environment within the diversity of opportunity of the larger university
community. It offers motivated students who are serious about
their intellectual growth a variety of special classes enhanced by
many cultural events and activities. The program fosters close
individual contact between students and faculty and brings
together talented students with many interests. Honors courses
and extracurricular activities are intended to enrich and complement other educational opportunities and programs available to
Salisbury University students.
Admission Criteria
The Bellavance Honors Program suggests that an incoming firstyear student have a high school GPA of 3.5 or an SAT score above
1750 Composite Superscore (or an ACT score of 27) to apply for
the Honors Program before entering Salisbury University.
Full University Honors: --16 to 20 credit hours of Honors courses
--Honors Thesis or Honors Research/Creative Project General
Honors: --8 to 12 Credit hours of Honors courses --Required
Thesis and Honors Research/Creative Project
Honors Scholarships
Bellavance Scholarships for Incoming Freshman range from
$500-$2,000. Students who apply by the priority deadline are
automatically considered for these competitive recruitment
scholarships.
Honors Curriculum
The Honors program, in distinguishing itself from the rest of the
institution, serves as a kind of laboratory within which faculty
can try things they have always wanted to try but for which they
could find no suitable outlet. Honors courses should not be so
restrictive as to limit this experimentation. All Honors courses
are limited to 20 students.
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Honors Faculty
Honors courses normally are taught only by persons holding a
full-time faculty appointment at Salisbury University. Faculty
members must apply to the Honors Committee to teach in the
Honors Program. Upon recommendation by a department head
and with approval of the Program Director, adjunct faculty may
teach Honors sections when appropriate full-time faculty are not
available and/or if an adjunct has special topical knowledge or
expertise.
Honors Advising
The Honors Program hosts advising nights for Honors students
prior to course registration, where students meet with faculty
members who will be teaching in the subsequent semester. Students also meet with either the Honors Program Director or Assistant Director for secondary advisement outside of their major.
The Honors Program utilizes its proximity to major cities to host
educational excursions to Washington, DC, New York City, and
Baltimore. In addition, the Program works closely with the Center for International Education to encourage and support study
abroad experiences. The Honors Program also supports three
freshman Living Learning Communities and is housed in the
Bellavance Honors Center, which includes a full kitchen for student use, study rooms, a computer lab, grand piano for practices
and performances, classrooms, and quiet spaces for study.
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Program Name: Bridgewater State University Honors Program
Location: Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Dean/Director of Honors: Teresa K. King, PhD
General Information
The Honors Program enables motivated students to achieve their
highest potential as scholars and campus leaders. The honors curriculum promotes close student-faculty relationships and fosters
the vigorous and thorough exchange of ideas so that students
develop the investigative, analytical, and creative skills necessary
for scholarly research and artistic work. Honors students are
provided with leadership opportunities that empower them to
build community, promote social justice, and model academic
excellence.
Admission Criteria
Commonwealth Honors (runs throughout a student’s career at
BSU):
• High school GPA of 3.3 or higher • combined SAT score of 1650 or higher and/or ACT 24 or higher • 500-600 word essay Departmental Honors (typically completed in final 2 years of academic career):
• Criteria vary by department
Commonwealth Honors:
• Students must complete 21 honors credits
• 12 honors credits the first two years • 9 Departmental or Interdisciplinary Honors credits including
an honors thesis.
• Must maintain GPA of 3.3 Departmental Honors only:
• Complete 9 honors credits in their major including a thesis
under the advisement of a faculty mentor
• Exact breakdown of 9 required credits vary by department
Honors Scholarships
The Presidential Scholarship is awarded by the Office of Admissions to incoming first-year students for superior academic
achievement. Presidential Scholars are awarded a four-year
(eight-consecutive-semester) scholarship covering the amount of
Massachusetts in-state tuition and fees. Students must maintain
a 3.3 GPA and enroll in the Honors Program.
Honors Curriculum
Honors courses and colloquia range from traditional content
(e.g., Major British Writers to 1800; Introduction to Criminal
Justice) to special topics (e.g., Tools for Understanding Sports
Science; Vampires and Monstrous Desires). The specific learning
objectives include the ability to 1) identify and think critically
about foundational and current issues in a specific discipline; 2)
employ the theory, tools, methods and scholarly literature of the
discipline; 3) conduct original research drawing on disciplinary
and/or interdisciplinary perspectives and using a variety of
scholarly resources. Honors courses are capped at 15 allowing for
close faculty-student interaction. They are designed to promote
the exchange of ideas while fostering the investigative, analytical,
and creative skills necessary for scholarly research and inquiry. At
the junior and senior levels, students pursue independent inquiry
rooted in the discipline that culminates in an honors thesis. Content is limited only by the curiosity of students and their faculty
mentors.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty are generally full-time faculty members drawn
from academic departments. Honors faculty include the faculty
who teach honors courses, mentor honors theses, serve on the
Honors Advisory Board, and/or serve as the Honors Chair for
their respective department. Faculty who wish to teach an Honors course are required to submit a formal course proposal to the
Honors Advisory Board. The Honors Advisory Board evaluates
whether the course meets the learning objectives of the Honors
Program. Faculty are also actively involved in student programming efforts.
Honors Advising
The Honors Director and Assistant Director are regularly available in the Honors Center to advise Honors students. Multiple
workshops are offered throughout the year to support students in
meeting program requirements. In addition, we offer colloquia
designed to aid students in completing an honors thesis. The
Honors Program also work closely with our academic advising
center to provide advising to first year honors students.
Honors Programming: The Honors Program sponsors numerous events designed to build community in the program. These
events are held in the Honors Center or surrounding communities. Honors Center: Provides a place to relax, work, and have
fun. There are sofas, games and computers for student use.
Honors Student Congress: Dedicated to providing leadership
opportunities in the areas of scholastic excellence, social justice,
civic engagement, and community service. Honors Mentoring
Program: Provides first year honors students with support and
guidance with their college transition , a social and educational
environment outside of the classroom, and fosters engagement
with the university community. Honors Residential Learning
Communities (RLC): The First-Year Honors RLC and the Upper-class Honors RLC are cohorts of students who live together
on the same floor. They receive guidance and programming from
Resident Assistants who are also in the Honors Program. Students have opportunities to interact with honors faculty and are
connected to the many resources available in the Honors Center.
National Scholarships: The Honors Program also offers support
to those students seeking national scholarships and fellowships
including the Fulbright, Marshall, Truman, and others.
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Program Name: Merrimack College Honors Program
Location: North Andover, Massachusetts
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. William Wians, Director
Accepted, Honors Housing
General Information
The vision of the Merrimack College Honors Program is that
students are transformed through their Honors experience. The
MC Honors Program comprises the top 6-8% of the Merrimack
College undergraduate students and offers an engaging environment in which students are inspired to experience more and
learn more. Students are provided with exceptional learning
opportunities through which they can take full advantage of their
college experience and develop academically, professionally and
personally. The MC experience of these academically talented
and motivated students is enriched through honors seminars
and experiences, which provide students with opportunities for
experiential, interdisciplinary, reflective and integrative learning.
Students are challenged through honors seminars and experiential learning, and Senior capstone projects that focus on: •
Community • Service • Research • Leadership
Admission Criteria
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Outstanding achievement inside and outside the classroom.
• A desire to live in community, participate in research and service, and grow in leadership.
•Transfer/On-Campus applicants considered (3.7 gpa required)
Students are required to complete (8) courses in the four years of
the program. Freshmen in the program must maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA, sophomores and beyond must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Honors Courses (take at least (3) in core), Service
Learning (1), Honors Capstone (2) , and Honors Components
(allow students to take non-honors classes for honors credit).
Honors Scholarships
Text book scholarships are awarded to first year students for
a maximum amount of $1,000 per a year. Provided a student
continues to complete honors requirements, the scholarship is in
place for up to eight semesters or until completion of the undergraduate degree, whoever first occurs. Honors Travel Research
Scholarships are available to students who apply. Monies can be
used for research, attendance to conference, and study abroad.
Maximum value $600.
Honors Curriculum
Incoming freshmen should aim to complete at least three honors
courses in the first year. Typically, two of the three courses come
from the core required courses such as Introduction to College
Writing, Christianity in Context and Introduction to Philosophy.
In addition, students may choose an honors section of Calculus,
Physics, Psychology, Business and other courses depending on
the interest and availability. Additionally, honors freshmen
participate in our First Year Experience program. Second year,
students perform two hours of community service per week and
meet biweekly to reflect on their service experience. Third year,
juniors are encouraged to design an independent research project
in a non-honors course (Honors Component) in addition to be
enrolled in first of two capstone workshops. Fourth year, the
Honors Senior capstone.
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Honors Faculty
The Merrimack College Honors Program offers a rigorous academic experience to some of the College’s best students. It affords
faculty an opportunity to teach material they are passionate about
to students who will respond with interest and involvement. Faculty are recruited to teach certain classes or can propose classes
to the Honors Program Committee. The professors who teach
honors courses at Merrimack College are among the most experienced and engaged faculty on campus. They look forward to
working with motivated students in class, oversee senior honors
capstone work and guide advanced research projects.
Honors Advising
MC Honors student have access to 2 levels of advising. Students
have access to honors advisement staff within the office 5 days
a week, in addition to their Faculty Honors Advisor (FHA) in
their major. Each member works with MC Honors students to
identify opportunities and pursue ideas. Advisors work together
to ensure the success of every student.
MC Honors students are offered the following opportunities:
1. Community: All freshmen live in Monican Centre Living
Learning Community. Students live in 4 person suites featuring
two bedrooms and a common area and a bathroom. The Honors
House is home to upperclassmen who opt to live in the house.
The house is located in New Hall #3 and features 4 and 6 person suites and is one of the newest residential communities on
campus. 2. Early course registration privileges every semester.
3. Leadership opportunities within our Honors Student Council
(HSC) and Peer Mentoring program. 4. Numerous co-curricular
activities throughout the year including dinner, trips, and on
campus events. 5. Access to Travel and Research Scholarships 6.
Honors specific study abroad opportunities.
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Defining Characteristics: Private College, General Honors
Program, Large Program (more than 500 students),
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Dean/Director of Honors: Professor Maureen Kelleher
Scholarships Available, Academic Advisors
General Information
The Honors Program invites exceptionally motivated students to
enhance their educational experience. Students joining Honors
seek an undergraduate experience charted by academic challenges. Students invited to join the Program are both highly accomplished and motivated and seek to excel in college and contribute
in significant ways both on-campus and in the larger community.
The Honors Program offers exciting academic opportunities;
connects students to an active community of thinkers committed
to making a difference; promotes living and learning in Honors
LLC communities; and integrates Honors into the broader undergraduate experience. Curriculum opportunities are intellectually rigorous, based on both foundational and advanced work
in interdisciplinary areas. The Honors Program promotes global
awareness, civic engagement, and empowers students through
resources within the Program as well as the university.
Admission Criteria
Each fall, the University Honors Program at Northeastern
University invites a select group of high school seniors to join
the Honors Program. Decisions are made based on application
materials submitted to the university. The reviewed materials
include high school academic records, such as GPA and SAT/
ACT scores, and leadership and community service. Northeastern University automatically reviews the top 10% of the incoming
first-year class.
For University Honors Program Distinction, students are expected to complete six honors courses, including Enhancing Honors
and an Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar. In addition, graduating seniors are required to submit an Honors E-Portfolio which
highlights their educational and experiential trajectory.. Students
may pursue Honors in the Discipline as defined by their college
for Honors Distinction in their major. Honors Program funding is available to support activities related to discipline-based
research undertaken to complete this distinction.
Honors Scholarships
The George Alden and Amelia Peabody Awards are given to
Honors students who have good academic standing, demonstrate
financial need, and actively participate in the Honors Program.
Students may apply for Early Research Grants, Travel Grants
which support either civic engagement or conference participation and also funding for the NCHC Partners in the Parks
initiative. Funding to support research for upper class students
includes the Gladys Brooks, the Fairchild Senior Fellowship, and
the J.A. Coolidge.
Honors Curriculum
First-year Honors students enroll in Enhancing Honors, a teamtaught course using upper-class mentors. The one-credit course is
designed to introduce students to Boston through a City as Text?
experience, support the development of an e-Portfolio, and create
a sense of community. First-year students can also enroll in the
First Year Inquiry Series courses, which fulfill general education
requirements and have a global focus. Upper-class students are
required to take an Interdisciplinary Honors Seminar. Seminar
courses are taught using a graduate school model with emphasis
on small class size, class discussions and projects, and far-ranging
topics which emphasize faculty research interests. The Program also offers global opportunities through the Dialogue of
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Civilization initiative with curriculum embedded in an international setting. Approximately a 100 courses are taught each semester as honors sections in specific majors. Approximately 50
courses are currently offered as HONR courses which are offered
exclusively to honors students.
Honors Faculty
The Honors Program recruits faculty from across campus who
are nationally recognized scholars with reputations as superior
educators to teach First Year Inquiry Series courses and Interdisciplinary Seminars. Courses that are offered change each year as
faculty propose innovative and exciting curriculum opportunities based on their research interests. Faculty are encouraged to
develop a challenging curriculum which will help students make
significant advances in their understanding of historical and/
or contemporary issues in the realms of scientific advancement,
policy development, and core understanding of major philosophical issues among other topics. The University Honors Program
also currently hosts author Michael Patrick MacDonald who is
the Honors Writer in Residence. Mr. MacDonald teaches in both
the First Year Inquiry Series and the Honors Interdisciplinary
Seminar series.
activities and opportunities. While our goals are grounded in
superior curriculum opportunities and advising support, we also
offer cultural, educational and social activities throughout the
year. Emphasis is placed on opportunities that allow students to
expand their leadership skills through mentoring and recruiting
first year students and collaborating on program development
and initiatives with Honors staff and one another. Fall semester
starts with Welcome Week and over 300 upper class students help
to welcome the new class on campus. Each semester offers civic
engagement opportunities, chances to participate in global travel
and programming from our Breakfast Club to Pizza and Profs. End of the year activities include our research evening and our
graduating senior/parent reception.
Honors Advising
The goal of honors advising is to assist students in transitioning into a successful college experience, help students become
connected to resources and opportunities, and to provide a
consistent source of support during the undergraduate experience. Honors Advisors connect with students to empower them
to make the most of their time at Northeastern University. We
advise students in ways that will assist them in having a rich,
well-rounded undergraduate experience through a developmental advising model.
All incoming Honors students join a community of scholars
with a wide range of interests and concerns in our Honors
Living Learning Community in International Village (INV).
There are opportunities and special programming in INV for
Honors students in addition to our two Faculty-in-Residence
who live in INV with their families. A designated honors LLC
for second year students extends this community model beyond
the first year. Beginning with Honors Welcome Week for first
year students, honors students can participate in a wide range of
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Program Name: Commonwealth Honors Program
Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Dean/Director of Honors: Joanna Gonsalves
Accepted, Academic Advisors, Honors Housing and Student
General Information
Center
The Honors Program fulfills Salem State’s commitment to provide
a stimulating academic environment that offers a high quality education at an affordable cost. It’s designed to offer a more
challenging curriculum to students whose abilities and previous
performance are demonstrably higher than the norm. The program enables motivated and talented students to work with our
most accomplished and enthusiastic professors. Honors courses
are qualitatively different in design and content, and smaller class
size allows greater interaction. A seminar format is used in most
Honors courses, giving students the opportunity for independent
research, class presentations, and the chance to learn from one
another. Students are encouraged to think independently and
creatively. Field trips and visiting scholar sessions add to a rich
academic experience.
Admission Criteria
Freshmen applicants should have a scaled high school GPA of
3.7 or higher and achieve SAT scores above 500 on each exam.
Transfer and current students should have a college GPA of 3.5 or
higher and fewer than 47 college credits. In addition, an application essay is required. Associate degree graduates of Commonwealth Honors Programs at Massachusetts community colleges
have automatic acceptance upon admittance to the university.
Honors students across all majors follow the same honors curriculum. In the senior year students complete and present an
honors thesis at a conference, symposium or with a community
exhibit.
Honors Scholarships
Honors scholarships are awarded to all freshmen and transfer students upon admittance to the university and the honors
program. Awards range from $1000 grants to grants covering
full tuition & fees and may be renewed annually. Current Salem
State students joining the honors program may apply for honors
scholarships through the Salem State University Foundation.
Honors Curriculum
The curriculum entails 24-26 credits of honors coursework,
including a senior honors thesis. New students take Honors
Freshmen Writing together, and most honors electives fulfill
general education requirements. The senior thesis is generally
completed as a capstone project within the major and is supported by the required Junior Honors Seminar and Senior Honors
Seminar sequence.
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Honors Faculty
The professors who teach honors courses at Salem State University are among the most experienced and engaged faculty on
campus. They look forward to working with motivated students
in class and on senior honors projects.
Honors Advising
The Coordinator of the Honors Program serves as a secondary
academic advisor to all honors students. Workshops are held
annually about graduate school admission, professional etiquette,
post-baccalaureate fellowships, and academic internships.
Honors Program students may take up to 22 credits each semester without incurring an additional charge. Honors Program
students have priority in course selection at registration. Students and faculty enjoy program events and dinners together
each semester. Honors Program students have access to the
student Honors Center complete with study space, computers,
free printing, and snacks. Honors Program students can receive
up to four years of housing in selected dorms if living with other
program students. Travel and research grants are awarded each
year to support independent research, creative activities, travel
for conference presentation, study abroad, and graduate-level
courses. All incoming honors students are invited to participate
in a summer overnight retreat on Cape Cod with peer mentors
and honors faculty.
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Program Name: Bay College Honors Program
College, General Honors Program, Small Program (fewer
Location: Escanaba, Michigan
Dean/Director of Honors: Joe Shaw
General Information
The centerpiece of the Bay College Honors Program is the unique
opportunity for students accepted into the Honors Program to
complete Bay College courses at an Honors level. Typically these
are courses the student may normally take anyway, but as honors
courses they offer more challenging and academically rewarding
learning opportunities within the course.
Admission Criteria
Open to degree-seeking students in all academic majors or programs of study. Entering new freshmen must have a high school
GPA of 3.2 or higher, and/or composite ACT score of 23 or higher, and/or COMPASS test equivalents. Current students who have
completed 12 credits (at Bay or another college) with GPA of 3.2
or higher and/or have earned Phi Theta Kappa membership are
also eligible.
Honors Program Graduates must complete a minimum of 4
honors courses, maintain overall 3.5 college GPA, and complete
all requirements for an Associates Degree (Associate of Arts,
Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree).
Honors Scholarships
The Bay College Honors Program offers the Honors Program Tuition Scholarships and the Honors Program Competitive Award
Scholarship.
Honors Curriculum
Honors courses may be available in areas such as Anthropology,
History, English, Communication, Leadership, Music, Political
Science, Women’s & Gender Studies, and a variety of other disciplines.
Honors Faculty
Honors Advising
The Bay College Honors Program Advisor is available to all Honors Scholars in the program in addition to their regular academic
advisor.
Bay College Honors Scholars will have opportunities to attend
numerous lectures, films, and other campus events, complete
service learning projects, and attend regional or national conferences.
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Program Name: The Honors Program at Ferris State University
Location: Big Rapids, Michigan
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Peter Bradley
General Information
The Honors Program at Ferris State enriches the innovative
career-oriented, broad-based education of Ferris by providing
intellectual challenges, resources and support, for highly able
and motivated students so they can succeed in their careers and
contribute to the public good. Established in 1997, the Honors
Program provides Ferris State students the opportunity to join
a community of engaged learners from more than 100 different
majors and programs. We look for students who perform more
brilliantly, seek more challenges, who are more committed, more
independent, and want to take advantage of more opportunities.
Admission Criteria
First Year Students - two of three: * Cumulative high school GPA
of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. * 25 ACT composite or 1135 SAT
combined or higher. * Ranked in the top 10% of class by GPA. Students must participate in the annual essay competition and
complete an application. Students close to these criteria with
outstanding records may apply for individual review. Transfer
Students: * College cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Honors students maintain a 3.30 GPA. They also participate in
a vibrant living-learning community, committing to live in an
Honors residence hall their 1st year, enjoying private space and
a supportive environment. Honors students perform 15 service
hours each semester to benefit our broader communities. Students in the program engage with various student organizations.
Lastly students deepen their cultural competency by attending
at least 3 events a semester that challenge, deepen, inspire and
entertain.
Honors Scholarships
Students who are accepted into the Honors Program and are
required to live on campus according to University Policy, will be
awarded a non-renewable Honors Residential Life Scholarship
valued at $1500 to help offset the cost of a single room. Honors
students must live in an Honors hall so long as they are required
to live on campus; but the Honors program does not require students to live on campus beyond the University’s requirements.
Honors Curriculum
Independent project-based learning and problem solving rooted
in real world issues prepare our students to succeed in their
careers and contribute to the public good. Honors students create
works of great significance, exceptional quality and depth. Honors Course Options support autonomous learning; regular Lunch
and Learns allow students to explore diverse topics, and Senior
Symposium showcases independent research and creativity. Our
students take 6-10 credits of Honors Coursework deepening their
broad-based education and furthering their professional preparation. Our program is designed to be personalized and to enrich
students experience at Ferris while being flexible enough to fit
with any of our highly-specialized career-oriented programs. In
all, Honors students find a unique balance between theory and
practice.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty, each of whom has been recommended for his
or her excellent teaching and dedication to students, represent a
wide variety of disciplines from across the College of Arts and
Sciences.
Honors Advising
The Honors Program offers dedicated staff members, including
our Director, a dedicated Advisor, caring support staff, and Peer
Mentors who work closely with our students to help them fulfill
their commitments and get the most out of their experience at
Ferris.
Among it’s 170 degree programs, Ferris State University offers
unique field-leading programs including the Michigan College of
Optometry, the College of Pharmacy, Professional Golf Management and Music Industry Management. Honors at Ferris
provides students with opportunities to excel and enrich their
education as they prepare for careers that fit our rapidly changing world. Students in the Honors program choose their own
path. They exercise their own initiative, to succeed or fail on
their own responsibility. Our students choose their own service,
coursework, community involvement, cultural enrichment, and
leadership roles Honors students have access to special consideration for admission in key professional programs including the
Three-Year Business Administration Degree, the College of Pharmacy Assurance, the Michigan College of Optometry Honors
Interview Assurance, and College of Health Progression Priority
Consideration. We also offer funding support for conference and
study away experiences, paid admission to cultural events on and
off campus, supporting research, and helping students apply for
scholarships and postgraduate fellowships.
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Program Name: Frederik Meijer Honors College
Location: Allendale, Michigan
Dean/Director of Honors: Jeff Chamberlain
General Information
The tagline for the Meijer Honors College is “Live, Learn, Lead,”
because Honors at Grand Valley is a living/learning community
which offers a distinctive, interdisciplinary approach to fulfilling
most of the university’s General Education. Students in Honors
get unique co-curricular, study abroad, and research opportunities to become leaders in their field.
Admission Criteria
Students must be accepted to Grand Valley before they apply.
Admission to Honors is competitive, so applicants should be
ready to provide solid evidence of high aspirations and strong
work ethic. The normal expectation is a 3.5 high school GPA and
a composite ACT of 28 or above, but more important is the applicant’s demonstration of strong academic motivation and ability to
achieve on a high level. These are done through self-evaluations
and essays.
*Freshman year-long interdisciplinary sequence *Unique Social
Sciences and Sciences *Honors Seminar in the Junior Year *Honors Senior Project
Honors Scholarships
*Arend D. and Nancy Lubbers Scholarship--prestigious Honors-only scholarship which may add up to $2000/year to other
merit scholarships *Meijer First Generation Honors College
Scholarship--full-tuition scholarship for freshmen who who are
the first in their immediate family to pursue a college degree.
Candidates must compete in the university’s scholarship competition. *Zukaitis Honors Scholarship--prestigious honors-only
scholarship which can add up to $1000/year to other merit-based
scholarships. *Other discipline-based honors scholarships.
Honors Curriculum
Meijer Honors College courses, normally limited to 25 or fewer
students, are uniquely structured in content and instruction for
active learning and critical thinking. Sharing specially-designed
classes with other students of outstanding potential and motivation creates a special atmosphere in which important questions
and student ideas are carefully pondered. Uniquely qualified faculty members drawn from many disciplines teach Meijer Honors
College courses; in fact, many classes are team-taught, offering
students significant individualized attention. Working with a
faculty mentor, Honors College students design and complete an
independent project in their senior year. Through the curriculum, our students develop high levels of proficiency in research,
writing, critical thinking, and applying critical skills. Honors
students have more opportunities to participate in and present
research on campus and off, and often are accepted for publication and for presentation at major professional meetings.
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Honors Faculty
The Meijer Honors College has twelve full-time faculty and
approximately 35-40 outstanding instructors from departments
around the university.
Honors Advising
The Meijer Honors College has a Student Services Coordinator
who supervises all advising in the college. Various faculty and
staff offer advising to students.
Honors students not-infrequently complain that they have more
opportunities than they can take advantage of. The Meijer Honors College encourages its students to participate in extra-curricular activities to develop leadership skills and an appreciation
of the richness and diversity of university life. Often Honors
students have special access to renowned scholars and lecturers. There is an Honors student government organization that
coordinates social, academic, and service events. Students from
that organization also participate in shaping the Honors program
by sitting on the Curriculum Committee and Honors Council.
Honors students frequently engage in service and volunteer
projects at the university or in the community. They also have
unique cultural experiences and travel opportunities such as subsidized museum visits and faculty-led trips to places like Chicago,
Toledo, New York City, out west, and Washington D.C. Trips for
credit are offered to various international destinations such as
Germany and Poland, and there are annual service-learning trips
to Ghana and Nicaragua. Students may get Honors credit for
studying abroad in many other ways as well.
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Oakland University
Location: Rochester, Michigan
Dean/Director of Honors: Graeme Harper DCA Ph.D FRGS FRSA
FRAI
Research and Project Support
General Information
Oakland University was founded in 1957, with its curriculum
uniquely informed by a group of honors college students. This
distinctive beginning was enhanced in 1977 with the creation of
a college within Oakland University called The Honors College.
The Honors College is housed in an advanced undergraduate
learning, living and research center (Oak View Hall, opened
2014). The Honors College coordinates the university-wide
Honors Institute, drawing together all honors work in the university. The Honors College also houses the Michigan Center for
Undergraduate Research (MCUR), and the Center for Undergraduate Research Leadership (CURL). Oak View Hall includes
social media and global outreach facilities, The Imaginarium, a
café, store and social learning spaces. Fellows, Faculty Research
Champions and Student Research Champions support the college
and students.
Admission Criteria
•The Honors College invites students who have a minimum 3.7
GPA and a 27 on the ACT to schedule an appointment to be
accepted into the program.
•All Presidential Scholars are automatically members of The
Honors College.
• Students slightly below the threshold minimums may apply,
subject to writing of an essay, an interview, and strong recommendations. Admission is at the discretion of the College.
• All students are required to attend a personal interview.
Year 1:
• HC 100: “Making Discoveries”
• Language track (1 of 4)
• Create resume • Attend 1+ HC event per semester. Year 2:
• Complete at least 1 HC core course
• Attend “The Imagination Lab.” Year Before Graduating:
• HC390 “Research proposal” course
• Remaining core & in major courses
• Complete Community Service (min. 10 hours per year) Final
Year:
• Final thesis received
• Minimum G.P.A. of 3.5 to graduate
Honors Scholarships
Honors College Housing Award (Awarded to incoming freshmen). Honors College Merit Award (Awarded to Honors College
sophomores, juniors, seniors). Honors College Scholarship
(Awarded to sophomores, juniors and seniors). Jones (J. Alford)
Memorial Scholarship (Awarded to students entering the Honors
College). Young Study Abroad Scholarship (for Study Abroad).
Presidential Scholar Award (full tuition for four years); Distinguished Scholar Award; Talented Scholar Award; Academic
Achievement Award; University Recognition Award; Geographic
Region Award.
Honors Curriculum
Each semester a new set of courses is offered providing students
with multiple chances to choose courses of specific interest in
different disciplines over a four-year period. All Honors College
core courses satisfy the general education requirements of Oakland University. In major opportunities as well as “project” gen.
ed. courses focused on developing research and community
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projects. Students in The Honors College work toward completing the requirements in conjunction with a departmental major
from the College of Arts and Sciences or from one of the five
professional schools (Business Administration, Education and
Human Services, Engineering and Computer Science, Health Sciences or Nursing). Honors College students are given preferential
registration for all university courses. Honors College students
complete a thesis/project and a grant of up to $1500 is available
to them.
Honors Faculty
In a typical year, The Honors College faculty is made up of a
Dean, an Honors College Faculty Fellow, 20 teaching assistants,
2 Grad. Assistants, 2 Student Coordinators, and over two dozen
individual professors from all disciplines of the university. In addition, we have nearly 100 faculty thesis mentors, as well as some
from industry and the community. The Honors College Council
assists in supporting the work of professors in The Honors College and students are represented in the Honors College Student
Association as well in such organizations as The Honors College
Creative and Critical Society (The Echo). The faculty group is
varied, in both background and expertise, from an Emeritus
Professor of Biological Sciences to an Associate Professor of Musicology, to a special lecturer in English to a Professor of Management Information Systems, from a Professor of Sociology to an
Associate Professor of Nursing, and so many more.
includes in addition to engineering services, headquarters, and
testing laboratories-computer systems design, management and
technical consulting.” Medicine and Engineering opportunities
in the Honors College therefore include internships and research
experiences, associated with the university’s new Engineering
Center as well as with university institutes such as the renowned
Eye Research Institute (ERI). We also have strong arts opportunities in our Meadow Theatre and historic Hall. We fund a number
of students to present research at conferences around the nation
and around the world. We offer an array of Study Abroad opportunities, while also conducting tech. linked synchronous media
links around the world. We have dedicated space for student and
faculty events, and the resources of the university’s most advanced teaching and living space. Naturally, our classes are small.
We also give students the opportunity to request courses, which
we then resource.
Honors Advising
The Honors College has a dedicated Honors College adviser service, linked to each and every Honors College student, monitoring and supporting progress. We have a formal probation period
for those who dip below requirements and a planning process
for assisting. The Honors College students are also provided
with support by the First Year Advising Center, the Second Year
Experience Center and the members of the Professional Advisers
Council (PAC).
The Honors College at Oakland University draws on the considerable resources of Oakland County - among the tenth highest
income counties (with populations over 1 million) in the United
States. The Oakland County Economic Outlook 2014-2016 notes
“the strength of the Oakland economy is traditionally concentrated in the area of white-collar professional services, which
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Program Name: Carl and Winifred Lee Honors College
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Carla M Koretsky
General Information
The mission of the Carl and Winifred Lee Honors College is
to provide an exceptional undergraduate experience for high
achieving students, to inspire in our graduates a thirst for the
lifelong pursuit of creative inquiry and discovery, to provide our
students with the skill and passion to address critical challenges, and to foster personal responsibility informed by a global
perspective. We have over 1500 students completing more than
130 different majors or programs of study. We offer small classes,
special seminars and experiences, a Study in the States summer
program, scholarships to help support study abroad and research
or creative activities and an honors facility with a student lounge,
kitchen and high tech classroom facilities.
Admission Criteria
Freshman are invited to the college if they have a composite ACT
of at least 26 and a high school GPA of at least 3.6. Transfer students are invited to the college if their transfer GPA is at least 3.5.
Students may also apply for admission using the form available at
www.wmich.edu/honors.
Students who join as freshman must complete 18 honors credits,
20 hours of community service per year, 3 credits of honors thesis
and must attend 4 LHC-sponsored events in their freshman
year and two in their sophomore year. Course requirements are
determined on a case-by-case basis for transfer students. Honors
students are also required to maintain a cumulative GPA of at
least 3.5.
Honors Scholarships
We offer competitive scholarships to support study and abroad
and for students to conduct research and creative activities.
WMU offers the $50,000 Medallion Scholarship; all Medallion
Scholars are members of the Lee Honors College.
Honors Curriculum
Students are granted credit for honors courses (~40 are offered
each semester), study abroad, independent study, internships,
and select other experiences (e.g. fine arts, foreign languages).
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Honors Faculty
The faculty teaching in the college come from each of the seven
academic colleges: the College of Aviation, the Haworth College
of Business, the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences, the
College of Education & Human Development, the College of Fine
Arts, the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Health &
Human Services.
Honors Advising
We have two full time honors-only academic advisors and two
advising graduate assistants.
We offer Study in the States, a signature summer program. Students travel and study with up to 9 peers and a faculty member
for 1-2 weeks. Students pay for the cost of 3 credits of tuition
and all other costs (travel, lodging, meals, etc) are covered for all
students enrolled in the Study in the States courses. We have a
Peer Student Success Team, comprised of upperclassman. These
students serve as mentors for freshman and organize group activities (e.g bus trips to museums, volunteer days, Scholar Scamper
5K). Students may choose to live in an honors residence hall.
We have an honors building with a lounge and kitchen and high
tech classroom facilities. We host a weekly lecture series (Lyceum Lectures) in the honors college as well as a Thursday night
series (Mix It Up) with fun events and professional development
workshops.
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Program Name: The Honors Program at Minnesota State
University, Mankato
Location: Mankato, Minnesota
Dean/Director of Honors: Christopher Corley
General Information
The Honors Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato is
dedicated to the development of student competency in leadership, research, and global citizenship. Students enroll in honors
sections of general education courses that focus on competency
development. As students progress within their major, they
further develop their honors competencies through advanced
honors seminars and individualized plans of study. Students
demonstrate their competency development through an electronic portfolio, which is reviewed annually. Throughout their
time at the University, students may participate in a number of
honors-sponsored co-curricular activities which complement
their plan of study. At the culmination of all coursework, students demonstrate acquisition of leadership, research, and global
citizenship competencies through a successful presentation and
defense of their electronic portfolio.
Admission Criteria
We do not have a minimum ACT score or class rank, but our
average ACT score is a 28.5 and our students have a history of
tackling life’s opportunities and challenges. No predetermined
test scores or class rank either guarantees or precludes admission to the Honors Program at Minnesota State Mankato. The
selection committee considers each applicant’s demonstrated
academic ability as well as character traits such as perseverance
and inquisitiveness.
Students must maintain a minimum 3.3 GPA, complete a series
of honors general education courses and advanced seminars,
and complete an electronic portfolio that demonstrates competencies in leadership, research and global citizenship. Because of
our unique focus on developing global skills, our students attain
competency in a second language while progressing through
their studies.
Honors Scholarships
While almost all of our students come to the university with
some sort of scholarship package, the Honors Program does not
offer scholarships or grants to incoming students. Students who
are committed to the program have the opportunity to compete
for Honors Program Competency Development Awards, which
allow them to develop projects that enhance their leadership,
research, and global citizenship skills.
Honors Curriculum
Honors sections of General Education course have less than
twenty-five students; advanced seminars have less than fifteen
students. Our curriculum focuses on skill development and
reflective learning. Classes often function as discussion seminars
rather than lectures. Readings move beyond the textbook syntheses offered in other courses to encourage the students to uncover how and why the body of knowledge they are studying was
created, and to understand what debates undergird it. Beyond
honors general education courses and seminars, we also offer a
variety of independent study, practicum, and service learning
opportunities.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty members are selected for their excellent reputations as scholars, teachers, and mentors. They enjoy creating
innovative educational experiences and are dedicated to student
success in and out of the classroom. In honors classes, professors
demonstrate that knowledge is not something merely to master,
but also to use and apply in students’ lives and careers. There are
no closed discussions or memorization lists. Rather, information
is uncovered, shared, and used as a tool by students in their ongoing journey of discovery.
students.
Honors Advising
The honors staff advise students regarding specific goals, outcomes, and polices of the Honors Program, including the
selection of suitable co-curricular activities to support the three
program competencies. The students’ learning plans and portfolios are reviewed each summer. The progress demonstrated in the
portfolio is thoroughly discussed in mandatory advising meetings so that students can revise their course selection and other
plans and projects to ensure that they attain their academic and
personal goals.
Priority Registration. Honors students who have earned less
than 64 credits enjoy early registration privileges at Minnesota
State Mankato. This allows students to schedule courses for their
major around honors courses and activities, and supports the
most efficient path toward graduation. A Learning Community.
Honors students can choose to live among a group of fun, active
people who take academics seriously – and who can support one
another as they discover the best parts of living and studying at
Minnesota State Mankato. Mentorship. Honors students develop
relationships with faculty, staff, and advanced students who are
willing to provide guidance, help solve problems and offer assistance in applying for scholarships and planning for the future.
Honors Classes. Students challenge themselves in small, interdisciplinary classes taught by honors faculty and designed to meet
degree requirements. Honors classes are more interactive and
hands-on than traditional textbook-based courses. Fellowship
Advising. The Office of University Fellowships is housed within
the Honors Program, providing Honors students prime access to
individualized fellowship advising and mentorship throughout
the application process. Activities. Students can participate in
seminars, field trips and other enriching activities that expand
upon classroom experiences and build community among honors
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Program Name: Lasallian Honors Program
Location: Winona, Minnesota
students), Scholarships Available
Dean/Director of Honors: Christian Michener, Ph.D.
General Information
The Honors Program at Saint Mary’s builds off of the Great
Books model of learning by using foundational texts, experiential
learning, and shared inquiry seminars to explore contemporary
questions of ethics, politics, epistemology, history, aesthetics and
rhetoric.
Admission Criteria
Students who average 26 or better on ACT Composite and SubScores, and who have a 3.6 GPA or better in high school, are invited to apply. Others below those numbers and transfer students
with academic success may also apply when room is available.
Must complete 8 Honors Seminars as part of the General Education requirements.
Honors Scholarships
Scholarships are provided through the university, not through the
Honors Program directly.
Honors Curriculum
The Honors curriculum consists of 8 core seminars using shared
inquiry pedagogy and foundational texts. Courses include Freshmen Seminar; Classical Tradition; Justice; Reason and Science;
Aesthetics; World Religions; The Modern World; and Senior
Capstone. The sophomore and senior years include a service
learning component.
Honors Faculty
The Honors Faculty are drawn from the fulltime teaching faculty
at the university and include professors from multiple departments, including English, Philosophy, Theology, Physics, Business and the Social Sciences.
Honors Advising
Each Honors freshmen student is advised in their first semester
by their Honors Seminar instructor. Major Advisors are chosen
in subsequent semesters, with the Director of the Program serving as a secondary advisor until graduation.
The Honors Program is a cohort program that offers the same
opportunities to all of its students. In addition to the classroom
experience, Honors students also engage in service learning and
participate in invited Program activities such as canoeing, skiing
and film nights. Students may also choose general university
opportunities such as internships and study abroad programs.
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Program Name: Aquinas Scholars Honors Program
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Dean/Director of Honors: Stephen J. Laumakis
General Information
The Aquinas Scholars Honors Program is the undergraduate
honors program of the University of St. Thomas. The program
is designed to enrich the educational experience of the school’s
most talented and dedicated students through intellectually challenging courses and a variety of cultural and social experiences.
Admission Criteria
An invitation to apply based on a high school GPA of 3.80 and a
28 ACT or 1200 SAT score and a 500 word application essay
Typical Honors students must complete 4 Honors Sections of
courses in the Core Curriculum (4-credit, capped at 20 students
each) and 3 team-taught, tuition-free, interdisciplinary Honors
Seminars (2-credit, capped at 15 students). Students must also
earn at least 5 points for participating in extra curricular activities including service and social events.
Honors Scholarships
None--though Honors Seminars are tuition free!
Honors Curriculum
Various 4-credit Honors Sections of courses in the Core and various team-taught, interdisciplinary 2-credit Honors Seminars.
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Honors Faculty
Selected by Departmental Chairs.
Honors Advising
Regular Faculty Advisors for non-Honors courses and Faculty
Director of the Honors Program advises students with respect to
Honors Program requirements.
Honors Sections of Core courses; tuition-free Honors Seminars;
Student Board positions; Honors conferences participation; Service Projects; Academic activities; and Social Events.
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Program Name: Shackouls Honors College
Location: Starkville, Mississippi
Dean/Director of Honors: Dean Christopher A. Snyder
General Information
The Shackouls Honors College offers a unique living-learning
community through two halls, Griffis and North, that have
classrooms, offices, computer and food facilities in addition to
residential rooms. Student-centered programing is sponsored by
the University Honors Council.
Admission Criteria
Students are admitted based on several criteria: GPA, class rank,
standardized test scores, a record of academic and extracurricular
involvement, application essay, and two teacher recommendation letters. No one factor alone is sufficient for admission. The
typical Honors College freshman achieved approximately a 30
ACT composite score and a 3.8 high school GPA. For transfer or
upper-level students seeking to join, a cumulative grade-point
average of at least 3.4 is required for admission.
To be considered a student in good standing in the Honors College a student must complete one Honors course during the first
semester at MSU and at least one 3 credit hour course per year
plus the Senior Capstone Experience. Also, students must keep
a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or above to remain in good standing.
Students must file with the Honors College Office a declaration of
intent to complete the Senior Capstone Experience.
Honors Scholarships
The Honors College houses the Presidential Scholars Program
and the Bridgeforth Scholars Program. Presidential Scholars
currently receive a scholarship worth up to $75,000 plus housing
for four years. In addition, they receive $6000 for study abroad
and $4000 for undergraduate research. Bridgeforth Scholars
are National Merit Scholars who receive an additional $2000 for
study abroad.
Honors Curriculum
We see our distinctive curriculum, named the Cursus Honorum,
as an ascending path of academic honors, beginning in the liberal
arts and leading to advanced learning in students’ academic
majors. First-year students may take our “Quest” courses. These
are small seminars focusing on core texts from a Western and
non-Western tradition. Beginning their second year, Honors
students may take interdisciplinary, problem-based courses
in Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Science, and
Social Science. Honors students can also take special sections of
departmental courses and graduate courses for Honors credit.
