Eligible 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students are invited by faculty and other talented students to get the most from their educational experience by joining the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors Program.
Overview
The mission of the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors Program is to transform students’ academic experiences by offering opportunities to challenge themselves academically, cultivate leadership skills and promote community engagement. This program is suitable for high-achieving and motivated students.
The program strives to:
- Provide opportunities for students to challenge themselves outside of regular academic courses in honors seminars and through independent research projects.
- Encourage and support students to seek leadership opportunities within and/or outside of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
- Promote community engagement by participating in one or more extracurricular academic events.
The program embraces four core philosophies:
- Research
- Leadership
- Scholarship
- Fellowship
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors Program is uniquely designed for each individual and is a two-year commitment, renewable per semester.
Benefits
- Academic enrichment with support from faculty mentors
- Financial assistance to students who qualify
- Graduate with honors distinction, noted on your final transcript
- Enhanced transfer applications and scholarship opportunities
Eligibility
The program is open to any 91³Ô¹ÏÍø student who meets the following eligibility requirements
- 3.5 cumulative GPA in high school or college courses
- Placement or met the prerequisites for college-level English, Reading, and Math
There are additional requirements for students who are returning with at least 12 completed college-level credit hours. To learn more about eligibility, please contact any of the Honors Program Directors.
Application process
Students must apply for admission to the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors Program using the online application form below. This form includes an essay. Applications will be scored using a standardized rubric. Students will be admitted each fall and spring semester.
Note: 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Student login required.