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BENEFITS OF JOINING THE NSU HONORS COLLEGE

HONORS COLLEGE CURRICULAR TRACKS

DNIMAS:

Curricular requirements for completing a special Honors College diploma in DNIMAS are explained

• Renewable scholarship support for every major (while funds last—apply as soon as possible!)

• Convenient registration and special advising

• Eligibility to live in Midrise Honors College Residence Hall

PARSONS:

To complete a special Honors College diploma in the Parsons General Honors Program, you must

take 30 hours of Honors courses (any that fit into your major curriculum), to include the Honors Seminar

Be a Junior Fellow in a unique learning community with amenities including computer labs, quiet

(General Studies 345H or General Studies 445H) as a capstone. For examples of previous Honors Seminar

study rooms, a Junior Common Room (for large gatherings and Honors Cafés) and a Senior

topics, see a Parsons Program Handbook. The only exception to this standard is that transfer students entering

Common Room (for small meetings and seminars). Enjoy access to dozens of faculty and

with an academic associate’s degree need take only 18 hours of Honors courses, to include GST 345H or

community mentors (the Senior Fellows of the Honors College).

GST 445H.

DSHP:

To complete a special Honors College diploma in a Discipline-Specific Honors Program, you must take

• Guaranteed internships – Enjoy at least two summer and/or academic semester placements. Explore

18 hours of general education Honors courses designated by your department and 12 hours of Honors courses

your career choice first-hand to see if it fits your dream!

in your major (also designated by your department) to include a capstone course in the major (30 hours). For

• Leadership training at special Honors retreats and workshops

more information on DSHP, see a DSHP Handbook. Transfer students entering with an academic associate’s

• Honors-level foreign travel opportunities

degree will also be offered a reduced total of 18 Honors hours, to include the capstone in the major, in order

• Free trips to Honors conferences where you interact with other Honors students from colleges and

to earn an Honors College diploma.

universities throughout the state, region, and nation

• Assistance with acquiring advanced skills in reading, writing, public speaking, and media literacy

HONORS COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

• Free tickets (with free pre- and post-event discussions) to theater, opera, civic and cultural events

• Support with preparation for graduate school and national scholarship competitions

DNIMAS

students do the specialized activities required by the DNIMAS Program.

• Membership in the Honors College Student Association plus advice on Honor societies, Greek

PARSONS

students are required to participate in cultural and academic co-curricular activities that may be

organizations, etc.

selected from a general Honors Calendar of events covering many disciplines.

• Highest recognition at graduation

• An NSU diploma in your major with an Honors College seal and endorsement

DSHP

students select from the same Honors Calendar but may be required to do designated departmental

• The preparation that will set you apart and improve your global marketability for the career of

activities.

your choice.

All Honors (H) classes and events are open to all Parsons, DSHP and DNIMAS students (with the proper course prerequisites, in

the case of courses). Honors events on campus are generally open to ALL students, faculty and staff as well as the general public.

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