Question 1

What is Honors College?

Accepted Answer

It is a four year program designed for high achieving students. The highlights of this program are flexibility and enrichment.
 
Flexibility: HC members get to replace IAH, ISS, ISB/ISP classes with a broader variety of courses such as a Psychology or a Film Studies courses. This opportunity allows students to take classes that are closer to their interests and thereby creating a personalized program of study.
 
Enrichment: HC members have an opportunity to study their subject topics in a more in-depth manner by taking honors classes, honors options and graduate classes. By going above and beyond with their coursework, students report being more prepared for graduate school and/or workplace. HC students are even eligible to take certain med school and law school classes.

Question 2

What are the other benefits of joining the Honors College?

Accepted Answer

• Enrollment priority: HC students are one of the first groups to enroll in classes.
 • Prerequisites: HC students are not held to prerequisites or course restrictions. However, they are advised to consult with their advisor before skipping prerequisites.
 • Research Opportunities:HC students have additional resources to pursue research through classes(UGS 200H), publication(students have a chance to publish their research in a HC journal) and scholarships(to present research at a conference). In addition, small class sizes(honors classes) and research-related honors projects (honors options) can help them in acquiring research experiences.
 • Study Abroad: HC students have the opportunity to do research while studying abroad through the Euroscholars program. In addition, they can apply for HC study abroad scholarships.

Question 3

Who is eligible to join the Honors College?

Accepted Answer

Admission to the Honors College is by invitation only. All first-year students are reviewed automatically after their first fall semester at MSU. The Honors College targets students whose cumulative GPA at the end of their first fall semester which places them among the top 10% of first-year students in their college.

Question 4

When are the HC invitations sent out?

Accepted Answer

HC invitations are sent out via a Confidential Message during the first week of Spring Semester of your freshman year. If you believe that you have a high enough GPA to be eligible for Honors college, do contact Sadiq Mohammed: mohamm61@msu.edu by the second week of Spring classes.
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International Scholars Advisory Board

Honors College at Michigan State University