Honors Program

Office of Admissions California University of PA 250 University Avenue California, PA 15419 1-888-412-0479 or 724-938-4404 Fax: 724-938-4564 www.calu.edu University Honors Program 724-938-4535 Fax: 724-938-5710 www.calu.edu Keyword: “Honors” honors@calu.edu INTEGRITY, CIVILITY, RESPONSIBILITY A proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

California University of Pennsylvania is an academic community dedicated to the ideals of justice, fairness and equal opportunity for all. In compliance with federal and state laws, the University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. The University will not tolerate racial, ethnic or sexual discrimination.

Sexual harassment is considered by law to be a form of sexual discrimination and is, therefore, unacceptable. Direct equal opportunity and affirmative action inquiries or complaints to the Special Assistant to the President for EEEO/University Ombudsperson, Office of Social Equity, South Hall 112, 724-938-4014.

Direct inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the ADA/504, Compliance Officer, Office of Student Affairs, G52 Carter Hall, 724-938-4056. Direct Title IX inquiries to the Senior Women’s Administrator/Title IX Coordinator, Department of Athletics, Hamer Hall 248, 724-938-4351.

HON 2M 8.12

“I’m ready to step up...”

To make the most of your experience at Cal U, we encourage you to take advantage of all the Honors Program has to offer. Expand your horizons with a spring or fall trip.

Or impress your peers by presenting a paper at a regional or national conference. You'll never know how much you can accomplish until you actually try.

The best way to get to know Cal U is to visit our campus.

Contact the Admissions Office to schedule a visit.

Tours are offered hourly, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday – Friday. Please call ahead so we can help you with directions, parking and other details.

Honors Program For Exceptional Students

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The Honors Program will help you to develop the skills you need to be successful. You will be encouraged to think creatively and out-of-the-box. It’s that type of knowledge that will help you to succeed in the real world.

CALU

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CALU

“The standards for this program are high, but I’m ready for it. I’m surrounded by other serious students, and the professors work with us one-on-one. I can’t imagine a better learning environment for me anywhere.”

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Exceptional students deserve exceptional opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. The Honors Program at Cal U will enhance your undergraduate experience by allowing you to pursue intellectual and creative growth that complements your major field of study. Come ready to be challenged through unique course offerings, independent research, active learning opportunities and a community that values and supports academic excellence.

Apply to the Honors Program!

Challenge yourself

Guiding hands

Cal U reviews applications from all incoming freshmen and transfer students. Those with the highest indicators of past and future academic success are invited to apply for this highly selective program. After reading each applicant’s personal essay, we accept only those students most likely to excel in our innovative educational community. Honors students are an exclusive group, comprising just six percent of our campus population.

The Cal U Honors Program offers a range of unique opportunities. Active, hands-on learning is exemplified by the Summer Honors Program, which provides two students with full scholarships to study abroad in places such as England, Bermuda, Ghana and Ecuador. Research is at the core of the Honors experience, and students are encouraged to present their academic work at local, national and international conferences, and to publish in nationally recognized journals. In addition, Honors students are eligible for two awards: the Senior Thesis Project Award and the Outstanding Honors Program Graduating Senior Award. With these kinds of experiences in hand, many Honors Program students pursue graduate and professional degrees at prestigious national universities.

All students in the Honors Program are advised by the director and the associate director. Faculty members on the Honors Advisory Board also provide guidance. The Honors Thesis gives students an opportunity to build mentor-student relationships as they complete their capstone project.

“Be up for a challenge...”

CAL U’s CURRENT ENROLLMENT

An intimate learning environment

9,483

Extraordinary learning opportunities outside the classroom await members of the Cal U Honors community.

Honors courses are restricted to members of the Honors Program, taught

by Cal U’s most innovative and active faculty, and offered at all class levels.

Class size is small – typically about 20 students – to encourage student–faculty interaction and build an active learning community. Most regular University courses have an Honors component. If you select these courses, you will work beyond the requirements of other students by pursuing an innovative, faculty-guided research project that enhances your knowledge of the subject. All courses taken for Honors credit will be indicated on your academic transcript.