The Honors Oxbridge Tutorial allows students to define individual topics of study in the tradition of Oxford and Cambridge. All
Honors students must have a senior capstone experience. For
some this means writing, presenting, and defending a formal
Honors Thesis. Students who have completed at least 27 Honors
credit hours and successfully defended their thesis will receive
the designation Collegium Honorum.
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Honors Faculty
The professors affiliated with the Shackouls Honors College not
only expect academic excellence from Honors students, but
foster this high level of achievement through their dedication to
learning as a lifelong and life-defining endeavor. Honors students
enjoy the benefit of individual attention and mentorship from
professors across disciplines, and hone their ability to think and
to write in this personal, conversational environment. Students
thereby gain skills that will serve them well in future careers, but
they also gain the intellectual capacity to think about how they
might best serve others in future society. The Honors College
houses Faculty Fellows from various departments who offer
students further opportunities for intellectual discovery and development. The Faculty Fellows take each student’s interests seriously, and provide the time and attention necessary for mutually
enriching discussions about ideas, discussions that make college a
time not only of information, but one of transformation.
Honors Advising
The Shackouls Honors College offers Honors advising to students in addition to meeting with their major academic advisor.
Honors advising guides students to meet requirements necessary
to stay in good standing in the Honors College, and to encourage
students to take advantage of Honors course offerings in the areas
of interest and in other fields of study.
The Honors College unique Shackouls Summer Study at the
University of Oxford in England places honors students in the
top Oxford colleges and gives them the true Oxford experience
by having them taught by Oxford faculty. Honors students are
eligible to compete for Honors-only scholarships to support their
study abroad. The Office of Prestigious External Scholarships is
located in the Honors living-learning community and advises
students seeking competitive awards such as the Rhodes, Marshall, or Truman Scholarships. The office works individually with
applicants, helping develop their research agendas, secure letters
of recommendation, and meet important national scholarship
deadlines.
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Location: Springfield, Missouri
Dean/Director of Honors: John F. Chuchiak, IV, Ph.D.
General Information
The mission of the Honors College is to create an academic environment that is stimulating, challenging, and conducive to undergraduate learning and development. The Honors College fosters this environment by: •Attracting exceptional students from
Missouri, the U.S., and around the world who have a demonstrated record of intellectual curiosity and academic success; •Matching students with outstanding faculty instructors in small course
settings that foster collaboration, engagement, and discourse;
•Developing critical thinking skills through a rigorous program
of multi and interdisciplinary instruction with an emphasis upon
research and academic writing; •Providing high levels of mentoring, advising, and development through individualized attention
throughout a student’s program of study; •Preparing students for
career success, graduate study, and competition for graduate and
international research fellowships and awards.
Admission Criteria
Membership is offered by invitation to all first-time in college
students who have an ACT composite score of 27 or higher (or an
SAT composite score of 1220 or higher) and who have graduated
in the top 10% of their high school class or have a high school
grade point average (GPA) of 3.90 or higher.
Students admitted to the Honors College will be assigned to one
of the following programs: The General Honors Program is
designed for students who enter with fewer than 30 completed
credit hours. The Accelerated Honors Program is designed for
students who enter with 30 or more completed credit hours. The
program includes a primary emphasis upon major requirements
and the production of a distinction project in six or fewer semesters.
Honors Scholarships
Honors College students may be eligible for the Presidential,
University, Board of Governors, and Provost’s Scholarships, as
well as a variety of departmental and organizational scholarships.
For complete details, please visit: www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/scholarships/default.htm
Honors Curriculum
The Honors College program stresses student participation in
the learning process by fostering collaboration, engagement, and
discourse in small class settings. Honors courses are designed to
help students to develop their critical thinking skills by emphasizing interdisciplinary study, academic research, and scholarly
writing. Students begin the program by completing Freshman
Honors Seminar. Throughout the first two years of study, students select additional honors courses from as many as twenty
academic disciplines. These classes are offered by the senior
instructors and researchers at the University and provide honors
students with opportunities to begin working closely with faculty
members early in their academic careers. During the final two
years of study, students complete interdisciplinary special topics
courses and experiential learning opportunities unique to the
Honors College. Students also have the opportunity to design and
execute a Distinction Project under the supervision of a faculty
member in the major department.
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Honors Faculty
To be considered a member of the Honors College faculty, a professor must have an outstanding record of research, scholarship
and publication within his/her academic area. Honors College
faculty members must be able to guide students through complex
course material while inspiring them to greater and deeper levels
of understanding. University academic departments nominate
professors to teach particular courses for the Honors College.
Faculty who are nominated submit applications to the Honors
College for consideration and are interviewed as part of the
application process. In order to maintain high standards, faculty
who teach for the Honors College are regularly evaluated by the
students in their Honors College sections. These evaluations play
a big part in the annual review of Honors College professors.
More than 70 Honors College faculty members have completed
the University’s nationally recognized Master Advisor Training
Program.
Honors Advising
Honors College students who have declared an academic major
program are assigned to a faculty advisor in their home department. This advisor is the first point of contact for information
on major requirements, developmental opportunities specific to
the field of study, and advice on graduate study or career plans.
Students who have not yet declared a major are advised by the
professional staff in the Honors College.
*Over 40 honors courses offered in 20 academic disciplines;
*Seminar course offerings unique to the Honors College; *Opportunities to earn honors credit for undergraduate research,
service learning, overseas study, and internship experiences;
*Publication opportunities in LOGOS: A Journal of Undergraduate Research; *Honors housing opportunities in two and four
person suites; *Funding opportunities for presentations at national conferences, including the National Collegiate Honors Council
annual conference; *Priority registration privileges; *Semester
check out privileges at Meyer Library and free inter-library loan
services; *Individual advising on competitive national and international scholarships and fellowship opportunities; *Preferential
admission to the university’s Nursing degree program; *Formal
honors recognition on the final transcript and diploma; *Formal
recognition during the university’s Commencement ceremonies;
*No charges or fees are associated with Honors College membership.
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Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Teddi Deka
Accepted
General Information
The Missouri Western State University Honors Program was
officially established in 1987 to develop an interesting, innovative,
challenging and flexible curriculum for high achieving students.
The program has since grown to include scholarships, residential
life, social organizations, and travel opportunities to enhance the
academic experiences of our students.
Admission Criteria
Incoming freshmen: ACT composite of 26 or above and high
school GPA of 3.5 or above (on 4.0 scale). Current/transfer
students: At least 15 hours of college credit with GPA of 3.5 or
above. Students with more than 32 hours can only pursue Majors
Honors.
To continue in the Honors Program, students are expected to
actively pursue General Studies Honors or Majors Honors until
completion, earn grades of A or B in all honors courses, and
maintain their cumulative GPA of 3.2 for freshman and 3.5 for
sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Honors Scholarships
The President’s Academic Scholarship ($4000/year) is automatically awarded to students who have an ACT composite of 27 or
above, and rank in the top 10% of their class or have a GPA of 3.5
or above (on 4.0 scale). Incoming students who meet these criteria may qualify for the Golden Griffon Scholarship ($7500/year).
Incoming students must submit an application (available at www.
missouriwestern.edu/honors) by February 1 and meet additional
criteria. Students cannot receive both scholarships
Honors Curriculum
General Studies Honors: Students must complete six General
Studies classes with honors designation and six credit hours of
Honors Colloquia. Honors colloquia focus on topics of interest
and are taught from a variety of disciplines. Majors Honors
(honors within one’s discipline): Students work closely with a faculty member on a self-proposed research project. Students must
gain approval from the faculty mentor, department chair and
honors director, complete two upper-level classes and six hours
of colloquia, and present the project at a regional or national
venue, or submit the project for publication.
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Honors Faculty
Honors sections of general studies classes are only taught by fulltime faculty. These sections typically have fewer than 20 students.
Honors colloquia are proposed by faculty members and accepted
into the curriculum by the Honors Committee. This results in
colloquia centered on current topics that interest both faculty and
students from a variety of disciplines. The Honors Committee is
composed of 12 faculty members from several disciplines. While
members of the committee sometimes teach honors sections of
general studies classes or colloquia, its members primarily work
on the direction of the Honors Program in conjunction with the
honors director in areas such as curriculum, scholarship development, student organizations, retreat/travel, recruiting and
advising.
Honors Advising
All students at Missouri Western receive personalized advising
by a faculty member in their discipline of interest. All faculty are
trained in advising honors students, however, the Honors Program offers elective supplemental advisement
From acceptance into the honors program until graduation,
honors students at Missouri Western have opportunities to enhance their college experience. As incoming freshmen, students
may receive high value renewable scholarships. Our Honors
and Scholars registration for incoming students, and subsequent
priority registration status, ensures that honors students can
enroll in their chosen classes. As residents on campus, they can
choose to live in the honors wing of Vasalakos Hall and have use
of the Honors Lounge computers and meeting spaces within the
Honors Office. Since freshmen and sophomores are pursuing
General Studies Honors, they have opportunities to get to know
each other and work closely with faculty members in smaller
classes. Socialization experiences are supplemented by membership in our Student Honors Organization (SHO). Through our
colloquia, students often develop projects to present at regional
conferences. As juniors and seniors, honors students may pursue
Majors Honors, working closely with a faculty mentor on a
project of their own design within their discipline. These projects
culminate in regional/national presentations or submissions to
journals.
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Program Name: Rockhurst University Honors Program
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Dean/Director of Honors: Mindy Walker, Ph.D.
General Information
The Rockhurst University Honors Program is for motivated and
talented students, regardless of major, who want to be active
participants in designing their education. Students find honors
courses to be more innovative, personal, and challenging than
other courses. Beginning in the first year, honors students have
specially designed core courses that are usually small in enrollment and are taught by some of the University’s most creative
faculty. During the sophomore through senior years, honors
students may earn honors credit through “honors options”—individually designed projects that allow students to explore areas
of their own interests under the mentorship of a professor.
Admission Criteria
Honors students typically meet one or more of the following
criteria:
• ACT Composite of 28 or higher
• SAT Composite of 1230 or higher
• Upper 10% of high school class
• High School GPA of 3.5 or higher
To retain active status in the Honors Program, students must
attend the first-year honors orientation; participate in academic,
cultural and social gatherings for honors students; earn honors
credit each semester; and maintain a GPA of 3.3 or above.
Honors Scholarships
Honors Curriculum
Fall Semester: Honors General Biology I Honors General
Chemistry Honors Composition Honors Integrated Humanities
I Honors Christianity I: Foundations Honors Christianity II:
Development Honors Western Civilization I Honors Literature
and Art Honors Microeconomics Honors Interdisciplinary Senior Seminar Spring Semester: Honors Communication Honors
Integrated Humanities II Honors Reality and Human Existence
Honors Ethical Theory Honors Introduction to Psychology Honors Macroeconomics
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Honors Faculty
Honors Advising
Benefits of the Rockhurst Honors Program include: early pre-registration for courses smaller classes camaraderie with other
honors students honors co-curricular activities: book discussions,
cultural excursions, academic talks chance to work individually
with professors opportunity to attend or present at conferences
such as the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference
and the National Jesuit Honors Conference honors study room/
lounge honors designation on your diploma and transcript special recognition at Commencement option to live in the honors
living-learning community
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Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Dean/Director of Honors: Jessica Perolio
General Information
The University Honors program welcomes academically talented
students from all majors who seek an enriching college experience. It’s a program about taking on challenges and connecting
with SLU’s scholarly community, exemplifying the Jesuit commitment to service, receiving personalized advising and support,
and pursuing studies that focus on your individual academic
and career interests. These goals are accomplished through a
holistic learning model that has built-in opportunities for special
honors-only course sections and smaller, seminar-style classes.
Honors students are also encouraged to engage in experiential
learning through internships, independent research projects and
study abroad semesters. The University Honors program fits with
any academic or career path.
Admission Criteria
The UHP seeks applicants committed to academic excellence,
leadership and service. Incoming freshmen should have: * a
high school GPA of 3.8 * an ACT of 30 or an SAT of 1330 * an
outstanding academic record in a rigorous curricula Current and
transfer students should have: * less than 45 credit hours * 3.5
college GPA A personal statement and two letters of recommendation are also required. December 1 is the application deadline.
In order to remain in good standing, a student must maintain a
3.5 GPA and demonstrate continual progress through the curriculum by taking one Honors course per semester.
Honors Scholarships
The UHP does not specifically grant scholarships, however the
program helps to support recipients of the Presidential Scholarship, a four-year, full-tuition award. Presidential Scholars are eligible to apply for additional funding (up to $1,200) in support of
an Investigative Learning Experience (ILEX) through the Honors
Program, which may take the form of a research venture, service
project, internship, or other co-curricular endeavor.
Honors Curriculum
The University Honors Program consists of 24 credit hours
distributed over a combination of Honors-only and cross-listed
courses, supplemental assignments and experiential learning
opportunities. There are three required courses for all Honors
students: *”Crossroads,” an interdisciplinary introduction to the
Honors Program * A “Great Books” senior seminar course that
is reading and writing intensive * An Honors Capstone, which is
linked to the students major or minor area of study.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty elect to teach Honors courses because of their
commitment to teaching, leadership, and experiential learning.
Faculty teaching Honors courses are some of the best at Saint
Louis University, serving not only as teachers and scholars, but
also as mentors. Honors faculty are also involved with the governance of the program as a whole via the Honors Faculty Council.
Through this, representative faculty from each school and college
guide decisions regarding curriculum and programming.
Honors Advising
The Honors Program offers individualized advising for all of its
students. Advisors help students not only navigate the Honors
curriculum as it pertains to their major, but also develop holistically as students explore options for research, internships, and
other experiential learning opportunities. An advisor is also
available for students who are considering national and international post-baccalaureate scholarships and fellowships.
The program offers a set of distinctive benefits for Honors
students, including: *Individualized advising on Honors curriculum, as well as post-baccalaureate scholarships and fellowships
* Honors courses with smaller class sizes taught by key, distinguished faculty * Priority status for course registration * Faculty
mentoring * Experiential learning opportunities for college
credit, such as serving as a teaching assistant * Honors peer mentoring through SLU’s Leaders for Involvement, Networking and
Knowledge (LINK) program * Community-building programming by the Honors Student Association Leadership and governing opportunities on student boards and groups * Residence hall
floor Learning Community dedicated to Honors students * Two
Honors First-Year Interest Groups
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Program Name: University of Missouri-Kansas City Honors
Program
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Gayle Levy
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
General Information
The UMKC Honors Program combines the curricular, cultural
and research opportunities of a large, urban university in a major
metropolitan area with personalized advising, close-knit community and small classes of a liberal arts college. These experiences
along with a specially designed curriculum help to prepare our
best students to become the future leaders of Kansas City, the
nation and the world. Top professors, many of whom are nationally, even internationally known, teach honors-only general
education courses and some seminars in their fields. Students enroll in a weekly interdisciplinary colloquium, intended to create
a shared intellectual community and to introduce them to a wide
variety of thinkers. Advanced honors students are encouraged to
design and lead their own discussion sections for certain courses.
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Admission Criteria
First-year students should have an ACT composite score of 28 or
higher and rank in the top 10 percentile of their graduating class.
In certain cases, students who do not meet these criteria may be
admitted. Transfer students must meet the criteria above or one
of the following: 1) Have a GPA of 3.7 or higher 2) Participation
in an honors program 3) Superlative recommendations Students
may transfer up to nine units of honors credit.
All students graduating with honors must enroll in the Honors
Colloquium (one unit; every fall and spring semester); threefourths of the time they are in the Honors Program. Students
must also complete 28, 25 or 21 honors credits and must maintain a 3.2 GPA to remain in the program. Honors Scholars must
complete the honors requirements in addition to a senior honors
thesis or project.
Honors Scholarships
Many honors students are awarded competitive UMKC scholarships such as the Trustees or Curators Scholarships or any
number of local, state and national awards. sfa.umkc.edu
Honors Curriculum
The UMKC Honors Program offers honors-only sections of
general education classes and certain major courses. Honors-only
courses are designed to fit the learning styles of honors students.
They are discussion and writing based; students read more primary texts and often engage in more sustained research projects.
Because the classes are smaller than the non-honors sections,
students have more contact with the faculty members. Honors courses stimulate students to work harder as intellectually
dynamic peers surround them. Honors-only general education
classes have included topics such as “The Value of Beauty,” “The
Ancient Mediterranean World” and “Experiencing Education.”
Many students also choose to do honors contracts, projects
designed in consultation with the instructor, in any class they
choose. Students enjoy this option as it allows them to individualize virtually any class and network with instructors who often
play larger roles in their college careers.
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Honors Faculty
Three honors faculty fellows and assorted university professors
teach honors-only seminars, while faculty members from virtually every different unit and department at UMKC participate in
advising honors contracts and senior honors theses.
Honors Advising
Major advisors who are familiar with the honors requirements
advise Honors students. The Honors director, associate director
and faculty fellows provide specialized advising, especially as
regards the senior honors thesis.
Research — Lucerna, UMKC’s only undergraduate research journal solicits submissions from all students and is produced by the
honors students. Students read, select and help edit the essays and
publicize the journal. cas.umkc.edu/honors/lucerna.asp Senior
Honors Thesis (optional) — Some students write an extended
research paper or project as the culminating work of their college
career. Some research funds are available through UMKC’s
undergraduate research program, SEARCH. cas.umkc.edu/honors/senior-thesis.asp Study Abroad —The UMKC honors study
abroad programs alternate each summer between Ireland and
Sweden. These specially designed, six-unit, four-week programs
attract honors students from across the country. cas.umkc.edu/
honors/study-abroad.asp Community Service — The UMKC
Honors Program-Kauffman Charter School Partnership allows
participants to volunteer in an inner-city, college-prep charter
school. Students design and teach after school classes, clubs and
sports. Work-Study positions are available for eligible students
who want to spend more time working at the school. cas.umkc.
edu/honors/kauffman.asp Living Learning Community —
Students have the option of living in the 60-bed Honors Living
Learning Community, a wing of the Oak Street Residence Hall.
Specially designed activities and programs allow honors students
to continue learning outside the classroom. Students enjoy the
opportunity to live with other students who have similar educational and career goals. cas.umkc.edu/honors/llc.asp
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Union College, Lincoln, Nebraska
Program Name: Union Scholars
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Edward Allen, Ph.D.
Accepted, Academic Advisors, International Focus
General Information
The Union College Scholars program empowers students to
discover the causes behind global issues and search for ways to be
a part of the solution. Students learn about the past and use those
lessons to help shape a better future.
Admission Criteria
•High school GPA of 3.5 (or 3.33 college transfer GPA) and
•ACT score of 24 or higher (or its equivalent)
•49 semester hours replace the College’s usual 54 semester hours
of general education.
•10 hours of community service each semester.
Honors Scholarships
•$250 per year is given as a textbook award.
•$1000 is given on completion of the program.
•$2000 is given as a travel award to complete the required study
tour overseas.
Honors Curriculum
•Honors Concentration?28 hours •Core?12 hours •HONS 125 Western Culture I 3 •HONS 126 Western Culture II 3 •HONS 215 Self and Society 3 •HONS 325 Science and Religion 3 •Seminars?9 hours •Select three of the following seminars: (One seminar will be
taken abroad the United States. Students may take no more than
one Topics course to fulfill this requirement.)
•HONS 246 Freedom and Responsibility 3 •HONS 265 Conflict and Peacemaking 3 •HONS 287 Topics 3
•HONS 335 Wealth and Poverty 3 •HONS 345 The Global Environment 3
•Research?7 hours •HONS 112 Research and Composition 3 •HONS 398 Research Methods 2 •HONS 498 Honors Thesis 1-3
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Honors Faculty
•Dr. Edward Allen, Ph.D.
•Dr. Mark Robison, Ph.D.
•Dr. Malcolm Russell, Ph.D.
•Chris Blake, MA
•Mike Mennard, MA
•Dr. Carrie Wolf, Ph.D.
•Dr. Tanya Cochran, Ph.D.
•Dr. Kenneth Osborn, Ph.D.
•Dr. Trudy Holmes-Cains, Ph.D.
•Dr. Benjamin Holdsworth, Ph.D.
Honors Advising
Lynn Davis, the Scholars Program Assistant ensures that all students are aware of their academic progress and plan accordingly.
What are the benefits of being a scholar?
•Reduced General Education Requirements. •Smaller class size with courses exclusively for Scholars
•Unique courses that emphasize participation and creativity
•Interdisciplinary courses that address complex issues
•Individualized assistance with an original research project
•Coursework abroad built into the program.
•Textbook, Travel and Completion scholarships
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Defining Characteristics: 4-Year Institution, Public or State
College, General Honors Program
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Patrice Berger
General Information
Nebraska Honors, now in its third decade, enhances the college experience by providing a challenging and creative academic
program for the most talented and highly-motivated students in
Nebraska and across the nation. The program encompasses a comprehensive collegiate experience, both in the classroom and in the
larger campus community.
Admission Criteria
• ACT composite of 30 or above or combined SAT of 1300
• High school class rank in the top 10%
• Evidence of engagement in school and community activities
• Transfer/On-Campus applicants considered
• Full time student - at least 12 credit hours each semester
• Cumulative GPA: 3.5
• A minimum of 24 credit hours in Honors courses must be
completed with a grade of B or better. These hours must include
189H or 298H in the first semester, and 395H. A B- grade in an
Honors class will earn academic credit but will not satisfy Honors
Program course requirements.
• Completion of an Honors Thesis or Creative Project
Honors Scholarships
• Textbook Scholarships are awarded to first-year students for
a maximum amount of $500 per year. Provided the student
continues to complete honors requirements, the scholarship
is in place for up to eight semesters or until completion of the
undergraduate degree, whichever first occurs.
• The Honors Program experience provides students with
the ideal background to compete for prestigious national
scholarships and awards.
Honors Curriculum
Honors classes are small and interactive. The emphasis is on
critical thinking, and as they are guided by experienced faculty,
students thrive.Because Honors classes average 18 students per
section, students will have the personal attention of senior faculty
and noted researchers. They will select the classes they take, not
only within disciplines, but also from our list of special seminars, such as “Cultural Difference and Globalization”, “Art and
the Search for Meaning in American Life”, “The Joy of Numbers: Stalking the Big Primes”, and “Science, Skepticism, and Superstition”.
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Honors Faculty
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has 30 faculty who teach
honors courses. Additionally, Honors Contracts allow students
to receive Honors credit for non-Honors classes in which they are
enrolled.
Honors Advising
Careful and considered advising is central to the Honors Program at Nebraska. Honors advising is housed in the main Honors
office. Every student is assigned an academic advisor upon
matriculation; however, Honors students also have access to an
Honors advisor in their colleges or in departments, in the case of
some larger disciplines.
Community: Neihardt Residence Center, the first residence hall
built on campus in 1931, is an historic building that houses 400
Honors students and serves as the focus of Honors activities on
campus. The Residence also houses Program administrators, faculty offices, classrooms, conference rooms, computer labs, study
rooms and lounge areas open to all Honors Program students.
The Honors community is a welcoming and energetic environment shaped by its students who build relationships based on
shared academic priorities and interest. Undergraduate Research:
Undergraduate research opportunities in which students interact
closely with a faculty advisor to conduct research are critical to
the Honors Program experience. Together the student and faculty
advisor will draft a research abstract, outlining the expectations
the faculty advisor has, and under the guidance of the faculty
mentor, the student will complete the project. E.N. Thompson
Forum on World Issues: Over the past two decades, the E.N.
Thompson Forum on World Issues has established itself as one of
the preeminent speakers series in higher education.
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Wayne State College
Program Name: WSC Honors Program
Location: Wayne, Nebraska
Dean/Director of Honors: Deborah Whitt
General Information
At Wayne State, belonging to the honors program means not
only distinction, but special opportunities for students with high
aspirations. In any academic program at WSC, honors students
have the option of choosing one of three honors options: High
Honors in the Major; Honors in the Major; and Scholar in the
Major. The WSC honors program is designed to provide the
opportunity to go further into an academic discipline, to broaden an education beyond the usual required work, and to reward
genuine intellectual curiosity. The program engages students
through a combination of specialized general education courses
and research projects completed in the academic major. Prospective employers and graduate admissions committees carefully
look at an undergraduate record for evidence of extra initiative
and genuine intellectual strength.
Admission Criteria
Wayne State College uses the following guidelines for admissions
criteria: Incoming Freshmen
• ACT composite of 25 or above or combined SAT of 1100
• High school GPA of 3.5 or higher Current or Transferring
Students
• Recommendation from a faculty member and/or academic
adviser
• Full time student of 12 credit hours or more each semester.
• Maintain a Cumulative GPA of 3.3
• A minimum of 12 credit hours in honors general education
courses for high honors distinction, 6 credit hours in honors
general education for honors in major distinction, 6 hours of
independent research credit for scholar in major distinction.
• Completion of 6 hours of independent credit hours in major—395 and 499 projects.
• Honors colloquium
Honors Scholarships
Honors scholarships are available via application. The John G.
Neihardt Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship awarded by Wayne State College. Recipients receive free tuition for up
to 128 credit hours, an on-campus double room waiver for four
years, and an annual stipend of $500 for a maximum of four
years. Application deadline each year is December 1. For an
application form, please contact the WSC Office of Admissions
toll-free at 1-866-972-2287.
Honors Curriculum
Every semester, Wayne State College offers a dozen honors courses across the curriculum. Honors courses are small (maximum
of 20 students per section) and taught by select faculty members
with the primary goal of providing a novel approach to learning
that is stimulating to the most motivated and ambitious student
(as opposed to simply increasing the volume of material covered). Honors courses are specially-conceived versions of courses
from our general education program such as Composition Skills,
Biology, Ethics and Values, Philosophy, Introduction to Theater,
Principles of Human Communication, Art, American History,
World History, American National Government, Spanish, Topics
in Literature, World Regional Geography, Introduction to Astronomy and the capstone course to general education—the
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Educated Perspective Seminar. Honors courses help to broaden
the student’s vision and scholarly skills, and provide a rigorous
background in advance of pursuing the two independent honors
projects students take during their junior and senior year.
Honors Faculty
Wayne State College faculty annually submit course proposals
to teach honors courses. The intent of each course is to provide
students with an in-depth learning environment where discussion, exploration, and experimentation are encouraged. Faculty
members work with students to facilitate the students’ transition
in becoming contributors and caretakers of our society. They
offer honors students the opportunity to understand the world
around them and critically evaluate problems and solutions. Faculty solidify the impact students’ actions have on the world. The
faculty are especially interested in working with honors students
and providing a highly conducive learning environment. Honors
faculty are usually the senior faculty members of each program.
They have strong student evaluations and are the campus leaders
in service to the college and community, academic qualifications,
civic engagement, and service learning. Wayne State College is
now in its sixth decade of offering its exceptional honors program
taught by exceptional faculty.
scholarly inquiry. Each semester, senior honors projects are publicly presented on campus. Many honors students at Wayne State
College present their projects at the National Collegiate Honors
Council Conference. In fact, Wayne State is the only Nebraska
institution to have undergraduate students chosen to present
their work in recent years at the national conference. Honors students also have the opportunity for honors housing in the newly
renovated and historic Neihardt Hall. Students participating in
the honors program have early enrollment opportunities each semester, notation on diploma and student transcripts, and individualized advising. “The honors program at Wayne State gave me
the opportunity to go in-depth with a topic that I was passionate
about. The flexibility of the honors program allowed me to focus
on a specific area of research that I was most interested in and
spend time learning new advanced methods of examining the
topic.” Sean Badeer ‘13, Speech Communication/Organizational
Leadership and Public Relations Major
Honors Advising
The advisers of the Honors Program at WSC:
• create lifelong learners • develop students’ ability to integrate knowledge from different
sources
• encourage students to build the ability to adapt to new environments
• develop active participants in a democratic society • generate professional skills in formal writing, oral presentations,
collaborative exchanges, and intellectual dialogue
• drive students to understand and work with complex topics and
situations
• engage students’ intellectual agility and honesty
Honors students complete two honors projects, usually during
their junior and senior years. These projects serve to culminate
the honors program experience and provide the opportunity for
the student to delve further into an academic discipline. These
research opportunities help develop independent thinking and
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Dean/Director of Honors: Marta Meana, Ph.D.
General Information
The Honors College at UNLV is the epicenter for undergraduate academic excellence in Nevada. We accept the best students
from all 200 majors and deliver an academic experience that
rivals the most esteemed undergraduate programs around the
country. Our students take a specialized Honors curriculum to
satisfy general education requirements and receive unparalleled
levels of support from faculty and staff while also taking advantage of UNLV’s cutting-edge facilities and programs. We create
a tight-knit learning community of students who aspire to the
most prestigious graduate and professional schools, as well as to
promising careers.
Admission Criteria
• 3.7 High School GPA (unweighted)
• 1260 SAT (math and critical reading)
• 28 ACT
• Transfer/On-Campus applicants considered
University Honors Program:
• Full time student (minimum 12 credit hours each semester)
• Must complete 31 HON prefix credit hours • Option of participating in Department Honors Department
Honors Program:
• Must complete 6 thesis credit hours and 12 upper-division
Honors seminar credits
Honors Scholarships
The Honors College is committed to supporting our students
through identifying scholarship opportunities. We offer a number of Honors-College-specific scholarships, and most of our
students also receive support from other UNLV and agency based
scholarships.
Honors Curriculum
Students in the Honors College participate in the University
Honors Program or Department Honors Program, or both.
University Honors students complete the Honors College core
curriculum, which fulfills the general education requirements
of UNLV. Department Honors students undertake a special
research or creative project culminating in a senior thesis within
their major discipline. Our students take an exclusive set of core
courses from the Honors College and one-of-a-kind seminars
designed and delivered by UNLV’s most talented professors. Our
curriculum complements and enhances major-specific courses
by helping our students make meaningful connections between
diverse fields of study. With small classes averaging 18 students,
our faculty and students create a powerful atmosphere for invigorating class discussions, discovery, and camaraderie.
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Honors Faculty
Honors College courses are taught by a combination of
award-winning full-time faculty residing in discipline departments and Faculty in Residence devoted to the Honors curriculum.
Honors Advising
Advisors in the Honors College provide students with a highly
personalized, comprehensive and coordinated advising program.
In addition to addressing students’ curricular requirements
for graduation, this program reflects our commitment to their
success in all areas. Advisors create an individualized platform to
provide students with the tools, skills and experiences essential
in the pursuit of their future endeavors, whether these be to enter
the workforce or pursue graduate or professional studies.
Honors College students receive special opportunities to conduct
and publish original research, study abroad, and participate in
internships and community service. Our faculty also mentor
students to compete for nationally competitive awards. Recent
Honors College students have earned national recognition as
Harry S. Truman, Goldwater, National Science Foundation, and
Fulbright Scholars. Armed with the tools, resources and experiences of the Honors College, our alumni have logged a record
of stellar accomplishments. While plenty of our students head
straight into rewarding careers, many choose to pursue advanced
degrees in fields such as medicine, law, social sciences, humanities, engineering and business. Some of our recent graduates
are now studying in top-ranked graduate programs at Stanford
University, UCLA Medical School, Princeton University, Georgetown Law Center, and Harvard University. The real magic of the
Honors College is found in our close-knit community of dynamic
students, faculty and staff. The Honors Suite, located in the stateof-the-art Lied Library, serves as a home-base where our students
study, socialize and have direct access to our top-notch academic
advisors, as well as the Dean and Associate Dean. We foster an
environment where our students start forming those all-important networks that will accelerate their success and create lifelong
friendships.
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Program Name: University of Nevada, Reno Honors Program
Location: Reno, Nevada
Dean/Director of Honors: Tamara Valentine, Director
General Information
The Honors Program provides students who are academically
talented and highly motivated with an undergraduate education
that nurtures and promotes their capacities to think competently,
understand deeply, and act ethically. The program is committed to providing strong support for the development of these
qualities among a select group of exceptional students. Successful
participation in the Honors Program gives students the ability
to become skilled in their specific disciplines and the personal
satisfaction of having accomplished the most innovative and
challenging program the university offers. Honors students have
opportunities to live in the Honors Residential Honors Community; enroll in small, interactive Honors classes; conduct original
research under the mentorship of faculty researchers; participate
in international study; engage in community service; and apply
for nationally competitive fellowships.
Admission Criteria
Admissions: Separate online application for incoming, continuing, and transfer students
•Academic and professional record, essay, transcripts, test scores,
evidence of motivation and commitment to academic excellence;
two letters of recommendation
•Incoming students: application deadline: February 1 3.65
high school GPA or higher (unweighted) 28 ACT or higher;
1250 SAT or higher top 10 percent of high school graduation
class
•Continuing or Transfer students: application deadlines: February 1; November 1 3.65 college GPA or higher
Members of the Honors Program must complete a minimum of
30 credits of Honors-level coursework, which includes the firstyear Honors seminar and two semesters of senior thesis credits.
For a student to remain in the Honors Program, the student must
make satisfactory progress of at least six Honors credits each year,
maintain a cumulative 3.25 grade point average in any semester,
participate in Honors advisement annually, and contribute to
Honors Program programming.
Honors Scholarships
Scholarships based on academic merit are awarded to students
in the Honors Program through the Office of Financial Aid &
Scholarships. The Honors Program awards scholarships to students for international travel and for thesis research.
Honors Curriculum
The Honors Program offers a wide range of advanced and accelerated Honors courses each semester tailored to high academic
achieving students and taught by distinguished faculty. Enrollment in Honors classes is open to Honors students only. Average
maximum class enrollment is 25 students. Offerings rotate each
semester; they include courses that fulfill the core curriculum,
capstones, Honors Program requirements, and upper-division
electives. Honors students can earn Honors credit by contracting upper-division courses in students’ majors; students must
demonstrate knowledge and skills beyond the content and
requirements of the scope of the course and its class work. The
Honors Program offers opportunities for students to earn Honors
points for recognized activities in the non-classroom setting
such as engagement in community service and participation in
professional activities. Honors seniors have approval to enroll in
graduate-level courses.
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Honors Faculty
Distinguished faculty—many of whom are recipients of prestigious teaching and research awards—teach Honors classes,
mentor Honors student research projects, supervise Honors
senior theses, and present their research at the Honors Great
Presentations lecture series. Enthusiastic and ready to challenge,
Honors faculty engage students in open dialogue and guide
them in independent research. Honors faculty apply innovative
teaching techniques, incorporate service learning outreach and
experiential learning, and integrate interdisciplinary collaboration. The Honors Program awards the Distinguished Honors
Faculty Award each year to Honors faculty who exhibit excellence
in mentoring Honors students and have made outstanding contributions to Honors education.
Honors Advising
The Honors Program gives one-on-one attention to each student
in the Honors Program. Once advised, students are eligible to
receive priority registration. At the advising meeting, jointly the
Honors advisor and Honors student review the four-year academic plan; and track the student’s academic progress. The Honors advisor helps prepare the student for undergraduate research
and assists in graduate school applications, national fellowship
opportunities, service learning activities, and post-graduate
planning.
•Priority Registration
•Alternative learning opportunities
•Customized four-year Honors plan
•Undergraduate research opportunity
•Honors senior thesis
•Faculty mentoring
•Professional networking
•Extended library privileges
•Research and international travel awards
•Academic and social activities
•Honors recognition at graduation
•Special Honors notation on transcripts and diplomas
•Post-graduate planning
•Peer support network
•Honors Ambassadors Program
•Faculty lecture series
•Honors orientations and retreats
•Honors identification card
•Honors alum chapter
•Office of Undergraduate Fellowships
The Honors Program has provided a high-quality and meaningful undergraduate experience to promising students in the
Honors Program for over fifty years. It has established itself as
the premiere academic program that serves the best and brightest
undergraduates enrolled at the university. It remains the center
of campus attention for academic excellence helping to build
a strong learning community and culture across campus and
among faculty.
•Honors Residential Scholars Community since 2006
•Renovated Honors space with classroom, computers, and lounge
•Community of Scholars
•Honors curriculum
•Dynamic instruction
•Small, supportive, interactive classes
•Wide range of advanced and accelerated Honors courses
•Honors internships, international travel, service learning, and
advanced research
•Honors Advising
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Program Name: Franklin Pierce University Honors Program
Defining Characteristics: 4-year College, Private College, Small
Program (fewer than 100 students), Transfer Students
Location: Rindge, New Hampshire
Accepted
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Kristen Nevious
General Information
The Honors Program at the University’s College at Rindge reflects
the value Franklin Pierce University places on academic achievement. It provides students of exceptional intellectual ability an
opportunity to work closely with their peers and faculty members
to explore a wide range of subjects in new ways and to develop
skills needed to pursue independent scholarship. But we look
also for students who are not satisfied with leaving learning to the
classroom, who want to work with peers and faculty to establish
a pattern of life-long learning and build a community founded
on excellence and involvement. A place in the Honors Program
guarantees the student a place in a community of like-minded
individuals.
Admission Criteria
Freshman applicants and transfer students are invited to join
the Honors Program when they are admitted to the University
based on: * high school academic performance; * standardized
test scores; and * evidence of potential for academic excellence at
the College at Rindge. Current students can earn an invitation to
join the Honors Program: * if they have maintained a cumulative
GPA of 3.4 or higher at Franklin Pierce; or * through a faculty
nomination.
Graduation in the Honors Program requires a cumulative GPA
of 3.4 or higher and credit in six Honors courses, including an
Honors section of the First Year Inquiry Seminar taken by all
freshmen. As approved by the student’s advisor, the remaining
courses can be a combination of: * Honors sections of FirstYear Composition I and II, unless transfer and/or Advanced
Placement credit in English-Language is earned; * other Honors
courses; and * Honors Contract courses.
Honors Scholarships
At the time a student is considered for admission to the University, his or her application is automatically evaluated for eligibility
for one of several types of merit-based Franklin Pierce University
Scholarships. The most prestigious of these is a Presidential
Scholarship, which is awarded on the basis of high academic
ability and promise of achievement. In Fall 2013, this award was
$18,000 per year; an FPU CGPA of 3.0 is required to retain this
award.
Honors Curriculum
The University’s interdisciplinary core curriculum, combined
with 38 majors, minors and academic options including a study
abroad program, challenges the Franklin Pierce University
student to achieve his or her potential. Our Honors Program
builds on these curricular strengths to help the exceptional
student frame a personalized course of study that prepares him
or her to contribute powerfully in a world of accelerated change-starting during his or her time at Franklin Pierce University and
extending to life after graduation, which might include graduate
study. Honors sections and courses all explore topics rich in
content and interdisciplinary in nature. The Honors student may
also develop an Honors Contract with an individual professor to
complete advanced work within a non-Honors classroom. This
might mean that the Honors student writes a more extensive and
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complex paper, reads additional texts or prepares a classroom
presentation.
“The Honors program is where students are able to work together
to create opportunities designed to enhance their educations.
In addition, the program provides students with ways to get
involved in surrounding communities.” Taylor Kalloch ‘10
Honors Faculty
Our Honors Faculty thrive on working with highly-motivated
students. Honors courses and sections provide low teacher-to-student ratios, emphasize student participation and discussion, and seek to examine subjects from new or interdisciplinary
perspectives. Outside of the classroom, faculty and students
might collaborate on research projects that are presented at the
University’s annual Academic Showcase, or at the annual National Collegiate Honors Council Conference. We have had students
present in San Antonio, Washington, D.C>, Kansas City, Phoenix,
Boston and New Orleans; two Honors students will present their
original research at NCHC’s 2014 conference in Denver. Other
opportunities to build community with peers and faculty include:
* Salon 21, an evening of engaging dialogue and repast; * Food
for Thought, monthly lunch-time presentations of scholarship
and creative activity; * cultural field trips to Boston and throughout New England; * the Honors Program Advisory Board; and *
Corvus Corax, the Honors Program newsletter.
Honors Advising
The Honors Program Director and faculty work with the student
and his or her academic advisor to develop a personalized course
of study that meets the student’s need for challenge and enrichment while preparing him or her for what lies beyond graduation, including graduate school.
“The Honors program isn’t only about academic achievement.
It’s about fostering friendships, giving students a challenge and always making us better than we believe ourselves to be – as people
and as students.” Heather Modjesky ‘10 “The Franklin Pierce
Honors program appealed to me for a few reasons. First, I hoped
to join a group of students who were committed to academics.
Second, I was looking for support from faculty that an Honors
Program can provide, and finally, I wanted the privilege that
being an Honors student can include. I’m happy to say that I’ve
found all of these and more!” Christopher Lawton ‘10 “I attended
the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference in Denver
where I was able to present two years of research I conducted in
Bosnia for my senior anthropology thesis. The conference let me
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Program Name: NCC Honors Program
Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Dean/Director of Honors: Stephen Meidell
General Information
The Honors Program provides a supportive intellectual environment that encourages creative and critical thinking and varied
opportunities to expand academic, cultural and social horizons.
Honors participants take small discussion-oriented seminars that
satisfy general education requirements through exposure to innovative and challenging curricula. The benefits of NCC Honors
Program: • Specialized enriched curriculum taught by outstanding faculty • Interaction with talented community of scholars •
Small classes (15 or fewer students) • Extraordinary opportunities for research and publication • Honors distinction on the
NCC transcript and diploma • Enhanced prospects of acceptance
to four year colleges and universities • Scholarship opportunities Our motto: “Non scholae sed vitae discimus.” (“We learn not for
school, but for life.”)
Admission Criteria
1.Be a high school graduate or GED recipient: * minimum SAT
score of 550 in English and Math and Writing Score of 8 or *
Accuplacer Scores
in Reading: 95
in Writing : 6
in Sentence Skills: 95
in Algebra: 85 and
College Level Math: 53 or Current NCC student with 3.3 or higher
GPA or Transfer student with 3.3 GPA transferring 9 credits of
college-level work or 6 credits in an honors program.
