
Ferrum College Honors Program
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THE
HONORS VISION
ELIGIBILITY Entering freshmen and transfer students with high SAT scores and a cummulative GPA of 3.4 are eligible to join the Ferrum College Honors program. Entering freshmen with combined math/verbal SAT scores above 1100 and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.4 are awarded a scholarship of $1500 per academic year. (Scholarship guidelines are posted under the "Handbook" tab.) Current students who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.4 at Ferrum are also invited to participate. ACADEMICS
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The Boone Honors Program is not all work and no play. The program also provides opportunities for students to broaden their horizons through official Honors dinners, trips, and other social activities. These extracurricular components help create a community within the program that builds friendships while also supporting class initiatives and learning. BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION Students in Honors have the opportunity to take small interdisciplinary seminars for some of their general education requirements, work closely with professors in courses within their major or minor, present research at undergraduate research conferences, attend special dinners with visiting campus guests and speakers, and participate in special Honors social activities and trips. Besides the academic opportunities (including developing enhanced writing, speaking, and analytical skills), benefits include friendships with faculty and other students from across the college who may share similar interests and passions, chances to examine and clarify values and ideals, having stimulating and broadening cultural experiences, and getting a head start on preparing for graduate school or one's career. In addition, students in the program receive the Boone Honors Program scholarship of $1,500 per academic year or $750 per semester. |