7,417 undergraduate students and 2,066 graduate students

Opportunity, challenge, excellence University life presents both challenges and opportunities. From scholarships to mentoring, our close-knit Honors community provides invaluable support for all your Cal U experiences. Honors students have access to Honors-specific academic scholarships, as well as dedicated funding for research and travel. Your fellow Honors Program students, advisers and faculty members will help you to excel at Cal U and beyond.

Honors Residence Hall — a world of your own

A degree of excellence In order to receive an Honors Degree, you must maintain a minimum grade-point average, complete a minimum of 24 Honors credits and complete an Honors Thesis, an extended research and/or creative project conducted under the mentorship of a faculty member. Not only does this thesis mark the pinnacle of your undergraduate experience, it demonstrates to potential employers and graduate schools that you are capable of high-quality work. An Honors Degree gives you a competitive advantage, whether you choose to attend graduate school or enter the workforce after graduation.

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Being in the Honors Program will give you a real advantage over other students when graduation time comes.

expand your horizons

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Imagine a place that fosters academic excellence, growth, and a community of students just like you. You’ll find it in the Honors Residence Hall, Cal U’s only program-specific residence. Constructed in 2004, this state-of-the-art building helps to ensure our students’ pursuit of excellence with its “smart” classroom, Honors library, computer lab and beautiful living facilities. Choose from spacious suite- or room-style options, all with air-conditioning and the latest fire suppression systems. This non-smoking residence hall provides study lounges, a recreation room, a kitchen and a TV room

with big-screen television, plus free cable, free local phone, Internet connections and laundry facilities.

Secured 24 hours a day, the residence hall is accessible only with a student CalCard, and digital video cameras are positioned at entrances and exits to enhance student safety. Cal U’s campus-wide Wi-Fi makes it easy to unplug your laptop and head outside to the adjoining courtyard. Honors students who live here can easily take advantage of all the opportunities the Honors Program provides. Learning only begins in the classroom!

The Honors Program allows me to flourish personally and academically. It sparks a passion within me and inspires me to continue my education.

”

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Exceptional students deserve exceptional opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. The Honors Program at Cal U will enhance your undergraduate experience by allowing you to pursue intellectual and creative growth that complements your major field of study. Come ready to be challenged through unique course offerings, independent research, active learning opportunities and a community that values and supports academic excellence.

Apply to the Honors Program!

Challenge yourself

Guiding hands

Cal U reviews applications from all incoming freshmen and transfer students. Those with the highest indicators of past and future academic success are invited to apply for this highly selective program. After reading each applicant’s personal essay, we accept only those students most likely to excel in our innovative educational community. Honors students are an exclusive group, comprising just six percent of our campus population.

The Cal U Honors Program offers a range of unique opportunities. Active, hands-on learning is exemplified by the Summer Honors Program, which provides two students with full scholarships to study abroad in places such as England, Bermuda, Ghana and Ecuador. Research is at the core of the Honors experience, and students are encouraged to present their academic work at local, national and international conferences, and to publish in nationally recognized journals. In addition, Honors students are eligible for two awards: the Senior Thesis Project Award and the Outstanding Honors Program Graduating Senior Award. With these kinds of experiences in hand, many Honors Program students pursue graduate and professional degrees at prestigious national universities.

All students in the Honors Program are advised by the director and the associate director. Faculty members on the Honors Advisory Board also provide guidance. The Honors Thesis gives students an opportunity to build mentor-student relationships as they complete their capstone project.

“Be up for a challenge...”

CAL U’s CURRENT ENROLLMENT

An intimate learning environment

9,483

Extraordinary learning opportunities outside the classroom await members of the Cal U Honors community.

Honors courses are restricted to members of the Honors Program, taught

by Cal U’s most innovative and active faculty, and offered at all class levels.

Class size is small – typically about 20 students – to encourage student–faculty interaction and build an active learning community. Most regular University courses have an Honors component. If you select these courses, you will work beyond the requirements of other students by pursuing an innovative, faculty-guided research project that enhances your knowledge of the subject. All courses taken for Honors credit will be indicated on your academic transcript.

