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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 “How to Apply”

10. More Information
Contact the Faculty Coordinator of the Honors Program, Dr. Ashley Bourne-Richardson at:
Honors Office Massey 143
Webpage