To graduate with the Honors Program designation, students must
* successfully complete 15 credits of Honors , including: *Honors Capstone Experience *Achieved a minimum grade of B- in each Honors course *Achieved a minimum cumulative GPA
of 3.2 in degree program * Achieve a minimum cumulative
GPA of 3.2 in Honors coursework
Honors Scholarships
NCC Honors Program offers two scholarship opportunities: The
Nashua Community College Honors Scholar Book Award and
Scholarship recognizes an exemplary eleventh grade student (at
each of the local high schools) who has demonstrated a love for
learning and improved academic achievement underscored by a
unique application of creativity and critical thinking skills. NCC
Honors Scholarship for Exceptional In-coming Freshman Scholars: Presented to top academic students from local high schools
who have been accepted at NCC.
Honors Curriculum
*Honors Expository Writing (replaces ENGN 101 requirement)
* Honors Environment in Chemical Perspective(satisfies a
lab science requirement) * Honors Ancient Greek Philosophy
(satisfies a Humanities requirement) *Honors Calculus I (satisfies
a mathematics requirement) *Humor in Literature and Other
Media (satisfies an English Literature requirement) *Honors
Advanced Creative Writing Satisfies an English requirement)
*Honors Movies and Social History of USA (satisfies Non-behavioral Social Science requirement) *Introduction to Chinese
Culture and Society (satisfies a Non-behavioral Social Science
requirement) Numerical Symbolism and Logic (satisfies either a
Mathematical or Humanities requirement) *Honors Capstone
Experience or *Honors Learning Community (allows students to
develop a project to integrate critical and analytical skills to evaluate diverse ideas and research from two or more discipline areas
(i.e. mathematics and science; English and humanities, and
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social sciences and behavioral science; the students will then
present their projects on NCC Honors Poster Day to faculty and
students.
Honors Faculty
All faculty are interviewed for a teaching position in the Honors
Program and must have earned a Masters Degree of PHD in
the subject area to be taught. Our teaching faculty is made up of
Full-time and Adjunct Professors. Our faculty are shared with
the general community College population. The Honors faculty
are experienced in the Socratic Method and a variety of teaching
methodologies such as Essential Questions, Reverse Classroom,
Cooperative Learning, and Project-based Learning. The faculty
design and develop the courses to be taught in a discussion-based
seminar approach with minimal lectures.
Honors Advising
The Honors Program Coordinator is the advisor to students in
the Honors Program along with the professional staff of the NCC
Advising Center. We assist students with course selection for the
Honors Program as well as courses in their chosen major. We
also assist students with transferring to four-year institutions and
provide letters of recommendation.
The Program Coordinator of the NCC Honors Program meets
with the total Honors student population together at least once
each semester to explore ideas for new course offerings; our
Chinese Culture and Society course and the Humor in Literature
and Other Media course are two student-initiated offerings. Additionally, the Program Coordinator explores cultural and social
events in which the Honors students may participate outside of
class time. These events include specially designed student tours
of local museums, local concerts, celebrity interviews and lectures
at NCC and other colleges, book signings, and theater productions. The NCC Honors Program is working on establishing an
Artist-in-Residence course. In addition, the NCC Honors Program will be sponsoring a Summer Writing Camp beginning in
2015 that will feature published writers and various writing genre
seminars for college and high school students on NCC campus.
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Program Name: Ramapo College Honors Program
Location: Mahwah, New Jersey
Dean/Director of Honors: Peter A. Campbell, Ph.D.
General Information
The Ramapo College Honors Program is a community of faculty and students dedicated to intellectual, creative, and moral
engagement. Honors students seek excellence through continual
guidance and a distinctive curriculum of critical thinking, intercultural and international understanding, experiential learning, service, and interdisciplinary studies. Completion of the
program includes four courses which may be taken in a four-year
or two-year sequence, a project related to the student’s major,
and co-curricular civic engagement. Students also become part
of a learning community designed to ignite the imagination of all
students at the College so that all our students become engaged
in their own learning. Students work with faculty mentors who
monitor their progress as engaged learners and as contributing
members of the college, the wider community and society.
Admission Criteria
Students accepted into the Honors program have an average SAT
score of 1300, ACT score of 28, and a high school GPA of 3.5
or higher. The Honors program application requires a written
essay describing the students’ past achievements, an example of
completed coursework, and an on-campus interview with our
Director and Honors Advisory Board.
To remain in good-standing throughout the college career,
Ramapo Honors students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
and attend semesterly academic, co-curricular, and community
events. In order to graduate with Honors, students must complete
four Honors courses and complete and present a Senior Thesis
Project.
Honors Scholarships
Scholarships are provided through the university, not through the
Honors Program directly.
Honors Curriculum
Students in the Honors Program take four Honors courses over
the course of their college career. Every student in his/her first
semester is placed in a First-Year Seminar which provides a
comprehensive introduction to Honors-level learning. Seminar
courses are developed around an academic theme or topic based
on the expertise of each course instructor. They must also take an
Honors International Issues Seminar, an Honors Ethics course,
and the College Honors Interdisciplinary Senior Capstone Seminar prior to graduation.
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Honors Faculty
The Honors Program recruits the best faculty from across campus
to teach our students. The familiarity of our small class-sizes,
capped at 20 students, allows for a more energetic and proactive
experience between our students and professors within a comfortable classroom setting. Honors faculty are regularly evaluated
by the students and meet with our Director after each semester to
ensure that we maintain the highest standards of teaching.
Honors Advising
As part of their Senior Thesis Project, Honors students are
required to choose one faculty sponsor and two faculty readers
whose expertise is complementary to the project to guide them
through their research. This advisory process takes place through
some of the Junior Year and most of the Senior year. Students will
meet with advisors on a regular basis to seek advice and guidance.
The Ramapo College Honors Program is intentionally designed
to be a supportive, active, and engaged community. The Ramapo
College Honors Program requires this engagement to maintain
membership. Each year, Honors students are required to attend
vital events in the life of the community and a number of other
significant events within that community. First-year students
are placed in an Honors Development Group led by two upperclassmen co-leaders. These groups meet regularly to partake in
different activities that acclimate students to campus and build a
foundation of community within our program. Additionally, we
send between 10-15 students to the Northeast Regional Honors
Council Conference and National Collegiate Honors Council
Conference each year.
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Bloomfield College
Program Name: Bloomfield College Honors Program
Location: Bloomfield, New Jersey
Dean/Director of Honors: Carolyn I. Spies, Ph.D., Associate VP
for Academic Affairs, Dean of Graduate Studies, and Director/
Honors Program
Accepted, Independent 4-year co-educational college, All-
College Honors Program
General Information
Admission Criteria
Bloomfield College Honors Program members are selected based
on cumulative grade point average (3.3 or higher), recommendation by two faculty members, and interview with the Honors
Program director
Scholars are expected to maintain a cumulative grade point
average of 3.3 or higher, to make steady progress towards completion of the honors curricular requirements and a degree, and
are expected to participate in at least one fundraising or service
activity per year.
Honors Scholarships
A limited number of general academic and major-specific scholarships, as well as study abroad scholarships are available. There
are no applications for these scholarships; awards are made based
on financial need and good standing in the program.
Honors Curriculum
The Bloomfield College honors curriculum consists of four
honors courses, one honors seminar, and an honors capstone.
Students may elect to do an honors project in a course in lieu of
an honors course, working one-on-one with a faculty mentor to
complete an original project, which are presented to the college
community at the Honors Forum each semester. The honors
seminar is an interdisciplinary seminar for a small number of
students. The theme of the honors seminar varies every semester.
The capstone must incorporate cross-cultural or interdisciplinary
elements. Students are permitted to expand their major capstone
to include the honors capstone requirements. Students are encouraged to present their work at an honors conference or other
student or professional conference. Study abroad is encouraged.
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Bloomfield College
Honors Faculty
Honors faculty are generally full-time faculty members of Bloomfield College. Honors faculty teach honors courses and seminars
and mentor student capstone projects.
Honors Advising
The Honors Director are regularly available to advise Honors students. The Honors Director works closely with faculty advisors
and the honor society faculty advisors.
Bloomfield College Honors Program members are offered the
following opportunities:
• Bloomfield College Honors Council—the Honors Council is
comprised of faculty advisors to the honor societies, students,
and the Honors Director. The Council serves as an advisory
board for policy and procedure, as well as responding to student
concerns. Two to three students serve on the Council as representatives for the Honors Program membership and are integral
members of the Council with full voice and voting rights.
• NCHC and NRHC Conference Attendance—students have the
opportunity to attend an honors conference, where they may
present their honors capstone or other scholarly work.
• Research Day—the College hosts a conference each spring
where students in the Honors Program, as well as the McNair
Scholars Program and those doing independent research with
faculty, can present their research.
• Speaker Series—the Honors Program sponsors a speaker series
in conjunction with the Office of Institutional Advancement and
trustees of the college.
• Study Lounge—the Honors Program has a dedicated study
lounge which is equipped with computers, printers, and a comfortable study environment.
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Program Name: Albert Dorman Honors College
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Dean/Director of Honors: Katia Passerini
General Information
The Honors College exists to help the brightest students achieve
their full potential. Your classmates will be top students who want
to share their time, enthusiasm, and talents. Over 650 Honors
students excel in Engineering, Architecture, Management, the
Sciences and Liberal Arts, and Computing Sciences. Many are
also gifted in the arts or athletics. The combined (reading and
math) SAT average is over 1347. Requirements are rigorous yet
flexible, and we consider the entire record of the applicant.
Admission Criteria
The Albert Dorman Honors College welcomes applications from
high school students who have a combined (critical reading and
math) SAT score of 1300 or higher, or ACT composite score of
29; are in the top 15 percent of their high school class; and have
a wide range of interests, leadership activities, and community
service.
-Freshman Year: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 -After Freshman
Year: To remain in the Honors College, a student beyond freshman year must attain a 3.2 GPA each semester or a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.2 and GPA no lower than 2.0 in one semester.
- 11 Honors Courses - At least 2 Colloquia per semester - At least
15 hours of community service per semester
Honors Scholarships
All Dorman Honors scholars who are New Jersey residents and
either US citizens or permanent residents receive an Honors
Scholarship, the amount depending on GPA and SAT scores.
Honors scholarships currently range from $5000 per year up to
full tuition, room, and board, and are in addition to any scholarships granted by NJIT. Out-of-state US citizens or permanent
residents may also be eligible for a Presidential Scholarship,
which reduces their tuition to the in-state rate.
Honors Curriculum
All Honors Scholars must fulfill General University Requirements as well as the specific requirements set by the major departments. In order to be an Honors Scholar, students must also
fulfill the Honors College requirements of 11 Honors Courses;
at least 2 Colloquia per semester; at least 15 hours of community
service per semester.
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Honors Faculty
Honors courses are taught by top faculty in various NJIT Colleges
Honors Advising
The Honors College provides individual advising to each Honors
Scholar. In addition, every student is assigned an advisor within
the department of their major. Honors students are assigned an
advisor according to their class standing.
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Program Name: FASN Honors College
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Academic Advisors
Dean/Director of Honors: Kinna Perry, Ph.D., M.B.A.
General Information
The primary mission of the FAS/N Honors College of Rutgers
University is to enrich the educational experience of its students
by providing them with enhanced opportunities both inside and
outside the classroom. In addition to providing its students with
a challenging and diverse academic curriculum, a full range of
scholarships, and top academic advisement, the FAS/N Honors
College is fully committed to the idea of experiential learning of
enabling its students to gain valuable on-the-job skills, knowledge, and contacts by assisting in faculty laboratories and research projects, working in local firms and agencies, and serving
the community through local organizations and action groups.
Admission Criteria
Freshmen
• Combined SAT Score of 1750
• Top 15% of class.
• Minimum High School Course Requirements:4 years of English, 2 years of one foreign language, 3 years of mathematics
(algebra I, algebra II, and geometry), 2 years of science, and 5
other academic courses. Current Rutgers students and students
transferring from other universities can enter the Honors College
as sophomores or first semester juniors, a minimum GPA of 3.5
is required for consideration.
Honors Scholarships
Chancellor Scholarship (freshman only) $5000.00 a year for four
years
Honors Curriculum
First Year - 9.0 credits Honors English Composition I & II
Freshman Honors Colloquium Second Year - 18.0 credits Honors
History Honors Literature Foreign Language Third Year - 6.0 Experiential Learning (study abroad, research with faculty, honors
internships, graduate course, or honors special topic seminar)
Fourth Year - 6.0 credits Senior Thesis
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Honors Faculty
Honors Advising
There are honors floors designated in two residence halls, Woodward and University Square.
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Location: Wayne, New Jersey
Dean/Director of Honors: Susan Dinan
General Information
The University Honors College at William Paterson University is
a place where academically gifted students explore new ideas and
engage in intellectual and creative collaborations with experienced and dedicated members of the faculty. The University Honors College offers rigorous curriculum with a challenging array of
courses, seminars and co-curricular activities. First year students
who reside on campus live in the Honors Learning Community
in the newest residence hall on campus. The Honors College
organizes cultural, service, and social events. The Honors Club is
recognized and funded by the SGA and organizes weekend trips
to nearby cities, day trips into New York City to visit museums,
take tours, and go to Broadway shows.
Admission Criteria
To be admitted to the Honors College the following criteria must
be met, and incoming first year students must complete the
on-line Honors College application and essay. Average Honors
students receive a 1183 SAT score (middle 50% range of 1130 to
1220- Critical Reading and Math only) Average Honors students
have a 3.74 high school GPA (middle 50% range of 3.50 to 3.98) Students must have completed honors, AP, and/or IB courses in
high school
Students must take at least one Honors course each semester.
Students must maintain a cumulative average of 3.0 or better. Students must be making progress toward completing their Honors thesis. There are no requirement for participation in service,
cultural, or social activities.
Honors Scholarships
Students entering the Honors College as first year students or
transfer students are eligible for an Honors College scholarship in
addition to other awards granted to them. The annual scholarship is usually for $2000. First year students who are in good
standing in the Honors College are awarded the scholarship for
4 years, and transfer students are awarded the scholarship for 2
years.
Honors Curriculum
Most students in their first semester will be enrolled in an
Honors cluster. Clusters bring together three classes around a
common theme. Honors College students should be enrolled
in at least one Honors course every semester. Initially, these are
UCC classes and by the time the student is a junior, they are track
courses. Most tracks are comprised of five courses, including
courses for the thesis research and writing. Ideally, students will
begin their work in the track during their sophomore year and
complete the thesis before their last semester at the University.
Honors Tracks:
• Biopsychology
• Business
• Cognitive Science
• Humanities • Independent
• Life Science and Environmental Ethics
• Music
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• Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology
• Nursing
• Performing and Literary Arts
• Social Sciences The Honors College requires all students to
pursue a disciplinary major and an Honors track. The track may
parallel the major, relate to the major, or be very different from
the major.
Honors Faculty
ect research
• Opportunity to live in an Honors Learning Community in High
Mountain East residence hall
• Opportunities to participate in co-curricular activities like field
trips, outings and social gatherings with Honors students and
faculty
• Special notation of Honors on degree transcript and University
diploma
• Recognition as a graduate of the University Honors College at
Convocation and Commencement ceremonies
All students will enroll in an Honors track in their first or second
year. Students should be accepted into a track by the time they
have completed 60 credits at WPUNJ. Track applications are
available online. Track Directors run individual tracks and
mentor many of the Honors students. The Track Directors help
determine the College’s curricular requirements and oversee its
mission. Dr. Robert Benno, Biopsychology Dr. Philip Cioffari,
Performing and Literary Arts Dr. Bruce Diamond, Neuroscience
and Clinical Psychology Dr. Susan Dinan, Independent Dr.
Bela Florenthal, Business Dr. Karen Swanson, Life Science and
Environmental Ethics Dr. Jeffrey Kresky, Music Dr. Neil Kressel,
Social Sciences Dr. Amy Learmonth, Cognitive Science Dr.
Christina McSherry, Nursing Dr. John Peterman, Humanities
Honors Advising
First year students in the Honors College are advised by the
Director of the Honors College except those pursuing degrees in
art, music, and nursing. In the second year students are advised
by a faculty member if their major, and undeclared students see
the Honors College director. All students in a Honors track are
also advised by their track director. There are several layers of
advising, which seems to help students make good decisions.
• Small, interactive classes with highly qualified professors who
are committed to their students
• Individual attention and opportunities to collaborate with professors and peers
• Development of a final thesis or project with a faculty mentor
• Priority registration for all courses
• Advisement from both a faculty member of the major department, and a member of the University Honors College
• Opportunities to study abroad and throughout the United
States with other Honors students
• Opportunities to travel to conferences to present thesis or proj-
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Binghamton University - State University of New York
Program Name: Binghamton University Scholars Program
Location: Binghamton, New York
Dean/Director of Honors: Professor William Ziegler, Executive
students), Academic Advisors
Director
General Information
The Binghamton University Scholars Program is a highly selective, all-University, four-year honors program for students of
exceptional merit. The program includes academic expectations,
professional and just-for-fun extracurricular activities, community involvement and opportunities for students to showcase
their work. The mission of the Binghamton University Scholars
Program is to provide high-achieving students with foundations and opportunities in leadership; developing intellectual
curiosity; civic engagement; balance and wellbeing; diversity of
perspectives; creativity, innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit;
experiential learning; integrity; effective communication; and
developing community.
Admission Criteria
Binghamton University Scholars are selected from among the top
admitted students at Binghamton University. They are typically
highly motivated and interested in a wide variety of academic
and extra-curricular activities. In recent years, candidates had
GPAs beginning in the mid 90s and SAT scores beginning in
the mid 1400s, however, all students are evaluated based on the
strength of their application as a whole.
1. Residence in the Scholars Learning Community during
freshman year 2. Active participation in Binghamton University
Scholars Program 3. GPA of 3.25 4. Steady progress towards a
degree 5. Scholars I: Completion of Scholars course Thinking
Like Leonardo DaVinci, and an additional Scholars-only elective 6. Scholars II: Completion of a Scholars-only elective, and
a service leadership project. 7. Scholars III: Completion of an
experiential learning requirement 8. Scholars IV: Completion of a
capstone learning requirement
Honors Scholarships
All Scholarships are granted through the Binghamton University
Office of Financial Aid
Honors Curriculum
Honors Curriculum (125 words max.) Binghamton University
Scholars Program courses are designed to challenge Scholars to
think critically and independently. The first Scholars classroom
experience begins with SCHL127, “Thinking Like Leonardo
DaVinci,” a course designed to help Scholars get off to a great
start and learn how to think like some of the best minds ever to
grace the planet. In the second semester, Scholars move on to the
first of two Scholars-only courses taught by the best and brightest
at Binghamton University. In their second year, Scholars take a
Scholars-only course and participate in a leadership and service
project, and in their third year an experiential learning experience of their choosing. In their fourth year, Scholars complete a
capstone experience to show the world they are ready to take it
on.
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Binghamton University - State University of New York
Honors Faculty
Faculty are selected on a semester-by-semester basis from the
best and brightest minds at Binghamton University, including
renowned faculty, high ranking administrators, deans, and an
occasional adjunct professor with nationally recognized expertise
in a specific area.
Honors Advising
Each Scholar is provided one-on-one mentoring by top University officials, including the provost, vice provosts, vice presidents,
deans, academic advisors, professors, and other campus leaders to help foster success in and out of the classroom. Scholars
also enjoy mentoring by their peers during all four years of the
program. Additionally, Scholars have access to the University
President, Scholars Resident Assistants, a Faculty Master, and the
entire Scholars Program staff.
Scholars are offered the following opportunities: 1. Guaranteed
choice of any major during the freshman year: Binghamton
University Scholars are granted the privilege of choosing any
major in any school or college at Binghamton. 2. Community: All
freshman Scholars live in and participate in the Scholars Learning
Community, located in the Newing College residential community. Scholars live in double rooms with semi-private baths in
Newing College, one of the newest residential communities on
campus and consists of a Collegiate Center with a new dining
hall, student lounge, student support services, classrooms, co-rec
field and more. 3. Opportunities to showcase exemplary work:
Scholars get the opportunity to present their work locally and/
or nationally. Each year, several Binghamton University Scholars present their work at national conferences. 4. Early course
registration privileges every semester 5. Social and professional
events: Binghamton University scholars participate in a number
of social and professional events year-round, from touring big
cities to attending sporting events to participating in scholarly
national conferences.
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LaGuardia Community College/The City University of New York
Program Name: The Honors Program at LaGuardia CC
Location: New York City, New York
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Karlyn Koh
General Information
LaGuardia Community College’s Honors Program is designed
to promote a rigorous academic experience for talented, intellectually curious, motivated, and ambitious students (full- or
part-time, day or evening). Honors courses emphasize critical
thinking, intensive analytical writing, speaking, research skills,
including the use of primary source material, and information
literacy. One of the fundamental goals of the Honors Program is
to promote transfer, with scholarship when possible, to leading
public and private 4-year colleges. The Program also emphasizes student research and civic-minded leadership of its student-scholars. The student arm of the Program is the Honors
Student Advisory Committee (HSAC), a very active and vibrant
student-driven collective. HSAC works with Honors faculty and
alumni to meet the Program’s student research, civic engagement
and transfer goals.
Admission Criteria
* Min. 12 completed college credits. * Min. GPA of 3.2. * Students
who have not met the above requirements may be considered
pending faculty recommendation, academic review and interview.
For the Honors Concentration *Completion of the major-specific Honors Curriculum (7 or more Honors courses in the major)
*Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.1 over two
semesters to remain in the Program and have a minimum overall
cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Honors Scholarships
Honors scholarships are available through the LaGuardia Foundation.
Honors Curriculum
Honors courses are capped at 20 and emphasize critical thinking,
intensive analytical writing, speaking, and the use of primary
source material. Honors courses emphasize the scholarly debates
in the discipline so as to engage students in forms of intellectual
inquiry specific to that field of study. Hence, Honors courses lead
students to examine fundamental questions of the discipline,
rather than simply reconstituting received information. Some
form of self-directed study and/or research project is part of an
Honors curriculum so that students develop into self-starters,
self-motivators and self-teachers. A major intellectual task that
Honors students must learn to handle is integrating material in a
clear and cohesive way, and relating this material to the specific
discipline and larger concerns. Additional features of Honors
courses are: high level of peer support and faculty mentoring.
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LaGuardia Community College/The City University of New York
Honors Faculty
LaGuardia’s Honors faculty come from all departments across the
college, and are dedicated to providing academic advisement and
mentoring.
Honors Advising
Advising is offered at 3 levels in the Program: Faculty, Peer
and Alumni. These forms of advisement complement, rather
than replace, advisement in the major as offered by the college.
Honors faculty members mentor students in areas of research
and transfer. Peer and alumni advisement is offered through the
Honors Student Advisory Committee, and takes place in Honors
House (M-222).
Through the Honors Student Advisory Committee (HSAC), Honors students are provided opportunities for research, networking, transfer/scholarship guidance, professional development
and mentoring. HSAC leaders have access to Honors House
(M222), which serves as the hub of the Honors Program student
community. They hold office hours and organize student- and
alumni-led transfer workshops and community service activities.
Student research mentoring is offered by Honors faculty in the
form of individualized support, and Honors faculty-led research
workshops. Students are given the opportunity to present at
NCHC, Northeast Regional Honors Council and other conventions. And they have opportunities to work on the HSAC Newsletter, Honors Journal, and student research activities. Honors
students also tap into HSAC’s substantial online and annual
transfer and scholarship guides, and receive dedicated transfer
guidance from Honors faculty and alumni. Honors students can
participate in the Friends of Koch Program for Honors students,
which includes paid internships for students interested in public
service. They are also eligible for opportunities to be connected
to successful professionals for one-on-one mentoring. Further,
through HSAC, Honors students also have the opportunity to organize civic engagement events (e.g. fundraisers, and consciousness-raising events about social justice issues).
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Program Name: LIU Post Honors program
Location: Brookville, New York
Dean/Director of Honors: Director: Dr. Joan Digby
General Information
The Honors Program at LIU Post is available to students in all
majors on campus. Four year participants complete 30 credits;
three year participants complete 18 credits; two-year transfers
complete 12 credits. All students complete research and a thesis
in their major under the direction of a faculty member of choice.
Completion of the program is cited on the diploma and on the
final transcript. Scholarships are available.
Admission Criteria
High school average of 88 or above with and ACT of 27 or SAT of
1200 in critical reading and math. Freshment with a 3.2 GPA and
Sophomores with a 3.4 GPA are welcome to join.
Four Year Participant: 30 credits composed of 18 core credits,
6 advanced elective credits and 6 credits tutorial and thesis.
Three Year Participant: 18 credits 6 credits honors core; 6 credits
advanced electives; 6 credits tutorial and thesis Two-Year Participant: 12 credits 6 credits honors courses of choice 6 credits
tutorial and thesis
Honors Scholarships
Admissions offers scholarships based on academic performance
and need. The Honors Program offers and additional $1,000$2,000 per year
Honors Curriculum
The Honors Program is based on small seminar style courses and
offers both honors versions of core courses and honors advanced
electives that are theme seminars based on the interests and research of faculty. These range from The Economics of Sustainable
Environment, to The Works of Beethoven, Chemistry in Daily
Life, The Broadway Musical, The Horse in Literature, Medieval
Philosophy, and Moby Dick. New options are submitted every
year.
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Honors Faculty
Faculty are drawn from all departments on campus. Students
have an opportunity to work individually with faculty in their
major on the thesis project.
Honors Advising
All students on the Post campus enjoy the help of success coaches
who offer broad advice. The Honors Director acts as an advisor to
all the students in the program.
Students in the Honors Program often serve as peer mentors,
Residence Assistants (paid dormitory jobs), and work study students. They also have the possibility of internships in their major.
Most important is that their undergraduate research offers them a
boost in their creditials for graduate work and job opportunities.
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Monroe College
Program Name: Monroe College Honors Program
Defining Characteristics: 2-year College, 4-year College, Private
Location: Bronx/New Rochelle, New York
500 students)
Dean/Director of Honors: Kathryn M. MacDonald
General Information
Established in 2004, the Monroe College Honors Program provides our most academically accomplished students the opportunity to engage in advance coursework, participate in experiential
learning activities, serve the local community through volunteer
work, and become part of a special community at Monroe College.
Admission Criteria
- Strong record of achievement in high school or previous
college, (with no more than 60 transfer credits from a previous
institution) - Strong results on the Monroe College placement
exams in English and mathematics -Record of leadership and
involvement in extra-and co-curricular activities -A letter of
recommendation from an administrator or a teacher -Successful
interview with an Honors Program Board member -Completed
Honors Program application, including statement of intent
Associate’s Level: -Successfully complete HN-150: The Honors
Experience, -Successfully complete one other Honors course or
section, -Participate in three community service activities, and
-Have a 3.5 cumulative GPA at the time of graduation. Bachelor’s Level: -Successfully complete HN-150: The Honors Experience, -Successfully complete HN-450: Honors Program Research
Seminar, -Successfully complete three other Honors courses
or sections, -Participate in three community service activities,
-Have a 3.5 cumulative GPA at the time of graduation.
Honors Scholarships
Honors Curriculum
The Monroe College Honors Program offers eight Honors Multidisciplinary Courses, including: HN150: The Honors Experience HN240: The Art and Culture of World Dance HN250:
The American Presidency HN260: Human Rights Movements HN270: Contemporary Literary Genres HN314: Science and
Technology: The Formation of the Modern World HN350: Comparative Urbanism HN450: Honors Program Research Seminar
The Honors Program also offers Honors sections of many Liberal
Arts and English courses at the College. From time to time, we
are able to offer major-area courses as Honors sections.
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Honors Faculty
Only the best faculty members teach in the Monroe College
Honors Program. Experts in their field, the Honors faculty truly
believe in seeing to each student’s academic growth and success.
Honors Advising
Every semester, the Honors Chair, emails and meets with current
Honors students to plan the best course of action to complete
their Honors requirements. Additionally, the Honors Chair is
available for advisement at any time throughout the academic
year.
- Engaging courses—take courses that challenge and push your
personal boundaries. There are courses especially designed for
Honors students, but you can also take general education and
major-area Honors courses! -Course trips—most times, Honors classes go on trips (for instance, Broadway plays, New York
City museums, and other local venues) -Honors Conferences—
Honors students have the opportunity to propose their Honors
coursework to conferences that are held across the continental United States and attend these conferences -Community
Service—Learn the value of giving back to the community!
-Leadership—Opt to run for election and become an Honors
Student Board Member. Or write for our Honors Newsletter, The
Experience. -Social Activities—Honors holds social events and
mixers every semester.
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Location: Syracuse, New York
Dean/Director of Honors: Jacqueline Barstow
General Information
The Honors Program at Onondaga Community College encourages scholarship, critical thinking, and an atmosphere where
creativity and the free exchange of ideas are nurtured among
students and faculty. Honors courses, Honors Contracts, and
Honors Minor designations appear on your official College
transcript and have the potential to increase your marketability
as a transfer to other institutions and their Honors Programs. The
Honors Minor on your résumé can indicate to potential employers your willingness to go beyond what is generally expected.
Students who participate in the Honors Program gain access to
other benefits on campus such as extended library privileges and
the Honors/PTK Lounge.
Admission Criteria
Entering freshmen must have a minimum average of 90 as determined by the high school transcript and two letters of recommendation. Onondaga Community College students or transfer
students may apply on the basis of completing at least 12 credits
of college work with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and two letters of
recommendation from a faculty member familiar with his/her
academic abilities.
The Honors minor requires a minimum of 13 credits of Honors
work with no grade below B in those courses, and maintaining a
cumulative GPA of 3.25. The 13 Honors credits consist of: The
Art of Inquiry, LIB 100H (1 credit-10 weeks). At least 3 of the
Honors credits must be in an Honors course or section. The remaining 8-9 Honors credits selected from any suitable combination of Honors Contracts, Honors courses, and Honors sections.
Honors Scholarships
Financial Aid is available specifically for our high-achieving students. Please see the Financial Aid office for details.
Honors Curriculum
Honors Faculty
The Honors faculty at Onondaga are creative, student-centered
scholars who choose to engage with Honors students at a higher
level within their areas of expertise. The Honors committee is
composed of such faculty members, while additional instructors
volunteer to work closely with students on individualized Honors
Contracts connected to non-Honors courses.
Honors Advising
A student may meet at any time with the Honors Program
Coordinator to discuss the Honors Minor requirements. Honors
students will be assigned an academic advisor in their own areas
of study who are also familiar with the Honors Minor.
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Program Name: SJC Honors Program
Location: Patchogue, New York
students)
Dean/Director of Honors: Wendy C. Turgeon
General Information
Our Honors Program focuses on offering select students a learning community in which they take six shared classes throughout
freshman and sophomore year. In addition to trips, guest lecturers, the students are subsidized on a trip abroad during their
Sophomore year which builds on materials presented in their
coursework.
Admission Criteria
1200 SAT Math/Verbal or 26 ACT and a high school unweighted
average of 90 or above.
-participation in required courses -satisfactory completion of
those courses
Honors Scholarships
SJC offers generous scholarships to our best students but this is
not limited to those in the Honors Program.
Honors Curriculum
a set of five core courses, including special sections of our topical
Freshman Seminar. Because of the nature of our majors, we are
unable to keep the cohort group together in classes past Sophomore year but their deep friendships often lead them to continue
the community beyond formal course work.
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Honors Faculty
Wendy Turgeon, PHI Seth Armus, HIS James Blakeley, HIS Doris
Stratmann, POL Ralph Nofi, BUS and others
Honors Advising
The freshmen Honors seminar advisors advise the Honors Students until they choose their own major.
-trips abroad -advising and preparation for Fulbright opportunities -participation in school life mentoring other Honors Program students
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Program Name: The Honors Program
Location: New Paltz, New York
Dean/Director of Honors: Patricia A. Sullivan, Director,The
Honors Program
General Information
The mission of the SUNY New Paltz Honors Program is to
provide an enhanced intellectual experience in a climate conducive to interaction among highly motivated students and faculty.
This experience will seek to develop and intensify skills from a
conceptual point of view in a diverse multidisciplinary analytical environment that nurtures independent thinking, creativity,
respect and social responsibility. The Honors Program is small,
consisting of around 170 students. Once admitted to the program, students take special Honors seminars, which are interdisciplinary and small in size (usually around 15 students). Unlike
traditional lecture courses, Honors seminars emphasize dialogue
and non-lecture based learning; students are expected to come to
class with something to say and to actively participate in debate
and discussion.
Admission Criteria
First-year students: SAT scores: 1280 or higher ACT
composite score: 28 or higher High school average: 95 or
higher Cover Letter Two analytic writing samples Two
letters of recommendation High School Transcript Transfers
and currently enrolled students: An overall college GPA of
3.5 or higher Cover Letter Two samples of analytic writing.
Currently enrolled students should include writing samples from
courses at SUNY New Paltz. Recommendations from two
college professors College Transcript
There are three basic requirements for graduating with honors:
Seminars Community Service Senior Thesis
Honors Scholarships
A limited number of competitive scholarships are offered to
incoming first year students.
Honors Curriculum
Students who enter in their first year are required to complete
either 4 Honors interdisciplinary seminars or 2 Honors interdisciplinary seminars and 2 Honors-designated courses in the
major. Most Honors courses fulfill a General Education requirement. Examples of Honors interdisciplinary seminars:The
Individual and Society; Place Matters; Documenting Social Harm
and Envisioning Alternatives; What Causes Cancer; The Material
of History, Thought, and Art; Education and Poverty; Education
Across Borders; Indigenous Ways of Knowing; Race, Racism and
the Social Sciences; Debates in U.S. History; U.S. Drug Education
and Policy; West African History and Perspectives; Metropolis to
Megalopolis: New York City Culture 1865-1929; Cigarettes and
Nylons: Postwar Realities in Occupied Germany After WW II.
Study abroad may be counted as an Honors seminar. Students
who enter the program later in their college careers are required
to take 2 Honors seminars. Honors Program students are required to complete a thesis or final project.
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Honors Faculty
Honors draws together faculty from across the campus to teach
innovative interdisciplinary courses.
Honors Advising
The Director serves as an adviser for each student in the program.
Faculty who teach for Honors serve as informal advisers.
Beyond the academic requirements, the Honors Program
provides students with the opportunity to meet and work with
other academically engaged students on class-related projects or
extracurricular activities. The Honors Program organizes several
trips per year, including visits to museums in New York City
and hikes in the Hudson Valley. The Honors Program Student
Advisory Board provides opportunities for students to develop
leadership skills. Members of the board organize art exhibits,
events on campus, and trips. Students have access to the Honors
Center 24 hours/7 days per week (private study area, kitchen,
computers). First-year students have the option to live in Lenape
Hall, a living and learning community. Students receive vouchers
for arts events on campus.
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Location: Selden/Riverhead/Brentwood, New York
Dean/Director of Honors: Albin Cofone
General Information
Suffolk’s Honors Program is a liberal arts oriented entity designed
to give students the skills to gain admission to the best four year
schools in the country. Students from all majors may participate.
Admission Criteria
A minimum 1100 (Verbal and math) on the SAT or a 24 on the
ACT, 3.2 high school GPA, 500 word essay and letter or academic
reference. The final admissions decision is based on all aspects of
the student’s application.
A minimum of two Honors courses per semester with a 3.3 overall GPA. 22 credits are needed for an Honors degree, 12 credits
for Honors Recognition.
Honors Scholarships
Approximately 12 Partial ($500 per semester) and 10 full scholarships (covers tuition, fees and provides a book allowance) are
awarded each year and may be held for four semesters.
Honors Curriculum
Classes must show a distribution throughout the liberal arts and
sciences. Honors courses may be taken in other areas as well
(business, criminal justice, etc.)
Honors Faculty
An extraordinary group of approximately 30 faculty from three
campuses participate.
Honors Advising
Advising is the heart and soul of the Honors Program -- it is our
mantra. Our retention rate is over 70% which we attribute very
much to our extensive advisement services. We do our own
admissions, intake, orientation, academic advisement, and hold
an Honors Convocation attended by 700 people.
Trips to New York City,Boston, and Philadelphia, advisement
luncheons, guest speakers, outstanding transfer services and
more.
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The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Location: Brockport, New York
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Donna Kowal
General Information
The College at Brockport’s Honors College brings together
academically talented students from across the disciplines in an
enriched program of study and a community of aspiring scholars,
artists, and professionals. Honors students enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with distinguished members of the
faculty in small, interactive courses designed to stimulate critical
thinking, problem solving, and personal growth. Opportunities
to engage with faculty and fellow students outside the classroom
empower students to perform at their highest level of achievement. The Honors curriculum is integrated into each student’s
program of study, including General Education and academic
major requirements.
Admission Criteria
The Honors College admits both entering freshmen and students
at the midpoint of their undergraduate education. Admission is
competitive and based on a holistic review of applications. Applicants’ record of extra- and co-curricular activities and personal
essay submission are taken into consideration. Entering firstyear students should have: Minimum 94 high school GPA; 1250
combined SAT score (or 28 ACT). Transfers and current students
should have: 3.5 or higher college GPA.
Honors students are required to maintain a 3.25 or higher GPA
and enroll in at least one Honors course per academic year to
remain active in the program. Upon completing the program
requirements, Honors students receive the College’s “Prometheus
Medal” at our annual Honors Graduation Ceremony.
Honors Scholarships
The Honors Scholarship is awarded to qualified entering freshmen every Fall semester. In past years, this award has included
full tuition for New York State residents (or partial tuition for
out-of-state), an iPad tablet, a campus parking pass, housing in
our Living Learning Community and other benefits. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years as long as a recipient
maintains the Terms of Award. Check our website for the most
current scholarship information.
Honors Curriculum
Honors students pursue any major of their choice, while availing
themselves of flexible course options and a variety of educational
opportunities such as internships, study abroad programs, and
service learning courses. An Honors Contract may be used to
turn a conventional course into an Honors learning experience.
Students who enter the Honors College as freshmen complete
both lower- and upper-division course requirements, a total of
eight courses. Students choose from a variety of Honors courses
offered every semester, which also satisfy General Education
or academic major requirements. Additionally, they enroll in
“Introduction to Honors” Freshman seminar, Junior Colloquium,
and Senior Thesis. Transfers and current students at a minimum
are required to complete three upper-division courses: Honors
Contemporary Issues (a General Education requirement), Junior
Colloquium, and Senior Thesis. They may also take advantage of
lower-division Honors General Education courses.
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The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Honors Faculty
In addition to the two faculty directors of the Honors College,
distinguished faculty from across the disciplines teach Honors
courses--and many are the recipients of awards for excellence in
teaching, scholarship or service.
Honors Advising
Honors advisement meetings provide students guidance on how
to customize the academic program to their personal goals and
abilities, as well as to their General Education and academic major requirements. The Honors College has two faculty directors
who advise Honors students. First-year students also receive advisement from their “Introduction to Honors” seminar instructor.
-- Senior Thesis Research Funding -- Honors Summer Study
Abroad: “Experiencing the New Europe” (Poland, Germany,
Czech Republic) -- Honors Peer Mentor Program -- “Honors
House” Living Learning Community -- “The Promethean” Student Newsletter -- Honors College Advisory Council
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Program Name: The SAS Honors Program
Location: New Rochelle, New York
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Amy Bass
Accepted, Academic Advisors, women only
General Information
The Honors Program is designed to be an innovative liberal arts
curriculum, no matter what the field of study. Priority is placed
on intellectual challenge, scholarly discovery, and social excellence, while fostering academic independence and initiative, the
ability to lead, appreciation of the value of collaboration, and
community involvement. Enjoy small seminars that emphasize
active learning and independent research, allowing you to have
both freedom and responsibility for your education. Design an
interdisciplinary program of Honors studies, developed under
close advisement, both within and outside your major field.
Enjoy one-to-one learning with faculty mentors, and flexibility
in fulfilling College requirements. Experience real work at a rich
variety of internship sites, including the United Nations, Time
Warner, Entertainment Weekly magazine, and New York City art
galleries.
Admission Criteria
While invitations to apply for the Honors Program can be offered
to a range of exceptional high school students, the following
is generally considered: - Rank in top 10% of high school class
(where secondary school provides rank) - SAT combined score
of 1100 or higher - GPA of 90 or above
- eight Honors experiences (seminars and/or Honors contracts),
including Junior Colloquium and Senior Symposium; - participation in at least one Honors Conference Day; - a cumulative GPA
of 3.5; - an Honors GPA of 3.5; - a consistent demonstration of
leadership to both the Program and the wider campus community.
Honors Scholarships
All students who are accepted into the Honors Program and
commit t living in the Honors Living and Learning residential
program will receive an Honors Scholarship of $25,000 ($17,000
applied to tuition; $8,000 applied to Room and Board). Commuting Honors students will receive $17,000 (applied to tuition).
The scholarship is renewable for four years, providing “active”
status in the Honors Program is maintained.
Honors Curriculum
First Year Experience *HON 110: The First Year Experience (fall
only) *HON 105: Critical Research Essay (fall only) HON 108:
Topics in Identity (spring only) Seminars: HON 204: Philosophy
of Law HON 205: Art of the Book HON 208: The Art of Comedy HON 212: Discourses in Slavery in the Americas HON 220:
American Gothic HON 260: Creativity and Madness HON 285:
Popular Culture and the Making of Modern America HON 289:
American Princess HON 304: Genetics & Identity HON 315:
American Singer-Songwriter HON 351: The Body Politic HON
361: Theory and Practice of the Avant-Garde HON 400: Art
and Science Parallels Upper Division Requirements HON 385:
Honors Colloquium I HON 386: Honors Colloquium II Rotating subjects include: American Youth, Catastrophe! The Course,
Memory, Postmodernity and Media, and Women and Law HON
490-491: Senior Symposium * Denotes a course that fulfills a
requirement of the liberal arts core curriculum
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Honors Faculty
The director of the Honors Program is Dr. Amy Bass, Professor of
History. She has published her research extensively, including in
the prestigious Journal of American History and the South Atlantic Quarterly, and has presented at a range of national meetings,
including the American Historical Association, the American
Studies Association, the Organization for American Historians,
and the Berkshire Conference of Women Historians. Her first
book, “Not the Triumph but the Struggle: The 1968 Olympic
Games and the Making of the Black Athlete,” is considered a
standard-bearer for those interested in writing about sports from
a cultural perspective. She followed with an edited collection,
“In the Game: Race, Identity and Sports in the 20th Century,”
and, “Those About Him Remained Silent: The Battle Over W.E.B.
