The purpose of HSA is to encourage an atmosphere of challenging learning through advanced classes, special trips, community volunteer efforts, guest speakers, and special academic opportunities. The HSA provides student-initiated advice and council to the Honors Program. Continued membership is dependent on academic performance and involvement. HSA members are also members of the National Collegiate Honors Council, the Southern Regional Honors Council, and the North Carolina Honors Association. Advisor is Dr. Tom Jones.
Satisfactory attendance is a graduation requirement as described in the catalog.
Programs are usually held on Tuesday mornings in the Porter Arena or the Dover Theatre, both of which are in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. The schedule and topics are published at the beginning of the school year. Outstanding religious leaders, nationally known speakers, musicians, noted educators, University faculty and staff, and SGA officers, provide the program on these occasions. The required attendance pattern allows students to choose programs in keeping with their interests. With an excellent staff, more than 700,000 items and modern equipment, the Library provides vital support to the academic pursuits of students and faculty.