How will joining the Honors Program benefit me?

SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available to members of the Honors Program. Intended to offset the costs of tuition and books, Honors Program Scholarships are competitive and are awarded annually. Application deadlines are usually the first week of April in the Spring semester. The NWACC Honors Program also works closely with the Honors Programs of many regional 4-yr. institutions, some of which offer transfer scholarships to NWACC Honors Program Graduates.

SMALL CLASSES
With most classes capped at 15 students, NWACC Honors courses have a lower faculty-to-student ratio than most regular courses. With smaller classes our students have the opportunity to discuss, debate, and interact among their peers and with their professor. Classes are structured to maximize student learning and to develop critical thinking and analytical skills.

ENHANCED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Honors Program students are introduced to special speakers and cultural events, have opportunities for educational travel experiences, service-learning, internships, and to participate in community based projects.

INNOVATIVE FACULTY
Honors faculty are among the most dedicated and innovative on campus. They are committed to teaching and have a sincere interest in student concerns.

CHALLENGING CURRICULUM
Honors classes are intended to stimulate higher level thinking by offering unique perspectives that will enhance general knowledge and challenge students to consider and appreciate different viewpoints. The Honors Program promotes a learning community environment where different disciplines frequently are interrelated to provide a more holistic learning experience.

ADVISING
The Honors Program Director and honors faculty are eager to assist all Honors Program students in identifying and selecting an educational path to success at NWACC and beyond. Many of our courses fulfill general education requirements for most majors.

RECOGNITION
Students receive credit for honors coursework on their transcripts. Additionally, upon the completion of all degree and Honors Program requirements, students are recognized at the annual Academic Awards Ceremony where they are presented with a medallion to be worn at graduation. Students are also recognized at the Graduation ceremony with a notation in the program as being an “Honors Program Graduate.”

COMMUNITY
The Honors Program is a community of students and faculty committed to excellence. Students find that they make life-long friendships with other honors students. Honors students also find that they have a family-like support group made up of their peers and the honors faculty.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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