Du Bois.” She has served as senior research supervisor for NBC
Olympic Sports since 1996, winning an Emmy Award in 2012.
Honors Advising
Honors students enjoy the mentorship of advisors in both their
major areas of interest and the Honors director. Each Honors
students is required to meet with the Honors director a minimum
of three times per year in order to participate in the course planning, resume building, and degree auditing. As well, students
meet with research mentors in the junior year, preparing for
Honors Conference Day.
Honors students begin their participation in the program the
minute they arrive on campus, settling in the beautiful Honors
residence wing in Ursula Hall. The first-year-experience ensures
the creation of a tight-knit Honors cohort, with upper-division
students creating an array of social events to help acclimate to
college life. In addition to their coursework, which take place
in small seminars of no more than 12 students, they travel to
both regional and national conferences, enjoy “New York City
Experience” field trips to museums and theater, publish their
artwork and creative and expository writing in Femmes d’Esprit,
the Honors magazine. Honors students also enjoy an “overpoint
privilege”, which allows them to expand their semester curriculum without extra cost or fees.
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Defining Characteristics: Public or State College, General
Honors Program, Large Program (more than 500 students),
Location: Boone, North Carolina
Scholarships Available, Transfer Students Accepted,
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Leslie Sargent Jones
Academic Advisors, Honors Housing
General Information
Appalachian State University is a member institution of the University of North Carolina with a comprehensive Honors curriculum that is over 40 years old. The Honors College offers stimulating Honors classes, a living and social community of like-minded
learners, and an environment that values global understanding
and responsible leadership. These characteristics contribute to
the goal of providing opportunities to broaden and enrich the
university experience of intellectually-motivated students. The
emphasis is on developing independent and creative thinking,
promoting open and provocative discussion, and nurturing
cultured and caring idea exchange. Honors at Appalachian is
an academically rigorous program within the larger University,
preparing students for their post-graduate training and longterm goals, and developing the intellectual and moral leaders of
the future.
Admission Criteria
Admission is based on: * several essays (assessed for content and
quality) * two letters of recommendation * a résumé illustrating
a breadth of experience * transcript * GPA/class rank (generally
top 10%) * SAT or ACT (averages 1360 for M/V, and 31 for ACT
total)
University Honors is earned with 24 hours of classwork and
fulfilling an International Education requirement * 9 sh of HON
seminars (fr, so, jr) * 3 sh of honors in the major * 9 sh of any
type of honors course work * 3 sh minimum honors thesis No
incoming credit from high school may be applied, but transfer
students may have qualified credits from another honors program.
Honors Scholarships
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship
at the University and provides 8 semesters of full tuition and
room & board support. It may be used for Study Abroad semesters. Average M/V SAT of awardees is 1460 (ACT 33 total).
Recipients take a first-semester course (Voyages) that includes
a trip to Dublin. The Heltzer Honors Program for International
Education supports study abroad for any Honors College student.
Honors Curriculum
Honors freshmen take the HON 1515 Freshmen Seminar their
first semester, which introduces them to the intense, but highly
rewarding, experience of interdisciplinary, discussion-based
courses taught at a graduate level. Sophomore and Junior Honors
seminars follow prior to completing the Honors thesis. Honors
courses in the major and from General Education requirements
or from Study Abroad are taken in parallel to complete the program. International Education may be fulfilled by service-learning, faculty led, summer, or semester-long study abroad options.
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Honors Faculty
The Honors College Faculty are drawn from the best scholars
and teachers on campus and bring their significant, scholarly
expertise to the classroom. This opens up opportunities to find
a student’s own area of exploration and discovery with a faculty
mentor. The thesis may be mentored by any faculty member at
the University, expanding the range of options for a thesis to
be anything on the globe -- or beyond. Faculty come from all
areas of study, covering humanities, sciences, education, health,
business, art, technology, and music. Opportunities for projects
around the globe, from sustainable building in Honduras to fossil
hunting in Mongolia, are possible. Off-planet study, such as solar
study at the ASU observatory Dark Skies, open a universe of
scholarly options.
interested students the chance to learn about peer reviewing and
to work with students from around the world who submit and
review through the journal.
Honors Advising
Starting at Freshmen Orientation, students receive rich academic
mentoring from an Honors faculty scholar in a discipline related
to the student’s own. This unique and powerful model of advising
initiates the conversation about one’s professional path from the
beginning, and extends it through the curriculum to the thesis
and on to graduate school and entrepreneurial opportunities.
This complements advising in the major to produce a complex
and tailored experience.
Honors students may live in the Honors complex of three
buildings that includes the residence halls for freshmen and
continuing students, and the office and classroom building for
the Honors College (Appalachian Hall). Honors also offers the
possibility of receiving financial support for studying abroad, as
well as funding for conference presentations and thesis research.
Service-learning courses are deeply embedded in the culture of
Appalachian and Honors students typically lead service trips
both domestic and international. The Honors College specifically
offers month-long, clinical, social, and research experiences at
partner schools around the world (e.g., India, Brazil, South Africa, and Mexico). These exchanges allow students the chance to
observe the clinical training and practice in those professions in
another country. Similar opportunities for research in fields such
as chemistry and sociology, and intense immersion in social work
is also possible. Honors houses the Minor in Medical Humanities,
which provides an enriched curricular offering for students with
any caring-profession career plan. Honors hosts the international, undergraduate neuroscience journal IMPULSE, which affords
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Location: Greenville, North Carolina
Academic Advisors
Dean/Director of Honors: Marianna Walker
General Information
The mission of the Honors College at East Carolina University is
to recruit academically talented students to engage in a diverse
intellectual community. The Honors College fosters the pursuit of knowledge, skills, and experiences within an innovative
multi-disciplinary learning environment designed to prepare tomorrow’s leaders. The college is guided by the key strategic goals
outlined in ECU Tomorrow: A Vision for Leadership and Service
which reaffirms the university’s commitment to prepare students
to succeed in the global economy, to create a strong, sustainable
future for Eastern North Carolina, to be a powerful inspiration
for improving the quality of life and of health care for the region
and the state, and to become leaders to the state and the nation.
Admission Criteria
Admission is competitive and by invitation only. Students wishing to be considered for admission first need to meet minimum
eligibility criteria to receive an invitation to apply: * Submit a
completed undergraduate admission application to ECU by the
priority deadline. * Meet the following minimum criteria within
both categories - Minimum math/verbal combined SAT score
of 1200 or Minimum ACT score of 27 - Minimum un-weighted GPA of 3.5 or minimum weighted GPA of 4.0
Honors Scholarships
Students who are accepted to the Honors College will receive a
scholarship equal to the level of in-state tuition. If the cost of
in-state tuition should increase while attending East Carolina
University, the value of the scholarship will continue to match the
actual cost. Students admitted from outside of North Carolina
will receive the same award - in the amount of in-state tuition
- which can be applied toward the overall cost of out-of-state
tuition.
Honors Curriculum
Honors College students are required to complete 29 credits over
4 years to satisfy Honors requirements. These credits are divided
among Honors colloquia (Themes: leadership and service; research; capstone), Honors seminars, senior honors project, and
other University courses. The Honors College requires that students earn a B-minus or higher in all courses that count toward
program completion. Additionally Honors students are required
to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 to remain in
good standing.
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Honors Faculty
The Honors College employs a full-time Distinguished Honors Professor, a full-time Honors College Faculty Fellow, two
half-time Honors College Faculty Fellows, and buys out time for
faculty across campus who deliver Honors College colloquia,
seminars, and who serve as mentors for senior honors projects.
Additionally, units across campus are represented through faculty
appointed to the Honors College Faculty Advisory Committee.
Honors Advising
Students in the Honors College receive personalized advising
support through our Academic Advising team in collaboration
with the student’s primary advisor in the major program. Honors
students in good standing are provided with early registration
to select their courses for the following semester. The Honors
advising team also provides support to students in the selection
of their honors courses and seminars, fulfillment of Honors
College requirements, graduation with honors, study abroad, and
undergraduate research questions.
Honors students are provided opportunities and skills to succeed
as both a student and professional. Many of these opportunities
come from outside of the classroom. Students are required to live
in Garrett Hall for one year, among the university’s brightest students. Students can also participate in a number of Honors-sponsored volunteer activities, Living-Learning trips or events. Honors students are also encouraged to serve the community outside
of the opportunities afforded by the Honors College. One major
initiative of the Honors College is the leadership lecture series.
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Program Name: Lloyd International Honors College
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Jerry Pubantz
Honors Housing, Study Abroad and Undergraduate Research
Grants
General Information
The Aubrey Paul and Georgia Garrison Lloyd International
Honors College provides outstanding undergraduate students
at UNCG an enhanced intellectual and social experience. We
encourage students to become independent thinkers, to become
globally aware and engaged, and to prepare themselves to lead
successful professional, civic, and personal lives. The hallmark
of the College is its commitment to global engagement, reflected
in its encouragement of study abroad. Students can participate
in two distinct programs: the International Honors Program, a
general-education enhancement program, and the Disciplinary
Honors Program, which provides academic enhancement in the
majors. Students who successfully complete both programs are
awarded Full University Honors. Through civic engagement, undergraduate research and creative activity, and intercultural and
study abroad experiences, students grow and thrive in Honors at
UNCG.
Admission Criteria
Incoming first-year applicants to the International Honors Program must have either a minimum 1200 Math + Verbal SAT, a 27
ACT, or a 3.8 weighted high school GPA, and submit a resume
and an essay. Current students may apply to the Disciplinary
Honors Program ordinarily after completing at least two but not
more than six semesters at the University. At the time of application, they must have a cumulative UNCG GPA of at least 3.3.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.3 by the end of senior year. • The International Honors Program requires: 13 semester hours
of Honors work (See the Undergraduate Bulletin), proficiency in
a second language, and semester-long study abroad.
• Disciplinary Honors Program requirements vary by major but
must provide at least: 12 semester hours of Honors courses with
grades of B (3.0) or higher as described in the Undergraduate
Bulletin, including a Senior Honors Project.
Honors Scholarships
• The Gordon and Ross scholarships recognizes incoming and
students with merit awards.
• Lichtin Family Honors Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior
or senior.
• Honors students compete for UNCG’s merit-based scholarships
and departmental scholarships.
• Honors students are eligible for Honors travel scholarship,
currently $1,300 for approved semester-long UNCG exchange
program.
• Honors students successfully compete for major national
fellowships/scholarships, and are provided dedicated support
throughout the process.
Honors Curriculum
The International Honors Program provides small, seminar-style
courses that fulfill general education requirements and emphasize
writing, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. Incoming
students enroll in Colloquium, a service-learning course that introduces them to human rights and intercultural communication.
Dedicated Honors seminars delve into such topics as “Language
and Culture,” “Myths of King Arthur,” “Plagues,” “The Science
of Music,” “Modern Problems of Belief,” and “Famous Trials in
History.” The Disciplinary Honors Program provides numerous
opportunities to complete Program requirements: dedicated
Honors sections of regular courses, contract courses,
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independent studies, and embedded Honors sections. Working
one-on-one with a faculty member, students delve deeply into
their major studies, which culminate in a Senior Honors Project—a paper, experimental study, or creative project that exemplifies the student’s best undergraduate work and provides rigorous
preparation for graduate study or the world of work. Honors
students have priority registration for all of their courses, Honors
and non-honors.
Honors Faculty
The Honors College collaborates with UNCG’s best faculty, who
are actively engaged in teaching and research. These faculty
members enthusiastically offer unique, exclusive seminar courses
to UNCG’s most academically gifted students. Faculty regularly
involve Honors undergraduates in research labs and creative
projects. The Chancellor’s Resident Fellows Program offers a
wonderful opportunity for UNCG faculty to teach exclusively
for one year the highly motivated and talented students in the
Honors College. The Honors Faculty Fellows Program recognizes faculty members who have taught three or more dedicated
Honors Courses (general education or disciplinary) for students
in the Honors College. Throughout the year Fellows are invited
to participate in all Lloyd International Honors College activities
and interact with Honors College students at hosted events and
informal gatherings.
Research and Creative Activity Office offers students undergraduate research awards and the Honors artist-in-residence program
that funds 10 students annually. The new Honors Student-Designed Interdisciplinary Program offers an exclusive Honors
opportunity to design one’s own major within the College of Arts
and Sciences. UNCG exchange offers affordable and transformative study abroad opportunities and Honors currently provides
a $1,300 travel scholarship. Students participate in the annual
Honors Symposium and Honors Academic Think Tank, along
with the First-Year Read and faculty panel discussions on timely
topics. We collaborate with the Office of Leadership and Service-Learning to provide opportunities to help students develop
their civic engagement in a democratic society. Three dedicated
advisers offer guidance on course scheduling, getting into graduate or professional school, entering the world of work, or applying
for a major scholarship like a Goldwater or a Fulbright.
Honors Advising
Three Honors advisers ensure that Honors students have a strong
plan to complete Honors requirements and to help students
match long-term, life goals to current classes and activities. The
Honors Advisers are available at any time during the academic
year and can help with Honors and non-Honors related questions. During the advising and registration periods each semester,
all students are encouraged to visit with an Honors Adviser but
freshmen are required to do so.
Honors students benefit from the camaraderie of other academically motivated students within the rich life of a diverse research
university. We have two Honors halls—North Spencer, once the
longest residence hall in the state, or Gray Hall on the historic
Quad—both with classrooms and onsite advisers. Leadership
opportunities abound: the Honors Ambassadors, OWLs, Student
Reflection Leaders, and Gray Hall Fellows. The Undergraduate
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Defining Characteristics:
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Malin Pereira, Professor of English
Email: none
General Information
The UNC Charlotte Honors College offers academically talented,
enthusiastic, and highly-motivated students many of the personal
and intellectual advantages of a small liberal arts college within
the diversity of a large research university. Coursework emphasizes seminars, intensive reading, writing, and discussion in
which reasoned self-expression and critical thinking are valued
and rewarded. The Honors College is comprised of several distinct programs, each with their own standards for admission and
requirements for graduation. Enriching opportunities, including
scholarships, study abroad, community service, faculty-led discussions, guest speakers, and capstone senior theses/projects are
all part of the honors concept. A special honors residence option
is available for all students in the Honors College, with a new
building and administrative wing due in 2016.
Admission Criteria
Honors Scholarships
Scholarships and awards administered by the Honors College
include: Avenir Foundation Scholarship, Delbridge E. Narron
Scholarship, Delbridge E. Narron Travel Award, and the Al
Maisto Scholarship. You can read more about these and other
scholarship opportunities at https://honorscollege.uncc.edu/
scholarships
Honors Curriculum
Honors classes are typically small and interactive. The emphasis
is on critical thinking, and as they are guided by experienced faculty, students thrive. Honors classes average 15-18 students per
section, students will have the personal attention of senior faculty
and noted researchers. They will select the classes they take, not
only within disciplines, but also from our list of special Liberal
Studies Courses and our Honors Topics courses.
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Honors Faculty
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has 145 Honors
Faculty who have taught honors courses, advised theses/projects,
directed honors programs, and who support the Honors College.
These faculty members elect representatives to the Honors Council, the faculty governance body for honors on campus, which is
advisory to the Executive Director.
Honors Advising
The Honors College provides two advisors, one solely in prehealth professions, for advising students interested in medical,
dental, veterinary medical, pharmacy, optometry, physician
assistant, physical therapy, and podiatry and related fields. Our
Honors College advisor also advises students in the University
Honors Program, Crown Scholars, and high-achieving students
for prestigious awards and fellowships.
Community: Witherspoon Hall is the most unique residence
hall on campus. With the Honors in Residence on the third floor
and the International House on the second floor, it’s one of the
most diverse places you can be. The Honors Community is a
welcoming and energetic environment shaped by its students and
our faculty, who build relationships based on shared academic
priorities and interests. Events include Popcorn and Professors,
Venture, Relay for Life, Winter Solstice, Discussion Night, Summer Reading, Spring Banquet, and a Welcome Back Picnic each
fall. Undergraduate Research: Undergraduate research opportunities in which honors students interact closely with a faculty
advisor to conduct research are critical to the Honors experience.
Together the student and faculty advisor will draft a research
abstract, outlining the expectations the faculty advisor has, and
under the guidance of the faculty advisor, the student will complete the project / thesis. Students are encouraged to present their
research at the Undergraduate Research Conference and at state
and regional honors conferences.
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Program Name: Esther G. Maynor Honors College
Location: Pembroke, North Carolina
Dean/Director of Honors: Mark Milewicz
General Information
The Maynor Honors College is an advanced academic learning
community that recognizes and promotes the scholarly and personal growth of outstanding students at UNCP. Honors College
students have opportunities to take interdisciplinary honors
classes that not only fulfill honors college requirements, but
simultaneously complete general education requirements, as well.
These classes not only have fewer students, but are also taught by
esteemed faculty and designed to enhance critical thinking and
creative approaches to problem solving. Additionally, honors students have opportunities to participate in co-curricular
events throughout the academic year which involve campus and
off-campus events. The Maynor Honors College at the University
of North Carolina at Pembroke attracts top student scholars to
our university by providing an atmosphere that is both academically and personally stimulating.
Admission Criteria
Entering freshmen are expected to have a minimum combined
SAT Math and Critical Reading score of 1100 or an equivalent
ACT score of 24. Additionally, a weighted high school GPA of
3.5 is also expected. Continuing and transfer students are also
encouraged to apply. Continuing and transfer students should
generally have a 3.5 GPA in 12 or more hours of college level
work.
Continuation in the Honors College requires a minimum GPA of
3.0 at the end of the freshman year, 3.25 at the end of the sophomore year and 3.5 at the end of the junior year. Any exceptions
or substitutions of requirements will be determined by the Dean
of the Maynor Honors College in consultation with the faculty
Honors Council.
Honors Scholarships
the Esther G. Maynor Scholarship is awarded to a student attending the Maynor Honors College and demonstrating financial
need. One full scholarship is awarded to a freshman in the Maynor Honors College. This scholarship covers the cost of tuition,
room and board, fees, and books. The scholarship is renewable
for four years, if the student remains in good academic standing
and continues in the Honors College.
Honors Curriculum
Honors College Students can choose one of three academic tracks
for graduation from the College. University Honors track is
recommended for students entering the Maynor Honors College
as a new freshman. Departmental Honors track is intended for
students who enter the MHC as an existing or transfer student.
the third track is a hybrid of the other two. All tracks lead to the
Senior Project. Senior Projects are completed in one of four areas:
Community Service, Campus Dialogue, Creative, or Thesis. University Honors has four HON (interdisciplinary) courses and
four general education honors courses. Finally, students have two
classes tailored to their individual interest, culminating in the Senior Project. Departmental Honors also has four HON courses,
but this track offers two Contract courses from students’ upper-level major courses. Contract courses are traditional courses
tailored to meet honors requirements by requiring work that is
above and beyond the normal course expectations.
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Honors Faculty
The status of “University Honors Faculty” is reserved for tenured/
tenure track members of The University of North Carolina at
Pembroke faculty who meet and exceed the criteria for consideration listed below. Honors faculty are eligible to teach Honors
courses which are scheduled through the Maynor Honors College(MHC). MHC Faculty are subject to review by the University
Honors Council every five years. Our Honors Faculty range in
their disciplines, but all share a passion for teaching and a great
understanding of their areas of study. Our faculty have devoted
their time at UNCP and the Maynor Honors College to research,
service, and teaching to such a degree that many have received
awards for teaching excellence from UNCP and the University of
North Carolina’s General Assembly, many have created outreach
programs in our local community, and many more have secured
research grants from national granting organizations in STEM
and the humanities.
Honors Advising
The Maynor Honors College provides every student with a two
advisors. First, Freshmen receive advisement from the University’s Advising Center. This provides them with crucial classes they
need as entering Honors Students. Then as students progress they
have the Dean of the Honors College as a permanent advisor and
an advisor from their major. This ensures that the department
can inform students as well as The Honors College Dean guiding
them along the Honors Curriculum.
Students of the Maynor Honors College have many opportunities
open to them as soon as they enter. The Honors College has a
Living-Learning Community in a new residence hall on campus
where our Honors Students stay and develop lifelong friendships
while encouraging one another in class. Students are encouraged to take part in the Study Abroad program and the Maynor
Study Abroad Scholarship is designed to offset the cost for every
student who is eager to see the world. Research opportunities
are provided for honors students. Chances to work one-on-one
with a faculty mentor in lab, fieldwork, or an art studio. Honors
Students have traveled to conferences to present their work and
experience scholarly work. Honors Students have the opportunity to participate in regular extra-curricular activities both on and
off campus.
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Program Name: UNCW Honors Scholars College
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Dean/Director of Honors: Katherine Bruce, PhD
General Information
The UNCW Honors Scholars College provides opportunities for
undergraduates to engage in independent and creative scholarly activity. The Honors College directs the four-year honors
curriculum and departmental honors, offers opportunities to
develop a global perspective, supports undergraduate research
for all UNCW undergraduates, and mentors students through
the application process for national fellowships. The Honors
College offers a credit-bearing academic and enrichment Honors
curriculum of study with a four-year progression of courses, plus
co-curricular activities. The common thread is to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and independent work skills, and develop
a community of honors scholars on campus. The philosophy
behind honors programming is one of social and intellectual inspiration by modelling a love of learning and academic excellence
from which the entire campus can benefit.
Admission Criteria
High School applicants complete a separate Honors College application that includes a resume, two short essays, and a letter of
recommendation. Average standardized scores for recent classes
are 29 ACT composite and 1310 SAT (critical reading and math). Average high school GPA (weighted) is 4.32. We expect students
to have taken AP/IB/honors in high school if the high school
offered those opportunities.
Students are required to complete 29 hours (23% of required
graduation hours) of honors credit to earn University Honors.
This includes a 2-3 semester senior departmental honors project
or thesis; honors level university studies (general education)
sections; honors interdisciplinary and experiential seminars. First
year students must earn at least a 3.3 GPA for good standing, and
3.5 GPA is required for graduation with University Honors.
Honors Scholarships
Competitive Merit Scholarships are available for Honors College
students based on high school performance, then on UNCW
GPA.
Honors Curriculum
Honors University Studies sections, limited to 20 students, offered on a rotating basis. Honors Seminars:
• HON 110 (3-cr): designed to introduce all first year honors students to the college experience by direct involvement in research,
service, and leadership activities.
• HON 120 (1-cr): enrichment seminars with “hands-on”
learning using visual/performing/cultural events, lectures, study
abroad, research or other applied learning activities.
• HON 210 (3-cr): interdisciplinary seminars on an in-depth
investigation of a special topic using the approaches of several
disciplines. Popular recent honors seminars: Zen Golf, Fairy
Tales, National Parks’ Geology, Barrier Island Ecology, Sizzling
Hot Cinema, Genetically Modified Literature, and HIV/AIDS in
Science and Art. Departmental honors senior projects provide
an opportunity for students to challenge themselves academically by engaging in advanced individual scholarly activity in the
major. Students work one-on-one with a faculty supervisor in a
multi-semester, 6-credit project appropriate to the field. Interdisciplinary honors projects are also possible.
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Honors Faculty
Each year, over 60 UNCW faculty across campus teach honors
classes, with representation from our College of Arts and Sciences, Cameron School of Business, Watson College of Education,
and College of Health and Applied Human Services. Over 100
faculty supervise senior honors projects. The Honors Faculty
Mentor Award is presented each year.
Honors Advising
Honors First-Year Seminar faculty advise students until they
declare majors; each seminar is matched with an upperlevel
Honors Peer Mentor. Informal advising continues until students
graduate. UNCW prides itself on engaging undergraduates in
authentic research and creative scholarship; Honors facilitates
the process of matching faculty and students in applied learning
efforts. The Honors College also offers a first year seminar on
“Introduction to Research and Discovery” to promote the university mission.
• “Honors Abroad Splashes” At least one short (spring break)
honors international seminar is offered each spring; recent seminars included travel to Ecuador, Peru, Spain, and Cuba.
• Very active Honors Student Media Board produces award-winning newsletters and a creative magazine.
• Meetings with national-recognized Honors Annual Spring
Speakers.
• Honors Global Citizen and Undergraduate Research Scholar
recognitions possible.
• A cohort of “Wilmington Fellows” is selected each year. These
students receive an additional scholarship as well as individualized mentoring for national fellowship applications, independent
research, and graduate school applications.
• Honors-sponsored semester at University of Swansea in Wales
is an annual offering.
• Honors Student Advisory Council hosts “Honors Teas” and
“Pizza and Professors” each semester to encourage informal student-faculty interactions.
• Honors House offers strong community engagement, with the
opportunity for Honors housing in the second year.
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Location: Cullowhee, North Carolina
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Brian Railsback
Accepted, Academic Advisors, Study Abroad/Undergraduate
General Information
Research Grants
The Honors College at WCU, established in 1997, is the first
residential honors college in the University of North Carolina
system. The College is interdisciplinary, enrolling approximately
1,400 students. The College is led in a unique but highly successful way: the dean’s advisory board is made up entirely of Honors
students (the 24-member Honors College Board of Directors). Balsam and Blue Ridge Halls comprise the College home; the $51
million residential complex was completed in 2010. The educational framework for the College is The Honors Path, which includes high academic achievement, service learning, undergraduate research, study abroad, internship, and leadership. Students
who complete Honors requirements graduate with the Honors
diploma and medallion. The College motto is ad vitam paramus
(we prepare for life).
Admission Criteria
From High School: *4.25 weighted cumulative GPA *3.75 unweighted cumulative GPA *1850 SAT (includes writing score) *30
ACT *Top 10% of HS class For Transfer students: 3.50 cumulative
GPA from an accredited college or university For enrolled WCU
students: 3.50 cumulative WCU GPA
To receive The Honors College diploma: *Completion of 24
Honors hours *Minimum 3.50 cumulative WCU GPA Note:
Honors hours are earned from Honors classes, Honors contracts,
or Honors study abroad journals. There is no thesis requirement,
as capstone requirements are completed in the major.
Honors Scholarships
Scholarships managed by The Honors College (including tuition
and housing support): *CLE Honors College Scholars Award
(most competitive, designed for the top 1% of incoming freshman in terms of GPA/SAT or ACT/class rank). *Honors College
Distinguished Award (second level in terms of competitiveness
and support). *Honors College Excellence Award (third level).
Scholarships for continuing Honors students, based on WCU
GPA, are competitive. The Pledge Ride Scholarship for continuing students is managed by the Honors Board.
Honors Curriculum
Students earn Honors credits in several ways: *Completing Honors courses *Completing Honors contracts (custom assignments
developed in the course of the student’s choice) *Completing a
Study Abroad journal reflecting on what the student learned in
and out of class while overseas *Completing a higher level course
to satisfy a general education requirement and receiving at least a
B- Honors students are allowed to exceed the 24 hours required
to complete the program; many do to pursue a sustained undergraduate research or service agenda over several courses.
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Honors Faculty
When The Honors College was formed to replace the old honors
program in 1997, the concept of an “Honors Faculty” was eliminated. Most WCU faculty members are involved with Honors
students in important ways, including Honors classes, Honors
contracts (over 2,000 completed every year in classes across all
disciplines), and in a wide variety of undergraduate or service
projects. Faculty who teach Honors courses are chosen in consultation with the Honors Director of Advising and department
heads (in all majors). The aim is to keep a variety of great faculty
members--including new ones--rotating through Honors courses. All Honors courses are evaluated.
etc.) in direct consultation with the Dean of the College *Two
pre-professional advisors on staff to address the specific needs of
students seeking to enter the entire range of professional schools
after graduation
Honors Advising
Honors advising is designed to give new students the best possible launch into the major. Incoming freshmen take a six-week
course (Honors Forum) to help them take advantage of all the
services WCU offers (service learning, undergraduate research,
and study abroad, for example). Honors advisors work with
undeclared students until they are ready to transition to a major
and a faculty advisor. The College also offers pre-professional
advising (for pre-law or pre-med students, for example).
Special opportunities offered by The Honors College include:
*Priority registration *Graduate student-level access to the library
*Special leadership opportunities through the student Honors
Board; participation in Board activities that lead the College in
all social programming, service, research, and operation areas
(determining admissions criteria, for example) *An invitation
to live in the Honors residences (Balsam and Blue Ridge Halls),
conveniently located in the center of campus and featuring ample
commons areas, kitchens, study rooms, balcony spaces, and
even a basement “garage band” room *Undergraduate research
opportunities beginning in the freshman year, including work on
Imagine magazine, funding through the Academic Projects Grant
Program, custom research projects through Honors Contracts,
presentation opportunities at the annual WCU Undergraduate
Expo, and the opportunity to be part of the team at the National
Conference on Undergraduate Research (in terms of projects
accepted, WCU has been in the top ten at this conference since
2005) *Study Abroad grants to help defray the cost of airfare *Fellowship and scholarship advising (Fulbright, Truman, Goldwater,
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Program Name: UND Honors Program
Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Sally J. Pyle
Accepted, Academic Advisors, Emphasis on Service Learning
General Information
and Undergraduate Research
Connecting accomplished students with engaged faculty from
across campus, the UND Honors Program is a holistic learning
community that cultivates the next generation of citizen-scholars
and community leaders. Students may participate in the Honors
Program throughout their undergraduate career to earn Essential
Studies credits, and may also earn a BA or BS degree in Honors.
Many students use Honors with a second major in a discipline
of their choice. Focusing on six core program goals--Thinking,
Scholarly Inquiry, Writing, Speaking, Perspective, and Civic
Engagement--Honors emphasizes service learning and undergraduate research to help students get the most out of their time
at UND.
Admission Criteria
High achieving high school seniors are encouraged to apply
at the time of their initial application to UND. Students may
also enter the Program after the first year. Please phone (701)
777-2219 or email: [email protected]. Students in any college,
department, or major of the University may enroll in the Honors
Program. More information on our program is available on our
web page--http://und.edu/honors-program.
To become a “full member” of UND Honors, students must
submit a Sophomore Honors Portfolio by the end of their second
year at UND. To major in Honors, students must complete 24
Honors credits and complete a Senior Honors Thesis research
project with a minimum grade of B. Of these 24, eight must
be upper-level “colloquia” credits and nine must be the Senior
Thesis.
Honors Scholarships
Honors offers a number of scholarships and partial tuition waivers to qualified students.
Honors Curriculum
The UND Honors curriculum consists of both in-house Honors
courses (e.g., Hon 101) and “Honors sections” of departmental
course (e.g., Honors Psychology 111). Course offerings and faculty teaching in Honors rotate each semester.
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Honors Faculty
In addition to connecting students to engaging faculty from
across campus, Honors employs four full-time faculty, one
part-time faculty, and an administrative assistant: Dr. Sally
Pyle, Director Robin David, Assoc. Director Brian James Schill,
Undergraduate Research Coordinator Emily Hill, Student Life
Coordinator Sam Gruenberg, Honors Lecturer Diane Kinney,
Administrative Asst. Learn more about our faculty and staff here:
http://und.edu/honors-program/honorsfacultyandstaff.cfm
Honors Advising
Each of our faculty advise students both during summer orientation/registration and during the academic year. Students are
encouraged to see their Honors adviser once per semester (fall/
spring) in order to get the most out of Honors and to guarantee
their eligibility for priority registration.
Students in the Honors Program have many opportunities to
develop their own ideas and their writing and research skills; they
also benefit from close association with faculty and other students
who share their intellectual interests. Honors Program courses
encourage students to think critically; express their thoughts
clearly, both orally and in writing; expand their perspectives on
the world; develop as citizens; understand the nature of scholarly
inquiry; and forge connections among disciplines. Successful
completion of the Program is a clear signal to prospective employees and graduate or professional schools that the graduate is
a serious, well-prepared, accomplished student. Beyond unique,
interdisciplinary courses, Honors offers students the opportunity
to get involved early in service and experiential learning, undergraduate research, and provides students of all majors with a fun,
academically-oriented learning community.
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Ashland University
Program Name: Academic Honors Program
Location: Ashland, Ohio
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Christopher N. Swanson
General Information
The Ashland University Honors Program offers academically
talented undergraduate students cross-disciplinary experiences,
participation in an intellectual community devoted to discussion
and dialogue and special projects and courses that challenge the
mind. The cornerstone of the Honors Program is the belief that
intellectual stimulation and camaraderie among Honors students
give them a more complete college experience. The experiences
you have through the Honors Program will challenge you and
also make you more appealing to top graduate schools and employers.
Admission Criteria
• High school GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Minimum ACT score 27 or minimum SAT score of 1200 (combined critical reading and math)
• Completed application with essay
• Optional interview with Honors Director
• Transfer students and current students are eligible to apply
• First Year Honors Colloquium
• Four Honors core curriculum courses
• Honors Elective (4 options)
• Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar
• Honors Capstone Preparation Seminar
• Honors Capstone Project
• GPA of at least 3.3 freshmen year, 3.4 sophomore year and 3.5
junior and senior years.
• Attendance at four annual required events - the Honors Retreat,
Fall and Spring Honors Lectures and the Academic Honors
Convocation.
Honors Scholarships
The Ashland University Honors Program recognizes nine incoming freshmen with exceptional potential by granting them a
$1,500/year renewable merit-based scholarship. Students applying to receive a scholarship are selected based on the following
guidelines:
• Full-time incoming Honors Program freshman
• Demonstrated leadership within their high school experiences
• Demonstrated community service as a high school student
• Submitted response to the scholarship essay or creative project
• Interview with the Honors Program Director
Honors Curriculum
Honors Program courses are taught by some of the best professors at Ashland University. The courses are capped at 15
students, providing the students with more individual attention
from the faculty member and a better opportunity for involvement and contribution within the course. While the overall
workload for an Honors section of a course will be similar to a
non-Honors section of the course, the instructor will approach
the course differently, knowing there are 15 Honors students in
the course. Honors courses are challenging and engaging and
encourage students to think independently. Honors core curriculum courses tend to be more discussion-based and
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student-centered than non-Honors courses, with students driving
the discussions deeper into the course material.
Honors Faculty
Honors Program courses are taught by faculty considered experts
in their fields and are selected from different areas of campus.
These faculty members are skilled in the classroom and fully
support the mission of the Ashland University Honors Program
by providing courses that challenge the mind. They work closely
with Honors Program students to engage them in their coursework and provide mentorship and research opportunities for the
Honors Capstone Project.
Honors Advising
As with all Ashland University students, Honors students have
advisors who are professors within their majors. The Honors
Coordinator sends advising e-mail to Honors students and their
advisors each semester to make them aware of the Honors Program requirements and upcoming Honors courses. The Honors
Coordinator and the Director of the Honors Program are willing
to meet with students individually to advise them on their schedules and monitor the academic progress of Honors students.
Learning Community: Study groups, lecture series and social
events enhance Honors students’ college experience as well as
their education. Honors students have the option to select Honors housing to further enhance this learning community. Honors
Core Courses with Small Class Sizes: Courses from a wide variety
of disciplines are capped at 15 students and taught by some of
the best professors at Ashland. Advanced Course Scheduling:
Honors students are the first among their classmates to schedule,
and thus are more likely to enroll in their first choice of classes.
Honors Capstone Project: Honors students have the opportunity
to work closely with a faculty member on an in-depth, original
project of their choosing within their discipline. Scholarships:
Incoming freshmen who have been accepted into the Honors
Program are eligible to apply for a merit-based scholarship of
$1500/year, renewable for up to four years. Opportunity to Study
Abroad: As part of the Honors interdisciplinary course, students are given the opportunity to study abroad in the spring of
odd-numbered years. Competitive Advantage: Graduates from
the Honors Program gain knowledge and experience that make
them more attractive to graduate schools and employers.
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Location: Bowling Green, Ohio
Dean/Director of Honors: Dean Simon Morgan-Russell
General Information
The University Honors Program was established in 1978, and
designated as an Honors College in 2013. The mission of the
Bowling Green State University Honors College is to create a
community of scholars through an emphasis on personal and
intellectual development and preparation for global citizenship.
Members of the University Honors College will develop critical
thinking skills, make interdisciplinary connections, conduct original scholarship, and have access to leadership and professional
opportunities.
Admission Criteria
Normally, a high school grade point average of 3.50 or higher is
required, as well as an ACT composite score of 27 (SAT composite 1200 or above). However, there are no cut-offs and we review
applications holistically. We consider participation in extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities, and we require a
separate application essay.
All Honors students are required to take HNRS 2010: Introduction to Critical Thinking their first semester and HNRS 2020:
Critical Thinking about Great Ideas during their second semester. These courses meet general education requirements for all
majors at BGSU. Graduation with University Honors requires
20 Honors course credits, a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and
successful completion of an Honors project. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to maintain Honors College status.
Honors Scholarships
Incoming students may apply for the Award of High Distinction
and Honors Experience Scholarships. There are several other opportunities for upperclass students such as the J. Robert Bashore,
Klein, and Dulin Service scholarships. Students are also eligible
to apply for the Mayeux Award that recognizes high-achieving
Honors Projects.
Honors Curriculum
HNRS 2010 HNRS 2020 HNRS 4980 HNRS 4990 60-70 additional Honors courses in a wide variety of disciplines are offered
every semester. Class sizes are limited to 25 students in Honors
courses. Additional special topics seminars are offered to Honors
students every semester. The Honors College at BGSU emphasizes critical thinking, and also has identified written and oral
communication and integrative learning as its learning outcomes.
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Honors Faculty
The Honors College faculty are selected from among the best
teachers on campus. All are committed to the learning outcomes
of the Honors College and engagement with high-achieving
students. Additional faculty across campus serve as advisors on
Honors Projects.
Honors Advising
Honors advisors strive to challenge and support students to
become independent and engaged citizens who are able to take
responsibility for achieving lifelong educational, personal, and career goals. Advising is a learning-centered process that challenges
the student to clarify attainable goals; create strategies to realize
person, career, and academic expectations; and foster independence and accountability.
• Nine student leadership opportunities (including Honors Student Association, Student Advisory Board, Mock Trial, Classroom Peer Facilitators, Honors College Ambassadors)
• Two learning communities
• Ongoing critical-thinking-based programming
• Emphasis on the Honors capstone experience
• Opportunities for basic and applied research
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Program Name: Kent State University Honors College
Location: Kent, Ohio
Dean/Director of Honors: Donald F. Palmer
General Information
The Honors College at Kent State University offers students
(regardless of major) enriched and stimulating courses and
programs, opportunities for close relationships with their peers
and faculty and careful advising responsive to their interests
and goals. In addition, the Honors College supports many of its
students with merit scholarships.
Admission Criteria
New Freshmen: 27 ACT composite or 1210 SAT (Critical Reading and Mathematics) 3.6 cumulative high school GPA Honors
College Application Continuing and Transfer Students: 3.5
cumulative college GPA Honors College Application
24 honors credit hours (minimum) Maintain 3.25 Cumulative
GPA
Honors Scholarships
The Honors College awards merit scholarships to students who
demonstrate the potential for superior scholarly and creative
work at the university. All entering honors freshmen are considered for honors scholarships ranging from $1,500 to full tuition
(in-state), room and board per academic year. Current Kent State
students and transfer students may apply for merit scholarships.
The College also provides scholarship support for study away
opportunities and the Senior Honors Thesis.
Honors Curriculum
The honors curriculum is diverse. It begins with the Freshman
Honors Colloquium, a rigorous yearlong course in reading, writing and thinking about literature and ideas, and can end with the
Senior Honors Thesis, an individual investigation directed by a
faculty member and culminating in an original, significant written piece. In between, honors students can select from honors
courses offered in the general education Kent Core and honors
courses offered in certain majors. Opportunities for honors work
are available through study-away programs, internships and
independent study. Honors students may choose to turn a regular
course into an honors course by the addition of a course-related
project.
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Honors Faculty
Honors courses are taught by select faculty members from
various departments at Kent State University. Honors faculty
are active members of the intellectual community and seek to
include the students in that community. Faculty are encouraged
to demonstrate a flexibility of method and creative approach to
engaging students in sharing the learning experience. Over 200
dedicated faculty members are involved with Honors students
each year through teaching honors courses and providing
mentorship for independent study, research experiences, and the
Senior Honors Thesis.
Honors Advising
The Honors College provides careful and comprehensive advising beginning in the summer prior to the freshman year, when
students discuss opportunities for honors work and agree on
their first course schedule. Students subsequently maintain frequent contact with their advisor and are encouraged to develop
a long-range plan in accordance with their interests and career
aspirations.
The Stopher-Johnson Complex, which opened in fall 2006, houses the administrative offices of the college, as well as accommodations for 440 freshmen and returning honors students. Additionally, the complex houses a library with computer stations,
classrooms and meeting rooms. The complex houses a community of honors staff, faculty and students in an environment
that encourages learning and provides opportunities for cultural
and social activities. Students may assume an active role in the
Honors College by serving on the Honors College Policy Council,
by participating in regional and national professional conferences
and by serving as Resident Assistants in the honors residence
halls. Recognizing the value of education abroad, the Honors
College sponsors programs at three sites: Leicester University
in England, the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland and
Kent State University in Florence, Italy. These programs combine
academic study with enriching cultural and social experiences. In
addition to these programs, honors students participate in many
education abroad and study-away opportunities offered by the
university.
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Program Name: Kent Stark Honors Program
Location: North canton, Ohio
Dean/Director of Honors: Leslie Heaphy
General Information
open to any student through the beginning of their junior year.
Allows students creativity in their education and opportunities
to becme more involved in their own education. Students can
take honors classes from select faculty, participate in independent
studies, internships, study abroad and more for honors credit. Students can also complete a senior thesis to graduate with
special honors.
