The Honors Program fosters intellectual, social and cultural growth for
students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, ability
and motivation. The program is offered to undergraduate students, both
new and continuing, from all majors. Honors Program students come from
diverse backgrounds, have different career interests and attend classes
on all three campuses. Most important, all Honors Program students share
a desire to enhance the traditional college curriculum with stimulating
activities designed specially for them.
Eligibility Requirements
High
School Graduates
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Incoming first-year students will be invited to be part of the Honors
Program based on a careful review of the following:
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High school GPA and rigor of student’s high school program (85 GPA or
higher)
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Standardized test scores with at least 1100 or higher SAT or ACT
composite of 24
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Extracurricular and service activities
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Recommendations
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Expressed interest in joining the Honors Program (as indicated on
application or otherwise)
Transfer students
Transfer students from another two-year or four-year college may apply
to the Honors Program if they have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher.
Transfer students must have at least four semesters in attendance at
NYIT to complete their degree.
NYIT
Students
If
you are a current NYIT sophomore, an NYIT faculty member may nominate
you to the Honors Program based on your outstanding academic performance
with a cumulative GPA of 3.4.
What
Does the Honors Program Offer?
If
you’re selected for NYIT’s Honors Program, you’ll have the opportunity
to participate in honors courses and seminars, including special honors
sections of core curriculum courses. These courses, which fill your
graduation requirements just like regular courses, are designed to offer
enhanced intellectual stimulation and fulfillment in an environment that
fosters discussion, multiple perspectives and creative problem solving.
Other Honors Program activities and benefits include:
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lecture series with distinguished faculty and visiting scholars;
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cultural and educational outings in New York City and on Long Island;
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social gatherings among Honors Program students and staff;
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active participation in the Honors Students Advisory Board, which
supports the Honors Program mission;
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recruiting new Honors Program students.
Upon graduation, if you’ve completed and maintained all Honors Program
requirements, you will receive Honors distinction on your NYIT diploma.
Please note that the Honors Program does not entail extra work. Most
honors courses satisfy requirements that all NYIT students must
complete. Honors Program students generally find the amount of work in
their honors courses to be comparable to other three-credit courses they
are taking.
Honors
Program Participation Requirements
If
you are accepted to NYIT’s Honors Program, you will have outstanding
opportunities for intellectual and personal growth. However, with those
opportunities, you will need to fulfill certain requirements. You must:
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maintain a grade point average of 3.0 throughout your attendance at
NYIT;
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complete at least five (5) honors classes while attending NYIT;
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participate in Honors Program activities and events;
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keep the Honors Program office informed of your current address and
contact information;
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represent the Honors Program proudly through your academic
achievements and contribution to the NYIT community.
Honors
Course (COMING SOON)
WRIT 101 – Composition I (brief description)
WRIT 151 – Composition II
Calendar of Events (COMING SOON)
Administration
(COMING SOON)
Dr. William Lawrence, Faculty Director & Economics Professor
Contact information
Ms. Theresa Williams, Director of Academic Enrichment Program
317 Anna Rubin Hall
516-686-7850
honors@nyit.edu