Honors Program

Much of the work we do here at Clayton State University is to develop the next-generation of leaders, scholars, and healers who will be successful in their careers and personal lives. If you seek to distinguish yourself through research-based coursework and leadership opportunities, apply to be a part of the University's Honors Program.

The Honors Program is open to incoming freshmen and currently enrolled students who wish to take rigorous academic coursework that develops them intellectually, professionally, and affectively. The Honors Program prides itself on developing the whole student.

Honors students engage in robust open discussions, analysis, and research in small class sizes.

In addition to stellar academic courses and working with nationally and internationally recognized faculty, Honors Program students have many opportunities for leadership training and community service.

Students admitted to the program are eligible for Honors Scholarships (funding varies on an annual basis). Honors Program students are also encouraged to apply for HOPE scholarship and the Clayton State University Presidential Scholars, which may be awarded in addition to the Honors Program Scholarships.

Application Procedures

Application materials and other information are available on the Honors Program website.

Note: Honors-Program curriculum requires Honors Students to take either Honors Critical Thinking or Honors Humanities (for students who enter with more than 30 hours) or both courses (for students entering with 30 or fewer hours). Honors Critical Thinking and Honors Humanities are offered only on the main campus of Clayton State University. Accordingly, online-only students cannot complete the coursework that is required in order to fulfill the Honors Program curriculum.

New and current students who show outstanding academic achievement are invited to apply for admission to the Honors Program.

Qualifications

University Honors, for students with 30 or fewer hours of college credit:

• Minimum high school GPA of 3.50

College Honors, for students with more than 30 hours of college credit:

• Minimum 3.50 overall GPA

Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance. Potential Honors Program scholars will complete an essay and interview before admission into the program.

Please contact the Director, Dr. Eric M. Bridges at 678-466-4726 or at EricBirdges@clayton.edu with any questions.