Admission Criteria
GPA 3.3 as a freshman ACT 25 or better Application Essay Letter
of Recommendation
Maintain a 3.0 GPA take one honors experience a year (minimum) Participate in at least one honors activity per semester
Complete 24 credit hours in honors (minimum) To graduate with
university, departmental and general honors must complete a
thesis
Honors Scholarships
Incoming freshman scholarships based on GPA and essay Current student scholarship based on GPA, essay and involvement in
honors Scholarships are full ride and partial.
Honors Curriculum
Offer sections of LER courses; interdisciplinary team taught
courses; specialty upper division courses; Western Identity; Independent studies and senior thesis
Honors Faculty
Select faculty chosen to teach honors courses.
Honors Advising
Have three advisors to help with honors advising and it is required each semester.
Courses Leadership Community Service Social Activities Study
Abroad Internships Priority Registration Newsletter writing
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Program Name: Honors Tutorial College
Location: Athens, Ohio
Dean/Director of Honors: Jeremy W. Webster
General Information
The Honors Tutorial College patterns its fundamental teaching
approach after the centuries old tutorial method used at Oxford
and Cambridge universities in Great Britain. One-on-one and
small-group tutorials offer a unique, student-centered approach
to undergraduate education.
Admission Criteria
Admission into the Honors Tutorial College is highly competitive. While students who show high aptitude in other areas are
considered, the average admitted applicant has standardized test
scores of about a 30 on the ACT and/or 1300 on the SAT. Applicants must also respond to three essay prompts. Because of the
nature of a tutorial-education, an on-campus interview with Director(s) of Studies is required as part of the admissions process.
- 3.5 GPA - at least 1 honors seminar - 6 non-thesis tutorials - 2
thesis tutorials - Thesis
Honors Scholarships
Entering freshman who are residents of Ohio are offered the
equivalent of a full in-state tuition scholarship. Non-resident
students receive this scholarship plus an out-of-state supplement.
Some additional scholarships are available to defray room and
board expenses.
Honors Curriculum
The Honors Tutorial College is not the typical university honors college. The tutorial is at the heart of the HTC experience.
Each semester, students enroll in at least one class that is held
either one-on-one or in a small group with a professor, which
allows individual attention that is rare at the undergraduate level.
Instead of lectures, tutorials are driven by dialogue between the
student and the professor. Tutorials are rigorous, and as students
progress, they may choose what they would like to research or
study in a given tutorial. The content of a tutorial does not have
to mirror that of an existing Ohio University course. Senior-year
tutorials focus on completion of a thesis or professional project,
which insures that all HTC students graduate from Ohio University with an original contribution to their field that makes them
infinitely more marketable in the modern world.
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Honors Faculty
Faculty from the university’s other colleges, including the College
of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the Scripps College
of Communication, the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, the Patton College of Education, the College of Fine Arts,
the College of Health Sciences and Professions, and the Heritage
College of Osteopathic Medicine, may serve as tutors and as
thesis or project advisors.
Honors Advising
Directors of Studies serve as the primary academic advisor for
students in their program of study. They are accomplished and
engaged faculty members who enjoy working with high-achieving students. Directors of Studies meet individually with Honors
Tutorial College students in their program to select courses,
arrange a tutorial, and discuss enrichment opportunities, such as
study abroad and internships.
Honors Tutorial College students are not required to take general
education courses, so they have the ability to customize much
of their curriculum to meet their individual academic interests
and career goals. Students may also take tutorials in disciplines
outside of their program of study, as well as graduate courses. The
Honors Tutorial College requires its students to engage in undergraduate research, and it offers various ways to help them do
so. Research is possible within all academic disciplines, and the
college supports research and creative activity through Research
Apprenticeships, the Herbert L. Baer Interdisciplinary Research
Prize, the Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fund, and the HTC
Research & Travel Fund. Additionally, the Office of Nationally
Competitive Awards, housed in HTC, also advises students applying for prestigious scholarships.
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Program Name: The University of Akron Honors College
Location: Akron, Ohio
Dean/Director of Honors: Dean Dale H. Mugler
Accepted, Academic Advisors, Dedicated Honors Residence
General Information
Hall
The Honors College, established in 2005, superceded an honors
program that was established in 1975. The Honors Complex,
located in the heart of campus, is the center of activity for Honors
students. Not only is it a residence hall for over 400 Honors
students, but it serves as a center for academics with an academic
wing that houses a two-story common room, a computer lab, and
three classrooms. UA’s Honors College provides introductory
Honors sections of many classes, discussion-oriented seminars,
and a capstone research project for all students. There are eleven
Honors student organizations that meet in the beautiful Common Room, where there are kitchen and multimedia facilities.
Special graduation recognition ceremonies are held each semester to provide a personal experience for the Honors graduates.
Admission Criteria
• High school cumulative GPA of at least 3.50, including participation in Honors, AP, or IB classes
• ACT composite score of at least 27, or SAT combined score of
at least 1800
• Excellent high school rank in class
• Full time student, >= 12 credit hours each semester
• To keep an Honors scholarship, the cumulative GPA must be
>= 3.25 after one year, >= 3.30 after two years, and >= 3.40 after
three years. To remain in the Honors College, a GPA >=3.0 annually and >= 2.0 each semester.
• Completion of the Honors Distribution that substitutes for
General Education requirements. This includes three Honors
Colloquia courses and an Honors Research Project.
Honors Scholarships
Standard Honors scholarships are awarded at $500, $1,000,
$1,500, or $2,000/year amounts. Endowed Honors Housing
scholarships provide $2,000/year for the first two years of a
student’s college career. Other endowed Honors scholarships
provide up to eight complete Buckingham/Orr scholarships
awarded each year that cover tuition and fees, room & board for
up to 8 semesters.
Honors Curriculum
The Honors Curriculum includes special Honors sections of
many introductory classes, three Honors Colloquia courses, and
an Honors Research Project- all of which provide extraordinary
academic experiences for high-achieving students. The Honors
Colloquia are only open to Honors College students. Those are
interdisciplinary seminars designed to promote discussion and
presentation skills. The Honors Research Project is a capstone
project providing close faculty mentoring. Additionally, Honors
Contracts allow students to receive Honors credit for non-Honors classes in which they are enrolled.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty include part-time faculty teaching Honors Colloquia courses as well as full-time faculty teaching Honors sections
of standard courses. Also included are the (Honors) Faculty Advisors, as described in the section on Honors advising. (Honors)
Faculty Advisors are often involved with Honors students starting
as early as at new student orientation
Honors Advising
There are two full-time Honors College advisors with offices
located within the Honors Complex. The Honors advisors are
particularly important to a student during the student’s freshman and sophomore years. These advisors complete a half-hour
“progress check” with each new first-year student during the first
semester of that student’s college career. There are also (Honors)
Faculty Advisors for each major at the University, who are particularly important to a student during the student’s final years.
There are many special opportunities for Honors College students. Chief among them is the community of scholars within
the Honors College. That community starts in the Honors Complex, where many first- and second-year Honors students reside.
There are many places for Honors students to meet and mingle,
such as the two study lounges and a social lounge on each floor
of the residence, and the large two-story Common Room in the
academic wing of the Complex.
• Honors Student Organizations- There are eleven different student organizations within the Honors College to provide ample
opportunity for community interaction. Those organizations
include two a cappella singing groups, a running group forming
five-person teams for the Akron Marathon, a social Honors Club,
a Multicultural Honors Society, and special groups for engineering, business, education, and nursing.
• Summer Leadership Training for new Honors students. This
training helps develop leadership skills for new Honors students
prior to even coming to campus.
• First-Year Honors Students Convocation in Fall semester. This
event introduces new students to each other and to the many
Honors student organizations.
• Sophomore Symposium in Spring Semester
• Special speaker series- the John & Sarah Adams Honors Speaker
Series lecture.
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Location: Dayton, Ohio
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. David W. Darrow
General Information
The University of Dayton’s Honors Program is designed to
provide high achieving students from around the world with
resources and opportunities to discover and develop their talents.
The program offers a blend of classroom and experiential honors
learning opportunities in dayton and beyond, including signature
programs in undergraduate research, vocational discernment,
and internships in Washington, D.C. Students who complete the
program earn one of two honors diplomas.
Admission Criteria
Students are admitted based on nthe following criteria: Minimum
ACT 29 or SAT combined 1300 One of the following: 3.7/4.0 HS
GPA or graduation in top 10% of HS class.
A. Full time student B. maintain GPA of 3.5/4.0 or above C. earn
either 15 honors credits and complete the six-hour thesis; OR
earn 21 honors credits; OR (for honors with distinction diploma)
earn 21 honors credits plus complete the six hour thesis. All
course work must ear the grade of B or better.
Honors Scholarships
Students can apply for and receive additional financial support
for the following: a) education abroad (up to $2000) b) honors thesis research ($1500-$4500 in materials and scholarship
support) b) Chaminade Scholars Program ($2000 scholarship
per year sophomore-senior years) c) DC Flyers Washington, D.C.
internship program ($3000-$4500 in summer support)
Honors Curriculum
a) All students complete a first-year honors seminar (ENG 200H)
b) additional honors courses consist of honors sections of courses
within the Common Academic Program or select major curricula
c) students may earn up to six honors credits by taking graduate
courses d) students may earn up to 3 honors credits for internships or co-ops and up to three honors credits for education
abroad experiences.
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Honors Faculty
Approximately 30 University of Dayton faculty teach Honors
courses on a regular basis.
Honors Advising
In addition to their academic advisors, Honors students have access to academic advising from the Honors program. In addition,
a program associate director provides full-time advising support
for applications to graduate school and for prestigious national
scholarships.
Research: Nearly 150 Junior and Senior honors students engage
in faculty mentored three semester thesis projects in all divisions
of the university. Thesis writers receive housing, living and materials support from the Honors Program. A select group of rising
Juniors participate in the Berry Summer Thesis Institute. Vocation: A select group of students explore the intersection of faith,
reason and their vocation through a series of courses as Chaminade Scholars. Leadership: A select group of students develop
their leadership skills through internships in Washington, D.C. as
part of the DC Flyers Program.
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Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Jim Baird
General Information
Honors at Oklahoma Christian University provides a close-knit
community of motivated, talented students living and learning
together within our larger Christian campus community. Honors
students can live, work, worship and relax together in the newly
renovated Honors House. Meanwhile, they complete the bulk
of their Honors course work in small, team-taught, interdisciplinary seminars. These seminars replace the university’s general
education requirements. The Honors curriculum is enriched by
a carefully focused co-curriculum of museum visits, an evening
at the Philharmonic, and other events. First-year students attend
retreats in August and January. Through-out their college career,
Honors students maintain their community through weekly Symposium meetings, socializing in the Honors Common Room, and
participating in social and service events often organized by the
student-led Honors Advisory Council.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the University ACT composite of 28 or above or
combined SAT of 1250 Submission of a writing sample to provide
evidence of sufficient writing skills Live or phone interview Apply
at http://www.oc.edu/academics/honors/application-for-admission.html
Maintain a 3.00 GPA to remain in the program Achieve a 3.40
GPA to graduate as an Honors Fellow Complete the six Honors
Seminars Complete 19 additional hours specified in the catalogue
Meet the International Experience requirement, either through
foreign language or in one of Oklahoma Christian’s study abroad
programs. Participate in Symposium for eight semesters Complete an undergraduate research Catalyst Project appropriate to
major as part of Honors Senior Capstone.
Honors Scholarships
Our university scholarships for high achieving students are
extremely competitive. See http://www.oc.edu/services/financial/ for details. First Year Honors students are also eligible for
the OG&E Scholar Award (awards ranging from $500-$2,000)
Honors students are entitled to a one-time $1000 stipend if they
participate in one of Oklahoma Christian University’s approved
study abroad programs. Catalyst Funding Grants are available for
approved Catalyst Projects up to $1,000.
Honors Curriculum
Academically, Honors at Oklahoma Christian University is built
around our six reading and discussion based Honors seminars:
Western Thought and Expression I &II; The Bible and Classical
Literature; The Bible, Science and Human Values (Templeton
Prize Winner); Quest for Meaning: Christ and the Good Life; &
Quest for Identity: Race, Class and Gender. These courses are
not simply sections of general education courses with additional
work. They are designed specifically for the Honors Program,
with resources and personal attention designed to make the most
of the abilities and interests of our highest achieving students.
Each course is deliberately inter-disciplinary, designed to help
students think broadly and deeply. Each class is reading and
writing intensive and each class includes formal and informal
communication practice. Each is team-taught, with two instructors giving attention to classes which average 18 students.
Discussions in and out of class are intense and rewarding.
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Honors Faculty
Faculty for Honors are chosen from among the most effective
communicators, researchers, and teachers in the Oklahoma
Christian University community. For instance, courses are teamtaught by the chair of History, the chair of Language & Literature,
the chair of Psychology, former chair of Physics, etc. The focus
in selecting faculty is the ability to engage students in discussion
and deep reflection. Because of small class sizes in Honors (avg.
18), students have the opportunity make important personal
connections with some of the most influential faculty on campus.
All of our faculty are active, engaged Christians, and the focus in
and out of class is on helping students understand their academics from within a Christian worldview.
ment, research and publication, etc. Honors students are eligible
to apply for small grants ($100-$1,000) to help them complete
their projects.
Honors Advising
Honors students have two academic advisors: the Honors Director to help them complete the Honors core requirements; and an
academic advisor from their area of study, to help them complete
their major work successfully. The Honors Director and the
Managing Director of Honors are both available to advise Honors
students through-out the year. Honors students are eligible for
early enrollment each semester, which is coordinated primarily
through the Managing Director of Honors.
Honors House: For first and second year Honors students, Honors House is home. Students live in the recently refurbished, 80
bed Honors House at Reba Davisson Hall. It has separate men
and women’s wings and provides the core of the living, learning
community which sets Honors at OC apart. It features a café
with full kitchen, a media/game room, large and small conference rooms, study rooms, laundry facility, and spacious living
rooms on both floors. The Residence Assistants at Honors House
are always Honors upperclassmen who double as tutors and
mentors. The Resident Directors are normally Honors alumni
and provide tutoring and additional support to students. See
http://www.oc.edu/academics/honors/honors-housing.html for
details. Study Abroad and Stipends: Honors students are encouraged (but not required) to meet their International Experience
requirement through participating in one of Oklahoma Christian’s study abroad programs. Those who participate receive a
one-time $1000 stipend to help defray the cost. Catalyst Projects
and Grants: Honors students are required to complete an Honors
Catalyst project appropriate to their major before they graduate.
Catalyst projects can be creative work, pre-professional involve-
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Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Karen Youmans
General Information
The Oklahoma City University Honors Program is a university-wide program open to academically talented and motivated
students enrolled in any of OCU’s undergraduate programs.
The program offers students the opportunity to enhance their
college education through unique academic, cultural and social
experiences. The goal of the University Honors Program is to
help students reach their potential. Specifically, the program
aims to: • Provide access to the highest quality academic learning
experiences, • Encourage and recognize outstanding intellectual
achievement, • Foster servant leadership among students, and •
Enhance the intellectual and academic life of the university for
the benefit of the students.
Admission Criteria
• For first-year students, eligibility is based on a minimum composite ACT score of 27 and application materials.
• For transfer students, eligibility is based on a GPA of 3.5 or
above. Up to twelve hours of honors credit from another college
or university will count toward the program requirements.
• For currently enrolled OCU students, eligibility is based on a
GPA of 3.5 or above based on a minimum of 12 OCU hours.
• Honors Section of Liberal Arts Seminar
• Honors Section of English Composition II (Transfer or AP
Credit Accepted)
• Honors Topic Course or Junior/Senior Seminar
• Complete 24 hours of Honors Credit
• Maintain 3.5 Cumulative GPA
• Maintain 3.5 Honors GPA
Honors Scholarships
University Honors Program International Study Scholarships
may be awarded to Honors students who are studying abroad for
a month or longer. Those studying abroad for a semester may be
awarded up to $1,750; and those studying abroad for less than a
semester may be awarded up to $750. Scholarship winners must
keep an active blog of their experiences.
Honors Curriculum
Our program offers students challenging topics, stimulating
professors and innovative approaches to learning. The program’s
small classes typically involve lively class participation, matching
enthusiastic students with faculty known for their excellence in
teaching. There are honors sections of required courses such as
composition, American history, public speaking, psychology,
biology, and political science. An honors course generally covers
the same material as a traditional course, but honors sections are
smaller and more often use a seminar format. The goal of an honors course is to make the subject matter more thought-provoking
and challenging. In addition to honors sections of traditional
courses, honors students are encouraged to earn credit through
honors contracts, independent study or experiential learning.
These customized learning opportunities are an important way to
combine honors learning in general education with the major.
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Honors Faculty
Approximately 45 of Oklahoma City University’s finest professors
teach Honors courses. The University Honors Program faculty
is dedicated to teaching students to think and write clearly, to be
excited by ideas, and to become independent, creative, self-confident learners. It prepares exceptional students for professional
choices in every imaginable sphere of life: arts and sciences, business, media, law, health, the performing arts, education, politics,
or invent-your-own-career.
Honors Advising
Upon enrollment, OCU students are assigned academic advisors
in their school of study. However, Honors students enjoy personalized advising with the Honors Director or Assistant Director
along with scheduling priority, ensuring access to appropriate
courses and professors.
Honors Community Honors students have the opportunity to live
in the Honors living-learning community Banning Hall. Banning
houses about 70 co-ed students and is the center of Honors activities. The Program will be moving into the Gold Star Memorial
Building in the spring of 2015. Honors’ new home will include
offices for the Director, Assistant Director and Student Assistant
Director, a computer lab, study rooms, and meeting space. The
Honors Student Council is a group of Honors students elected to
advocate for Honors students and emphasize the ideals of servant
leadership, social prosperity, and academic excellence. Research
Oklahoma City University is an active member of both the Great
Plains Honors Conference and the National Collegiate Honors
Council. Whether as a student presenter or a participant in the
various workshops and sessions, OCU students attending these
conferences have a wonderful opportunity to experience a professional meeting and become acquainted with honors students and
faculty from across the country. The University Honors Program sponsors two Undergraduate Research Contest Days each
academic year. Participating students present paper, posters, and
PowerPoints and can win cash. Privileges
• Early enrollment
• Access to Honors Seminar Room • GPA bonus in Honors courses
• Early move-in
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Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Kay Meyers, Dr. John Korstad
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
General Information
See Honors Program website for details.
Admission Criteria
Fellow: ACT 31 or SAT 1360 minimum Demonstrated service leadership; letters of recommendation 3.5 GPA minimum
Requires application Scholar: ACT 28 or SAT 1250 minimum
3.5 GPA minimum By invitation only. Consideration based on
admissions application. See website for additional details.
Admittees must maintain a 3.5 GPA, accumulate 24 hours of
honors credit, participate in at least 2 honors events per semester, attend and pass the HONR 100 course, document 5 hours
of community service per semester, complete an honors senior
paper or project, and sign the honors renewal contract every year
to remain enrolled in the honors program. Additionally, Fellows
must take 5 of the 6 honors interdisciplinary seminars.
Honors Scholarships
A scholarship of $20,000 per year is granted to each Fellow, unless the Fellow has already achieved the equivalent Quest Whole
Person scholarship.
Honors Curriculum
Honors courses come in three forms: honors sections of regular
courses, honors independent study, and seminar courses. Most
of the honors courses are general education courses with honors sections, incorporating the values and environment of the
Honors Program. If a student wishes to receive honors credit for
a course that does not have an honors section, that student and
the professor can agree to specific measures to convert the course
into honors credit once certain expectations are met. These honors contracts allow students to pursue independent study, allow
faculty to invite students into unique research opportunities,
and provide additional flexibility for students whose schedules
hinder the attainment of the required 24 honors credits needed
to graduate with honors. Seminars are intensive interdisciplinary
courses intended to bring together two subjects from different
departments. These courses replace up to 18 credits of general
education requirements and are usually limited to Fellows.
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Honors Faculty
Dr. Kay Meyers and Dr. John Korstad are the directors of the
Honors Program. Other various professors make up the rest of
the Honors Program faculty.
Honors Advising
Dr. Meyers and Dr. Korstad are the Honors Program advisers.
Members of the Honors Program receive increased one-on-one
exposure to professors, which may lead to the opportunity to
participate in scholarly research projects. Members also receive
exposure to professional conference and national honors events,
involvement in inviting visitors to speak on campus, opportunities to enroll in exclusive interdisciplinary seminars, more
enriching general education courses, greater consideration for
prestigious scholarships and study abroad opportunities, the
opportunity to live on an honors wing in one of the ORU dormitories, and a sense of community with a group of like-minded
honors students.
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Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Dean/Director of Honors: Toni Doolen
General Information
In the University Honors College, the top undergraduates at
Oregon State University engage in unique opportunities designed
to help them evolve into creative leaders with world-class abilities
and global perspectives. With an enrollment of 1,000 students,
the University Honors College combines the resources of a
world-class research university with the community and faculty
interaction of an small, elite college. Drawing on faculty from
the full range of the university’s programs to deliver a changing curriculum of small, interactive classes, University Honors
College students can earn an Honors Baccalaureate degree in any
undergraduate major. A capstone thesis provides opportunities
to engage in meaningful original research, and graduates have
a nearly perfect acceptance rate to professional and graduate
programs.
Admission Criteria
First-year applicants must meet at least one of the following
requirements:
• 1820 SAT
• 27 ACT
• 3.75 unweighted high school GPA Transfer applicants must
have at least a 3.5 university or college GPA.
For first-year students:
• Complete at least 30 total credits of Honors courses
• A minimum of 12 credits in upper-division Honors courses
• 6 credits of research/thesis/project work
• Thesis, including defense, poster presentation and bound archival copy For transfer students:
• Complete at least 15 total credits of Honors courses
• A minimum of 12 credits in upper-division Honors courses
• 6 credits of research/thesis/project work
• Thesis, including defense, poster presentation and bound archival copy
Honors Scholarships
The University Honors College awards 50-60 $1,000 tuition
scholarships each year to new and continuing students. Additional resources are available in support of experiential learning,
including study abroad, research, service learning, and presentation at professional conferences. Experiential learning awards
totaling nearly $150,000 were made to University Honors College
students in each of the last three years.
Honors Curriculum
A new curriculum of Honors courses is created each term. University Honors College courses are taught by approved, tenured,
or tenure-track Oregon State University faculty members and are
typically capped at enrollments of 24 (lower division) or 15 (upper division). The University Honors College offers both Honors
versions of courses taught in the general Oregon State University
curriculum and courses unique to the college. Most Honors
College courses can also satisfy university or major requirements.
Classes taught in the University Honors College tend to be highly
interactive, emphasizing collaboration and cross-disciplinary
interactions. Students can earn Honors credits through research,
internships, service learning, and international experiences as
well. All students are required to complete a thesis in order to
graduate with the Honors Baccalaureate.
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Honors Faculty
The University Honors College has one permanently assigned
teaching faculty member, an instructor in writing and rhetoric,
drawing on approved, tenured, and tenure-track faculty members from throughout the university to teach a regularly-updated
schedule of classes. This arrangement allows the college to offer
Honors courses from any academic program on campus, and
proposals for new and innovative courses are submitted to the
University Honors College by Oregon State faculty members.
Honors students can complete their thesis research under the
mentorship of any approved, tenured, or tenure-track faculty
member at the university.
Honors Advising
The University Honors College has three dedicated Honors
advisors. Honors students are encouraged to meet with both their
major advisor and an Honors College advisor each term. Advisors in the Honors College help high-achieving students work
toward their larger professional, personal, and educational goals,
going beyond curricular requirements, and appointments are
tailored to each student’s particular questions and needs.
• Priority registration in each year of enrollment in the University
Honors College.
• Opportunity to live in the University Honors College Living and
Learning Communities for first-year and continuing students on
campus. These communities offer suite-style accommodations,
unique activities and resources, and on-site Honors College staff.
• Events that help students find research opportunities with leading faculty members at Oregon State University, develop research
mentoring relationships, and advance in their thesis process.
• Scholarships and grants supporting experiential learning.
• Small, interactive Honors courses taught by leading university
faculty members.
• Unique experiential courses such as Shakespeare in Ashland
(which includes a trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival),
Oregon Outback (an intensive week-long excursion class), and
Building Hopes and Homes (which culminates in an international service trip).
• Student learning and computing facilities offering free printing.
• Events that build community amongst students and between
students and faculty members, such as faculty/student book
clubs, picnics, and service activities.
• Opportunities to meet distinguished guests and visiting dignitaries in Honors-only discussions.
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Program Name: The Honors College at Southern Oregon
University
Location: Ashland, Oregon
Transfer Students Accepted, Academic Advisors, Full-Tuition
Dean/Director of Honors: Ken R. Mulliken, Ph.D.
Scholarships
General Information
Honors education at SOU is focused on leadership. Through a
rigorous curriculum, co-curricular activities, and a distinctive
Community Partner Mentor Program, the Honors College seeks
to create a community of leaders prepared for a lifetime of intellectual inquiry, scholarship, and service. Students and professors
work in partnership to create a challenging and practical liberal-arts education centered on critical thinking, interdisciplinary
undergraduate research, inclusive diversity, civic engagement,
and regional issues with national and global implications. We are
looking for exceptional, entrepreneurial, and ambitious students
who are serious about reaching their full potential. The Honors
College at SOU is more than a place to learn. It’s an invitation to
experience, explore, question, challenge, change, create, and lead.
Admission Criteria
• Admission to SOU
• Official transcripts with a 3.75 cumulative GPA or better • Combined SAT score of at least 1200 on the math and critical
reading sections, with neither individual section below 500, or
• Composite ACT score of 27, with scores of 22 or better in math
and English
• Two letters of recommendation.
• An essay on one of three topics listed on the Honors College
website http//honorscollege.sou.edu.
• An interview with the Honors College Director.
• FAFSA Completion.
• Successful completion of 50 Honors College general-education
credits (many of which are taken as a cohort and all of which are
taken with other Honors College Scholars.
• Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better in all coursework and a 3.5 GPA or better in Honors College courses.
• Participation in Co-curricular Events: “Essential,” “Pick And
Choose,” and “Take The Lead Projects.”
• Full participation in the Community Partner Mentor Program.
Honors Scholarships
Full-tuition scholarships for all Honors College students for four
years.
Honors Curriculum
50 Honors College credits, that satisfy SOU general-education requirements, many of which are taken as a cohort and all of which
are taken with other Honors College Scholars. Honors College
Scholars major in every discipline offered at Southern Oregon
University.
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Honors Faculty
Honors College professors are all full-time faculty members at
Southern Oregon University. They are housed and tenured in
their respective departments, and they volunteer to teach honors
courses because they see it as a distinction. The process to
become an Honors College Professor is competitive, so Honors
College faculty represent the best SOU has to offer.
Honors Advising
Honors College Scholars get priority registration. They are
assigned a primary advisor in their major and also meet quarterly with the Honors College Director for academic advising in
honors.
• Full tuition for four years for students in any major offered at
SOU.
• Outstanding SOU professors who see it as a distinction to teach
Honors College courses.
• A curriculum specifically designed for Honors College Scholars
that satisfies general-education requirements.
• Participation in the Community Partner Mentor Program,
merging classroom instruction with real-world application and
regional networking opportunities.
• Individualized advising and priority registration. • Small classes (capped at 25) conducted as inter-disciplinary
discussion groups in the same format as graduate-school courses,
allowing for greater interaction.
• Guidance and assistance in undergraduate research, leading to
publication or academic conference presentation.
• Opportunities for study-abroad and international travel. • Interaction with honors students at other Oregon universities,
and through the Western Regional Honors Council and National
Collegiate Honors Council.
• Extra- and co-curricular activities, events, and programs designed to work in tandem with classroom experiences.
• An Honors College Lounge / Study Space. • Assistance in applications for national honor societies and Fulbright Scholarships.
• Career preparation, internship coordination, electronic portfolio support, and assistance in graduate-school application.
• The notation of “Honors College” recorded on diplomas. • A lifelong and diverse network of high-achieving colleagues.
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Program Name: University of Portland Honors Program
Location: Portland, Oregon
students)
Dean/Director of Honors: John C. Orr
General Information
The mission of the University of Portland Honors Program is
to enhance the intellectual life of the University community by
mentoring high achieving and intrinsically motivated students
to serve as public intellectuals at the University and beyond. The
program fosters in these passionate and gifted students a love for
the life of the mind and the desire to enrich their communities.
Honors students may be enrolled in any major.
Admission Criteria
-3.8 unweighted HS GPA -1300 SAT Reading & Math Scores
-Strong application essay and letter of recommendation
To remain active in the Honors Program, students must maintain
a GPA of 3.3, complete all Honors assignments, and be regular
participants in Honors events.
Honors Scholarships
Each UP Honors Program freshman receives a small (<$1,000)
one-time scholarship.
Honors Curriculum
During the first two years in the Honors Program, students will
focus on reflectively integrating their classes and experiences
through the University of Portland Core questions. The last two
years of the Honors Program are focused around a student’s
major program(s).
Honors Faculty
Faculty members from all disciplines assist with teaching Honors
Program courses.
Honors Advising
In the first two years honors students are also assigned a faculty
mentor with whom they meet regularly and consult when working on reflective papers integrating their educational experiences
with their personal development.
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Location: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Stephen M. Kokoska
General Information
The Bloomsburg University Honors Program is intended for
students who are committed to academic excellence, community
service, and personal growth based on high ethical standards.
The Program provides students with the opportunity to realize their potential by combining unique Honors courses with
advanced study in an area of interest. In addition to coursework,
the Honors Program fosters and maintains an active community
of students whose primary interest is academic excellence. The
Program offers smaller class sizes, the opportunity to engage
in an independent study project with a faculty mentor, Honors
housing, priority registration, frequent field trips, various service
projects, and a wide range of social activities. Honors students
develop and engage in a rewarding community of active, enthusiastic learners.
Admission Criteria
New Freshmen applying for admission to the program must have
a total Mathematics, Reading, and Writing SAT score of at least
1730, with a minimum of 550 in each category. Candidates must
also rank in the top 20 percent of their high school class. The
class rank criteria may be waived for students with a combined
SAT greater than 1800.
Community involvement is an important aspect of the Honors
Program and is an obligation of all members. Every Honors
student is required to complete at least five hours of service over
three different projects, each semester. Students are encouraged
to be active members of the Honors Program community and to
begin new service projects of personal interest.
Honors Scholarships
Bloomsburg University awards up to six $1,500 scholarships to
Freshmen. There is no application for this award. These awards
are usually finalized after a review of all candidates and are based
on the application material and candidate interviews. Scholarship
winners will be notified by mail. In addition, several $500 scholarships are awarded to students in good standing in the program
and there is a more formal application process.
Honors Curriculum
Students are required to take five Honors seminar classes, for 15
credits. The Honors Independent Study component consists?of
three courses. The first course is Introduction to Research, a 1
credit course. Honors Independent Study 1 and 2 are three credit
courses in which the student works with a faculty mentor to
complete an original research project. Honors students typically
begin this sequence of courses during their junior year. The Independent Study sequence concludes with?a written project and
a presentation to the Honors community. The Honors Program
supports requests?for funds related to these projects, routinely
sends students to national conferences for presentations, and
encourages students to consider submitting their work to professional journals.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty represent our best teachers and most active scholars. All promote active learning, interactive discussions, and
encourage students to excel.
Honors Advising
Bloomsburg University Honors Program students choose a
research topic within their field of study and, with the help of a
dedicated faculty mentor, complete a written thesis and presentation to the Honors community. This independent study project
allows every Honors student the opportunity to present their
research at the annual meeting of the National Collegiate Honors
Council, attended by students and faculty of Honors Programs
across the country. Smaller Honors classes allow students to
receive more attention from professors and cover topics in greater
depth and breadth, build professional and personal relationships
with your teachers so that you can create a strong network of
academic references and contacts for the future. The Honors
Program offers several trips for students every year. Honors
students visit exciting places from other states to other countries. Students can expand their worldview and learn about other
cultures. The Bloomsburg Honors Program plans annual trips to
New York City in the fall and Washington D.C. in the spring. The
program has also established an annual service trip to Jamaica
during spring break.
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Gannon University
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
students)
Dean/Director of Honors: Ann Bomberger
General Information
We live in rapidly changing times. The ability to adapt to change,
think critically, excel in written and spoken communication, and
embrace diversity all are vital to leaders of the 21st century. Our
honors curriculum prepares students to be ethical, thoughtful,
and effective leaders with a global world view. • Honors classes
are capped at 15 students. • Some of Gannon’s best instructors
teach in our program. • Honors students travel to conferences,
museums, and other cultural activities as part of the program and
have opportunities for international travel. • Students receive special recognition at the graduation exercises and on their academic transcript. • Our students have priority registration. Students
can be from any major.
Admission Criteria
Essay High School GPA: at least 3.3 Minimum 1050 SAT or 23
ACT, but many are higher Extra curricular activities/leadership 1
recommendation
Maintain a GPA of at least 3.25 each semester Attend monthly
meetings Attend 5 honors events per year 1 credit Introduction
to Honors Honors Scholars: 25 credits in honors and six credits
of a foreign language or 20 hours of service per year Associate
Honors Scholars:19 credits in honors and 6 credits of a foreign
language or 15 hours of service per year. Honors recognition:13
credits in honors and five hours of service per year.
Honors Scholarships
Honors provides $500 per student for a semester study abroad or
for participation in an honors-only international travel experience. Honors provides $250 per student per year for a Gannon
international travel experience (first come, first served) Academic
scholarships are awarded at Gannon, but they are not tied to the
honors program.
Honors Curriculum
The Introduction to Honors Course focuses on thinking globally. It features the Conversation Partner program where students
are paired with a student from another country. Most honors
courses are smaller sections of required CORE classes with
thematic approaches. They are discussion based and reading
and writing intensive courses. Some examples: Human Rights
in History (with skyping with students in Jordan to discuss the
current Syrian refugees and a service-learning project) Literature
and the Medical Arts Environmental Issues: Student run classes
with trips to local environmental sites. Harry Potter Intermediate
foreign language and above can count toward the honors courses,
but is not required.
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Honors Faculty
Our faculty are popular, award winning faculty. For instance,
some have won the Distinguished Faculty Award, Excellence in
Service-Learning Award, and Excellence in Technology Award. In
evaluations of the honors program, students regularly comment
on their love for the caring attitude of the faculty.
Honors Advising
Our director, Dr. Bomberger, teaches the Introduction to Honors
course and meets one on one with each new student twice during
the first semester. She is available for consultation at other times.
Each year the honors program hosts an international trip. In
2015, students will study about sustainability, will lower the energy bill in their residence hall and receive the savings to defray
the cost of their trip cost, and then go to Melbourne, Australia.
Each year a Woodrow Wilson distinguished fellow (Council of
Independent Colleges) comes to campus for a week to teach in
the honors program, give public lectures, and mentor students.
Honors students go to local concerts, plays, and lectures together.
Leadership opportunities: The Student Advisory board organizes
events, provides imput on policy and helps recruit the incoming
class. The faculty/student Steering commitee makes decisions
about curriculum and policy. Social events like the Advising
Day Eve party, beginning of the year picnic and end of the year
banquet provide opportunities to meet with upper division students. Students write the Excalibur newsletter about the honors
program. Honors students have their own lounge, where they can
study, socialize, use computers, and use a color printer.
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La Salle University
Defining Characteristics: General Honors Program, Midsize
Program (100-500 students), Scholarships Available, Transfer
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Students Accepted
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Richard A. Nigro
General Information
La Salle’s Honors Program is an alternative path the the University;s General Education Program. Honors students major in
offerings across the University.
Admission Criteria
.Minimum 3.5 GPA .Minimum 150 SAT .Significant number of
AP courses .Substantial involvement in community actitities
.Total of 14 Honors courses, including capstone research course
.Maintain minimum GPA of 3.00 in Honors and overall
Honors Scholarships
Christian Brothers Scholarship -- full years tuition and fees; 40
offers made
Honors Curriculum
.first year all students required to take Honors Triple --year-long
articulated sequence of courses in literature, history, and philosophy .Two religion courses required .One ethics course required
.Honors capstone research required .Four electives
Honors Faculty
Faculty are selected from all departments in the University. Faculty mist be invited to teach in the Program; department chairs
cannot assign faculty to teach in Honors.
Honors Advising
All students are advised by the Program Director or the Assistant
Director, in addition to having an adviser in the major.
First-year students benefit from Honors “labs,” enrichment
experiences that make substantial use of Philadelphia’s cultural
resources -- orchestra, opera, ballet, theater, museums, and academic talent via special lectures. Students also may be invited to
become members of the scholars’ society which provides ongoing
insight and education in to post graduate grants, such as Fulbright, Marshall, and Rhodes.
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Program Name: Point Park Honors Program
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dean/Director of Honors: Helen Fallon
General Information
The mission of the Honors Program is to enhance the academic
experiences of qualified students who desire a challenge, take
responsibility for learning, and seek intellectual and personal
growth. This motivated community of learners has opportunities
to develop to their fullest potential through community/university service projects, colloquia and leadership activities. Benefits •
Priority Registration • Smaller Class Sizes • Freshmen and New
Student/ Mentor Early Move-in •Honors Living and Learning
Community for freshmen • Honors Student Organization membership • Community Service Projects • Travel – within the U.S.
and abroad – Opportunities • Regional and National Conference
Presentations and Attendance • Peer Mentoring Opportunities • Leadership Initiatives • Honors Student Assistant positions
(juniors and seniors) • Book Awards each semester for qualifying students
Admission Criteria
• Automatic admittance: 3.5 high school QPA and 1700 SAT
scores or 25 ACT test scores or Presidential Scholarship recipients. Must accept invitations.
• Application: Other interested students need to submit an application, which includes a statement of interest and an essay.
• Transfer students: Records are reviewed for QPA and scholarship awards for automatic acceptance, and they can also apply.
Transfer students can bring in up to nine honors credits from a
prior institution.
To complete the program, a student must:
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative QPA
• Complete six honors classes or 18 hours of honors credits,
maintaining a 3.5 cumulative QPA or higher in honors courses. • Honors credits may be met through honors core classes or
honors contract courses.
• Senior honors thesis, project or internship can be included in
the six courses; choice dependent on student’s individual career
and educational goals.
Honors Scholarships
Many of the students enrolled in the honors program receive
the university Presidential Scholarship, among other academic
awards. Ten honors student assistant positions with stipends of
$1,000 a semester are offered throughout the university. Each
semester the top 10 percent of students, determined by GPA and
participation in community service projects, receive an honors
book award. Honors students benefit from the Fallon Travel
Fund, which helps students travel nationally and abroad to complement their education.
Honors Curriculum
Honors credits may be met through honors sections of classes,
honors contract courses, and a senior honors thesis or project.
Honors contract courses allow students to “honorize” an upper-level course of particular interest to them. These courses are
a great opportunity for students to work closely with a faculty
member and explore a topic in-depth that may lead to a future
career or graduate school opportunity. The original research,
projects, and papers that come out of these courses are reported
as the most influential academic experiences in students’ education and often lead to presentations and regional and national
honors conferences and other academic symposia. The student
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and faculty instructor for the course must agree on at least two
activities, projects, assignments or research papers that will be
added after reviewing course and Honors Program academic
objectives.
Honors Faculty
Professors – full time and adjunct – volunteer to teach honors
sections of classes and work with students collaboratively in honors contract classes. They are motivated to mentor these students.
Many honors students have said the honors contract courses are
among the most rewarding components of their studies at Point
Park. It is also accommodating to students enrolled in Point
Park’s Conservatory and students with double majors and minors. The program also includes an Honors Advisory Board, with
representatives from all the university’s schools and Conservatory. Faculty members of that board review curricula, suggest program updates, and assist in projects and activities. They also set
standards for honors contract courses. Faculty are accessible and
available to honors students to supervise honors theses, projects
and internships as well. Both the Honors Program director and
assistant director teach honors courses and supervise the overall
process of honors contract courses.
ing the overall programming for the Honors Program. HSO is
comprised of an executive board and the general body of members. Open HSO meetings are held once per month. The Honors
Living Learning Community (LLC)
• The Honors Program Living Learning Community offers firstyear students the opportunity to enhance their academic experience by connecting learning experiences to their residential
setting. The Honors LLC community creates opportunities for
high-achieving students to build a sense of community and transition smoothly to the campus community. All incoming honors
program students are eligible for the Honors LLC, but space is
limited to 27 students. Students can express their interest in the
Honors LLC when selecting their housing through Campus Life.
Honors Advising
Honors students’ progress toward the completion of an honors
certificate is monitored each semester. Students are expected to
maintain the required grade point averages and continually make
efforts to complete the 18 honors credits in time for graduation.
Students can be placed on warning for a semester and must make
significant progress in the next, or they are removed from the
program. Honors students are advised by the Honors Program
director and assistant director.
We believe honors students should continually challenge their
intellectual limits, working creatively and seriously to reach their
highest potential as scholars and leaders. Some of the opportunities available to them include: The Honors Student Organization
(HSO)
• The Honors Student Organization serves as a liaison between
students and the Honors Program director and the university
community. All students automatically become members. HSO
coordinates events and projects that reflect the Honors Program
students’ interests. HSO also assists in planning and implement-
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Program Name: RWU Honors Program
Location: Bristol, Rhode Island
Dean/Director of Honors: Becky L. Spritz
General Information
Our program offers a unique academic and social community
for qualifying students who seek to enhance their classroom and
co-curricular experiences. We seek candidates dedicated to making a strong academic performance meaningful to themselves
and others. Students in our program are committed to enriching
their undergraduate experience by: achieving excellence through
intellectual and creative scholarship,fostering citizenship and
social responsibility through reflective engagement with local and
global communities, leading and serving within the program, the
community, and the world.
