In Fall 2002 the new Honors Residential College at Hume Hall will be available for residency. For more information, explore the honors web site. Students who do not qualify may apply for the program after demonstrating their academic capabilities during the fall semester of their first year. Honors requirements are not in addition to general education requirements, but may be used to satisfy these requirements. The small classes and the academic ability of the students make possible more thorough inquiry into course materials and more independent work.
Students enhance their skills through extensive reading, writing and oral presentations.
Students who satisfy the honors program requirements with a 3.0 overall average and complete the general education requirement by 60 semester hours of credit will receive the Associate of Arts certificate with honors. Those with a 3.5 overall grade point average will receive the certificate with high honors. Students may also apply to receive a certificate of completion of the program. After the sophomore year, the honors program becomes the responsibility of the department in which the student pursues a major. Honors programs within each college lead to a baccalaureate degree with honors, high honors or highest honors.