Honors Program
Office: 276 Fenton Hall
(716) 673-3855
Dr. Natalie Gerber, Program Director
email: honors.program@fredonia.edu
The Honors Program is designed to challenge, support, and enrich student learning at Fredonia. In this 18-credit program*, students will take 2 or 3 honors-only sections within Fredonia Foundations general education program as well as 2 or 3 upper-level honors seminars. In consultation with faculty advisor, students will select the best path for completion. Students are also required to complete a senior project, either a thesis, major capstone, or in consultation with program director, they may fulfill this requirement with the senior recital, exhibition, seminar, or other 400-level coursework.
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
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Fredonia Foundations Honors Courses
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6 credits
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Upper-Level Honors Seminars
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6 credits
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3 additional credits from either category above
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Senior Project**
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3 credits
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Total Program Requirement
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18 credits
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* Students may substitute part of the program requirements with an applied learning project, which includes study abroad, internship, service learning, and/or volunteer project. Students must consult with the program director prior to the experience to receive credit (learning contract).
**Students must submit a completed senior project form to program director the semester prior to enrollment.
TRANSFER OR EXISTING STUDENTS
Students may apply and enter the program at any point after completing 15 credit hours at Fredonia or from another institution.
15-45 credit hours completed
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Fredonia Foundations Honors Courses
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6 credits
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Upper-Level Honors Seminars
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6 or 9 credits
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Senior Project**
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3 credits
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Total Program Requirement
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15-18 credits
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45 credit hours and above completed
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Fredonia Foundations Honors Courses
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0-3 credits
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And/Or
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Upper-Level Honors Seminars
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6-9 credits
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Senior Project**
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3 credits
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Total Program Requirement
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12 credits
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In addition to participating in the honors courses and working closely with faculty members distinguished both for scholarship and teaching ability, honors students plan a number of extra-curricular activities and meet regularly to discuss the program in relation to their own developing perceptions of themselves, their values, and their future lives. In addition, the Honors House provides a unique living and learning experience for students in the program.
Students must maintain at least a 3.30 cumulative GPA to remain in good standing. Students will receive a one-time, one-semester grace period to meet the GPA requirement if they fall under the minimum requirements.
Students with questions pertaining to the Honors Program are advised to contact the Director, Dr. Natalie Gerber, at 276 Fenton Hall, or at (716) 673-3855 or by emailing honors.program@fredonia.edu.