The classes are even smaller than the Textile average and are restricted to Honors students and those with a B average. The focus is on independent thought and discussion. These courses prepare a student for a life time of learning and personal growth. Honors students participate in off campus activities within the Northeast Region National Collegiate Honors Council. They also receive extended library loans, some free photocopying, and participate in book discussions and forums of interest to our better students.
Every Honors class becomes a permanent part of the student's record.
At graduation, those who have completed 7 Honors courses and have a 3.3 GPA receive a gold medallion, the Honors certificate, and their diploma is designated as Honors. Students with outstanding high school records are invited to join the Honors program when they are accepted to Textiles. Freshman may join on the recommendation of a faculty member. Some outstanding students have come directly to the Honors director and asked to join. Transfer students many join, but some find it difficult to complete the program because they are not at Textiles the full 4 or 5 years.