1. + 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 **Not just more 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 diploma = 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. + Honors Classes 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

6. + 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

7. + 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”

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