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How do I qualify for the
Honors Program?
First-year students
enrolling at BCU need to
have an ACT score of 26
or higher to qualify for
the Honors Program. If
you are a current BCU
student or a transfer
student, you need to
complete 10 hours at BCU
and have a cumulative
GPA of 3.5 or higher. If
you meet these
qualifications, complete
an Honors Program
Application Form and
submit it to the Honors
Program director.
Why should I
join the Honors Program?
Benefits of being an
active member of the
Honors Program include
opportunities to:
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Take Honors-only
courses offered each
term
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Work one-on-one with
distinguished faculty
members
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Register early for
classes (if you are
taking an Honors course
that term)
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Serve on the Honors
Executive Board
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Travel internationally
and domestically with
other Honors students
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Participate in Honors
service projects that
have a positive impact
on our community,
region, and world
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Participate in special
social events
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Receive recognition on
your transcript and at
graduation for
completing the Honors
Program
What are Honors-only courses?
Honors-only courses are special courses offered each term to
members of the Honors Program. Honors courses have a smaller class size compared to regular classes and are structured to specifically meet the needs of Honors students. Honors courses are not meant to be extremely difficult or lower your GPA. Instead, Honors courses are designed to provide Honors students with an opportunity to learn in a seminar style, participate in discussions and hands-on activities, and work one-on-one with faculty members. Many Honors courses meet the basic requirements for all academic majors.
How do I remain an active member
of the Honors Program?
To remain an active member, you will need to do all of the following:
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Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.33
or higher*
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Participate in an Honors Program
service project each year
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Participate in a leadership role within
Briar Cliff or your own community
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Display a high level of character and
act in accordance with the policies outlined in the Briar Cliff University Student Handbook
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Complete Service and Leadership Forms by April 1 each year and return them to the Honors Program director
*If a student’s GPA falls below the designated cumulative GPA, he or she has two terms to pull the GPA up to remain in the Honors Program. During this probationary period, students will receive benefits of membership and are expected to uphold requirements in the areas of service, leadership, and character. To remain in the Program, Honors students may be on probation one time only.
How do I complete
the Honors Program?
You must complete six
Honors courses and
meet the qualifications
of an active Honors
Program member.
What is the Honors
Executive Board?
The Honors Executive
Board is comprised of
five active and elected members of the Honors Program. The purpose of the Honors Executive Board is to promote the Honors Program to incoming students, host social events for members, and create an Honors newsletter with updates and information for members.
Can I talk to Honors students about their experiences
in the Program?
Yes! Simply contact the Honors Program director and he will help make all of the arrangements.
Still have questions?
Contact the Honors Program director:
Paul Olson, Ph.D.
Phone: 1-712-279-1756
E-mail:
paul.olson@briarcliff.edu
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