Courses have an interdisciplinary focus, and students have the opportunity to develop a global perspective seeing connections among cultures, people and nations. Special Features Honors courses provide an opportunity for the student to fulfill some of the Mount's liberal arts course requirements or electives. They are specifically designed to meet the interests of highly motivated students. Classes of 15 or fewer students promote interaction among students and enhance personal contact with professors. All students entering the Honors Program are required to participate in an interdisciplinary seminar.
Students select at least five honor seminar courses.
In their junior or senior year, students complete and present a final project in an area of their choice under the guidance of a faculty member. No set rank is required, but upper 25 per cent is preferred. Grade point averages should be at a level which indicates the student can perform at a 3.2 college GPA level. High school course selection is of key importance in evaluating the candidate's qualifications. Presentation of a personal essay which describes a significant academic experience you have had or a book you have recently read and discusses your reaction to these.