2009-2010 - Bowie State University

• Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.3 or higher.
Transfer students may apply if they have completed at least 15 semester hours, have at least four
semesters remaining in college, and meet at least one of the following criteria:
• Good standing in an honors program in current or prior college;
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in college; or
• 3.5 grade point average in the last 24 semester hours taken in college.
Current students at Bowie State University may apply if they have completed at least 15 semester hours,
have at least four semesters remaining in college, and meet at least one of the following criteria:
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.3 at Bowie State University; or
• 3.3grade point average in the last 24 semester hours taken at Bowie State.
Application Procedure
Obtain an application packet from the Director of the University Honors Program:
Complete the application form and return it to:
Director, University Honors Program
Thurgood Marshall Library, Suite 279D
Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland 20715
Have the required reference forms returned directly to the Director, as detailed in the application
packet, and complete an interview with the Honors Committee or its designee.
Academic Expectations
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 in order to remain in good standing in
the Program. Students who fail to maintain a GPA of 3.3 for more than one semester will be withdrawn
from the Program.
THE BOWIE STATE SATELLITE OPERATION AND CONTROL CENTER
Director: Todd Watson
The Bowie State University Satellite Operation and Control Center (BSOCC) is a joint venture between
Bowie State University and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. This unique program features a student
training facility and NASA control center located on the Bowie State University campus.
Under the supervision of professionals, students take part in the daily work of spacecraft flight
operations, earning several different levels of mission controller certification.
Through BSOCC, the university has developed outreach activities that raise community awareness in
aeronautics and space technology. As students participate in the monitoring satellites, they receive
opportunities to study and pursue careers in new science and technology fields.
For additional information on the program contact BSOCC at (301) 860‐3879.
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