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During Summer 2023, a group of Honors students traveled to Scotland and Ireland to learn about the culture. Many of the students in attendance utilized grant funding for the opportunity.

Of all the opportunities for excellence Wilkes University provides, few are as comprehensive as the Honors Program, which provides students with not only challenging coursework, but a unique community within Wilkes University. Why should you apply for the Wilkes University Honors Program?

Honors students are required to take 18 credits, or six classes, of Honors coursework. Often, these classes require students to complete an additional project, like a paper or review, or do something to benefit the entire class. For example, a past Honors section of WS-301, or the women and gender studies capstone required students to work on a project, either on or off campus, that advanced the cause of gender equality.

Honors students are also invited to tons of special opportunities. These include special faculty lectures and access to other on-campus guests. For example, Honors students are typically invited to special discussions with the Max Rosenn lecturers who come to campus.

Some Honors Program Student Committee (HPSC) events, like fundraisers, are open to the entire campus; however, others are reserved specifically for honors students. Some of these include special Registration Nights, Broadway trips, and parties for the beginning and end of the year.

Honors students receive a $500 stipend to be used for educational needs, in addition to a $1,000 housing stipend for residential students. Honors Students can also apply for grant funding to put toward different projects, including academic conferences and study abroad trips.

In addition to all these benefits, Honors students also register for classes first, even before seniors. Honors students will also receive a special notation on their transcript, recognition at graduation, additional academic advising, and access to Honors spaces, including the Honors Lounge and Office, both located on the second floor of Stark Learning Center.

The Honors Program application is open to all Wilkes students who have at least a 3.5 GPA and at least six more semesters at Wilkes University. In addition to the application found online, students must write a leadership essay and share community service and extracurricular activities they participate in. Current first-year students can apply for the Honors Program through the Wilkes University website until April 15.

You can also follow the Honors Program on Instagram @wilkeshonors.