Students are asked to develop strategies for pursuing these and other personal goals and to build portfolios reflecting their progress toward attaining them. Portfolios should be reviewed regularly with the advisor and periodically with College personnel. The curriculum of the Wilderness and Civilization program, and certain study abroad experiences may be used to fulfill some Honors College requirements. It is strongly recommended that all students include in their curriculum at least one course or seminar or independent study project which includes an experience of volunteer community service. To maintain good standing in the College, students must take at least one honors course per year and maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above.
Academic progress is reviewed each semester.
Those with strong grades are commended, and those whose grades are below the 3.0 standard are given an academic warning. A student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0 is placed on academic probation and remains in this status until the cumulative grade point average rises to 3.0 or higher. Suspension from the Honors College occurs when the term grade point average of a student on probation is below 3.0. A suspended student may be reinstated when the cumulative grade point average rises to 3.0 or higher. Graduation through the Davidson Honors College requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and 3.4 in the major field.