NWACC Honors Program

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

If I am an Honors Program member, do I have to sign up for an honors class every semester?

No. You must complete 12 credit hours, but there is no set path to completing those 12 hours. Program members are encouraged to take at least one honors course per semester to stay on track.

What if make lower than a B in an honors course?

The course will not count toward your 12 hour requirement. It will count toward your degree, however.

Will honors courses be offered online or at night?

Yes. In the future we hope to offer hybrid courses, night courses, and courses in Springdale at the WCC.

By joining the Program, will I receive a scholarship?

You are eligible to apply for an Honors Program scholarship, but you are not guaranteed a scholarship by becoming a member of the Program. Keep in mind that being a member of the Honors Program will help strengthen your resume or CV, thus giving you a better chance of obtaining a scholarship after transferring to a four-year institution.

Do I have to be a member of the Honors Program to take an honors class?

No. If you have a 3.5 GPA or higher based on 12 non-developmental credit hours at NWACC, you are encouraged to take honors courses. If you do not meet the GPA requirements, but excel in a particular subject area, you are encouraged to sign up for an honors course within that subject area.

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