2009-2011 - Benedict College

254 ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ADJUNCT UNITS
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE HONORS SCHOLAR
To graduate with the distinction of School of Honors Graduate, a student must complete the following
six requirements and the School of Honors required curriculum.
1) Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.2.
2) Students must have successfully completed 24 hours of honors courses.
3) Students must have presented a scholarly paper at a national conference.
4) Students must have taken a graduate or professional entrance examination.
5) Students must have applied to at least two graduate or professional schools.
6) Students must have successfully written and defended a Senior Honors Thesis Project.
Honors scholars are required to take a minimum of one graduate or professional entrance examination
such as GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, or PRAXIS. All senior level Honors scholars are required
to apply to at least two graduate or professional schools.
Honors scholars are encouraged to participate in honors related activities, including, Fall Convocation,
Founder’s Day Convocation, the Honors Lecture Series, Honors Induction Ceremony, Honda Campus
All-Star Challenge, Honors Convocation, and other scholarly activities as communicated by the Dean.
Students who successfully satisfy the requirements of the School of Honors will participate in the
spring Annual Capstone Commencement Ceremony* and will graduate with the distinction as School
of Honors Graduate. During the Capstone Commencement Ceremony, the School of Honors
Graduates are recognized for not only completing requirements for a degree, but as a School of
Honors Graduate as well. These Honors scholars are adorned with the Benedict College Academic
Medallion of Honors** and an honors stole. This distinction will be denoted on the academic transcript
and degree.
THE CAPSTONE CEREMONY*
The premiere Capstone Ceremony was held on May 9, 1990. During all Capstone Ceremonies, the
Torch of Knowledge is passed to a representative from the rising senior class. All School of Honors
graduates receive Encomiums of Excellence and a Medallion of Honors. They are presented with
Honors stoles which are worn with their academic regalia on Commencement Day. School of Honors
graduates give special recognition to their parents who receive Encomiums of Parental Excellence and
a rose.
THE MEDALLION OF HONORS**
To demonstrate their high academic achievement through the School of Honors, graduates receive the
Medallion of Honors. The gold metal medallion contains a torch inside a “V” for Victory and is hung on
a purple and white ribbon. The medallion is worn by Honors seniors at formal convocation activities.
Its significance indicates high academic achievement by the student as a member of the Benedict
College School of Honors. The Medallion of Honors is also a lifetime keepsake for the Honors Scholar
who has achieved this high level of academic distinction at graduation.
THE SCHOOL OF HONORS CURRICULUM
The major focus of the School of Honors Curriculum is to engage Honors students and faculty in intellectual
inquiry beyond the mere classroom proper. Honors courses ensure that each student experiences
an emphasis in writing, technology, research, leadership, and internationalism. As well, Honors
courses afford students active participation in specific structural service learning and leadership development
programs as community members of the School of Honors.
Honors courses at Benedict College are:
1) writing-intensive courses that acculturate Honors Scholars to the graduate and professional
academic world, preparing them to conduct research and make intellectual
contributions to their fields;
2) technology-intensified courses that connect Honors Scholars to the global society;