Honors Program Frequently Asked Questions
Frequenty Asked Questions for Prospective Students
What are the benefits of the being in the honors program?
The honors program provides students with many benefits including early course registration and development grants of up to $300 per year to enhance learning projects.
Are Honors courses harder than other courses?
Honors courses are not necessarily harder than other University courses; however, they are designed to challenge students in ways that will make them better learners and prepare them for their future career and educational goals. In general, the courses are more student-centered and more interdisciplinary in their focus. Students are expected more actively to shape the classroom experience and to pursue topics that interest them in greater depth.
Are Honors courses offered at special times or on a special schedule? Or are they just like regular courses?
No, honors courses are not offered at special times. They are scheduled as any other University course would be scheduled.
Can I be in the Honors Program no matter what my major is?
Yes! Students can pursue any major at this University and also be in the honors program. Faculty and staff advisors will help you integrate the requirements of your major with those of the honors program.
Do I qualify for an additional scholarship if I am in the Honors Program?
Unfortunately, outside of the Honors Student Development Grants, there are not any scholarships offered at Saint Xavier University reserved specifically for students in the honors program.
Will my AP credit count for Honors requirements?
All AP credit will count, whether for honors core requirements or other University core requirements.
Do Honors students live together in residence halls?
Honors students live together during their freshman year only. Having an honors floor in the freshman residence hall provides honors students with the opportunity to forge a community with their honors peers both inside and outside of the classroom.
Frequenty Asked Questions for Current Students
What University core requirements do our honors courses satisfy?
Honors courses satisfy 24 hours of University requirements.
When are development grant requests due?
Development grant request forms are due by March 1st. Copies of receipts documenting expenditures are due May 1st.
When are Fellowship Requests Due?
Fellowship requests are due by March 1st. Copies of receipts documenting expenditures are due May 1st.
What kind of things can I use my development grants for?
Development grants can be used for any purchase or expense that is connected to a learning project in which a student is engaged. In the past, students have used their development grants to help pay for studying abroad, supplementary books or DVD’s in their area(s) of interest, lab and art supplies, travel to academic conferences, and related expenditures.
Can I complete my Honors fieldwork onsite requirement over the summer?
Yes, you can satisfy your fieldwork requirement over the summer before or after your junior year.
Does my senior project topic have to be in my major?
Generally, students pursue honors senior projects in their major and/or minor, and work with a mentor who teaches in their major or minor area of study.
How many hours must I take of Honors 350-53?
The HONOR 350-351 sequence (Honors Junior Fieldwork I and II) is taken during the fall and spring of a student’s junior year. Students are required to take at least two hours of HONOR 350 and 351 -- 1 credit -hour for the weekly class meeting and at least 1 credit-hour for on-site fieldwork experience. The HONOR 352-353 sequence (Honors Senior Project Seminar I and II) is taken during the fall and spring of a student’s senior year. Students are required to take at least two hours of HONOR 352 and 353 -- 1 credit-hour for the weekly class meetings and at least 1 credit-hour for the time they put into their projects. Exceptions may be made if students are receiving some credit for the same fieldwork or senior project research in their own major area. Then they may be advised to register for only one credit hour to cover the weekly class meetings.
Can I be in Honors and graduate a semester early? A year early?
The honors program is designed to enrich the undergraduate experience, but not expedite it. However, it may be possible for students to graduate a semester early, if they have completed all University, major and honors requirements. It is not possible to graduate a full year early, however, because the student would be unable to complete both junior fieldwork and senior project requirements.
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