Admission Criteria
Applicants must complete an Honors Program application and
demonstrate significant preparation for: academics, community
engagement, and leadership. Evidence of academic preparation:
-ACT/SAT scores -High school honors or AP coursework -Significant preparation in writing -Engagement in academic travel
programs Evidence of community engagement: -Participation
in service-learning -Mission/service trips with local or national
organizations -Tutoring, volunteering, or coaching Evidence of
leadership: -Leadership in student clubs or organizations -Leadership on school or community engagement projects -Athletic
leadership roles
To remain in good standing with the program, an Honors Program student: -maintains a cumulative 3.3 gpa throughout her/
his matriculation at the university -completes a minimum of
15 credits in the Honors Core Curriculum -satisfies the Honors
Community Engagement Experience prior to the senior year
-fulfills the Honors Senior Capstone Requirements -engages in
program service, activities, and events
Honors Scholarships
Honors Curriculum
Our curriculum focuses on critical reflection and ethical civic engagement, and is delivered through academic and co-curricular
experiences and the practice of civil discourse. Honors students
enroll in designated sections of the university’s core curriculum
and complete a minimum of 15-credits in the Honors Core. The
Honors Core is designed to enhance the academic experience of
students’ general education program.
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Honors Faculty
Honors Advising
Students receive supplemental advising throughout their Honors
Program membership--a value added by Honors. In the first
year, students have increased access to the Honors Director and
Honors Program Office, located in the Honors residence hall.
Additional contact is built into the program to facilitate students’
completion of the Community Engagement Experience and the
Senior Capstone.
RWU Honors students are afforded opportunities for co-curricular and community engagement locally and globally. Co-curricular opportunities in Honors are built into the Honors curriculum
and cross-pollinate across courses, offering students unique
opportunities for interdisciplinary conversations and creative dialogues. RWU Honors also offers unique study-abroad experiences, including a full semester abroad during the sophomore year.
This program is unique in that it is led by an RWU faculty who
delivers RWU Honors courses in concert with students’ travels
and exploration. More broadly, the program’s emphasis on community engagement includes various short-term opportunities
for global service-learning, including sites in Jamaica, Brazil, and
the Dominican Republic. Meanwhile, closer to home, all Honors
Programs students are guaranteed the chance to engage in social
issues within our local communities, as they never have before.
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Program Name: Columbia College Honors Program
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Dean/Director of Honors: John Zubizarreta
Accepted, Academic Advisors, Women’s College
General Information
The Honors Program provides an enriching academic experience
for outstanding students committed to excellence. The fundamental assumption of an honors education is that students will
continue to challenge their intellectual limits, working creatively
and seriously to reach their highest potential as scholars, reflective learners, individual thinkers, and leaders. The program emphasizes independent learning and the spirited exchange of ideas
in a stimulating classroom environment, encouraging students to
develop their own ideas in a knowledgeable and reasoned framework. Honors is about different learning experiences inside and
outside of classes, adding more than just classroom challenges to
an undergraduate career, including travel to national and regional
conferences, recognition for papers and independent projects,
special orientation and residence options, social activities, and
other opportunities available only in honors.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the Honors Program is competitive, and prospective students are encouraged to apply early, before 1 June.
Decisions are made on a rolling basis and are determined by the
following criteria:
• High school GPA.
• Level of courses taken, including AP, IB, and honors.
• Class rank.
• SAT/ACT score.
• Leadership experiences.
• Extracurricular activities.
• Application essay.
Students must maintain a cumulative 3.4 GPA and complete a
minimum of 24 semester hours in honors courses in order to
graduate. These hours must include 3 s.h. from HON 490, the
Senior Seminar, and 3-4 s.h. from HON 498, the Honors Project.
Students may take more than one HON 490 course during their
careers. The Honors Project is an opportunity for mentored,
independent learning on a topic of the student’s choice.
Honors Scholarships
The college typically offers honors students the top scholarships
available at the institution—for instance, McNair, Presidential,
Trustees, Leadership, and Momentum. The program also awards
the Tull Foundation Honors Scholar prize to the outstanding
rising senior and yearly merit scholarships in each class. Honors
students also regularly vie for and sometimes earn major scholarships such as Rotary, CIC Davies-Jackson, Fulbright, Goldwater,
Madison, Marshall, Truman, Udall, Washington Media Fellows,
and others.
Honors Curriculum
Most of the 24 semester hours needed to finish honors come
from multi-disciplinary General Education courses with honors sections. The required Honors Seminar (Hon. 490) varies in
topics every semester. The independent honors project (Hon.
498) is a mentored, individualized endeavor; it can be a traditional thesis, an experiential venture, a research project, or a creative
performance or display. A number of disciplinary capstone
projects may crosslist with Hon. 498. Students may also use the
Honors Choice to contract with a professor to earn honors credit
in a standard course. Consistent with the program’s motto--”non
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magis, sed melior,” or “not more, but better”--honors coursesemphasize deeper, more challenging learning rather than simply
more or faster paced work.
Honors Faculty
Of 32 college Faculty Excellence Award recipients since the
inception of the prize, 27 have been faculty in honors. The
program’s director was named a Carnegie Foundation/CASE
U.S. Professor of the Year, the nation’s most prestigious teaching
award. Other honors faculty have also been recognized by the
Carnegie Foundation and CASE, AAHE, SC Humanities Council,
Methodist Board of Higher Education, South Atlantic Association of Depts. of English, SC Commission on Higher Education,
National Association of Developmental Education, SC Psychological Association, Carolina Communications Association,
Project Kaleidoscope, SC Independent Colleges & Universities,
and Omicron Delta Kappa, among others.
Honors Advising
Every honors student is assigned an academic advisor in a major
field upon admission to the college as well as a first-year orientation mentor. The honors director and assistant director serve as
additional advisors throughout a student’s career.
Honors students enjoy unique opportunities and benefits, including travel to a number of local, national, and international conferences; highly competitive scholarships and internships; a special
orientation featuring NCHC’s City-as-Text™ activities; residence
options among other academically motivated peers; special graduation ceremony and coveted Honors Medallion; and membership in the Honors Student Association (HSA). Students regularly
present papers, panels, workshops, and roundtable discussions
at NCHC and SRHC; the Association of American Colleges &
Universities; Sigma Tau Delta International Conference; Popular
Culture Association in the South; state, regional, and national
Communication Association meetings; and other disciplinary
venues. Students have taken advantage of numerous travel opportunities, including Semester-at-Sea, NCHC Honors Semesters,
the Washington Semester, and the South Carolina Semester.
Additionally, honors students have gained the opportunity to
study-travel in Costa Rica, France, Spain, Germany, Northern
Ireland, South Korea, Mexico, Japan, and England. HSA also
sponsors several campus and community service ventures as well
as fun social events on and off campus, fostering a strong and
loyal community in honors.
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Program Name: FMU Honors
Location: Florence, South Carolina
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Jon Tuttle
General Information
FMU Honors is designed to reward excellent students with enhanced educational opportunities that reward inquiry, stimulate
learning and promote community involvement. FMU Honors
offers a unique curriculum, special social and co-curricular
activities, community living and study abroad opportunities.
We also reflect FMU’s commitment to personalized instruction,
low faculty-to-student ratios and an enriching undergraduate
experience.
Admission Criteria
Admission to FMU Honors is determined by application. Entering freshmen must have an SAT combined score of 1100 or
ACT score of 24. Other accomplishments including high school
class rank, GPA, etc., are considered. CURRENT FMU students
are eligible if they maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA. TRANSFER
STUDENTS must have maintained a 3.25 cumulative GPA from
an NCHC-affiliated institution
To graduate “With University Honors,” students must complete
21 semester hours of Honors courses with a minimum gpa of
3.25. Three of those hours must be earned in the Honors 397/
Honors Colloquium, and three must be earned by successfully
completing an Honors 491/Honors Independent Study.
Honors Scholarships
At present, all FMU scholarships are coordinatred by the office of
Financial Assistance.
Honors Curriculum
FMU Honors offers designated UL/100 gateway courses for
entering freshmen; Honors Special Topics courses in each of four
General Education areas; three 1-hour symposia in Science, Business and Humanities; a Model UN Experience and Washington
Semester Internship opportunity.
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Honors Faculty
FMU has no separate Honors faculty. Honors courses are taught
by those members of FMU’s exellent faculty who propose acceptable Special Topic (or other) courses.
Honors Advising
Four-to-six faculty members in several disciplines are designated
as Honors advisors for Honors students. The Honors Director
serves as advisor to incoming freshmen.
Internatioanal study/travel incentives to our eight exchange partners; Washington Semester Intenships; Model UN; fall trip to NY,
Philadelphia or Washington DC; spring break Honors Ambassadors Abroad to Germany, France, Ireland, England, etc. Social
and service components including Humane Society, Toys-4-Tots,
Play & Pizza nights, white-water rafting, cookouts and parties.
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Belmont University
Program Name: Belmont University Honors Program
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Jonathan Thorndike
General Information
The Belmont University Honors Program consists of a 41-hour
interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum, 3 academic tracks,
small seminar-style classes, unique privileges for students such
as flexibility to choose a track and design a unique degree plan,
priority registration, special recognition at graduation, access
to the Honors House, and research funds for the Senior Honors
Thesis. Honors students study independently and attend classes,
receptions, and social events in the Honors House, a turn-of-thecentury former student residence across Compton Avenue from
Belmont’s Troutt Theater. The Honors House was renovated in
2013. The house features a fully-functioning kitchen, 5 offices,
conference room with computer projection system for classes,
and a front porch and back deck with furniture for socializing.
Admission Criteria
*ACT score of 30-32 *Average high school GPA of 3.7-3.8
*Strong leadership score *Supplementary essay
Belmont Honors provides a novel approach to the general education experience, with 41 semester hours of interdisciplinary
honors seminars and specialized training in leadership, scholarly
research, or aesthetics and creativity in the arts. Each course in
our program is itself interdisciplinary, designed to train students
to notice connections between disparate ideas, see the paradigm
no one else can, or to recognize the unintended consequence of
an action.
Honors Scholarships
The average Belmont Honors student receives $7,000-10,000
scholarship support from the university, but we do not have specialized Honors Scholarships.
Honors Curriculum
Belmont Honors consists of 41 semester hours of interdisciplinary honors seminars and specialized training in leadership,
scholarly research, or aesthetics and creativity in the arts. The
Honors Program is an alternative General Education curriculum for exceptional students who want higher-level academic
challenge and the freedom to design their own major and choose
their own research, artistic, or leadership track. All students take
the Liberal Arts Foundation courses, choose one of four intensive
tracks, and write a senior Honors Thesis or senior Leadership
Team Project as a capstone experience.
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Honors Faculty
The Honors faculty consists of 4 full-time professors, an Office
Manager, and 7 affiliated Honors Professors who teach part-time
in Honors and part-time in other university departments.
Honors Advising
Belmont Honors students are assigned two Advisers, one in
Honors and one departmental Adviser. Students design a senior
research, creative, or leadership capstone project that is advised
by a Belmont Honors professor.
Belmont University Honors Program students are working on
Broadway and in Hollywood, manage in multinational firms
in Hong Kong or Germany, have toured with some of music’s
biggest stars, walk the halls of Congress as associates and advisors
for America’s senators and representatives, minister to orphans
in India, study at Oxford, provide healthcare for the poorest of
Africa, teach at Stanford, work at Comedy Central, invent new
musical instruments. They have become stars in their fields of
study not just because they possessed extraordinary academic
skills, but because they were extraordinarily motivated and found
a place where that could flourish—Belmont’s Honors Program. The Honors Program expects a deep commitment from our
students, not only to their studies, but also to their development
as thinkers, artists, and leaders. The Honors Program is a world
of ideas and dreams, and we refuse to allow our students to settle
for the artificial horizons they bring to Belmont. You possess
more potential than you realize, and we will train and inspire you
to reach those new horizons by developing in you the discipline
of hard work, intrinsic motivation, effective networking, extraordinary productivity, ethical thinking, and excellence in both
outcome and effort.
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Bethel University
Program Name: Bethel University Honors Program
Location: McKenzie, Tennessee
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Daniel Dalrymple
General Information
The Honors Program at Bethel University endeavors to challenge
academically gifted students to develop their capacities for analysis, composition, research, and critical thinking in order to increase their preparation for the duties incumbent upon education
and achievement. The course of study embraced by the Honors
Program both deepens the appreciation of all things human and
promotes an interdisciplinary understanding of the contemporary world. Students have opportunities for early registration,
small class sizes, and to work meaningfully with a faculty mentor
within their chosen field. Additionally, students who participate
in the Program are offered a generous annual scholarship.
Admission Criteria
To be considered for traditional undergraduate admission, firsttime freshmen must meet 2 of 3 requirements: --A minimum 18
Enhanced ACT Score OR a minimum 860 SAT Score (combined
Critical Reading and Math) --A minimum 2.25 GPA --Class rank
in the top one half of the graduating class *In addition, each student admitted must have earned the minimum high school units
required for graduation.
The Bethel Honors Program aims to meet the following measurable standards when admitting new students: *ACT Composite
score of 24+ with special attention paid to English and Reading
subscores *High school gpa of 3.25 or greater That said, Honors
students are gifted in a variety of ways. Students who believe
they qualify for the Program are welcome to contact the Director
about their candidacy.
Honors Scholarships
Each Honors student is offered an annual scholarship of $10,000
renewable for up to 5 years.
Honors Curriculum
Honors students are required to take the 4 course Honors
Colloquia series focusing on English and History. Additionally
Honors students take two Honors option courses in their major
and complete a senior project under the guidance of their faculty
mentor. The Honors curriculum is a total of 23 credits.
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Honors Faculty
The Honors Colloquium series is taught by terminally degreed
faculty in the fields of English and History. After students complete this initial series of classes, they begin working one on one
with faculty mentors in their fields of study. Students are free to
approach any faculty member on campus who they would like to
work with on their upper level Honors work.
Honors Advising
Each Honors student is advised by the Honors Director in addition to an adviser in their chosen major. All Honors students get
early Registration.
Students in the Honors Program have access to Early Registration, an Honors dormitory, and have an annual scholarship.
Additionally, the Program has limited discretionary funds to help
promote student activities on campus, fund travel to regional and
national conferences, and help to fund senior Honors projects.
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Location: Harrogate, Tennessee
Small Program (fewer than 100 students), Scholarships
Dean/Director of Honors: Nathan Hilberg
Available, Transfer Students Accepted
General Information
The Honors Program engages students to lead and serve the university and broader community by augmenting the breadth and
depth of their education.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible, new students must have 26 ACT score and a 3.2
high school GPA. Continuing college students must have 3.0
college GPA.
To complete the Honors Program, students must earn 26 honors
credits and a thesis to be defended to the Lincoln Memorial University community.
Honors Scholarships
All students admitted to the Honors Program are considered for
full tuition scholarships.
Honors Curriculum
The honors curriculum may be completed by students in any
undergraduate program.
Honors Faculty
Faculty apply to teach honors courses.
Honors Advising
All honors students receive supplemental academic advising,
tailored to their specific interests.
Honors students take advantage of opportunities within the
university and beyond. The greatest benefit derives from the close
faculty mentoring associated with honors.
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Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. John R. Vile
Undergraduate Fellowship Office
General Information
First formed as a program in 1973, the program became a college
in 1998 and moved into the state-of-the-art Paul W. Martin Sr.
Honors Building in 2004. The Honors College merges the academic excellence and nurturing environment of a small, select,
private, liberal arts college with the broader resources of a major
state university. A free exchange of ideas and the opportunity to
learn from one another in small classes taught by expert faculty
make the Honors College experience rich and meaningful. A
key goal of the Honors College is to provide educational preparation that enhances the likelihood of admission to postgraduate
schools. The College is especially proud of its Buchanan Scholars, who are named after Nobel Laureate James M. Buchanan, an
MTSU graduate.
Admission Criteria
• ACT composite of 25 or above or equivalent SAT.
• 3.5 GPA in high school or 3.25 GPA in 12 or more hours of
college work at MTSU or other colleges.
To graduate from the University Honors College, students must
maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and successfully
complete a minimum of 31 semester hours of Honors credit as
follows:
• One hour Honors Lecture Series, UH 3000
• Twenty hours lower-division Honors courses
• Three hours of upper-division Honors courses
• Three hours of Honors Interdisciplinary seminars
• One hour Honors Thesis Tutorial, UH 4900
• Three hours Honors Independent Research, UH 4950
Honors Scholarships
• The College offers 20 Buchanan Fellowships to incoming freshmen with a 29 ACT and 3.5 GPA. Full tuition and fees for eight
semesters. Application by December 1. • The College offers 15 Honors Transfer Fellowships for students
transferring to MTSU with 60 hours or more with a 3.5 GPA. Application by February 15. $3,500 a semester ($7,000 for outof-state students) for up to four semesters.
• The College offers other scholarships to enrolled students
Honors Curriculum
Except for the Honors Lecture Series, lower-division classes are
capped at 20 students and upper-division classes at 15. Classes
are not designed to be harder but more interactive. They are further designed to promote independent work and critical thinking. Students take the majority of honors courses in their first
two years (these courses serve as substitutes for regular classes
rather than add-on requirements) and focus on classes in their
major, interdisciplinary classes, and preparing a thesis or creative
project, each of which requires a written component.
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Honors Faculty
More than 100 professors from a variety of disciplines throughout the campus teach honors classes, and others help supervise
student theses. Faculty members also work with the Undergraduate Fellowship Office to help students secure scholarships and
fellowships for research. A number of faculty residents have
offices in the Paul W. Martin, Sr. Honors Building.
Honors Advising
The Honors College employs two full-time and one part-time
advisor, one of whom chiefly concentrates on helping students
prepare applications for national and international scholarships.
Students also have an advisor within their academic major. Students who meet regularly with advisors and continue on the path
towards honors graduation receive early registration privileges.
The Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building offers seminar classroom
space, lecture facilities, and open spaces for students to consult
and study. Lyon Hall, which has been newly-renovated, provides
housing for students who choose to live on campus. Approximately 700 students are enrolled in the Honors College. The
College offers an Honors Lecture Series that brings in professors from throughout MTSU and other campuses each semester. The Undergraduate Fellowships Office has helped students
secure student membership on the USA TODAY All-Academic
Team, Fulbright Fellowships, Boren Fellowships, Goldwater
Scholarships, DAAD Awards, and Research Experiences for
Undergraduates (in the sciences), etc. The College sponsors an
annual passport day to help students seeking to study abroad and
provides extra funds for Honors students who want to participate in such activities. The College publishes an award-winning
literary journal Collage, which accepts poetry, plays, short stories,
art, and photographs; a semi-annual Honors Magazine; and
Scientia et Humanitas: A Journal of Undergraduate Research. The College sponsors an annual visiting artist and currently has
a Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Residence The College offers
a variety of social activities and lectures, including the newly-instituted Last-Lecture Series, the Center for Accelerated Language
Acquisition, and the Institute of Leadership Excellence.
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Program Name: Helen Hardin Honors Program
Honors Program, Departmental Honors Program, Large
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Program (more than 500 students), Scholarships Available,
Dean/Director of Honors: Melinda Jones, Ph.D.
General Information
The Helen Hardin Honors Program offers students the opportunity to take small classes and interdisciplinary seminars with the
University’s most outstanding faculty. The program also includes
many opportunities beyond the classroom such as study abroad,
independent research, and co-curricular activities. Honors students also have the chance to participate in nationally recognized
undergraduate research conferences and extend their learning
through internships and public service.
Admission Criteria
• Incoming freshmen who score a minimum of 27 on the ACT or
its equivalent on other tests, and have a 3.5 high school GPA are
invited to apply to the Honors Program.
• Transfer students are also eligible to apply for the Honors Program if they have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.25
in college coursework.
Honors certification for graduation is earned by successfully
completing at least 25 credit hours of honors courses and achieving a 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA at the time of graduation.
Students may pursue one of two tracks leading to graduation
with honors: University Honors or University Honors with
Thesis.
Honors Scholarships
The University of Memphis offers several hundred academic
scholarships each year in varying amounts. Students’ application
for admission to the University of Memphis also serves as their
academic scholarship application. A limited number of Non-Resident Honors Student Awards are available on a competitive basis
to out-of-state students who enroll full-time and who are actively
pursuing graduation with an honors designation. This award
covers out-of-state tuition fees only.
Honors Curriculum
Approximately 90 classes from a wide variety of disciplines are
offered each semester, and many of these are 1000-2000 level
courses that satisfy the University’s General Education requirements or serve as introductory courses in the major. Some
academic departments and/or colleges offer honors programs
based on work in the major. Courses taken within departmental
and college honors programs will apply toward the Helen Hardin
Honors Program requirements.
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Honors Faculty
The Helen Hardin Honors Program draws faculty from among
the top professors at the University of Memphis. The faculty
members enjoy “dual citizenship” in that they teach other classes
for their department, but they also agree to teach Honors sections
of classes in their discipline or teach special seminars developed
for the Honors Program.
Honors Advising
Honors students are assigned an academic advisor within their
major, and in some cases, an honors advisor in their colleges or
in departments. In addition, the professional staff members in the
Honors Program are available to provide honors-related advising
and work with all students to identify opportunities.
Honors Residence Hall: The Living Learning Complex houses
over 200 honors students and offers amenities such as card/key
access to the building, wireless access and Ethernet capabilities in
each room, music practice rooms, classrooms, and a comfortable
lounge area on each floor where students can meet and mingle.
Study Abroad: Each year The Honors Program organizes an Honors Spring Break Study Tour, and recent countries visited include
South Africa and Italy. The U of M’s Study Abroad Office offers
short-term study tours, semester, academic year, and summer
programs in over 160 institutions in 40 countries. Scholarships
are available from the Study Abroad Office to support international study. Undergraduate Research: Honors students participate in research all over campus. The Honors Program helps
students discover research opportunities on campus and sponsors
students to attend the National Conference on Undergraduate
Research. National Student Exchange: The Honors Program coordinates the National Student Exchange (NSE), which provides
opportunities for undergraduates to study for up to one calendar
year at another NSE member college or university. Internships:
The U of M has a guaranteed internship program for qualified
students.
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Program Name: ASU Honors Program
Location: San Angelo, Texas
500 students), Scholarships Available, Academic Advisors,
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Shirley M. Eoff
Summer internship/travel opportunities;
General Information
The Angelo State University Honors Program provides an
enriched learning experiencce that enhances the education of
academically talented and motivated ASU students. At the heart
of the program is a learning community of capable and intellectually curious students who seek breadth and depth in their
education and commit to becoming well-rounded, civic minded
students.
Our program challenges student to delve deeply
into their academic studies, to develop their critical thinking and
analytical skills, and to actively engage in university and community life. The Honors Program offers a variety of courses, cultural
events, and community engagement activities designed to foster
community and to help individual students maximize their intellectual and personal growth.
Admission Criteria
. ACT composite of 27 or above OR combined SAT (critical
reading and math) of 1200 or higher . Competitive class ranking .
Record of engagement in school and community activities
. Full-time student -- completion of 30 semester credit hours for
the academic year . Cumulative university GPA of 3.25 or higher .
Successful completion of a minimum of 18 semester credit hours
in Honors courses, including HONR 2305, HONR 2302, and
HONR 3381 . Attendance at required speaker meetings . Completion of social and service requirements
Honors Scholarships
. Currently, every Honors student receives a $3,000 per year
scholarship in addition to any other scholarships or aid for which
they qualify as long as they remain in good standing with the
program. . Additional competitive scholarships are available for
special summer programs, research experiences, or internships.
Honors Curriculum
The Honors Curriculum consists of four distinct elements: A. 9
sch of interdisciplinary Honors seminars at the freshman and junior or senior level. Seminars are taught by tenured or advanced
tenure-track faculty with a reputation for engaged teaching and
student-centered approaches. Seminars are designed to stimulate
critical reading, thinking, and discussion about issues of historical and contemporary significance B. 6 sch of Honors coursework or contract work in the student’s major discipline C. a 3 sch
independent research or creative project under the direction of a
faculty mentor D. an optional Honors thesis or creative project Students who do not complete the thesis/creative project
requirement earn High University Honors; those completing the
requirement earn Highest University Honors.
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Honors Faculty
Currently, the Honors Program recruits faculty from across the
disciplines to teach the freshman Honors seminars and invites
faculty to submit proposals for the junior/senior level seminar.
The various departments assign faculty to teach the departmental
courses or contract courses. Courses are taught by tenured or
advanced tenure-track faculty known for their ability to engage,
challenge, and motivate students.
Honors Advising
Honors students benefit from dual advising in the academic
department of their major and in the Honors Program. Currently, the Program Director handles the Honors Advising. The
Program Director also provides assistance in identifying and
applying for prestigious competitive national scholarships and
awards.
Community: Honors students have 24/7 access to an Honors
Lounge that serves as the hub of program activities and the center
of the Honors community. Students also have the option of
living on the Honors wing of one of the university’s most popular
dorimitories. The Honors Student Association, the student-led
arm of the program, organizes a variety of social and service
projects that foster team building and lasting relationships.
Leadership Development: The Honors Program provides a
leadeship development program designed to identify students
for placement on the Board of Directors of local non-profit and
governmental agencies. Students also gain leadership skills
through serving as HSA officers, acting as mentors or emissaries,
and devloping and leading special service activities. Mentoring
Opportunities: First year students benefit from a peer mentoring
program which links them with experienced, active students to
help them negotiate the demands of university life and Honors
expectations. All students benefit from an Alumni Mentoring
program which links ASU Honors students with prominet ASU
alumni through either campus visits or Skype sessions. Special Travel/Research Opportunities: Students can apply for full
funding to participate in special academic conferences, NCHC
programs, regional and national Honors conferences, or summer
research or travel opportunities.
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Program Name: Collin College Honors Institute
Location: Plano, Texas
Dean/Director of Honors: Jenny Warren
General Information
Honors courses are uniquely interactive experiences that take
a different approach to education. Unlike high school honors
courses, it is not more work or harder work that distinguishes
a Collin College Honors Course. Honors classes at Collin are
different because of smaller class sizes that lend themselves to
highly interactive, participatory learning experiences. Collin
College Honors students are highly motivated and driven. They
report that the mix of mutual encouragement, collaboration and
heightened expectations in the Honors classroom creates an
atmosphere in which they can enjoy pushing themselves beyond
the limits of other classes.
Admission Criteria
* minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. * in good standing with the
college.
* minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. * remain in good standing
with the college. * Each course must include at least three of the
Honors Curriculum elements * For each course, enrollment is
capped at 18
Honors Scholarships
Multiple scholarships are awarded to Honors students each year,
including: * Two $500.00 tuition scholarships, awarded by Collin
College, each fall semester. * Five full-year tuition scholarships,
awarded by Collin College, each spring semester. * Multiple Honors class tuition scholarships, awarded by the Honors Institute
Student Organization, each semester.
Honors Curriculum
An Honors course is defined by specific set of criteria: 1) Honors
Courses must include at least 3 of the following 7 elements: - Advanced research component; - Community engagement component; - Opportunity for presentation; - Opportunity for publication or performance; - Increased focus on student; responsibility
for discussion and debate; - Increased emphasis on experiential
and/or collaborative learning; and - Expanded infusion of technology in the learning process
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Honors Faculty
Honors professors are highly credentialed, award-winning academicians who have a passion for teaching and seek to exemplify
scholarship for their students. Generally, the Honors classes are
different in process and product. The teaching style often differs
in that the Honors classes are led in a more seminar/discussion
format. There is less lecturing and testing and more theoretical
discussion & experimentation (hands on analysis). Also, at the
end of the semester, the Honors course has something tangible
- a research paper or product created by the students. They are
encouraged to present that research and try to have it published
as well. Collin Honors Faculty report that their experience in
Honors classrooms sharpens their skills, allows them room to
experiment and take chances with course design, classroom activities, unique assignments and community engagement.
Honors Advising
Each of Collin’s campuses houses one Honors-designated Advisor, however all Advisors are fluent in Honors curriculum and
criteria. The Honors-designated Advisors are: - Samia Siddiqui [email protected] 972.578.5564 Spring Creek Campus
-Caryn Hawkins [email protected] 972.377.1655 Preston
Ridge Campus - John Ciccia [email protected] 972.578.5563
Central park Campus
In addition to the Honors-designated scholarships offered each
semester, Honors students at Collin College receive the following
benefits: - Smaller class sizes that foster open dialogue and debate
among students and professors. - Honors notations on academic
transcript. - Graduation acknowledgement. - Resume/CV/applications material for scholarships and university admissions.
- Articulation Agreements with Honors programs at several
local Universities. - Rigorous coursework to prepare students for
upper level courses. - Access to Honors Institute Student Resource Centers with computer labs & private study rooms. - Free
printing. -Priority Registration. - Community Involvement. Networking Opportunities.
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Program Name: NTCC HONORS
Location: Mount Pleasant, Texas
Dean/Director of Honors: Andrew Yox
General Information
The trustees of Northeast Texas Community College initiated
NTCC HONORS in the spring of 2007. With a unique seminar system of paired disjunctive, and conjunctive courses, the
program has stressed creative scholarship. To date the scholars
of NTCC HONORS have won 10 State Caldwell Awards, seven
regional Boe Awards of the Great Plains Honors Council, and
have been the only community college with scholarly student
presenters at the NCHC since 2008. The Honors Director, Dr.
Andrew Yox, is currently the president of the Great Plains Honors Council. He is a University of Chicago Ph.D., and a winner of
the Webb-Smith Essay Award, and the DeBoe Award.
Admission Criteria
NTCC HONORS admits at most 15 students each year into its
top entering seminar. Our rubric covers all relevant areas of
student achievement.
Students in the program are expected to enroll in an interdisciplinary seminar each semester, consisting of 3-7 hours, and to
maintain an overall 3.25 GPA, as well as a 3.0 GPA in honors
seminars.
Honors Scholarships
NTCC HONORS will cover all student expenses, provide a highend laptop to use, and help with printing and other relevant costs.
Honors Curriculum
NTCC HONORS is predicated on the idea that the specifics of
any course can become analogues for another. We begin with the
disjunctive seminar of Biology and Texas History, noting how the
precepts of biology are useful in meta-cognitive development,
and in forming essays. Texas History involves an essay length paper. The Stat-Psych Seminar in the spring sharpens the student’s
use of data, and reasoning skills. The sophomore level courses of
World Civilization II, Music Appreciation, and World Literature
II are meant to provide pathways to eloquence, and to finish the
literary abilities of students heading for further studies outside of
the humanities.
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Honors Faculty
We have seven honors professors, six of them with doctorates.
Two have published extensively. One has won a national award
in teaching. Our honors professor in Music was a world-class
guitarist who lived extensively in Europe.
Honors Advising
We believe along with John Zubizaretta, former president of the
NCHC, that “conscientious mentoring is the key to transformative experiences in eduation.” Seven professors serve as the
advisors for the twenty students in our program.
NTCC HONORS pays for free travel for its scholars to two honors conferences a year, as well as fall and spring trips, filming and
research trips. Our scholars have gone on to top-tier universities
aided by 2 Jack Kent Cooke, 3 Guistwhite, 1 All-American Team,
five Coca Cola Golds, 1 Hites, 1 Leaders of Promise awards on
the national level since 2008.
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Program Name: Elliott T. Bowers Honors College
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Gene Young
General Information
The Honors College is designed to attract and retain highly
competent and motivated students and seeks to create an intellectual and social climate that encourages students to develop
their potential both in and out of the classroom. To this end,
the Honors College creates a community of scholars, wherein
both students and professors interact and challenge each other
in developing their abilities. Specifically, the Honors College
provides personalized instruction and mentor-ship opportunities
in supporting the University’s overall mission of high academic
standards and community service. Graduating with Honors from
Sam Houston State University provides definite advantages for
students entering graduate or professional school, as well as those
starting out in their chosen profession.
Admission Criteria
Minimum criteria to be considered for admission (any one of the
following): Top 10 percent of graduating class 1200 SAT 27 ACT
Graduation Requirements: 3.25 GPA 24 semester hours of honors coursework (including two honors seminars)
Honors Scholarships
Automatic Bowers Scholarships Competitive scholarships Freshman scholarships (renewable) Study Abroad scholarships
Honors Curriculum
Honors classes are small, interactive, and--to the extent possible--interdisciplinary. Emphasis is placed on depth of treatment
and intensity of classroom interaction. Some upper-division
honors courses are available, particulary in programs with which
we have established an honors track. Seminars are expressly
interdisciplinary, challenging, and interactive.
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Honors Faculty
We do not “own” our separate faculty lines. Rather, we rely on
coordinating with departments in the selection of curriiculum
and faculty to present the best, most challenging and interesting
educational opportunities for our students.
Honors Advising
Because we value personal contact with our students, every honors student is advised every semester. We achieve this through a
combination of honors staff and advanced students. Advising is
required for early honors registration.
The Elliott T. Bowers Honors College is a place for highly-motivated students looking for a unique educational opportunity. The
Honors College provides these achievement-oriented individuals
with
•some financial support •opportunities to interact with other similarly motivated students •special course offerings leading to an unusually broad educational experience
•small classes with close contact to our hand-picked faculty •the opportunity for early registration •access to distinctively designed facilities.
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San Jacinto College
Program Name: San Jacinto College Honors Program
Location: Houston, Texas
Dean/Director of Honors: Eddie Weller
General Information
The San Jacinto College Honors Program offers academically
talented and highly motivated students special opportunities
for enriched learning and recognition. It provides a stimulating
range and depth of scholarly pursuits within an interdisciplinary
context, including interdisciplinary classes, honors classes, and
honors by contract, as well as extracurricular opportunities, such
as attending retreats, delivering papers, publishing works, attending programs, traveling internationally, and using the honors
lounges.
Admission Criteria
First-Time-In-College (FTIC) students, with fewer than 12 college credit hours must meet one of the following:
• 3.25+ accredited high school GPA
• Score of 4 or 5 on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam
• Top 20% of high school class
• Minimum SAT score: 1100 (critical reading/math combined)
• Minimum ACT score: 26 • Approval by campus coordinator Continuing SJC students
and transfer students with at least 12 college credit hours: 3.25
cumulative GPA
To become an Honors Program graduate a student must complete twelve hours of honors credit with better than a 3.0 average
and must graduate with a 3.0 college GPA. To remain in the
program a student must maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete honors credit each semester until twelve hours are completed.
Honors Scholarships
Students may apply for San Jacinto College scholarships of $750
per semester for a maximum of four semesters. Each year the
college gives out more than $60,000 in scholarships to students in
the Honors Program.
Honors Curriculum
Honors courses are taught by some of the best professors at San
Jacinto College in small classes limited to eighteen students. Yet
what makes the classes even better is that they are all REAL.
The REAL acronym highlights the four areas that the Honors
program through its classes and activities build:
• Research
• Enrichment activities
• Academic rigor
• Leadership Academic rigor. Will be a hallmark of every class,
allowing students to delve deeper into a subject. In addition they
will also include two or three of the other areas. Research will
be done in a mode appropriate to a professional in the discipline. Enrichment activities might include trips to museums or
government buildings, in or out of Houston. Leadership might
come from Service Learning, for instance. Honors courses are
normally offered in general education courses that fulfill the core
requirements.
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San Jacinto College
Honors Faculty
The Honors Program faculty members are the best in their field
at the college. They are creative in their teaching methods as they
emphasize research in their fields. Many have earned doctorates
with books and articles published in their fields. To teach in the
program each professor has to demonstrate how he or she will
make the class REAL by including:
• Research appropriate to the field of study
• Enrichment activities
• Academic rigor
• Leadership Many of the honors faculty members have won college, state, or national teaching awards. Others have been officers
in state, regional, or national academic associations in their fields.
Honors Advising
Each San Jacinto College campus has a counselor for Honors
Program students. In addition the campus coordinators and the
director also advise students.
Students in the Honors Program have special opportunities to
present their research at conferences. In the past students have
presented at NCHC, the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), the Great Plains Honors Conference, the
Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Conference, the Texas State Historical
Association (TSHA), The Texas Folklore Society (TFS), the East
Texas Historical Association, and the UHCL Student Conference
for Research & Creative Arts. Students’ research has also been
published by both the TSHA (in a journal, Touchstone) and the
TFS in the book Cowboys, Cops, Killers and Ghosts. Student
travel is another opportunity for students. Each year they can
attend the annual honor retreat in rural East Texas where they
get to know each other while examining a yearly honors topic. In
addition San Jacinto College has begun international travel with
honors students, spending a week in Paris in 2014 and a week in
Berlin/Munich in 2015.
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Program Name: Conerstone Honors Program
Program, Small Program (fewer than 100 students),
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Lynn Preston and Dr. Julie Lantrip
Scholarships Available
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
General Information
The TCC Cornerstone Honors Program provides opportunities
for highly motivated students to become part of an intellectually
stimulating community. With our Associates of Arts Cornerstone
Honors Degree, a wide range of students can achieve a high
level of academic excellence and increase their opportunities for
scholarships at four-year institutions. Honors Benefits: Honors
courses with advanced content Honors distinction on diploma
and at graduation ceremony. Cornerstone scholarships.
Admission Criteria
Students qualify by meeting ONE of these standards: Top 10%
high school graduate. Cummulative high school GPA of 3.5 or
higher. ACT composite score of 25 or higher. SAT combined
verbal and math score of 1100 or higher. Cummulative Tarrant
County College GPA of 3.5 or higher with a minimum of 12
credit hours excluding remedial courses.
To be in good standing in the Cornerstone Honors Program
students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0
in honors level classes. Students also need to be in good standing
with the monthly Friday meetings during the semester.
Honors Scholarships
Scholarships of $500 per year are available to students admitted
to the Cornerstone Honors Program. The honors experience
provides students with the ideal backgraound to compete for
prestigious transfer scholarships once they complete the Cornerstone Honors Program.
Honors Curriculum
The honors classes are small, interactive, and taught by honors
faculty. In addition to the district curriculum, the honors class
have global perspectives, community service projects and engaging classroom participation.
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Honors Faculty
Tarrant County College Northwest campus has more than 60
instructors in 14 different departments teaching in our honors
program. Our faculty bring expertise and enthusiasm to the honors classroom ensuring an elevated level of academics.
Honors Advising
In addition to the Cornerstone Honors Program office, we have a
dedicated counselor/advisor to help advise the honors student.
The Cornerstone Honors Program offers opportunities to be
involved in many campus and community service learning and
leadership projects.
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Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Dean/Director of Honors: Stephanie Box
General Information
Our goal is to enhance students’ skills, abilities, and experiences
through our courses, peer & faculty mentoring, out of classroom
experiences, research, and more. The curriculum, activities,
and programs offered through Honors are designed to prepare
students for whatever they choose to do after graduation. Many
of our students attend graduate or professional school while
receiving significant financial aid packages and/or research opportunities. Others start their career after graduation, proving to
be well prepared. The Honors Program is focused on developing
fundamental skills that will prove useful for any major and any
career. Graduates of the Honors Program will be: * Expressively
sophisticated in oral and written communication * Analytically
skilled in argument and problem-solving * Technically adept at
deploying formal and mathematical tools.
Admission Criteria
* Submit the online application. * Wait to be contacted about a
possible interview and additional writing assignment. * No minimum GPA or test score requirements, although that information
is reviewed.
To achieve our highest honors, Honors Program Graduate: *
Complete the required 30 hours of honors courses (find them on
our website) which includes a senior thesis project; * Achieve a
minimum 3.5 TAMUCC GPA by start of senior year; and * Maintain ‘good standing’ as defined on our website.
Honors Scholarships
Awards are competitive and merit based. A student’s application
will be scored based on the following items: * Academic achievement, including grade point average. * Leadership, campus and
community involvement. * Number of honors hours taken.
Scholarships are offered based on classification - freshman,
sophomore, junior, and senior. Seniors are only eligible if they
are completing a senior thesis. Scholarships are only available for
4 years.
Honors Curriculum
UCCP 1101 &1102 Honors First Year Seminar PHIL 2303, Honors Introduction to Logic ENGL 3363 Honors Rhetoric HONR
2101 & 2102 Sophomore Seminar COMM 1315 Honors Public
Speaking PHIL 3340 Honors Professional Ethics ECON 2302
Honors Microeconomics HONR 3491 Science & Technology for
Decision Makers HONR 3101 Junior Seminar ENGL 3361 Honors Strategies and Genres of Advanced Writing HONR 4101 &
4102 Senior Seminar
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Honors Faculty
Our honors faculty are carefully selected to provide our students
with an interactive and in-depth learning experience. Our courses are taught by well-prepared full time faculty with a passion for
student learning.
Honors Advising
The University has provided a number of resources to support
Honors, including: * A special workspace, located in Corpus
Christi Hall 262, which is available only to honors students and
boasts a number of amenities, including, * Desktop computers;
* A kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave oven,
coffee-maker, etc.;
* In-house laptops;
* Laptop lending
program;
* Printers, paper, and toner at no additional cost
to students;
* Couches and reading chairs;
* Reconfigurable desks and chairs for group work and meetings;
*
Noise-canceling headphones;
* Projector and screen for
presentations;
* A huge whiteboard for teaching, studying,
and problem-solving. * Honors Housing, located on the 3rd floor
of Coral Hall in Camden Miramar. It includes private rooms,
where students share a shower & toilet with a neighbor, common kitchen, laundry, and lounge area. * Early registration for
courses which provides honors students with first-choice on their
course schedules, allowing them the chance to create a perfectly
balanced schedule with honors and regular courses. * Specially
dedicated scholarship opportunities for honors students in good
standing. * Access to travel funding in support of conferences and
internships. * Public recognition for their accomplishments at
commencement.
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Honors Program, Large Program (more than 500 students),
Location: San Marcos, Texas
Scholarships Available, Transfer Students Accepted,
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Heather C. Galloway
Academic Advisors, Hispanic-Serving Institution
General Information
The Honors College gives Texas State’s most talented and creative
students the opportunity to explore new ideas and options, and
to nurture their enthusiasm for learning. The schedule of Honors
courses changes each semester to provide courses approved as
substitutions for core or advanced departmental requirements,
with enrollment limited to twenty. Departmental honors courses
provide additional options. Research experiences, scholarships,
and study abroad programs engage and inspire students. In addition, the Honors College coordinates the Common Experience at
Texas State, involving cross-disciplinary programming aimed at a
common conversation based on a theme.