7,417 undergraduate students and 2,066 graduate students

Opportunity, challenge, excellence University life presents both challenges and opportunities. From scholarships to mentoring, our close-knit Honors community provides invaluable support for all your Cal U experiences. Honors students have access to Honors-specific academic scholarships, as well as dedicated funding for research and travel. Your fellow Honors Program students, advisers and faculty members will help you to excel at Cal U and beyond.

Honors Residence Hall — a world of your own

A degree of excellence In order to receive an Honors Degree, you must maintain a minimum grade-point average, complete a minimum of 24 Honors credits and complete an Honors Thesis, an extended research and/or creative project conducted under the mentorship of a faculty member. Not only does this thesis mark the pinnacle of your undergraduate experience, it demonstrates to potential employers and graduate schools that you are capable of high-quality work. An Honors Degree gives you a competitive advantage, whether you choose to attend graduate school or enter the workforce after graduation.

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“

Being in the Honors Program will give you a real advantage over other students when graduation time comes.

expand your horizons

”

“

Imagine a place that fosters academic excellence, growth, and a community of students just like you. You’ll find it in the Honors Residence Hall, Cal U’s only program-specific residence. Constructed in 2004, this state-of-the-art building helps to ensure our students’ pursuit of excellence with its “smart” classroom, Honors library, computer lab and beautiful living facilities. Choose from spacious suite- or room-style options, all with air-conditioning and the latest fire suppression systems. This non-smoking residence hall provides study lounges, a recreation room, a kitchen and a TV room

with big-screen television, plus free cable, free local phone, Internet connections and laundry facilities.

Secured 24 hours a day, the residence hall is accessible only with a student CalCard, and digital video cameras are positioned at entrances and exits to enhance student safety. Cal U’s campus-wide Wi-Fi makes it easy to unplug your laptop and head outside to the adjoining courtyard. Honors students who live here can easily take advantage of all the opportunities the Honors Program provides. Learning only begins in the classroom!

The Honors Program allows me to flourish personally and academically. It sparks a passion within me and inspires me to continue my education.

”

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Office of Admissions California University of PA 250 University Avenue California, PA 15419 1-888-412-0479 or 724-938-4404 Fax: 724-938-4564 www.calu.edu University Honors Program 724-938-4535 Fax: 724-938-5710 www.calu.edu Keyword: “Honors” honors@calu.edu INTEGRITY, CIVILITY, RESPONSIBILITY A proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

California University of Pennsylvania is an academic community dedicated to the ideals of justice, fairness and equal opportunity for all. In compliance with federal and state laws, the University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. The University will not tolerate racial, ethnic or sexual discrimination.

Sexual harassment is considered by law to be a form of sexual discrimination and is, therefore, unacceptable. Direct equal opportunity and affirmative action inquiries or complaints to the Special Assistant to the President for EEEO/University Ombudsperson, Office of Social Equity, South Hall 112, 724-938-4014.

Direct inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the ADA/504, Compliance Officer, Office of Student Affairs, G52 Carter Hall, 724-938-4056. Direct Title IX inquiries to the Senior Women’s Administrator/Title IX Coordinator, Department of Athletics, Hamer Hall 248, 724-938-4351.

HON 2M 8.12

“I’m ready to step up...”

To make the most of your experience at Cal U, we encourage you to take advantage of all the Honors Program has to offer. Expand your horizons with a spring or fall trip.

Or impress your peers by presenting a paper at a regional or national conference. You'll never know how much you can accomplish until you actually try.

The best way to get to know Cal U is to visit our campus.

Contact the Admissions Office to schedule a visit.

Tours are offered hourly, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday – Friday. Please call ahead so we can help you with directions, parking and other details.

Honors Program For Exceptional Students

“

The Honors Program will help you to develop the skills you need to be successful. You will be encouraged to think creatively and out-of-the-box. It’s that type of knowledge that will help you to succeed in the real world.

CALU

”

CALU

“The standards for this program are high, but I’m ready for it. I’m surrounded by other serious students, and the professors work with us one-on-one. I can’t imagine a better learning environment for me anywhere.”