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The Honors Program at Walters State provides students with
opportunities to gain the highest level of academic challenge and quality leadership from
dedicated faculty who share a commitment to excellence in teaching and service.
The program is designed for students who have an outstanding
academic record, who are academically motivated and desire an intellectual challenge. Students who are accepted into the Honors Program will take select
honors courses. These courses are a part of any major available at the college.
Students also participate in an honors seminar for three semesters. The
Tennessee Board of Regents has approved this program as a "bonafide honors
program"; therefore, out-of-state students formally accepted into the honors program
will be eligible for the waiving of out-of-state tuition. Graduates of the honors program will qualify for an "honors diploma."
How can a student be accepted to the
program?
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A first-time freshman must have an
ACT composite score of 24.
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Students who are 21 years of age or
older without an ACT composite score of 24 may submit both a
score of 4 or above on the writing sample and a score of 18
or above on the Intermediate algebra portion of the Academic
Assessment and Placement (AAPP) or a score of 68 or above on
the writing portion and a score of 50 or above on the
algebra portion of the Computer Placement Assessment and
Support System (COMPASS) in place of the ACT.
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After one or more semesters at
Walters State, a student with a cumulative grade point
average of 3.5 in 12 or more college-level hours may apply.
How does a student stay in good academic standing in the
program?Students must successfully complete a total of
18 honors credits and maintain a 3.25 cumulative grade point
average per year without earning lower than a 2.8 GPA in any one
term. Grades are monitored after each term. Grades are
monitored after each term. Honors students are also required to
register for a one credit hour honors seminar each semester of
enrollment until three credit hours have been completed.
For more information please see Nancy Gray-barnett in the
College Center, Room 201D or she may be reached by phone at
423.585.6915. |
