Quick Guide for Students 2015 Honors at Reynolds Quick Guide for Students 2015

What is Honors? Coursework that is “measurably broader, deeper, and more complex,” focused on higher-order thinking skills, reading & writing intensive **Not just more work! different kinds of work “Learner-centered and learner-directed” “Fits the institution’s culture and mission” “Close community of students and faculty” --from the National Collegiate Honors Council

Student Benefits Honors on transcript = competitive edge for transfer Smaller class sizes (capped at 17) Access to additional scholarship funds Priority Registration Intellectually stimulating, challenging courses

Student Benefits Opportunities for service learning, experiential learning, leadership Community-building events and workshops Interact with motivated peers and dynamic faculty Potential agreements with 4 year schools’ Honors programs

Two ways to take Honors classes… APPLY to the Honors Program to become an HONORS STUDENT (take Honors Courses and Contract Courses) APPLY for Course Permission to enroll in an individual, designated Honors section (for students who have NOT applied to the Honors Program)

Honors Classes… Students who are NOT in the Honors Program can request Course Permission: Look for Designated Honors sections under “Honors Courses” on the Honors website Select a subject that you enjoy Be sure you have completed any developmental requirements in that subject area Be ready for reading & writing intensive courses Apply to enroll using the Course Permission form

Honors Students have two options: Honors Classes Honors Students have two options: Dedicated Honors sections Open to Honors and non-program students Taught from Honors syllabus Non-program students can apply with Course Permission form (space permitting) Honors by Contract Open to Honors program students only Contract with eligible faculty Adds Honors components to a mainstream course

Apply to the Program: Eligibility & Admissions Honors Program: on-line application Curricular AA/AS students Must maintain a 3.5 GPA First Time in College students: Placement into college-level, transferable coursework Current and transfer students: Completion of ≥12 credits of transferable, college- level coursework with at least a grade of “C” Admission contingent upon successful completion of all developmental coursework

Application Materials “How to Apply” at Reynolds.edu/Honors Application essay 2 Letters of Recommendation Student academic information See the Student FAQ at Reynolds.edu/Honors Course Permission form available @ “How to Apply”

More Information Contact the Faculty Coordinator of the Honors Program, Dr. Ashley Bourne-Richardson at: honors@reynolds.edu Honors Office Massey 143 Webpage www.reynolds.edu/honors