Current Honors Students
Honors Student Handbook
Honors Student Handbook
Honors Graduation Requirements
Honors Program members who complete their studies at Columbus State Community College
and meet the following qualifications become eligible for final Honors Program acknowledgement
on transcripts and/or diplomas as well as recognition at graduation:
- Earn an Associate Degree at Columbus State Community College while an active member.
- Earn an A or B in at least fifteen (15) credit hours of Honors courses (including
Honors versions of COLS 1100 and ENGL 1100*).
- * Students who have already earned credit for COLS 1100 and/or ENGL 1100 prior to
entering the Honors Program will have this requirement waived; however, these students
will still be required to complete 15 hours of honors-level coursework to receive
recognition as an "Honors Graduate."
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 in all college-level coursework.
- Attend a minimum of six (6) Honors Program sanctioned events and/or service activities.
In extreme circumstances, adjustments to these requirements may be approved at the
sole discretion of the OAA Honors Committee.