Benefits of the DSU Honors Program

Academic

• Learning Community courses
• Specialized Classes and Colloquia
• Smaller honors class sizes
• Cohort classes – Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior and Senior courses/activities
• Scholarly, diverse, interdisciplinary, and social activities

Mentoring and Advising

• Priority advising period
• Priority registration
• Honors faculty advising and mentoring
• Graduate school preparation
• Thesis preparation and defense preparation assistance

Research/Internship

• On campus research opportunities
• Summer research experiences for undergraduates
• Opportunity to attend and present scholarly workshops and conferences
• Internship opportunities
• Study-abroad programs

Recognition

• Honors Program Graduate designation on transcript
• Honors cord and sash to be worn with graduation regalia
• Merit scholarships through the University

Support Network

• Inclusion in the Honors Program Living-Learning Community
• Membership in Honors Students Association
• Support network of honors students
• Continued support from program staff and faculty mentors

Facilities

• Honors study lounge
• Honors student housing for Freshmen in the Honors Living-Learning Community