Fall 2020 Freshmen Applicants
Fall 2020 CAS Honors applicants are invited to submit applications by the following dates:
- October 28, 2019 in order to be considered for the November 11, 2019 interview date
- January 13, 2020 in order to be considered for the January 27, 2020 interview date.
- February 3, 2020 in order to be considered for the February 17, 2020 interview date.
2020 CAS Honors applicants are encouraged to complete the Shenandoah University application prior to submitting the Honors Program supplemental application. Upon review of the Honors Program supplemental application, qualified students will be invited to an on campus interview on November 11, January 27 or February 17. Select students will then be asked to join the CAS Honors Program and will be eligible to take honors courses in their first semester at SU. The CAS Honors Program Application for Fall 2020 applicants is available through the Office of Admissions.
Fall 2020 Freshman CAS Honors Program Application
Requirements to join the Honors Program
Incoming Freshmen
All motivated incoming CAS freshmen are invited to apply to the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program. While we do review GPA and test scores, invitations are based on the entire application, with emphasis on the two essays and the letter of recommendation. Upon evaluation of application materials, the Honors Council will invite students to complete an interview process. A select group of students will be invited to join the program based on their honors admissions essay, interview, letters of recommendation and prior academic performance.
Incoming Transfer Students
We are working to develop articulation agreements between area colleges and the CAS Honors Program. Until these agreements are in place, transfer students who are currently in an honors program at their institution are encouraged to contact the Honors Program director regarding eligibility to join the Honors Program.
Current Students
All CAS students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 are eligible to complete honors courses. These courses will be marked as honors classes on your transcript. Current Freshmen will have the opportunity to apply during the spring semester to join the CAS Honors Program in their Sophomore year. Information regarding the application process will be made available in January and the application will be due prior to spring break.
Part-time students
Part-time students are eligible to apply to the CAS Honors Program and, if accepted, will be allowed to progress at a slower pace through the honors curriculum than full-time students. Part-time students are highly encouraged to meet with the Honors Program Director prior to applying to the program.
Requirements to remain within the Honors Program
To remain within the Honors Program all students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.5 at the end of each academic year. Students who fall below the 3.5 GPA will be allowed one probationary semester. Students who fail to demonstrate adequate progress toward the minimum GPA or completion of Honors Program course requirements will be removed from the program. All students must also maintain good academic and social standing as defined by the academic catalog; a single infraction may result in the removal from the program.
Requirements to Complete the Honors Program
Upon graduation from Shenandoah University, students will be acknowledged for completing the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program if they have completed the following honors courses with a grade of a B- or better:
- 6 credits of Honors General Education courses
- 6 credits of Honors courses in a student’s declared major
- 3 credits of Honors seminars (HON 101, HON 201, HON 301)
15 credits total
One course cannot be applied to both the General Education and the student’s declared Major category. A maximum of two graduate or cross-listed undergraduate/graduate courses may be applied toward a student’s honors certificate.