Honors Program

The Honors Program at Kent State University at Tuscarawas offers academically talented students the opportunity to pursue an enriched educational experience, with all the benefits of the highly acclaimed Kent State University Honors Program.

THE BENEFITS...

An enhanced education
Challenge yourself in small classes with increased classroom participation and challenging projects! In our Honors classes, you'll find expert professors who are dedicated to developing your critical thinking skills and stimulating your intellectual curiosity. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in university-funded research in your area of interest.

Scholarships
Kent State Tuscarawas awards 15 Honors scholarships in the amount of $1500 each academic year. These scholarships are awarded to full-time Honors students and are renewable as long as academic standards continue to be met. The Kent Campus will automatically renew your Honors scholarship up to $1000 annually, as long as academic standards are met.

Community
As an Honors student, you'll work closely with your classmates and professors. You'll find lasting friendships and incredible networking opportunities. You'll learn not only from the faculty, but from the classroom dialogue as well.

Unique educational opportunities
The Kent State University Honors Program offers opportunities for study abroad, special Honors housing and learning communities, generous scholarships and the chance to work closely with faculty to prepare a senior thesis - a great way to expand your resume while engaging in a rich learning experience.

Recognition
Students who graduate from the Honors College have their achievement recognized at commencement and on their transcripts. The transcripts of Honors graduates will inform employers as well as graduate and professional schools of their accomplishment.

THE EXPECTATIONS...

Honors students who enter as freshmen are expected to complete eight Honors experiences; these typically include:

• Two Honors courses during the freshman year [Honors Colloquium in English (HONR 10197, 10297) and an additional Honors course
• Two Honors experiences during each of the sophomore and junior years
• Two Honors experiences, or a thesis, during the senior year

Honors students are expected to maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Honors experiences may include academic overseas programs, regular courses turned into Honors courses by Individual Honors Work contracts, graduate classes taken for undergraduate credit, participation in a combined bachelor/master program, the Senior Portfolio and one non-credit Honors service project.

If you're planning to transition to the Kent Campus at some point, click here to learn more about the Honors College programs and services available to Kent Campus students.

For more information:

Dr. John Jewell, Honors Program Coordinator
Phone: 330-339-3391, extension 47452
E-mail: jrjewell@kent.edu

Melissa Crites, Enrollment Management and Student Services Advisor
Phone: 330-339-3391, extension 47508
E-mail: macrites@kent.edu