UM Honors Program

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HONORS PROGRAM


ABOUT THE PROGRAM The mission of the Honors Program is to provide intellectually talented and motivated students with enhanced academic offerings, co-curricular activities, and special recognition. This includes: • Limited enrollment in specially designed courses taught by full-time faculty • Time spent with other Honors students to aid in the transition to college life • Recognition lunches each semester and Honors cords upon successful completion of the program Students pursue a major and minor in their area of interest while taking Honors courses at specific times during their academic career. Students must take at least one Honors course per year and maintain a 3.2 GPA to remain active in the Honors Program.


BENEFITS A Peer Mentor Program Priority Registration Funding for Academic Conferences Honors Housing — Ramsay Hall, as available • Early move-in for the fall semester

Honors Library Benefits • Extended check-out times at Carmichael Library • Increase in the number of allowed book check outs • Research workshops and one-on-one reasearch assistance from the Honors librarian

Honors Advising • Dr. Cathlena Martin, Director of the Honors Program, supports Honors students through advising sessions



EVENTS The Honors Program hosts a variety of cultural outings and academic workshops. Workshops, offered once a month, explore topics such as research tools and skills, graduate school and undergraduate research. Trips include seeing a production at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery and supported conference attendance. Additionally, the Honors Program purchases 10-15 tickets to all UM Theatre productions. Montevallo Honors Organization MHO is the SGA-affiliated, student-led organization of the Honors Program. The mission of MHO is to bring lifelong learners together in a manner that enriches both the lives of members and the community. MHO hosts on-campus social and scholarly events as well as outreach and community events.


COURSES Each semester, Honors students have the opportunity to take a variety of specialized courses. These courses foster a participatory learning environment and use diverse methods of assessment to recognize student learning. General education Honors courses are specific sections of general education courses, such as World Civilizations or Global Literature, that substitute for standard general education courses. HNRS 308 is a one-credit-hour colloquium course that follows the Special Topics model of course design. HNRS 308 is generally only open to Honors students. These classes vary each semester. HNRS 309 is a three-credit-hour seminar that follows the Special Topics model of course design and is generally cross-listed. These classes vary each semester.


The Honors Introductory Seminar (HNRS 100) is a one-credit-hour fall class for freshmen that provides an introduction both to the Honors Program and the University of Montevallo. The Golson Seminar (HNRS 400) is the Honors capstone course, required of all Honors students wishing to graduate with the Honors diploma. One component of the class is to organize a service project that enhances the academic climate of the campus and community. The course also focuses on preparing students for their goals after graduation. The Honors diploma is earned upon completion of 26 hours of Honors courses with an A or B average. This distinction of graduating with University Honors will be noted on a student’s transcript as well as in the commencement program at graduation. Students will also be recognized with a physical certificate at Honors Day in the spring and Honors cords to wear at graduation. To remain active in the program, students must take at least one Honors course every year and maintain a 3.2 GPA.


HONORS PROGRAM

HOW TO APPLY Applications open in October and the deadline to apply is February 1. Fill out an online application at www.montevallo.edu/honors. For more information: Dr. Cathlena Martin Director of the Honors Program 205.665.6501 honors@montevallo.edu www.montevallo.edu/honors www.facebook.com/HonorsUM


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