Perks, Privileges, and Opportunities

Perks

• Priority registration  
• Special honors-only sections of classes
• Scholarship Opportunities
• 24/7 use of computers, free printing, and copying in Honors Hall
• Mentoring relationships with distinguished faculty members and upper-level students
• A competitive edge in applying for graduate school programs and full-time jobs
• Living and Learning Housing Communities (Rothermel Hall and Honors Hall Apartments)

Privileges & Opportunities

• Extended library privileges
• State System of Higher Education summer Honors Study Abroad program
• Opportunity to participate in NCHC Regional Conferences & PASSHE Honors Conference
• Membership in Honors Club (and leadership opportunities on committees!)
• Ability to attend activities and events such as lectures, socials, on-campus events, and off-campus trips!

Honors at Commencement

• Honors medal and cord awarded at the annual Senior Banquet
• Recognition in the commencement program of graduating Honors Students who have fulfilled Honors requirements
• The distinction of the “Honors Program Graduate” on your transcript

HONORS GRADUATES

Successful completion of the Honors Program includes completing at least 21 credits of Honors coursework with a grade of "B" or higher, attaining a minimum cumulative quality point average of 3.25, completing the service component, the living + learning component, and the Capstone Project.