Admission Criteria
• Entering freshmen should have one of the following qualifications. Graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class; composite score of 27 on the ACT; or combined score
of 1180 on the SAT (math and critical reading)
• Current or transfer students are encouraged to apply if they
have an overall college GPA or Texas State GPA of at least 3.25. • Veterans are especially encouraged to consider the Honors
College.
To remain a member of the Honors College, students must maintain a GPA of 3.25. Students can choose from two academic paths
to graduate in the Honors College: complete 15 hours of Honors credit – including a thesis, or complete a Minor in Honors
Studies by earning 21 hours of Honors credit – including a thesis
–and a cross-cultural experience.
Honors Scholarships
Terry Scholars, President’s Honors Scholars, National Merit and
National Hispanic Scholars are automatically admitted to the
Honors College. In addition, the Honors College offers competitive scholarships to continuing students. For the 2014-2015
year, Honors awarded $112,500 in scholarships to 29 students.
Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis via a competitive
application process.
Honors Curriculum
Regular honors courses are interdisciplinary and seminar-style,
emphasizing discussion over lecture, and student-designed
projects over multiple-choice tests. Courses are offered in many
disciplines and include such titles as “Writing to Change the
World”, “Eating Animals in America”, “Elementary Number Theory”, and “Teaching Physical Science to Children”. Departmental
honors courses supplement the curriculum options. Students also
have the option to design their own course of study according
to their interests. These courses count toward the requirements
to graduate in the Honors College. Independent Study: Honors
Independent Study (HON 4391) allows students to study selected
materials under the direct supervision of a professor for honors
credit. The course content and details are arranged by the professor and honors student. Honors Contract Course: The honors
contract course allows an honors student to enroll in a 3000 or
4000-level non-honors course and complete additional work that
represents a qualitative enhancement to the existing course.
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Honors Faculty
Honors faculty members are passionate about their courses
because they create the courses based on their interests. Faculty
who teach honors courses come from a wide range of academic
departments and backgrounds, allowing a diverse group of special topics and departmental honors courses to be offered. The
Honors Learning Community has a faculty member in residence.
In addition to teaching classes, the Honors College finds faculty
mentors for students interested in beginning undergraduate research, completing an Honors thesis, preparing for graduate and
professional school, or looking for an internship.
Honors Advising
Students may request advising in the Honors College in a wide
variety of areas. Advising includes establishing a plan to graduate
in the College, minoring in Honors Studies, applying for prestigious scholarships, and planning for the Honors Thesis. Advising
staff include the dean, two faculty and a student development
specialist. Upper division honors students who are resident assistants and a faculty member in residence support freshmen in the
Honors Learning Community.
• Thesis: Writing a thesis is required to graduate in the Honors
College or to Minor in Honors Studies. Recent thesis projects
have included a one-man autobiographical show, an analysis of a
Prokofiev flute sonata, an investigation of post-Communist urban
planning in Bucharest and a critique of contemporary science fiction films. Students find the chance to complete an independent
project to be the most significant part of their honors experience.
• Learning Community: Students accepted into the Learning
Community live together in Laurel Hall, where they take part in
activities designed to build community among honors students
and aid in the transition to college life.
• Undergraduate Research: The Honors College recognizes the
importance of undergraduate contributions in the field of research. An annual Undergraduate Research Conference showcases student work. Research projects conducted by students are
eligible for Student Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) grants.
Students also have the opportunity to be published in the Texas
State Undergraduate Research (TXSTUR) Journal. • Study Abroad: Special honors courses, including “C.S. Lewis,
Master Communicator” in Oxford, “Teaching Physical Science
to Children” in Cambodia, and “Summer Study in France” are
frequently offered in the summer.
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Program Name: REACH
Location: Athens, Texas
Dean/Director of Honors: Michael Felty
General Information
The honors program at Trinity Valley Community College is
titled REACH, which is an acronym for Reaching Excellence
Academically and Culturally through Honors. All students in
REACH have a successful academic background and academic
skills. In addition, they want to learn and find relevance in what
they have learned. REACH students want to think logically and
develop skills to identify and solve problems that expand their
education beyond the text and the classroom.
Admission Criteria
The minimum admission critieria to be enrolled in the honors
program is
• having satisfied all TASP/THEA or TSI requirements for
TVCC.
• having a minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0 for all college
coursework.
Besides the minimum requirements, two of the following must
be met:
• A combined reading/math score of 500 (TASP/THEA) or 740
(TSI).
• Graduated in the top 10% of their high school class. • A 3.30 GPA with at least twelve college semester credit hours.
• A current member of PTK.
• A recommendation letter.
• A 1000 combined SAT score in reading and math.
• A 22 composite ACT score.
• Exempt from TASP/THEA.
Honors Scholarships
After taking their first honors course, the student will automatically receive a scholarship for each semester that an honors class
is taken. The scholarship may be used towards tuition, books,
meal plan, or dorm fees. To receive this scholarship, all your
paperwork (application for readmission and honors contract)
must be received by the appropriate deadlines at the beginning of
the semester.
Honors Curriculum
REACH is not a program of “extra work.” Yes, you will have assignments, projects, and even grading scales that may differ from
the mainstream syllabus, but these changes most often represent
differences, not additions. Your work will stress creativity, critical
thinking, and individuality. The courses that are available for
honors credit include classes in the following departments: Art;
Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Drama; English; Government; History; Humanities; Math; Music; Philosophy; Physics;
Psychology: Sociology; Spanish; and Speech.
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Honors Faculty
The honors faculty are considered some of the best teachers and
academicians in their field of study at Trinity Valley Community
College. They work closely with their highly motivated students
as they guide them through their challenging honor’s curriculum,
which may include field research, a creative or community project, or simply enrichment work in their courses. Through this
collaboration, honors students gain an educational opportunity
that they would otherwise be unable to achieve and possibly may
even gain a life-long mentor.
Honors Advising
For advising, honor’s students may consult with any honor’s faculty or with the program director. All faculty will offer guidance
to students by identifying appropriate courses and opportunities
to help them be successful in their future careers.
• Enjoying a challenging and rewarding curriculum;
• Access to honors scholarships, internships, and study-abroad
programs;
• Transferable honors courses toward university honors programs
and scholarships;
• Greater interaction with faculty as well as professional and
community leaders.
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University of Houston
Location: Houston, Texas
Dean/Director of Honors: William F. Monroe
General Information
The Honors College at the University of Houston provides a
supportive small-college environment within a large metropolitan university, offering the best of both collegiate worlds to the
University’s most academically talented undergraduates.
Admission Criteria
Students admitted to the Honors College must also be admitted
to UH. Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis. The
committee considers academic record, extracurriculars, test
scores, and essays. Average Honors students graduate in the top
10 percent of their high school class with a score of 1300 or above
on the SAT. Transfer students are not required to submit SAT or
class rank, but should have a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 3.25.
Honors College students complete 36 credit hours of Honors
coursework—which includes courses from the University core,
major or minor degree plans, and electives—leading to graduation with University Honors. Students who enter the College in
mid-career may choose to complete at least 21 credit hours to
graduate with Collegiate Honors. All Honors College students
elect whether to write a senior honors thesis to graduate with
Honors in Major.
Honors Scholarships
The Honors College Scholarships are available to students in
amounts ranging from $500 to $1500 annually. Prospective
students should have a score of at least 1300 on the SAT (or 29
on the ACT) and be ranked in the top 10 percent of their high
school graduating class in order to be considered. Special consideration is given to students who graduated from a high school in
the East Texas region. No additional application is necessary.
Honors Curriculum
Honors College students take 36 semester hours, or 12 Honors
courses. At least 19 of these hours are in Honors core offerings,
while the remaining 17 semester hours include an Honors Colloquium (typically 3 semester hours) and 14 hours in the student’s
remaining coursework. This 14-hour block may also include 6
hours of thesis courses. The following Honors courses are designed to fulfill requirements in the University’s core curriculum,
allowing Honors College students to satisfy Honors and core requirements simultaneously. The Human Situation: Antiquity The
Human Situation: Modernity Honors American History Honors
American Government (Political Science) Honors Social Science
Honors courses are also available in the mathematics and sciences. These courses are also approved to satisfy core requirements
and are recommended to students majoring in the natural sciences or engineering or preparing for admission to pharmacy school.
Honors Mathematics Honors Biology Honors Chemistry
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University of HoustonHonors Faculty
Our faculty are drawn from many disciplines as well as from
across the University. They are selected for the quality of their
teaching, as well as their dedication to the College’s undergraduate mission. In addition to teaching, they also serve as directors
of minors and programs. For a complete list of our faculty, see
http://www.uh.edu/honors/about/faculty-staff/
Honors Advising
Personalized academic advising sessions are available to students
throughout the academic year. The Honors College recommends
registering for an advising session every semester to aid students in monitoring their academic progress and appropriately
planning their semesters. Students may arrange meetings with
advisors during the priority registration period, schedule individual appointments during the semester, or simply walk in during
designated walk-in advising times.
The Honors College is a hub for undergraduate life and learning
at the University of Houston. Honors is home to the Terry Scholars Program, The Bonner Leaders Program, the Speech, Debate,
and Advocacy Program among others. Honors also hosts several
minor programs, including Creative Work, Energy and Sustainability, and Medicine and Society. Discipline-based programs in
Engineering, Business, and Biology are also housed in Honors.
All of these programs and minors are complemented by Honors-based support for study abroad, study away, service learning,
living-learning communities, and undergraduate research. Honors stresses the great books as well as integrated curricular and
co-curricular opportunities for learning.
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Location: Denton, Texas
Dean/Director of Honors: Gloria C. Cox
General Information
The Honors College at UNT was established to enrich the undergraduate experience for our most talented and accomplished
students. Through Honors, students have the opportunity to
build an academic foundation that will prepare them to pursue
graduate or professional studies, build a career, and enjoy the
learning pursuits of a lifetime. In support of these academic and
intellectual goals, the Honors experience includes excellent classes offered in small enrollment sections, research opportunities
with faculty mentors, and numerous leadership and community
programs beyond the classroom. Membership in Honors at UNT
is open to first-time-in-college, continuing, and transfer students,
and honors membership is compatible with every undergraduate
major. Completion of an Honors College award is noted on the
student’s permanent transcript.
Admission Criteria
Freshman applicants should have: 1) a score of at least 1200
on the reading and math portions of the SAT (or 27 on the
ACT); 2) a GPA that places the student in the top ranks of their
high school class; 3) a broad range of classes, including higher
level mathematics courses; and 4) good writing skills. Transfer
students should have at least 15 college credits and a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.35.
Active membership in the Honors College requires successful
completion of at least one honors course per year. The Honors
Scholar Award requires completion of at least 18 honors credits, while the Distinguished Honors Scholar Award requires 18
honors credits including an honors thesis. Students typically earn
honors credits by taking honors classes, but may also pursue
an honors contract or participate in a national or international
exchange program.
Honors Scholarships
Most students in the Honors College hold centrally-awarded
scholarships, although the Honors College does award a substantial number of small scholarships to both transfer and first- timein-college students. The Honors College also directs the Terry
Foundation Scholarship Program, which awards more than $1.5
million each year in scholarships to UNT Students who are Texas
residents. Both Honors and non-Honors students are eligible, as
are both freshmen and transfer students.
Honors Curriculum
The heart of the Honors College is the honors classroom where
an accomplished professor offers a challenging and rewarding
class to a small group of talented and motivated students. Honors
classes emphasize critical thinking, writing, and research skills
as part of the student’s intellectual and academic growth. The
Honors curriculum is flexible, giving students the opportunity to
select their classes from honors versions of core classes, research
skills classes, and upper level seminars designed to promote higher order learning. Interdisciplinary research skills courses and
mentored research options prepare students to write a thesis and/
or attend graduate and professional programs.
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Honors Faculty
Numerous members of the UNT Faculty, including the dean and
associate dean of Honors, teach in the Honors College. Approximately eighty members of the UNT faculty teach an honors
class in any given academic year, and an additional one hundred
or more faculty members mentor honors contracts, work with
students in laboratories or studios, or supervise faculty mentored
research projects. The scholarly research of these undergraduates,
mentored by UNT faculty members, is celebrated at University
Scholars Day each spring. We believe that broad involvement of
faculty with honors students is a reflection of the strength of the
Honors College, in that students have opportunities to interact
with many distinguished members of the faculty. In addition,
Honors Hall has a live-in scholar who offers ongoing programming for Honors students.
• Members of the Honors College are encouraged to apply for
national and international scholarship awards, and are assisted by
the director of the office of nationally competitive scholarships.
Honors Advising
The senior academic counselor in the Honors College regularly
meets with students to talk about honors classes and requirements, and to make sure that the student is on track to earn an
Honors College award. The counselor directs students toward
many other helpful resources on campus, both academic and
non-academic. All students also have the benefit of regular advising through the college of their major.
• Honors College students are offered opportunities to develop
research skills and acquire research experience. As early as the
freshmen year, a student may take an honors research class and,
over the course of their undergraduate career, engage in scholarly
research with a faculty mentor, present their work at University
Scholars Day or another professional or disciplinary conference,
and publish in The Eagle Feather, our online journal of undergraduate research.
• Members may choose to live in Honors Hall, a residence hall
just for Honors College students. Beginning fall 2015, a second
Honors residence hall, Rawlins Hall, will open for Honors College freshmen and sophomores.
• The Honors College offers a study abroad opportunity each
summer during which participants can earn six honors credits.
• Students who earn an Honors College award will be recognized
with the Honors College medallion and have their permanent
transcript designated to show their Honors College award.
• Students in good standing in the Honors College enjoy special
library privileges as well as priority registration.
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Location: Arlington, Texas
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Karl Petruso
General Information
The Honors College at UT Arlington is an exclusive and purposefully diverse community of undergraduates who seek to
gain the most from their educational experience. Those who
join understand the value of personalized, intensive study and
enjoy the challenge of a rigorous academic program. Through its
sponsorship of co-curricular lectures and symposia, the College
cultivates intellectual curiosity and serves as a University-wide
resource on topics and issues of both timely and timeless significance. Outreach programs sponsored by the Honors College
serve high-achieving high school students as well as teachers in
the region.
Admission Criteria
Honors College admission is competitive. Candidates must fulfill
at least one of the following criteria to be eligible. For entering
first-year students:
• Combined Critical Reading and Math SAT score of 1200
• ACT composite score of 27
• Upper 10 percent of high school graduating class For currently
enrolled UT Arlington and transfer students:
• Minimum 3.35 overall GPA
The Honors degree requires 24 hours of designated Honors
course credit. These courses are intended to augment the undergraduate experience while fulfilling requirements in general
education and an academic major. Each student also proposes
and completes a Senior Project. Although a culminating requirement for the Honors degree, the Senior Project is intended to
be less a final experience than a point of departure in a student’s
lifelong journey toward intellectual accomplishment, citizenship,
and personal fulfillment.
Honors Scholarships
Honors College students have access to a wide array of general
and field-specific scholarships and fellowships, including one
of the largest offered by UT Arlington. Awards range from $500
to $20,000 per year, with the College distributing more than
$300,000 in aid annually to its members.
Honors Curriculum
The Honors College offers a range of lower-level Honors-designated courses each year. Honors classes are typically small and
place a special emphasis on teacher-student interaction and
research. Because the Honors degree culminates in a sustained
research project, students are also encouraged early on to do
contract courses in their major as a way to develop one-on-one
relations with potential Senior Project mentors.
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Honors Faculty
The Honors College draws on faculty from across the University
to teach Honors-designated courses, offer cross-listed courses,
do Honors contracts, and serve as mentors on Honors Senior
Projects. Honors students benefit greatly from the chance to work
directly with nationally and internationally renowned researchers
and teachers.
Honors Advising
The Honors College places special emphasis on advising. The
College has two full-time advisors, who work with students in
conjunction with their departmental academic advisors. Students
are encouraged to meet with an Honors advisor at least once per
semester, and the Honors advisors also offer frequent workshops
on a variety of topics to help students gain the tools they need to
succeed in a demanding academic environment.
The Honors College offers its students a wide range of opportunities to develop their academic interests, social and global awareness, and leadership skills:
• Honors Summer Study Abroad Program: Our three-week
program is grounded in intensive academic coursework, and
emphasizes in-depth on-site learning experiences.
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships: These competitive paid fellowships support Honors students pursuing original research under the guidance of top faculty from across the
University.
• Annual Road Trip: These overnight excursions within Texas and
neighboring states are designed to give students the opportunity
to learn about the many important natural, cultural, and historical resources in the region.
• Honors Colloquium: Faculty members from across the University speak and lead discussions on important contemporary
issues from the standpoint of their academic research.
• Honors Constituency Council: The HCC gives students a
chance to develop leadership skills and contribute to the growth
of the Honors community.
• Honors Community Service Learning Seminar: This intensive
for-credit course allows Honors students to grow both academically and personally through guided research in the context of
work at a community non-profit organization.
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Program Name: UVU Honors Program
Location: Orem, Utah
Dean/Director of Honors: Kate McPherson
Accepted, Academic Advisors, Residential Component
General Information
Available
The Honors Program at Utah Valley University provides opportunities for highly motivated students pursuing any associates
or baccalaureate degree to realize academic, professional, and
personal potential. Honors offers a powerful first-year experience, sustained peer-group interactions, and small courses with
outstanding faculty employing innovative classroom approaches.
Honors students benefit from experiential learning, undergraduate research, cultural events, and dynamic social gatherings.
Students from all majors may pursue an Honors degree. Through
Honors, each student can chart a customized program of study
most suited to their post-baccalaureate plans.
Admission Criteria
• Competitive and flexible criteria
• Every application assessed individually • Priority given to demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and intellectual flexibility
• Intellectual, artistic, athletic, community, entrepreneurial, and
similar achievements enhance application
• GPA of 3.5 and ACT of 25 or above typical for admitted students
• Writing sample judged by panel of faculty and staff
• All interested students encouraged to apply
• 33-36 total credits for baccalaureate degree
• 3.4 GPA at graduation
• Ancient and Modern Legacies: HONR 2000 and 2100 (3 credits
each)
• Honors Ethics & Values: PHIL 205H (3 credits)
• Three Semesters of Honors Colloquium: HONR 100R (3 credits)
• Science/Quantitative Honors GE Course (3 credits)
• Additional Honors GE Courses (6 credits)
• Three Honors Contracts in Majors Courses (9 credits)
• Two-semester Honors Thesis/Project: HONR 498R/499R (6
credits)
Honors Scholarships
UVU Honors awards between 10 and 20 tuition scholarships
annually based on academic merit and a writing sample; students must maintain a 3.5 GPA for this 8-semester award. UVU
Honors awards approximately 36 Housing Scholarships annually
based on academic merit, a writing sample, and interpersonal
skills. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA for this four-semester
scholarship. The university pays 2/3 and the student pays 1/3 of
the rent for a furnished, all-Honors apartment near campus.
Honors Curriculum
HONR 2000 and HONR 2100 form the backbone of the Honors Core. Taken by incoming Honors students in their first two
semesters in the program, Legacies courses prepare students
for the intellectual habits and skills to help them graduate with
Honors. Legacies courses qualify as elective credits for all degree
programs. Honors Colloquium engages students in culturally
and intellectually enriching events both on and off campus. These
include lectures, theatrical and musical performances, daylong
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and overnight outdoor education trips, as well as service and
research activities. Students also complete between 12 and 18
upper-division Honors credits and a two semester Honors Thesis
or Project. The Honors Thesis or Project is a sustained inquiry
or application of a focused idea, allowing the student to develop
subject-matter expertise, thorough research or practice, and intensive project management skills. It represents the culmination
of a student’s undergraduate experience in the Honors Program.
Honors Faculty
Faculty who teach Legacies for Honors come from departments
all across campus, although primarily from disciplines such as
literary studies, history, philosophy, and the social sciences. These
professors teach for Honors because they want to interact with
bright, motivated students and teach them concepts such as how
to 1. Gain insight about the fundamental questions and methods
of investigation that are the foundations of academic inquiry. 2.
Explain central ideas in Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance culture (or Modern and Contemporary culture) and their relationship to present day society 3. Integrate knowledge from different
sources 4. Increase facility in analytical and critical thinking ability through class discussion and written assignments 5. Improve
at formal writing, oral presentations, collaborative exchanges and
intellectual dialogue
true peers willing to be guided by faculty invested in their students’ intellectual potential. Students will discover the ability to
grapple with texts and ideas that have fascinated the world’s great
thinkers, writers, artists, and scientists, as well as the courage to
try out new and challenging ideas, places and experiences. At
graduation, students are well-prepared to succeed as professionals, citizens, and advanced learners. In recent years, UVU Honors
students have been admitted to graduate programs at major
research institutions such as Stanford and Purdue. Transcripts for
students completing Honors requirements will show the student’s Honors coursework and feature the certification “Honors
Program Graduate.” A silver Honors seal appears on the student’s
diploma. Graduates receive a special Honors medallion and embroidered satin stole. Graduates are also celebrated at an Honors
Awards night each April.
Honors Advising
Honors offers personalized advising for all admitted students.
Students should meet regularly (at least twice a semester)
with their Honors Coordinator. Honors advising is Secondary
Advising, meaning it supplements the advising students receive
from Primary Advisors in their academic major. All students are
encouraged to choose an academic major to explore as soon as
they enter the university. Honors can also help connect students
with wellness programs and other resources that ensure student
success.
Honors students receive priority registration for both their
Honors and non-Honors classes. Honors students have access
to specialized academic advising every day in the Honors office,
a place where students are warmly welcomed and encouraged
to feel at home. Honors students receive personal attention and
enjoy the sense of community. In a series of small classes with
other highly motivated students, UVU Honors students will find
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Norwich University
Program Name:
Location: Northfield, Vermont
Small Program (fewer than 100 students)
Dean/Director of Honors: Natalia F. Blank
General Information
The Honors Program supports an enriched academic experience for selected outstanding students. The program provides a
framework for exploration of the complexity of the world’s most
challenging problems through an applied experiential learning
process. The program offers an academic experience encompassing the following core elements: Customized opportunities for
enhanced academic growth Learning community of like-minded peers One-on-one faculty mentorship over participant’s
tenure in the program Individualized hands-on research experience Prestigious Honors Designation upon graduation
Admission Criteria
>Entering first year students with a 3.5 secondary school GPA
may be invited to apply. >Students completing their first or second semester at NU with a 3.2 GPA and showing an outstanding
academic aptitude may be invited to apply.
Honors Scholarships
Honors Curriculum
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Honors Faculty
Honors Advising
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Program Name: NSU Honors College
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Dean/Director of Honors: Page Laws
Transfer Students Accepted, Historically Black College
General Information
The NSU Honors College provides an exciting intellectual community dedicated to maximizing students’ college experience.
We offer enhanced academic classes, co-curricular activities,
undergraduate research opportunities, and special programs for
high-ability students in all majors. The Honors College has three
component programs: the prestigious Dozoretz National Institute
for Mathematics and Applied Sciences (DNIMAS) Science Honors Program for selected math and science majors; the Alison J.
and Ella W. Parsons General Honors Program for all majors; and
the Discipline-Specific Honors Programs currently available for
students in History; Psychology; Interdisciplinary Studies; Technology; Nursing; Health Services Management; Health, Physical
Education and Exercise Science; Social Work; and Business.
Admission Criteria
Criteria for DNIMAS Scholars
• Entering freshmen must have a 3.3 cumulative GPA and a minimum score of 1500 (Math + Verbal + Writing) on the SAT or 22
on the ACT. Criteria for the Parsons General Honors Program or
Discipline-Specific Honors Programs
• Entering freshmen must have a 3.0 GPA and a combined 1450
SAT (Math, Verbal, and Writing) or 21 on the ACT. • Current NSU students and transfer students must have a 3.0
GPA.
• Students must complete 30 hours of H credits (or DNIMAS
courses), including one Honors Seminar or capstone H project in
the major.
• Students in Discipline-Specific Honors Programs take 18 hours
of Gen Ed H courses and 12 hours of Honors (including capstone) in their major.
• Transfers with an A.A. or A.S. or A.A.S. plus General Studies
certificate degree may receive special H diploma with 18 hours of
H credit (including one capstone).
Honors Scholarships
Honors College students are eligible for an array of renewable
scholarships set aside for them including, among others, the
Presidential Scholarship, the Provost’s Scholarship, the DNIMAS
Scholarship and the Dean’s Scholarship.
Honors Curriculum
DNIMAS students follow a special DNIMAS curriculum tailored
for each STEM discipline. Parsons General Honors Program
students may take any 30 hours of Honors courses (General Education or upper-level), provided one course is a capstone Honors
Seminar. DSHP students take 18 hours of Gen Ed Honors courses
and then 12 hours of Honors in their particular discipline,
including their Honors capstone course. There are three general
types of honors courses: 1. STRAIGHT-UP (where all students
are in the Honors College); 2. DUAL-ROSTER (where several Honors College students take a regular course but do special
assignments and activities); and 3. CUSTOMIZED (where one
Honors College student who has completed the Honors Seminar
or his or her Honors Capstone Course contracts with an instructor to do special assignments and activities as part of a regular
course).
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Honors Faculty
Honors Faculty are selected by their departments for teaching excellence and availability. Some faculty also participate in the NSU
Honors College Senior Fellows program, a distinguished cadre
of Honors College supporters and mentors made up of about 20
faculty and 15 community leaders.
Honors Advising
Students are advised in their home departments but have easy
access to the Dean of the Honors College and her assistant for
additional advising and scheduling help.
Honors courses are often taught in small, more intimate settings
where students participate in a deeper exploration of topics
presented by our world-class faculty and distinguished visiting
scholars. The Honors College experience will extend beyond the
classroom into the community (through service learning and
internships) and into the world (through opportunities for travel
and study abroad). Additional benefits include leadership training, free trips to Honors conferences, membership in the Honors
College Student Association, and free tickets to theater, opera,
civic and cultural events. We are especially known for being
national leaders in the field of co-curricular honors educational
offerings. (See “Media Literacy and Liberation: Honors Students
as Prophetic Artists and Critics,” in Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. Vol. 2, No. 2. Fall/Winter 2001. 27-41.) By
sponsoring and co-sponsoring worthwhile academic and co-curricular events, we are a main catalyst in creating the cultural life
of our University and its surrounding community. Our students
are exposed to the very best in world culture, often getting the
chance to meet renowned artists, musicians, filmmakers, poets,
playwrights and speakers from every discipline.
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Radford University
Program Name: Honors Academy
Location: Radford, Virginia
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Joe King
General Information
Honors at Radford University is defined by intellectual curiosity
and active engagement in the educational process. In turn, these
qualities are expected to result in the pursuit of excellence in
one’s scholarly and creative activities. The mission of the Honors Academy at Radford University is threefold. First, we give
recognition for academic excellence. Second, we provide opportunities for more academic rigor. Third, we foster a community
of distinction for honors students. As a result of the Radford
honors experience, Highlander Scholar graduates embrace challenging, novel situations that require creativity, critical thinking,
and adaptability. These students are prepared to solve meaningful
problems through research and creative activities.
Admission Criteria
Admissions to Honors is space-limited. There are two typical
ways to be eligible for applying to the Honors Academy: Outstanding high school students will be invited to apply if they meet
at least two of the following three criteria: --1100 SAT (combined
V+Q) or 24 ACT --3.5 High School GPA --Top 20% High School
Class Rank New freshman earn an invitation to apply after one
semester at RU by making at least a 3.5 GPA.
Honors freshmen are expected to live in honors housing (exceptions are made for varsity athletes and commuter students).
Honors students may request non-honors roommates on a space
available basis. To maintain active honors status, students must
complete an honors requirement each semester and maintain a
minimum overall GPA (3.3 for freshman and sophomores, 3.4 for
juniors, and 3.5 for seniors)
Honors Scholarships
All active honors students receive a $1000/year scholarship in
addition to any other awards by the university.
Honors Curriculum
To graduate from the Honors Academy as a Highlander Scholar,
students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average and complete at least 27 hours of Honors work in accordance with the requirements listed below. Fifteen of these hours
meet requirements in the university’s Core Curriculum (a.k.a.,
general education requirements). --6 credits in Univesity Core A
honors courses (CORE 103 and either CORE 201 or CORE 202) --9 credits in University Core B honors courses, including an
honors course from three of the following five areas: -Math -Natural Science
-Humanities
-Visual and Performing Arts -Social and Behavioral Sciences --9 upper-level
honors credits, including at least three of the following four
options:
-honors contracts in the major
-independent
study
-study abroad
-upper-level honors seminars
--3 credit honors capstone project --3.5 cumulative GPA in all
coursework at RU
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Honors Faculty
The Honors Academy draws on the expertise of faculty from every college and department on campus. The resources of the entire faculty are necessary mentoring the exciting honors contracts
and honors capstones, which are undertaken every semester.
Honors Advising
All honors students have access to honors advising from the
director and associate director. In addition, all honors students
meet with one of the honors advisors. Working with this advisor,
students complete an honors plan of study. This plan of study will
be your guide for how to complete the honors requirements for
your major. Once honors students have developed the plan, it is
approved by the department chair for student’s major.
The Honors Academy Student Organization (HASO) brings
together students with common interests and ideas to become
involved in the Radford University community and beyond.
This organization gives students the opportunity to obtain a
well-rounded experience alongside their coursework in the Honors Academy. HASO adds character and a sense of belonging to
the students and to the University. The mission of HASO includes
both service and social goals. HASO is student-run. Co-presidents are designated during the spring semester and often act as
student liasons between the Honors Academy the outside community. Other HASO leadership positions are elected or assigned
during the beginning of the fall semester. The Honors Student
Council (HSC) is an advisory committee of honors students
elected by their peers. This group serves as a conduit between the
honors administration and the honors student body when recommending policy changes.
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Roanoke College
Location: Salem, Virginia
students), Transfer Students Accepted, Academic Advisors,
Dean/Director of Honors: Chad Morris, Ph.D.
Support for year-long self-designed experiential learning
General Information
project
At Roanoke College our mission is to develop students as whole
persons and prepare them for responsible lives of learning,
service, and leadership by promoting their intellectual, ethical,
spiritual and personal growth. Since its development in 1985,
the Honors Program has helped us not only attract high-achieving students but also support them in this growth. As noted in
its mission statement, the Honors Program “provides distinctive educational opportunities and challenges for students who
possess a strong academic background, broad extracurricular
interests, and leadership abilities.” Honors students value the
program’s academic rigor, strong sense of community, co-curricular opportunities, and close relationships with faculty, and in
return they contribute much to the intellectual and cultural life of
the campus.
Admission Criteria
Students accepted into the Honors program have an average SAT
score of 1250, ACT score of 28 and a strong GPA in college preparatory courses. The Honors program application contains short
essay questions designed to help us understand how students
might contribute to the Honors community at Roanoke.
In addition to completion of the Honors curriculum described
below, successful completion of the Honors Program requires
completion of four semesters of Portfolio Development Seminar (fr/so), followed by completion of a year-long self-designed
Distinction Project (jr/sr). Generous support funding is made
available for completion of the Distinction Project. Students must
maintain a 3.2 grade point average (overall and in Honors core
courses), and must receive a grade of B or better on the Distinction Project.
Honors Scholarships
In addition to funding awarded through the College’s scholarship competition, Honors students receive significant financial
support for completion of the year-long self-designed Distinction
Project. Examples of supported expenses include travel locally
or abroad, project materials, incentives for research respondents,
support for community programming and/or conference fees/
expenses.
Honors Curriculum
• Students complete a nine-course Honors core designed to mirror the College’s innovative Intellectual Inquiry general education
curriculum.
• Materials, assignments, and activities are modified in Honors
courses to engage high-ability, high-achieving students. Examples include any or all of the following: greater reliance on primary source material, readings and assignments that dig deeper into
complex issues, more discussion, and more student-driven course
material or classroom activity.
• All Honors core courses are further distinguished by significant
interaction with one or more communities outside the classroom.
• AP/IB/prior outside college credit is accepted in lieu of up to
three core courses.
• Foreign language is required through the intermediate (202)
level.
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• Honors courses are small (capped at 15 or 25) and designed
specifically with the ability and curiosity of honors students in
mind.
• The Honors curriculum allows ample flexibility for declaration
of multiple majors/minors/concentrations and off-campus study
terms.
located in a portion of the newest residence hall on campus that
was designed specifically with the Honors community in mind.
The Honors facility includes housing, a classroom, offices, kitchen
facilities, and an Honors-only computer lab/lounge.
Honors Faculty
All Roanoke College faculty are eligible to teach in the Honors
Program and mentor Distinction Projects. Honors course instructors are chosen based on demonstrated excellence in teaching and pedagogical practice linking coursework to communities
outside of the classroom.
Honors Advising
Honors students receive ample mentoring from faculty members
chosen based on demonstrated advising excellence. Incoming
freshman receive an Honors faculty advisor who also teaches
their freshman seminar course and portfolio development courses. Students remain with that advisor all four years, plus gain
additional advisors in declared majors/minors/concentrations.
Honors Program students also serve as mentors to incoming
students through our Honors peer mentoring program and the
College’s orientation program.
• The crown jewel of the Honors Program, the Distinction Project, allows students to meld their personal knowledge bases and
passions in a unique way, creating a meaningful and memorable
year-long project that goes deep into a substantive question. With
project funding provided, this experience is designed to enhance
the way students see issues of importance to them, but also to
provide experience that lets them stand out in applications for
graduate school, employment, and national scholarships/awards.
• While the Honors Program provides students with many distinct educational opportunities and classes, it is also a wonderful
way to meet new friends and form strong bonds with other Honors students. Student-run programs such as book discussions and
conversations about current events occur regularly, in addition
to special opportunities such as a Freshman weekend retreat, an
annual trip to Washington, D.C., and other opportunities and
celebrations.
• Another example of the strong Honors community can be
found in Honors housing. Honors housing is optional, and is
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Sweet Briar College
Program Name: Sweet Briar College Honors Program
Location: Sweet Briar, Virginia
Small Program (fewer than 100 students), Scholarships
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Jill Nelson Granger
Available, Transfer Students Accepted, Women’s College
General Information
The Honors Program at Sweet Briar provides an interdisciplinary
curriculum of inquiry, challenging students across the liberal
arts spectrum to develop wide-ranging perspectives. Opportunities include Honors classes, independent research projects and
co-curricular activities and events that are designed to foster
critical thinking skills, cross-disciplinary curiosity, and analytical and creative rigor. The program enriches the experiences for
first- and second-year Honors students through intellectually
challenging course work and it encourages upper-level students
to undertake Honors research projects. The program allows
students at all levels to interact with an academically energetic
cohort, both inside and outside the classroom, during four years
of Honors study.
Admission Criteria
Incoming first-year students who receive the top two Sweet Briar
scholarship awards upon admission to the College are invited
into the Honors Program. Others may apply to the program after
one semester on campus, but no later than the end of the fall
semester of sophomore year.
Students who seek program recognition in Honors have two options at Sweet Briar. The Honors Degree is the culmination of an
Honors course of study, while Departmental Honors are earned
through thesis research. Honors students may pursue the Honors
Degree in conjunction with or without the thesis, and vice versa.
To receive Departmental Honors, a student must successfully
complete a year-long Senior Honors Thesis Project in her major
department.
Honors Scholarships
First-year Honors students in good standing are eligible to apply
for the Anne Gary Pannell Honors Merit Scholarship. The scholarship includes a merit award applied to sophomore year tuition
(typically $1000 - $4000) as well as funds of up to $3000 to provide students the opportunity to explore an area of interest more
fully during their sophomore year. This may include a scholarly
project, research, creative endeavor, travel for academic purposes,
or service.
Honors Curriculum
Honors courses demonstrate pedagogical innovation through
new approaches within a discipline or through cross- or inter-disciplinary study. There are several types of Honors courses:
Honors Inquiry, Honors seminars, Honors sections, Honors
variants and Honors independent study. To graduate with the
Honors Degree, students must successfully complete seven Honors courses including:
• the First-year Honors Inquiry (1 credit)
• the First-year Honors seminar (3 credits)
• one 200-level Honors seminar (3 credits)
• one 300-level Honors seminar (3 credits)
• two additional Honors courses (seminar, variant, or section; 3
credits each)
• the 470 Advanced Honors independent study in the student’s
major department (3 credits) To graduate with Departmental
Honors students must successfully complete two semesters (6
credits) of Senior Honors Thesis independent study in their
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major department and defend their work in front of a thesis
committee that includes two Sweet Briar faculty members and an
outside evaluator.
Honors Faculty
Honors courses are taught by Sweet Briar faculty from all disciplines on a rotating basis per the faculty member’s own interests.
Often faculty members will design Honors courses around their
own research. Courses are taught on a repeated schedule over a
number of years, typically three times in six years.
Honors Advising
All incoming students at Sweet Briar are assigned a faculty
advisor based on their academic interest. Honors Program staff
serve as a secondary resource, advising students as they progress
through the program. The program staff meets with students
twice a year, during pre-registration for the following semester.
Honors students have many opportunities for enriched experiences outside the classroom. They may live in designated Honors
housing starting their first semester on campus. Honors students
serve on the Honors Program Student Council and in doing so
play an important role in the Honors Colloquia series, introducing speakers (on-campus faculty and visiting scholars) and
having dinner with them. Honors students also have a special
dinner with College Deans at least once a year. First-year Honors
students may apply for the Anne Gary Pannell Honors Merit
Scholarship for sophomore year. Students at all levels may apply
for Honors Travel Grants to support travel to research sites and
to conferences, often to present their own research. The Honors
Summer Research Program is an important component of the
Honors Program, providing the opportunity for approximately
ten students to undertake independent research with a faculty
mentor during an eight-week summer session. Students are
awarded a paid fellowship and receive three credit hours of upper
level Honors independent study. Many Honors students use the
summer research experience as the foundation for the year-long
Senior Honors Thesis project.
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Location: Richmond, Virginia
Dean/Director of Honors: Barry Falk, Ph.D.
General Information
Guaranteed Admission Programs
Composed of more than one thousand of VCU’s most creative,
talented, and committed students, representing virtually every
major on campus, The Honors College is an intellectually diverse
community that provides a solid foundation for an advanced
level of academic success and sets the stage for lifelong learning.
Situated within a vibrant metropolitan research university, The
Honors College grants students access to vast educational, cultural and social resources while maintaining an intimate learning
community. From engaging discussions with VCU’s finest faculty
members and students, to interactive courses in a wide variety of
subjects, to hands-on research projects, mentorship programs,
honors student organizations and a special honors-only residence
hall, the honors community offers numerous opportunities for
every student to discover their interests and grow intellectually.
Admission Criteria
Incoming Freshmen
• Unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4-point scale
• Combined SAT I score of 1910 (one sitting) with no score below 530 or ACT composite score of 29
• VCU Admission Transfer Students
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in 12-53 credits from transfer
institution
• VCU Admission Current VCU Students
• Attendance at prospective student orientation
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in 12-53 credits from VCU
• Maintain Cumulative 3.5 GPA
• Enroll in at least one honors course or module per academic
year
• Attend at least three Berglund Seminars per semester
• Complete the diversity of study requirement
• Complete the honors core curriculum
• Complete the capstone course in major
• Submit the honors dossier
Honors Scholarships
Awarded through the Honors Council, scholarships are granted
to continuing honors students who maintain good standing with
The Honors College as evidenced by a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or
better, a record of at least one honors course per academic year
and attendance at three Berglund Seminar events each semester.
The Honors College also recognizes incoming first-year honors
students who demonstrate strong academic potential and project
active involvement in the Honors community.
Honors Curriculum
Honors College students are part of both a large university and
an intimate community of dedicated scholars. Honors students
have at their disposal the resources of a major urban research
university and world-class professional schools while attending
small interdisciplinary classes with diverse topics that emphasize
participation in dynamic discussions alongside 20 or fewer energetic honors students.
• Honors Rhetoric (only required of students admitted as Freshmen)
• Honors: The Reading and Writing of Fiction & Poetry (only
required of students admitted as Freshmen)
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• Mathematics in Civilization
• Science, Technology, & Society
• International Political Economy
• Reason, Science, & the Self
• Diversity of Study: A dual degree, a minor, a double major, two
diverse upper-level courses, or three upper-level courses within
the same discipline
institute, you will work with faculty from a wide range of disciplines, including the arts, social sciences, life sciences, humanities
and engineering, to explore how complex problems are addressed
by several academic fields. Honors housing is more than just a
room; it’s an opportunity to be a part of a community of scholars.
Living in honors housing opens the door to interacting with other honors students, participating in seminars and activities and
being actively involved in The Honors College.
Honors Faculty
The Honors College staff works hard to find ways to create an
enriching experience and dynamic education. We are committed
to providing excellent service to our students and enhancing the
intellectual life of the university. The small size of The Honors
College allows our faculty and staff to get to know you as an individual and take a personal interest in your progress. Our faculty
advisors will help you find your place at VCU, plan a course of
study and succeed in your educational endeavors. The personal
attention you receive from The Honors College staff is as valuable
as the academic advantages we offer.
Honors Advising
Honors students are required to meet with an honors advisor
once a semester during freshman year and are strongly encouraged to continue this habit as upperclassmen. Honors advisors
are valuable resources in terms of helping students keep up with
honors requirements and in serving as a liaison to departmental
advisors. Your honors advisor will keep you abreast of opportunities and benefits of membership in The Honors College in
addition to encouraging your individual academic interests.
