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Honors Institute

Criteria for Admission

The MSU Honors Institute is open to incoming freshmen, as well as currently enrolled Mayville State University students. All honors institute students must have a minimum composite ACT score of 25, or its SAT equivalent of 1140, with a minimum composite high school grade point average of 3.50. Transfer students or those who are currently enrolled at Mayville State must have a university grade point average of 3.50, along with a composite ACT score of 25. Each applicant will interview with members of the MSU Honors Institute Committee.

Students who complete the honors institute program will receive special recognition at graduation and on their diplomas. Their dedication to scholarship, their desire to fulfill their intellectual potential, and their willingness to explore new horizons in diverse educational directions will be recognized.

From the Co-Chairs

Participating as an honors institute student at Mayville State is a privilege and a commitment. It will bring about a unique set of enriching experiences.

Consider the opportunity to engage in small, academically stimulating classes with other students who seek more from their collegiate experiences.
Consider the excitement of motivated and knowledgeable faculty who instill the love of learning in their students, and who give them the freedom to express their ideas while exploring interdisciplinary connections.
Consider the fun that goes along with seeing theater productions, visiting museums and art galleries, and traveling to interesting places that are rich in history, the arts, music, and culture.
Consider yourself as an honors student at Mayville State. It could change your life.

We are pleased to offer our honors institute as a challenge and unique opportunity for our students to consider the world of knowledge.

Purpose

Mayville State University proudly introduces its Honors Institute. This program is designed for students with strong academic motivations. These are students who wish to explore learning opportunities in interdisciplinary, scholarly, and rigorous courses directed by teacher-scholars of proven merit and dedication to education.

Structure

The Honors Institute Curriculum encompasses 18 to 20 semester credits. Each semester, one four-semester hour honors course will be drawn from the field of humanities, mathematics/science, or social science. It will include an external activity that will broaden horizons and provide scope for a journal and short reflective paper treating diverse regional experiences and resources. One year of college-level foreign language, or the equivalent, with grades of B or better is required as part of Mayville State University’s general education requirement.

Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 in a given term to remain in the program. When the grade point average returns to 3.50 or above in a succeeding term, the student will be welcomed back into the program if he/she so desires.

Summary

Four Honors Courses ......... 16 S.H.
Capstone Project/Experience... 2-4 S.H.
Total Honors Credits ........ 18-20 S.H.

Special Honors Activities

External activities will include, but not be limited to trips to art galleries and museums, recitals and concerts, scholarly symposia, and lectures by outstanding scholars.

Honors Institute students will also enjoy social occasions with the Honors Institute Committee, administrators, and faculty members.

The Honors Institute 2006-2007

Mitzi Brunsdale, Ph.D., Co-Chair
John Pederson, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Mark Skean, Ph.D.
Pabitra Dash, Ph.D.
Nannette Bagstad, Ed.D.

Mayville State University’s dedication to personal service affords students outstanding opportunities to work closely with recognized teacher-scholars in small, secure classes, and to participate together in other external activities.


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