Exploring SUNY’s Honors Programs

2015 SUNY College Fairs Outline for Today’s Presentation:  Overview of the characteristics typically found in an Honors program  Each presenter will speak about the program that students will find on similar campuses  Success stories  Handout, Q & A  Wrap-up

2015 SUNY College Fairs  University Centers and Doctoral Degree Granting Institutions  University Colleges  Technology Colleges  Community Colleges Where Will You Find SUNY’s Honors Programs?

2015 SUNY College Fairs  Use the SUNY Honors Program handout  Visit individual campus websites  Communicate with admission counselors and campus honors program coordinators Best Ways to Research SUNY’s Honors Programs?

2015 SUNY College Fairs  Students who did well in high school and pursued advanced coursework  Students seeking challenging, new experiences in and out of the classroom: Independent study or research Study abroad Honors thesis Graduate work Who is a Good Candidate for an Honors Program?

2015 SUNY College Fairs  Admission is more selective  Admission procedures Admission to an Honors Program?

2015 SUNY College Fairs How Will Participation in an Honors Program be Recognized?  Designation of Distinction on the transcript and/or diploma

2015 SUNY College Fairs What are the Benefits of Being in an Honors Program?  Registration privileges  Get to know faculty  Get to know community of students  Graduate tuition waiver  Scholarships  Higher level of learning  Inclusion in special campus events

2015 SUNY College Fairs Housing for Honors Students  Special/Honors Housing

2015 SUNY College Fairs  A variety of scholarship opportunities exist, differ from campus to campus  Scholarships may be renewed for 2-4 years of study  Check with campuses about scholarship amounts and requirements Scholarship Eligible

2015 SUNY College Fairs  Special mentoring and/or academic advising services  Small class size  Independent study, research What Academic Opportunities Can an Honors Program Student Expect?

2015 SUNY College Fairs  Higher level discussion  Special honors projects  Individualized projects  Unique academic coursework and/or research opportunities How Will Honors Program Students be Challenged?

2015 SUNY College Fairs Success Stories

2015 SUNY College Fairs  Explore your SUNY choices on the Web  Contact or visit Honors Program coordinators  Apply early  Review all correspondence from your colleges  Be mindful of all deadlines Wrap-up

2015 SUNY College Fairs Handouts & Questions

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