Honors Program


Honors Program

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Mission Statement

The Motlow State Honors Program provides an interdisciplinary education of exceptional quality to a community of motivated students. By examining a wide array of perspectives, Honors courses promote intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and information literacy. Smaller class sizes cultivate learning communities that foster unique academic experiences. These include special topics courses, extracurricular opportunities, research projects, seminar classes, and service learning. The Honors Program mentors scholars to develop their fullest potential in their academic endeavors and beyond.

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Course Offerings

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Contact

Director: Jenna Caviezel
Administrative Assistant to Honors: Donavon King

Eligibility

Eligibility for the Honors program is determined by past academic record. First-time freshmen with a minimum ACT composite score of 23 and a high school graduating GPA of 3.0 are eligible to join the Honors program. Students who earn a cumulative 3.0 GPA while at Motlow will also be eligible to join the program in the following semester.

Scholarship Eligibility

Current Honors students are eligible to apply for the $1,000 per semester Honors scholarship, which automatically renews each semester as long as students maintain a 3.0 GPA and stay on track to complete the program.

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Motlow State Honors Student Casie Krishnan

The Honors Program has transformed not only my education but my entire mindset. I was going to take online classes, keep my head down, and leave as soon as I could. Now? I’m taking in-person Honors courses, going to every event I can, engaging with professors and students, and experiencing hands-on learning in ways I never thought possible. I’m not just going to school, I’m living it.
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Casie KrishnanHonors Student

Caitlin Tripp

The Honors Program at Motlow State Community College transformed my college experience into one of growth and connectedness. I made lifelong friends with my professors and fellow honors scholars, and the opportunities afforded to me in the program allowed me to attend my transfer university on a full ride honors scholarship.

Caitlin TrippHonors Alumna

Why Take Honors?

  • Apply for a renewable, $1000-per-semester Honors scholarship
  • Connect with faculty mentors; all Honors classes have smaller 18:1 student to professor ratios
  • Earn course credit that counts both toward your general education and Honors requirements
  • Engage more deeply with fellow students through interactive and experiential learning
  • Spend time with your peers in between classes in the Moore County and Smyrna campus honors lounges
  • Explore topics you already love, like Harry Potter or Horror Cinema, in themed Honors seminar courses
  • Challenge your critical thinking skills without increasing your coursework
  • Take learning on the road; class trips allow you and your classmates to build a great community
  • Gain a competitive edge when applying for four-year colleges and scholarships
  • Receive special recognition at graduation

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