Exploring

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Exploring SUNYs Honors Programs
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• Outline for Todays Presentation
• Overview of the characteristics typically found
  
• in an Honors program
• Each presenter will speak about the program
• that students will find on similar campuses
• Success Stories
• Handout, Q A
• Wrap-Up

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Where Will You Find SUNY Honors Programs?

• University Centers and Doctoral Degree Granting
  
• Institutions
• University Colleges
• Technology Colleges
• Community Colleges

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Best Ways to Research SUNY Honors Programs?

• Use the SUNY Honors Program handout
• Visit individual campus websites
• Communicate with admission counselors and
• campus honors program coordinators

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Who is a Good Candidate for an Honors Program?

• Students who did well in high school and
• pursued advanced coursework
• Students seeking challenging, new experiences
• in and out of the classroom
• Independent study or research
• Study abroad
• Honors thesis
• Graduate work

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Admission to an Honors Program?

• Admission is more selective
• Admission procedures

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How Will Participation in an Honors Program be
Recognized?

• Designation of Distinction on the transcript
  and/or diploma

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What are the Benefits of Being in an Honors
Program?

• Registration privileges
• Get to know faculty
• Get to know community of students
• Graduate tuition waiver

• Scholarships
• Higher level of learning
• Entrée for graduate schools
• Inclusion in special campus events

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Housing for Honors Students

• Special/Honors Housing

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Scholarship Eligible

• A variety of scholarship opportunities exist,
  differ
• from campus to campus
• Scholarships may be renewed for 2-4 years of
  study
• Check with campuses about scholarship amounts
• and requirements

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What Academic Opportunities Can an Honors Program
Student Expect?

• Special mentoring and/or academic advising
• services
• Small class size
• Independent study, research

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How Will Honors Program Students be Challenged?

• Higher level discussion
• Special honors projects
• Individualized projects
• Unique academic coursework and/or research
• opportunities

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Success Stories
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Wrap-up

• Explore your SUNY choices on the Web
• Contact or visit Honors Program coordinators
• Apply early
• Review all correspondence from your colleges
• Be mindful of all deadlines

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Handouts Questions
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