Honors Programs at Hostos

HONORS PROGRAMS AT HOSTOS

Dean’s List The Dean’s List is recognition from the Provost of Academic Affairs. A student does not apply for the Dean’s List. Students are recognized by the Provost if they have the following qualifications:

I. GPA of 3.5 and above for fall AND spring academic year. II. 12 credits and above for fall AND spring academic year. III. No “D”, “R”, “F”, “INC”, “FIN”, "WU", "WA "WN", "*WN", within that academic year.

If the student qualifies for the Dean’s List, the Provost sends a letter of congratulations to the student, and the student’s name is posted in the Dean’s List link on the website.

Honors Program The Hostos Community College Honors Program provides an enriched academic, cultural and social experience to intellectually inquisitive and motivated students. The program offers students an academic environment that values and promotes critical thinking, analytical writing, and research and information competency skills through an innovative and challenging curriculum. Attendance at cultural events, conferences, Honors Colloquia Series provides an intellectual community that encourages and supports students in pursuing their goals. The program will offer greater academic opportunities to an under-served population, will prepare talented and ambitious students for the challenges of higher education, and will support successful transition to senior colleges and expanded career options. A fundamental program goal is to promote self-confidence and increase self-esteem in students who need the encouragement to excel and the courage to continue their education and fulfill their life goals and dreams. (Website: http://commons.hostos.cuny.edu/honors/)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Entering freshmen need a high school average of 85 or better and a combined SAT score of 1100 (pre-2004) or 1700 (post-2004). • A 3.2 GPA or higher. • Successful completion of the CUNY basic skills tests. • All eligible students must be interviewed by the Program Coordinator and/or Co-

Directors. • All applicants must submit an essay describing their educational goals and the importance of the Honors Program in achieving those goals. • Applicant must provide 2 reference letters from faculty.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Each semester all Honors students are required to: • Maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA. • Complete a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum of a B grade. • Attend Honors Colloquia Series. • Register for an Honors course or complete an Honors contract. • Complete a minimum of fifteen hours of community service. • Attend a minimum of two extracurricular activities. • Meet with their mentor at minimum bimonthly. • Attend Honors Gala.

HONORS BENEFITS Advantages of being an Honors student: • Academic and leadership development • Honors Program participation noted each semester on transcript • Honors Program completion designated on transcript for three semesters or more of enrollment. • Mentorship Program with Honors Committee Member • Assistance with applying for scholarship and transferring upon graduation • Small class size in Honors courses • Travel opportunities • Empower students to achieve a 3.5 GPA and higher for Phi Theta Kappa and other honor societies

Scholastic Achievement Award In the annual Commencement Exercises, the graduating students with a grade point average of 3.7 or more with no Ds, Rs, Fs, INC, FIN, WU, WA, WN, or *WN, will march wearing gold stoles signifying they have received Scholastic Achievement Awards.

The Scholastic Achievement Award is recognition from the Provost of Academic Affairs. A student does not apply for the award.