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If
you are entering Chico State as a first semester freshman, you should
have one of the following to apply for the Honors Program:
- High school GPA of 3.5 or above OR
- SAT score of 1200 (math and verbal scores only) or above OR
- ACT score of 27 or above
Students not meeting these criteria will be considered, but on an individual basis. We encourage you to apply if:
- you have participated in honors programs in high school OR
- you are a life member of the California Scholarship Federation OR
- you are a National Merit finalist OR
- you are a transfer student with a GPA of 3.3 or above
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No!
Since honors classes are smaller, there is much more interaction
between the students in the class and the professor. You have an
opportunity to take an active role in your learning experience. There
is generally no extra work, just a different structure to the class.
Most students enjoy their honors classes because there is less
"busy work" or "cramming" than they often encounter in non-honors
classes. Honors courses do require more involvement in the material,
but they are not more difficult. In fact, most honors students find
that taking honors classes actually enhances their GPAs. |
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No. You take the same number as all other students. A summary of Honors classes is available. |
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One
of the goals of the program is to help students get involved as soon as
possible in the rich cultural and intellectual mix of the University.
But there are many other important benefits you will also appreciate.
You will work with excellent teachers and other motivated students in
small classes. As an honors student, you may be eligible for membership
in Phi Eta Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi, both nationally recognized honors
organizations. You receive priority registration. And, of course,
successful completion of the program results in special recognition on
your diploma and transcripts. More information about benefits are
listed here and in our brochure, viewable as a PDF here. |
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Honors
students have direct access to the program director and to the program
advisers. The program also conducts course evaluations for each
Honors class every semester, soliciting the anonymous input of all
students in the class. These evaluations encourage students to
share their opinions regarding Honors classes and the program in
general. |
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Yes.
The Honors program sponsors several activities each semester. We have a
"Fall Welcome" every year for our incoming freshmen to meet each other
and our continuing students. There's always free food involved. We also
have "Finals Fuel-up" which usually involves Chinese food the Sunday
before finals week. These, among other activities, bring together
students, often with faculty, in unique and lively ways. |
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If
there is room in a course after meeting the requests of all honors
students, we encourage qualified non-honors students to "sample" the
program by taking a course of interest to them. We do, however,
encourage all qualified students to apply to the program. |
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Situated
on the north end of campus in one of Chico State's newest residence
halls, the Honors Houses are an easy walk or bike ride to class. They
have spacious and comfortable double and triple bedrooms, large living
and dining areas, and well-equipped kitchens. You can prepare your own
meals or eat in the central dining hall that serves all residence
halls. Honors Houses have computer access to the campus network, as
well as a television and a DVD player. Students in the Honor Houses
blend a balance of quiet study time with an active social life. The
spaces are limited, so you need to apply early if you are interested in
living there. More information about the houses is available. |
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You register for Honors courses the same way as other classes: through your Portal account. You will find Honors courses listed in the Class Schedule or a list of classes offered
next semester is available. Special advising for Honors students is
available at summer orientation and throughout the year. |
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Yes. You need 3.3 or above cumulative GPA to remain active in the program. |
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