The Honors Program
Columbus State University
Admissions Criteria & Application
2012-2013
The Honors Program is designed for academically talented students committed to engaging in their discipline through experiential learning and creative scholarship. The program strives to bring together academically talented students from diverse backgrounds and interests. Applications should reflect not only the applicant’s superior academic records, but also his or her commitment to learning for learning’s sake, interest in engaging in their discipline, and willingness to explore other disciplines, cultures, and societies. The minimum requirements for students seeking admission to the CSU honors program as undergraduates are:
· Completion a minimum of 15 semester hours;
· An overall cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher in academic courses that fulfill major requirements.
To apply for admission students should complete this form and obtain a letter of recommendation from a professor, preferably in your discipline. Applications and letters of recommendation may be submitted to the address below or may be emailed. If items are sent via CSU email accounts, they will be considered “signed” electronically.
Dr. Cindy S. Ticknor
Honors Program Director
4225 University Avenue
Columbus State University
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By signing below, I permit the honors program director or designated representatives access my academic records to determine my qualifications for the honors program. If admitted to the CSU Honors Program, I agree to enroll in a minimum of one honors course following notification of my admission to the program and will adequate annual progress to completing the honors program as described in the Honors Program Handbook available at http://honors.columbusstate.edu.
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