W.E.B.

Du Bois General University Honors Program of Fisk University

GENERAL UNIVERSITY HONORS

The designation “General University Honors” indicates broad scholastic attainment. It

identifies scholastic performance marked by individual initiative, creative ability, keen
intellectual insight, and excellence in oral and written expression. “General University
Honors” signifies contributions to the advancement of academic quality in the university
community. Further, it denotes achievement of a positive integration of academic and
social experiences.

APPLIATION PROCEDURE

Application requires a 3.00 cumulative GPA, completing the Application Form, a sample
of one’s written work, one recommendation from an instructor, an unofficial transcript,
and an interview with the Honors Program Director. Obtain the Application Form, as
well as additional information, from the Honors Program Director: Dr. James Quirin,
Professor of History, Honors Center, 329-8638.

GENERAL UNIVERSITY HONORS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Application: Formal application and acceptance into the Honors Program.

• GPA: Achievement of a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average.
• Course Requirements: Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) CREDIT HOURS,
which must include at least one Honors Colloquium (4hours) and the Senior Honors
Project (4hours). The other credits may be obtained by taking more than one
Colloquium, Honors Independent Study, or a regular course for Honors credit. All
courses taken for Honors credit must be completed with a minimum grade of “B”, see
the Honors Director to acquire the forms for all these options.
• Participation: Student General Honors Council
• Senior Honors Project: This research project completed during the senior year is to be
the culmination of one’s Honors education. Consultation with the Honors Program
Director and the major advisor is necessary to approve, design and carry out the
project. The results are presented in writing and defended orally before a faculty
committee composed of the major advisor, the Director of the Honors Program (or
faculty member appointed by the Director), and a faculty member chosen by the
student.
• Extracurricular Activities: The Honors Program sponsors Ferment Lectures, Fireside
Charts, film series, field trips, informal gathering and other activities. The new
Honors Center at 1603 Phillips provides a library, seminar rooms, offices and study
areas for the used of Honors Program students.
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Application For Admission

Name_____________________________________________________

Campus P.O. Box________ Tel. No.____________________________

Student ID No. _____________ Email: _________________________

Home Address______________________________________________

Academic Major (s) _________________________________________

Career Interest (s) ___________________________________________

Class (Graduation Year) ______________________________________

Note: Submit the following with this application:

(a) an example of your writing in a paper of 2-5 pages

(b) a letter of recommendation from a Fisk instructor
(c) a copy of your Fisk transcript (student copy acceptable)
(d) a statement (1 page typed) indicating your reasons for
wanting to participate in the W.E.B. Du Bois General
University Honors Program.

Signature ___________________________ Date_________________