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How
do I apply to be in the Honors Program?
The
University Honors Program requires a short, but separate, application. The
application can be completed online, or you can download a
paper application and then mail it to: Honors Program, Chapman University,
One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866.
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What
is the deadline to apply?
The
application review process for fall usually begins at the end of
March. Admission is on a rolling basis until the program is full. To receive a decision before May 1, it is best to submit an application prior to April 1.
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How
many students are accepted into the Honors Program?
The
program accepts a limited number of students per year and seeks a balance in
the student composition, including majors. The program best serves
students who approach their education in a mature and responsible manner.
Once accepted, students are expected to be active participants in honors
activities.
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What
are the requirements to be accepted into the Honors Program?
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successful candidate for the honors program will exhibit a strong motivation
for interdisciplinary studies and an enthusiastic commitment to learning.
Applicants typically have a first-rate GPA and highly competitive SAT and ACT
scores. Other criteria may include outstanding leadership and/or creative
achievement, community involvement, and a range of interests and experiences.
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Do
I have to be accepted into the Honors Program to take honors classes?
Yes,
except on rare occasions. Students not in the honors program need prior
approval from the instructor of the class and the honors program director.
Honors courses are designed for students who are willing to engage in an
intellectually demanding course of studies.
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Can
I apply after my freshman year, or if I am a transfer student?
Yes.
There is no requirement that you have to be in the program all four years of
college. If you start later but plan to finish the requirements before
graduation, you can apply. Current CU students can only apply to the honors program prior to attaining 60 credits.
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What
if I want to study abroad?
Any
course taken while studying abroad for a semester can count as 1 of the
honors elective courses.
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What
requirements do honors students need to meet?
Students
take 9 courses. These must include at least 1 course from each
of the 3 main categories (Human Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social
Sciences), the 1-credit Honors Forum during their 1st year as an Honors student, and the Honors Capstone Seminar. Total credits: 25.
Transfer
students with 60 units or more prior to matriculation take 6 Honors
courses (1 from each of the 3 main categories, the 1-credit Honors Forum during their 1st year as an Honors student, and the Honors Capstone Seminar). Total credits for transfer students: 16.
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How
does honors fit into the CU curriculum?
Completion of the
program satisfies the Inter-Multidisciplinary GE cluster, which every Chapman
student must complete. Select honors courses may also satisfy other major,
minor or GE requirements.
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Can
students create their own courses?
Yes.
Students have the option of creating preceptorials, which are student-designed
and student-directed courses offered during interterm sessions under the
supervision of a faculty preceptor. Planning begins several semesters in
advance.
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Do
I need to maintain a certain GPA in order to remain in the Honors program?
Yes.
To remain in the program, Honors students are expected to hold a 3.3 GPA by
the end of their sophomore year and maintain it through their senior year. If
a student's GPA drops below 3.3, the student is on probation, with the
expectation that the GPA will return to the required level by the end of the
next semester. The student should also consult with the director during this
period.
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