Honors organizations raise awareness of The Honors College
on campus and recruit new students, as well as organize social,
cultural and volunteer projects to involve students. Activities
range from basketball games to visiting museums to participating
in debates. The Honors College newsletter, Le Monde, captures
these events in its articles every semester. The National Scholarship Office (NSO) located in The Honors College supports VCU
students and alumni who are interested in applying for prestigious national and international scholarships, such as the Rhodes,
Marshall, Truman, Goldwater and Fulbright scholarships. The
Freshman Research Institute is designed to introduce incoming
freshmen to multidisciplinary research concepts and methodologies early in their undergraduate education. By attending the
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Program Name: William O. Douglas Honors College
Location: Ellensburg, Washington
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Anne Cubilié
General Information
For over thirty years, the William O. Douglas Honors College
(DHC) has challenged students to reach their potential as writers,
readers, speakers, and critical thinkers. The DHC has all of the
advantages of a select liberal arts college in a large university
setting. With small class sizes, our students receive personal attention from some of our most accomplished professors, teachers
who are eager to work with Central’s best students. Participants
in the honors college form close relationships that extend well
beyond their time at Central. Our graduates are accepted to
top-tier graduate programs and law schools, and are employed in
a variety of fields.
Admission Criteria
Admission is granted to students who demonstrate excellence
in academic achievement - both in high school course work and
standardized tests. Self-motivated students with initiative and
leadership skills are especially encouraged to apply. Transfer
students (who have completed general education requirements)
may also apply to the Douglas Honors College Upper-Division
Coursework. All applicants are expected to have completed two
years of study in a foreign language as well as meet mathematics
requirements prior to acceptance.
-A student is in good standing when the cumulative GPA is 3.0
or higher. -For first-year students, enrollment in University 101
is mandatory. -For Upper-Division Honors, the completion of a
creative project or a culminating thesis is required. -Completion
of a minimum of two years of a foreign language and coursework
through calculus in high school.
Honors Scholarships
-Partial Tuition Waiver: students in good academic standing may
receive up to $1050 tuition waiver when enrolled in the Douglas
Honors College. Completion of the FAFSA is required to receive
the tuition waiver. -Lillian Bloomer Scholarship: an annual
award given to scholars of high academic achievement in the
honors program. -Lillian Bloomer Residential Scholarship: $2000
of scholarship award and housing waiver to upperclassmen living
in the DHC Living Learning Community on-campus.
Honors Curriculum
-Core Curriculum: The core curriculum consists of 56 credits
which satisfy the general education requirements of Central
Washington University. -Interdisciplinary Honors Minor:
The Interdisciplinary Honors minor is comprised of 35 credits.
Most DHC students satisfy the requirements of the minor by
completing the DHC Breadth Requirements and one additional
five-credit course, DHC 380. -Upper-Division Honors: The Upper-Division Honors is a faculty-mentored research experience
wherein students complete two upper-division seminars along
with a culminating capstone project. The Upper-Division Honors
program is 17 credits and complements all majors and minors
offered at Central Washington University.
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Honors Faculty
Dr. Anne Cubilié (Director) joined the William O. Douglas Honors College as its Director in August of 2013. Dr. Cubilié came to
Central from the United Nations, where she worked in humanitarian and development policy at United Nations headquarters
and in the field. Prior to joining the United Nations, she was an
assistant professor at Georgetown University. Dr. Cubilié has
lived in many foreign countries, working for the United Nations,
and most recently has conducted research on women’s relationships to state structures. Christina Denison (Program Coordinator & Adviser) is the adviser for all first-students and undeclared
sophomores. She also acts as the program coordinator for the
honors college. Mrs. Denison earned her CWU Bachelor of Science degree in June, 2000 and is pursuing a Master of Education
in Higher Education from Central Washington University. The
professors involved in the program are comprised of 35 affiliated
faculty members from the university.
Honors Advising
Individual attention and personal advising is paramount to each
student participating in the Douglas Honors College at Central
Washington University. Dr. Cubilié and Mrs. Denison work closely with the students enrolled in the honors college to help them
grow as leaders and citizen scholars.
Study Abroad Opportunities: The DHC curriculum is flexible
enough to allow students to study abroad. Students need not take
honors courses during every quarter. - DHC Living-Learning
Community (DHC LLC): Specialized out-of-classroom enrichment activities focus on the residential and educational needs
of honors students living in Barto Hall. The DHC LLC utilizes a
combination of professional and student staff to provide an engaging and rewarding residential Experience. The DHC LLC also
has five peer mentors to assist first year students in the transition
to university life. It strongly recommended DHC students live in
the DHC LLC. - Undergraduate Research: DHC students may
pursue a major in any of the more than 120 specialized fields
of study at Central. The DHC does not offer a major. Rather, it
provides an innovative general education and mentored research
experience for exceptional students, along the option of earning
a minor. The capstone project involves mentored research and
the completion of a thesis or creative project prepared under the
supervision of a thesis adviser.
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Program Name: Western Washington University Honors
Program
Location: Bellingham, Washington
Dean/Director of Honors: George Mariz
General Information
The Western Washington University Honors Program provides
an enhanced and accelerated education for students of demonstrated ability. Students normally enter in their first year in the
university, but there are options for both transfer and already-enrolled students as well. Honors offers independent classes in a
broad variety of areas, including the humanities, social sciences,
and the natural sciences. The program is open to students in all
majors and is compatible with any major in the university. Depending on the individual student and the student’s major, Honors work will comprise anywhere from about 25% of a student’s
undergraduate curriculum to as much as 45%. Students in the
natural sciences tend to take more work in Honors than non-science students. Many Honors students study abroad.
Admission Criteria
Admission is selective and is based on a combination of the following factors: Strength of high school curriculum; A required
academic writing sample; A letter of reference/evaluation;
Scores on standardized tests; High school grade point. Typical
high school grade point is 3.85+ (typical range 3.00-4.00); SAT
average is 1360 (verbal and quantitative scores only, and typical
range is 1200-1600); ACT composite average is 30+ (typical
range 28-35); All admissions decisions are individual.
Students entering from high school must complete the following
requirements: A first-year, interdisciplinary humanities sequence; Second-year colloquia; Third-year seminars; An Honors senior project. Transfer students complete seminars and a
senior project; There are a number of additional recommended
options available for Honors students in the natural sciences and
mathematics; Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA for the last 90
graded credits of university-level work---essentially the junior
and senior years.
Honors Scholarships
A wide variety of scholarships are available to entering students
through the university, and the program also makes awards to
senior students. In addition, Honors students qualify for a large
number of other departmental and program scholarships.
Honors Curriculum
Western Honors is a four-year experience, and the program
offers a broad variety of classes in general education and others
which may be counted in students’ majors. There are separate
classes offered for each class level. Almost all Honors classes
are independently funded by the program, although a few are
offered jointly through departments, e.g., Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology. The program’s curriculum builds on the
student experience in each year and offers work of increasing
sophistication and complexity as students move through the
program and the university from year to year: students’ work in
second year colloquia assumes knowledge they have gained in
the first-year humanities sequence, Honors calculus options, and
so on. Third-year seminars rely on knowledge and skills acquired
in the second-year colloquia. A senior project is required of all
students.
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Honors Faculty
Honors has no permanent faculty but draws them from individual departments and colleges. They are recognized university wide
as outstanding classroom teachers.
Honors Advising
Honors provides both group-based and individualized advising for all students in the program from the time they enter the
university until they graduate. Both the director and an Honors
faculty member/adviser serve in this capacity. In addition to
individualized counseling, group advising is offered for first-year
students.
Honors classes are open only to Honors students. In addition,
students receive specialized advising to prepare them to compete
for internships, fellowships, and scholarships. Honors students
also have available to them specific assistance to prepare them
for application to medical, dental, and graduate programs.
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St. Norbert College
Program Name: St. Norbert College Honors Program
General Honors Program, Scholarships Available, Transfer
Location: De Pere, Wisconsin
Students Accepted, Academic Advisors
Dean/Director of Honors: Dr. Marcie Paul
General Information
The St. Norbert College Honors Program provides students
of outstanding intellectual ability, high motivation and broad
interests with a learning environment that empowers them to
achieve their maximum potential. We achieve this through the
Norbertine traditions, which call us to pursue truth, collaborate
with others in order to share knowledge and solve problems, and
strive to respond to the needs of our local community. The St.
Norbert College Honors Program promotes and supports lifelong
learning, creative problem-solving, critical-thinking skills, original research and ethical leadership.
Admission Criteria
• The honors director invites outstanding incoming students to
apply for admission to the program.
• Aptitude and achievement in high school are taken into account.
• Most successful students have an ACT composite of at least 28
and a high school GPA of at least 3.75.
• Participation in extracurricular activities, leadership potential,
creative endeavors and high school counselor recommendation
contribute to our decision.
• Transfer/current students will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 by end of senior year.
• Complete six honors courses, including HONR 101, or 5 honors
courses + study abroad/Washington semester/student-teaching
abroad.
• Complete senior project.
Honors Scholarships
• St. Norbert College students are not automatically awarded
scholarship monies for their participation in the St. Norbert College Honors Program. However, most honors students qualify for
either the Trustee Distinguished Scholarship or the Presidential
Scholarship.
• Honors students are ideal candidates for prestigious national
scholarships and awards. We encourage them to apply for these
awards, and we offer guidance throughout the application process.
Honors Curriculum
Honors classes are small, discussion-based sessions with an
emphasis on critical thinking and the development of excellent
communication skills. The professors chosen to teach honors
courses share a commitment to the college mission, and to an
experiential, interdisciplinary classroom. All incoming honors
students enroll in Honors 101, a foundational course that fulfills
their writing-intensive requirement. Special honors-only courses
are capped at 20 students and fulfill a variety of core-curriculum
requirements. Students may also take honors tutorials, a series
of three mini-courses — each capped at three or four students
— that meet for nine weeks during the semester. Recent tutorial
topics included “Food as Culture and Philosophy,” “The Rhetoric
of Sport,” “The Transitional Body: Gender, Ethnicity and Cul
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ture,” “Buddhism and Neuroscience,” “Race, Sex and Gender in
Contemporary Art,” “The First Christmas: What the Gospels
Really Teach About Jesus’ Birth” and “The Irish Independence:
The Easter Rising of 1916.”
is recognized, and more. Programming is a vital component of
the St. Norbert College Honors Program as it enhances learning,
builds community, and develops a cross-generational community
of honors students.
Honors Faculty
Honors courses are taught by a cadre of full-time, experienced,
tenure-track faculty who have been recognized as master-teachers. They share a commitment to the pedagogies that inform the
honors classroom: a focus on critical-thinking skills; an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving; the development of
clear, effective communication skills; and the practice of applying
theory to concrete challenges. The faculty use a discussion-based
approach to teaching so that both students and faculty learn from
and teach the course.
Honors Advising
Careful, consistent advising is a fundamental component of the
St. Norbert Honors Program. Incoming honors students are
advised by experienced honors advisers during their summer
orientation, and are then assigned a faculty adviser in their area
of interest. In addition to this academic adviser, the director of
the Honors Program serves as their honors adviser throughout
their college career.
Bergstrom Hall: The foundation of the St. Norbert honors
community is Bergstrom Hall — the honors first-year residence
hall. All incoming honors students live in this hall where they
are mentored by an associate hall director and resident assistants
who are also honors students. NCHC: St. Norbert is an institutional member of the National Collegiate Honors Council, which
provides honors students the opportunity to attend the national
conference, where they may present original research, organize
a panel or be trained as a moderator along with networking with
other honors students from across the country. Annual Honors
Trip: The peaceful coexistence of Muslims, Christians and Jews in
Spain? Our Norbertine heritage in Austria and the Czech Republic? Tragedy in Greece? The St. Norbert College Honors Program
organizes an annual, for-credit, international January-term trip
that is led by honors faculty. Programming: A first-year cookout at the college president’s house; Life Raft!, an overnight at
the college’s lakeside lodge; faculty speakers; a formal senior
honors banquet where the honors Alumna/Alumnus of the Year
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Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Dean/Director of Honors: Laurence Carlin
General Information
The University Honors Program fosters an environment that
allows the University’s most qualified and motivated students
to fulfill their intellectual promise while developing a range of
abilities and talents. The Program not only creates and supports
courses for Honors students that are small, discussion-based,
and rigorous, but also sponsors social, cultural, and intellectual
co-curricular activities. These courses and activities are designed
to challenge the university’s best students to be critical thinkers,
problem solvers, and community leaders. The UHP places the
student-faculty relationship at the center of its mission by promoting teaching excellence, directed and collaborative research
and scholarship, and formal and informal mentoring. Through its
mission, the Program provides for the larger University community a model program dedicated to the ideals of a comprehensive
education.
Admission Criteria
• ACT Composite is 26+ and high school GPA is 3.75+
• ACT Composite is 29+ and GPA is 3.50-3.74
• HNRS 175: The Honors Seminar (3 cr)
• HNRS 275: Culture Connection (3 cr)
• HNRS 475 / XXX 474: The Senior Capstone (choose either a
Thesis project OR Senior Seminar) (3 cr)
• Overall GPA of 3.2 • HONORS ELECTIVES* The number of Honors Electives
required depends on a student’s level of progress at the time he or
she joins the UHP.
Honors Scholarships
Honors Curriculum
The University Honors Program offers small class sizes and many
co-curricular events to create a unique learning community for
more than 400 students. The UHP curriculum consists of three
Honors Core courses as well as Honors Electives, which are
smaller versions of required general education classes limited
solely to Honors students. Through these unique classes and
involvement in a small, supportive learning community, the Program provides a rewarding academic environment for highly motivated students. Students can also receive credit through Honors
contracts in non-Honors classes in which they are enrolled.
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Honors Faculty
The University Honors Program has approximately 30 faculty
members from four different colleges who teach Honors courses.
Honors Advising
The Honors Program has an Honors Advisor since careful and
attentive advising is central to carrying out the mission of the
Program. The Honors Advisor works in collaboration with the
student’s general academic advisor.
Small Classes: Honors courses are capped at 20 to 25 students,
which allows for significant discussion and interaction between
faculty and other students. Innovative Classes: Students in the
UHP have the opportunity to take interdisciplinary, team-taught
seminars on cutting-edge topics that are specially designed for
and limited to Honors students. Early Registration: Students
active in the UHP are permitted to register for classes early to coordinate Honors offerings with their other courses. Community:
The Honors community is special in that its members come from
the University’s four colleges while sharing a commitment to
academic excellence and personal and intellectual challenges. It
is a diverse, energetic group that likes to work and spend time together, and its student association, the UHSA, plans social events
and service opportunities that enrich the Honors Program and
connect students with the campus and surrounding community.
Honors Floor: Honors students have the opportunity to live on
the second floor of South Scott Hall, where they enjoy the convenience of the hall’s location, the many activities that are offered
there, and a sense of community with other Honors residents.
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Program Name: UWM Honors College
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dean/Director of Honors: Charles Schuster
Accepted, Academic Advisors, Honors House; Honors Living
General Information
and Learning Community; Honors studentFacebook page
Open to talented and motivated students in every major and discipline, the Honors College offers the personalized education of
a small liberal arts college within an urban-rich, major research
university. Our students receive: Individual attention in small
seminars taught by faculty members committed to excellence in
undergraduate education. Opportunities to engage in undergraduate research, either by completing research in Honors or
by doing a senior thesis or project. Academic advising and
support services, including a writing specialist to help students
plan, write, and revise essays. Successful completion of Honors
College requirements culminates in an Honors degree, a mark
of distinction which lets prospective employers and graduate
and professional schools know that the student has maintained a
consistent record of excellence.
Admission Criteria
Holistic admissions review based on: writing, ACT scores, high
school rank, high school academic preparation, high school GPA,
campus visits and interviews whenever possible
Graduation Requirements: 21 Honors credits, overall GPA of 3.5.
Honors Scholarships
The UWM Honors College offers over $125,000 in scholarships
to undergraduate Honors students each year, including support
for Study Abroad.
Honors Curriculum
Individual seminars limited to 15 students taught by the best faculty on campus. Emphasis is on discussion, exploration, writing,
revision, close reading, research, inquiry, and critical thinking.
Honors Faculty
UWM Honors seminars are taught by a core of permanent Honors faculty and by outstanding disciplinary faculty from across
campus. Each designs a seminar tailored to his/her academic
specialty and to student interests.
Honors Advising
UWM Honors College advisers are full-time professionals who
support and strengthen “the whole student.” Knowledgeable
about all majors on campus, they promote the academic, personal, and psychological well-being of all Honors students.
UWM Honors students, under faculty sponsorship, can earn
Honors credits by writing a thesis, completing a creative project,
participating in research, engaging in an independent study, and/
or studying abroad.
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Casper College
Program Name: Caper College Honors Program
Location: Casper, Wyoming
Dean/Director of Honors: David Zoby
General Information
Our program specializes is smaller honors courses like “Holocaust Studies” and “World Lit.” Each year we participate in
Alternative Spring Breaks”; and we offer opportunities to study
abroad. Scholarships are available.
Admission Criteria
3.25 and a recommendation from a current or former teacher
Students must enroll in at least one honors course per semester.
Students can remain in the program for two years.
Honors Scholarships
$500 for all current honors students. Must enroll in honors
courses to retain the scholarship.
Honors Curriculum
A rotating mix of interesting humanities and science courses
taught by professors who emphasize class discussion and active
learning.
Honors Faculty
Rotating.
Honors Advising
Each year there is an international component offered to honors
students. 2015 features Oaxaca, Mexico.
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Basic Characteristics Of A Fully Developed Honors College
The National Collegiate Honors Council has identified these best practices that are common to successful and fully
developed honors colleges.
1. An honors college incorporates the relevant characteristics of a fully developed honors program.
2. The honors college exists as an equal collegiate unit within a multi-collegiate university structure.
3. The head of the honors college is a dean reporting directly to the chief academic officer of the institution and
serving as a full member of the Council of Deans if one exists. The dean has a fulltime, 12-month appointment.
4. The operational and staff budgets of honors colleges provide resources at least comparable to those of other
collegiate units of equivalent size.
5. The honors college exercises increased coordination and control of departmental honors where the college has
emerged out of a decentralized system.
6. The honors college exercises considerable control over honors recruitment and admissions, including the
appropriate size of the incoming class. Admission to the honors college may be by separate application.
7. The honors college exercises considerable control over its policies, curriculum, and selection of faculty.
8. The curriculum of the honors college offers significant course opportunities across all four years of study.
9. The curriculum of the honors college constitutes at least 20% of a student’s degree program. The honors college
requires an honors thesis or honors capstone project.
10. Where the home university has a significant residential component, the honors college offers substantial honors
residential opportunities.
11. The distinction achieved by the completion of the honors college requirements is publically announced and
recorded, and methods may include announcement at commencement ceremonies, notations on the diploma
and/or the student’s final transcript, or other similar actions.
12. Like other colleges within the university, the honors college may be involved in alumni affairs and development
and may have an external advisory board.
Approved by the NCHC Executive Committee on June 25, 2005, and amended by the NCHC Board of Directors on
February 19, 2010.
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Basic Characteristics of a Fully Developed Honors Program
Although no single or definitive honors program model can or should be superimposed on all types of institutions,
the National Collegiate Honors Council has identified a number of best practices that are common to successful and
fully developed honors programs.
1. The honors program offers carefully designed educational experiences that meet the needs and abilities of the
undergraduate students it serves. A clearly articulated set of admission criteria (e.g., GPA, SAT score, a written
essay, satisfactory progress, etc.) identifies the targeted student population served by the honors program. The
program clearly specifies the requirements needed for retention and satisfactory completion.
2. The program has a clear mandate from the institution’s administration in the form of a mission statement or
charter document that includes the objectives and responsibilities of honors and defines the place of honors in
the administrative and academic structure of the institution. The statement ensures the permanence and stability
of honors by guaranteeing that adequate infrastructure resources, including an appropriate budget as well as
appropriate faculty, staff, and administrative support when necessary, are allocated to honors so that the program
avoids dependence on the good will and energy of particular faculty members or administrators for survival. In
other words, the program is fully institutionalized (like comparable units on campus) so that it can build a lasting
tradition of excellence.
3. The honors director reports to the chief academic officer of the institution.
4. The honors curriculum, established in harmony with the mission statement, meets the needs of the students in
the program and features special courses, seminars, colloquia, experiential learning opportunities, undergraduate
research opportunities, or other independent-study options.
5. The program requirements constitute a substantial portion of the participants’ undergraduate work, typically 20%
to 25% of the total course work and certainly no less than 15%.
6. The curriculum of the program is designed so that honors requirements can, when appropriate, also satisfy
general education requirements, major or disciplinary requirements, and preprofessional or professional training
requirements.
7. The program provides a locus of visible and highly reputed standards and models of excellence for students and
faculty across the campus.
8. The criteria for selection of honors faculty include exceptional teaching skills, the ability to provide intellectual
leadership and mentoring for able students, and support for the mission of honors education.
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9. The program is located in suitable, preferably prominent, quarters on campus that provide both access for the
students and a focal point for honors activity. Those accommodations include space for honors administrative,
faculty, and support staff functions as appropriate. They may include space for an honors lounge, library, reading
rooms, and computer facilities. If the honors program has a significant residential component, the honors housing
and residential life functions are designed to meet the academic and social needs of honors students.
10.The program has a standing committee or council of faculty members that works with the director or other
administrative officer and is involved in honors curriculum, governance, policy, development, and evaluation
deliberations. The composition of that group represents the colleges and/or departments served by the program
and also elicits support for the program from across the campus.
11. Honors students are assured a voice in the governance and direction of the honors program. This can be achieved
through a student committee that conducts its business with as much autonomy as possible but works in
collaboration with the administration and faculty to maintain excellence in the program. Honors students are
included in governance, serving on the advisory/policy committee as well as constituting the group that governs
the student association.
12. Honors students receive honors-related academic advising from qualified faculty and/or staff.
13. The program serves as a laboratory within which faculty feel welcome to experiment with new subjects, approaches,
and pedagogies. When proven successful, such efforts in curriculum and pedagogical development can serve as
prototypes for initiatives that can become institutionalized across the campus.
14.The program engages in continuous assessment and evaluation and is open to the need for change in order
to maintain its distinctive position of offering exceptional and enhanced educational opportunities to honors
students.
15. The program emphasizes active learning and participatory education by offering opportunities for students to
participate in regional and national conferences, Honors Semesters, international programs, community service,
internships, undergraduate research, and other types of experiential education.
16. When appropriate, two-year and four-year programs have articulation agreements by which honors graduates
from two-year programs who meet previously agreed-upon requirements are accepted into four-year honors
programs.
17.The program provides priority enrollment for active honors students in recognition of scheduling difficulties
caused by the need to satisfy both honors and major program(s) requirements.
Approved by the NCHC Executive Committee on March 4, 1994; amended by the NCHC Board of Directors on November 23, 2007;
further amended by the NCHC Board of Directors on February 19, 2010
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Past NCHC Presidents
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989
1988 1987 1986 1985
1984 1983
1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 Richard I. Scott
Greg Lanier
Bonnie D. Irwin
John Zubizarreta
Lydia Daniel
Hallie E. Savage
Kate Bruce
Jon Schlenker
Virginia McCombs
Norman Weiner
Donzell Lee
Rosalie Otero
G. Hewitt Joiner
Joan H. Digby
Bob Spurrier
Herbert Lasky
Susanna Finnell
Len Zane
Ada Long
Julia Bondanella
Ronald Link
Samuel Schuman
Ira Cohen
Ted Humphrey
Anne Ponder
John L. Howarth
Richard J. Cummings
Jocelyn W. Jackson
Samuel I. Clark
Wallace Kay
William Daniel
C. Grey Austin
William P. Mech
C. H. Ruedisili
Bernice Braid
Andrew C. De Rocco
Robert O. Evans
Lothar L. Tresp
Catherine Cater
Carlyle Beyer
Myron Lunine
John Portz
Joseph Cohen
John S. Eells, Jr.
Dudley Wynn
V. N. Bhatia
James Robertson
Columbia College-South Carolina
Hillsborough Community College
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
University of Maine, Augusta
State University of New York-Oswego
Alcorn State University
University of New Mexico
Georgia Southern University
Long Island University-C.W. Post
Oklahoma State University
Texas A & M University
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Indiana University
Miami-Dade Community College
University of North Carolina-Asheville
Arizona State University
Kenyon College
University of Maryland
University of Utah
Morehouse College
Southern Mississippi University
Winthrop College
Ohio State University
Boise State University
University of Wisconsin
Long Island University Brooklyn
University of Kentucky
University of Georgia
North Dakota State University
College of William & Mary
Tulane University
Winthrop College
University of New Mexico
Washington State University
University of Michigan
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2014 NCHC Board of Directors
Kyoko Amano Secretary
Lauren Bach*
Lopamudra Basu
Suketu P. Bhavsar
Barry Falk President Elect
Jerry Herron Vice President
Alex Hoffmann*
Joseph S. King
Soncerey L. Montgomery
Mary Kay Mulvaney
Barbra Nightingale
Fatima Ojeda Rojas*
Marjean Purinton
James S. Ruebel President
Jordan Marcell Rutland*
Angela Salas Treasurer
Zachary D. Samples*
Richard I. Scott Immediate Past President
Michael Sloane
Laurie Smith-Law
Art L. Spisak
Mara Steven*
Naomi Yavneh Klos
John Zubizarreta
University of Indianapolis
University of Wisconsin-Stout
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
James Madison University
Wayne State University
Radford University
Winston-Salem State University
Elmhurst College
Broward College
Paine College
Texas Tech University
Paine College
Indiana University Southeast
Iowa State University
University of Iowa
Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans
Columbia College - South Carolina
Fellows of the National Collegiate Honors Council
Larry R. Andrews
Ted Estess
Alison Primoza
C. Grey Austin
John Grady
Ann R. Raia
Richard Badenhausen
Bonnie Irwin
P. Brent Register
Elizabeth C. Beck
Jocelyn Jackson
Jack Rhodes
Gary Bell
G. Hewett Joiner
Hallie Savage
Irmgard Bocchino
Carolyn Kuykendall
Samuel Schuman
Bernice Braid
Jennifer Lane
Rick Scott
Ron Brandolini (deceased)
Greg Lanier
Charlie Slavin (deceased)
Kate Bruce
Donzell Lee
Ricki Shine
Catherine Cater
Ada Long
Robert Spurrier
Ira Cohen
Virginia McCombs
Elaine Torda
Lisa L. Coleman
Dail Mullins
Norm Weiner
Richard J. Cummings
Rosalie Otero
Marca Wolfensberger
Lydia R. Daniel
Anne Ponder
John Zubizarreta
Freddye T. Davy (deceased)
Jeffrey Portnoy
Joan H. Digby
John Portz (deceased)
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Index of Honors Colleges and Programs
American University
American University Honors Program
Washington, DC
Michael L. Manson
[email protected]
Andrew College
Andrew College Honors Program
Cuthbert, Georga
Jay Langdale
[email protected]
ASU Honors Program
San Angelo, Texas
Dr. Shirley M. Eoff
[email protected]
The Honors College
Boone, North Carolina
Dr. Leslie Sargent Jones
[email protected]
The Honors College
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Rebecca Oliver
[email protected]
ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
Honours Programme Theory and Research
Arnhem, The Netherlands
Dr. Peter Sonderen
[email protected]
Ashland University
Academic Honors Program
Ashland, Ohio
Dr. Christopher N. Swanson
[email protected]
Honors College
Muncie, Indiana
Dr. James S. Ruebel
[email protected] or [email protected]
Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State
University
Tempe, Arizona
Dean Mark Jacobs
[email protected]
Bay College Honors Program
Escanaba, Michigan
Joe Shaw
[email protected]
Belmont University
Belmont University Honors Program
Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Jonathan Thorndike
[email protected]
Bethel University
Bethel University Honors Program
McKenzie, Tennessee
Dr. Daniel Dalrymple
[email protected]
Binghamton University - State University of
New York
Binghamton University Scholars Program
Binghamton, New York
Professor William Ziegler, Executive Director
[email protected]
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield College Honors Program
Bloomfield, New Jersey
Carolyn I. Spies, Ph.D., Associate VP for Academic
Affairs, Dean of Graduate Studies, and Director/Honors
Program
[email protected]
Honors Program
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Dr. Stephen M. Kokoska
[email protected]
Honors College
Bowling Green, Ohio
Dean Simon Morgan-Russell
[email protected]
Bridgewater State University Honors Program
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Teresa K. King, PhD
[email protected]
Broward College
Robert “Bob” Elmore Honors Institute
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dr. Tai Houser
[email protected]
Butler University
University Honors Program
Indianapolis, Indiana
Judi Morrel
[email protected]
Califirnia State Polytechnic University (Cal
Poly) Pomona
Kellogg Honors College
Pomona, California
Dr. Suketu Bhavsar
[email protected]
Fullerton, California
Dr. Susan Jacobsen
[email protected]
Casper College
Caper College Honors Program
Casper, Wyoming
David Zoby
[email protected]
William O. Douglas Honors College
Ellensburg, Washington
Dr. Anne Cubilié
[email protected]
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Clark College
Transfer AA Honors Program
Vancouver, WA
Miles Jackson
[email protected]
Clayton State University Honors Program
Morrow, Georgia
Dr. Alexander W. Hall (Director)
[email protected]
College of Lake County Honors Program
Grayslake, Illinois
Nicholas Schevera
[email protected]
Plano, Texas
Jenny Warren
[email protected]
Columbia College
Columbia College Honors Program
Columbia, South Carolina
John Zubizarreta
[email protected]
DePaul University
Honors Program
Chicago, Illinois
Rose Spalding
[email protected]
Honors College
Greenville, North Carolina
Marianna Walker
[email protected]
The Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College
Charleston, Illinois
Dean Richard England
[email protected]
EKU Honors Program
Richmond, Kentucky
Dr. David Coleman
[email protected]
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,
Daytona Beach
Honors Program
Daytona Beach, Florida
Dr. Geoffrey Kain, Professor & Honors Program Director
[email protected]
The Honors Program at Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan
Dr. Peter Bradley
[email protected]
FIU Honors College
Miami, Florida
Lesley Northup
[email protected]
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Methodist University
Gannon University
Kishwaukee College
Georgia College
La Salle university
LaGuardia Community College/The City
University of New York
FMU Honors
Florence, South Carolina
Dr. Jon Tuttle
[email protected]
Franklin Pierce University Honors Program
Rindge, New Hampshire
Dr. Kristen Nevious
[email protected]
Honors Program
Erie, Pennsylvania
Ann Bomberger
[email protected]
Georgia College Honors Program
Milledgeville, Georgia
Steven Elliott-Gower, PhD
[email protected]
GGC Honors Program
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Dr. Jennifer Wunder
[email protected]
Frederik Meijer Honors College
Allendale, Michigan
Jeff Chamberlain
[email protected]
Highland Community College Honors Program
Freeport, Illinois
Juliet D’Souza
[email protected]
Hillsborough Community College - Honors
Institute
Honors Institute
Tampa, Florida
Lydia Daniel, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Houston Baptist University
The Honors College at HBU
Houston, TX
Gary Hartenburg
[email protected]
Honors Program
Normal, Illinois
Dr. Tim Fredstrom
[email protected]
Honors Scholars Program
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Trisha Posey, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Honors Program
Overland Park, Kansas
Patricia Decker
[email protected]
Kent State University Honors College
Kent, Ohio
Donald F. Palmer
[email protected]
Kent Stark Honors Program
North canton, Ohio
Leslie Heaphy
[email protected]
The Honors Program
Malta, Illinois
Anthony Thomas
[email protected]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Richard A. Nigro
[email protected]
The Honors Program at LaGuardia CC
New York City, New York
Dr. Karlyn Koh
[email protected]
North Andover, Massachusetts
Dr. William Wians, Director
[email protected]
Methodist University Honors Program
Fayetteville, NC
P. Jennifer Rohrer-Walsh and Richard G. Walsh
[email protected], [email protected]
University Honors College
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Dr. John R. Vile
[email protected]
The Honors Program at Minnesota State University,
Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota
Christopher Corley
[email protected]
Shackouls Honors College
Starkville, Mississippi
Dean Christopher A. Snyder
[email protected]
Lewis University
Scholars Academy
Romeoville, Illinois
Dr. Marne Bailey
[email protected]
Harrogate, Tennessee
Nathan Hilberg
[email protected]
LIU Post Honors program
Brookville, New York
Director: Dr. Joan Digby
[email protected]
LSU Honors College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Nancy Clark
[email protected]
Los Angeles, California
Vandana Thadani
[email protected]
Marian University
Marian University Honors Program
Indianapolis, Indiana
James Norton, Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Liberal Arts
[email protected]
McDaniel College
McDaniel Honors Program
Westminster, Maryland
Dr. Sara Raley
[email protected]
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Honors College
Springfield, Missouri
John F. Chuchiak, IV, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Honors Program
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Dr. Teddi Deka
[email protected]
Monroe College
Monroe College Honors Program
Bronx/New Rochelle, New York
Kathryn M. MacDonald
[email protected]
The Honors Program
Palos Hills, Illinois
Alicea S. Toso
[email protected]
NCC Honors Program
Nashua, New Hampshire
Stephen Meidell
[email protected]
Albert Dorman Honors College
Newark, New Jersey
Katia Passerini
[email protected]
NSU Honors College
Norfolk, Virginia
Page Laws
[email protected]
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Saddleback College
College Scholars Honors Program
Naperville, Illinois
Dr. Perry T. Hamalis
[email protected]
NTCC HONORS
Mount Pleasant, Texas
Andrew Yox
[email protected]
Boston, Massachusetts
Professor Maureen Kelleher
[email protected]
Boston, Massachusetts
Professor Maureen Kelleher
[email protected]
DeKalb, Illinois
Dr. J.D. Bowers
[email protected]
Honors Program
Highland Heights, kentucky
Belle Zembrodt
[email protected]
Norwich University
Northfield, Vermont
Natalia F. Blank
[email protected]
Dr. Elizabeth Morrissy Honors Program
Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Jeana DelRosso
[email protected]
Undergraduate Honors Program
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., Dean of the Farquhar College of
Arts and Sciences
[email protected]
Oakland University
The Honors College
Rochester, Michigan
Graeme Harper DCA Ph.D FRGS FRSA FRAI
[email protected]
Ohio University
Honors Tutorial College
Athens, Ohio
Jeremy W. Webster
[email protected]
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Dr. Jim Baird
[email protected]
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Dr. Karen Youmans
[email protected]
Honors Program
Syracuse, New York
Jacqueline Barstow
[email protected]
Honors Program
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dr. Kay Meyers, Dr. John Korstad
[email protected], [email protected]
Karen Baker
[email protected]
Corvallis, Oregon
Toni Doolen
[email protected]
Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College
Lake Worth, Florida
Marcella A. Montesinos
[email protected]
Point Park Honors Program
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Helen Fallon
[email protected]
Polk State College
Honors Program
Winter Haven, Florida
Patricia Jones, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Radford University
Honors Academy
Radford, Virginia
Dr. Joe King
[email protected]
: Ramapo College Honors Program
Mahwah, New Jersey
Peter A. Campbell, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Roanoke College
Honors Program
Salem, Virginia
Chad Morris, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Rockhurst University Honors Program
Kansas City, Missouri
Mindy Walker, Ph.D.
[email protected]
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RWU Honors Program
Bristol, Rhode Island
Becky L. Spritz
[email protected]
Roosevelt University Honors Program
Chicago, Illinois
Samuel Rosenberg, PhD
[email protected]
FASN Honors College
Newark, New Jersey
Kinna Perry, Ph.D., M.B.A.
[email protected]
Honors Program
Mission Viejo, California
Dr. Alannah Rosenberg
[email protected]
Honors Program
Saint Leo, Florida
Dr. Jacci White
[email protected]
St. Louis, Missouri
Jessica Perolio
[email protected]
Lasallian Honors Program
Winona, Minnesota
Christian Michener, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Commonwealth Honors Program
Salem, Massachusetts
Joanna Gonsalves
[email protected]
Thomas E. Bellavance Honors Program
Salisbury, Maryland
Dr. James Joseph Buss
[email protected]
Elliott T. Bowers Honors College
Huntsville, Texas
Dr. Gene Young
[email protected]
San Diego Mesa College Honors Program
San Diego, California
Wendy Smith
Wendy Smith
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College Honors Program
Houston, Texas
Eddie Weller
[email protected]
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The Honors College
St. Norbert College
University of Idaho
Swarthmore College
Unity College
University of Iowa
Sweet Briar College
The College at Brockport, State University of
New York
SAU Honors College
Magnolia, Arkansas
Edward P. Kardas
[email protected]
The Honors College at Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon
Ken R. Mulliken, Ph.D.
[email protected]
SJC Honors Program
Patchogue, New York
Wendy C. Turgeon
[email protected]
St. Norbert College Honors Program
De Pere, Wisconsin
Dr. Marcie Paul
[email protected]
The Honors Program
New Paltz, New York
Patricia A. Sullivan, Director,The Honors Program
[email protected]
The Honors College
Selden/Riverhead/Brentwood, New York
Albin Cofone
[email protected]
Swarthmore College Honors Program
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Prof. Craig Williamson
[email protected]
Sweet Briar College Honors Program
Sweet Briar, Virginia
Dr. Jill Nelson Granger
[email protected]
Conerstone Honors Program
Fort Worth, Texas
Dr. Lynn Preston and Dr. Julie Lantrip
[email protected] and [email protected]
Honors Program
Corpus Christi, Texas
Stephanie Box
[email protected]
Honors College
San Marcos, Texas
Dr. Heather C. Galloway
[email protected]
Honors College
Brockport, New York
Dr. Donna Kowal
[email protected]
The SAS Honors Program
New Rochelle, New York
Dr. Amy Bass
[email protected]
The Honors College
Houston, Texas
William F. Monroe
[email protected]
The University of Akron Honors College
Akron, Ohio
Dean Dale H. Mugler
[email protected]
Lloyd International Honors College
Greensboro, North Carolina
Dr. Jerry Pubantz
[email protected]
REACH
Athens, Texas
Michael Felty
[email protected]
Union Scholars
Lincoln, Nebraska
Dr. Edward Allen, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Unity College Honors Program
Unity, Maine
Aimee Phillippi and Michele Leavitt
[email protected]
UAB Honors College
Birmingham, Alabama
Dr. Shannon Blanton
[email protected]
Donaghey Scholars Program
Little Rock, Arkansas
Simon Hawkins, Interim Director
[email protected]
Campuswide Honors Program
Irvine, California
Professor Ted Wright
[email protected]
Schedler Honors College
Conway, Arkansas
Dr. Richard Scott
[email protected]
The Burnett Honors College
Orlando, Florida
Alvin Y. Wang, Ph.D.
[email protected]
www.nchchonors.org
University Honors and Leadership Program
Denver, Colorado
Steven G. Medema, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Honors Program
Storrs, Connecticut
Dr. Jennifer Lease Butts
[email protected]
Dayton, Ohio
Dr. David W. Darrow
[email protected]
Denver, Colorado
Keith Miller, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Honors Program
Honolulu, Hawaii
Vernadette Gonzalez
[email protected]
Moscow, Idaho
Dr. Alton Campbell
[email protected]
University of Iowa Honors Program
Iowa City, Iowa
Art L. Spisak
[email protected]
Global Ideas Honors Program
La Verne, California
Sean Bernard
[email protected]
Global Ideas Honors Program
La Verne, California
Sean Bernard
[email protected]
Helen Hardin Honors Program
Memphis, Tennessee
Melinda Jones, Ph.D.
[email protected]
University of Missouri-Kansas City Honors Program
Kansas City, Missouri
Dr. Gayle Levy
[email protected] or [email protected]
University of Montevallo Honors Program
Montevallo, Alabama
Dr. Cathlena Martin
[email protected]
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Wartburg College
Wayland Baptist University
Wayne Community College300
Wayne State College
Honors College
Las Vegas, Nevada
Marta Meana, Ph.D.
[email protected]
University of Nevada, Reno Honors Program
Reno, Nevada
Tamara Valentine, Director
[email protected]
UNH Honors Program
West Haven, Connecticut
Dr. Matthew Wranovix
[email protected]
Honors College
Charlotte, North Carolina
Dr. Malin Pereira, Professor of English
none
Esther G. Maynor Honors College
Pembroke, North Carolina
Mark Milewicz
[email protected]
UNCW Honors Scholars College
Wilmington, North Carolina
Katherine Bruce, PhD
[email protected]
UND Honors Program
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Dr. Sally J. Pyle
[email protected]
Honors College
Denton, Texas
Gloria C. Cox
[email protected]
University of Portland Honors Program
Portland, Oregon
John C. Orr
[email protected]
Honors Program
Evansville, Indiana
Antonina Bambina
[email protected]
Aquinas Scholars Honors Program
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Stephen J. Laumakis
[email protected] or aquscholarsdir@stthomas.
edu
Honors College
Arlington, Texas
Dr. Karl Petruso
[email protected]
Kugelman Honors Program
Pensacola, Florida
Dr. Greg Lanier
[email protected]
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Laurence Carlin
[email protected]
UWM Honors College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Charles Schuster
[email protected]
UVU Honors Program
Orem, Utah
Kate McPherson
[email protected]
Valdosta, Georgia
Dr. Michael Savoie
[email protected]
Christ College, the honors college
Valparaiso, Indiana
Dean Peter Kanelos, PhD
Assoc. Dean Margaret Franson, MALS
The Honors College
Richmond, Virginia
Barry Falk, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Wartburg Scholars Program
Waverly, Iowa
Dr. Leilani Zart
[email protected]
Honors Program
Plainview, Texas
Dr. D. Niler Pyeatt
[email protected]
Honors Program of Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC
Charlotte Brow, Coordinator
[email protected]
WSC Honors Program
Wayne, Nebraska
Deborah Whitt
[email protected]
The Honors College
Cullowhee, North Carolina
Dr. Brian Railsback
[email protected]
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Carl and Winifred Lee Honors College
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dr. Carla M Koretsky
[email protected]
Western Washington University Honors Program
Bellingham, Washington
George Mariz
[email protected]
Honors College
Wichita, Kansas
Dr. Kimberly Engber
[email protected]
Wayne, New Jersey
Susan Dinan
[email protected]
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