The University Experience is one of the most profound engagements of a lifetime. Little can equal this period of several years, sequestered from the demands of daily life, in a nurturing environment where mentors and friends seek to enrich and deepen your scope. No other civilization has made this opportunity so broadly available. Fortunate are the students who have the wisdom, even in youth, to explore and avail themselves of the many possibilities placed before them. The Honors College is one such opportunity. The program encourages students to aim high that they may flourish in their careers, triumph over adversity, and live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
The Honors College at Lindenwood University offers academic distinction to top performing students. Augmenting the academic program, the Honors College annually presents students and faculty discussion sessions analyzing current events and perennial issues. Such occasions stimulate camaraderie and intellectual curiosity among students and faculty alike.
Becoming an Honors Scholar
Students are recognized as being Honors Scholars only if they enroll and are accepted into the Honors College, maintain a 3.3 GPA, and take courses for Honors credit.
Incoming Freshman
Incoming freshmen with an ACT score of 29 or greater are encouraged to join the Honors Program. They may begin enrolling in honors classes during their first semester on campus. In order to determine the course sections designed specifically for honors credit, an interested student may ask his/her admission counselor, his/her advisor, or
Dr. Michael Whaley (mwhaley@lindenwood.edu)
University Honors
The Honors College offers students a special opportunity to graduate with University Honors. Students graduating with University Honors receive special recognition at the Commencement ceremony and at the Honors Convocation. “University Honors” is also designated on the diploma and transcript. The transcript also reflects each course the student completed for Honors credit.
University Honors are reserved for exceptional students who demonstrate intelligence, initiative, and perseverance in fulfilling requirements beyond those asked of others. Meeting these expectations exhibits their commitment to excellence.
To graduate with University Honors, a student must complete 24 hours of Honors credit, 18 hours of which must be taken in classes numbered 200 or above.
All courses offered at the University are available for Honors credit. Certain sections of courses are designated Honors. In all other courses the student must request permission of the professor and complete a mutually agreed upon Honors project suitable to the course. The student must earn an “A” in the course to receive Honors credit.
Major Honors
Individual disciplines recognize the high achievement of their majors with enrollment into special Honor Societies.
Degree Honors
At graduation, the faculty awards degree honors to students who have completed all degree requirements with academic distinction. To be eligible for degree honors, students must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours in residence at Lindenwood University and must meet the grade point average requirements.
•The cum laude requires a GPA between 3.70 and 3.85.
•The magna cum laude requires a GPA between 3.86 and 3.93.
•The summa cum laude degree requires a GPA of 3.94 or above.
Class Honors
Freshmen who achieve a GPA of 3.5 are admitted into Alpha Lambda Delta.
Peter Griffin 636.949.4415
Juniors and seniors who achieve standing in the upper 10 percent of their class are admitted into Alpha Chi, international college honor society.
Michael Mason 636.949.4825
Seniors who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.5 are also admitted into Alpha Sigma Tau.
Curtis Billhymer 636.949.4888
Non-traditional adult (LCIE) students who have completed 84 credit hours at Lindenwood University and maintained a 3.8 GPA are admitted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society.
Daniel Kemper 636.949.4501
Individual Achievement Awards -
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Each year at the Honors Convocation, Lindenwood University bestows awards on students who exhibit leadership, high academic performance, and professional promise. These awards recognize high achieving individuals in the various academic and professional disciplines as well as the visual and performing arts of music, dance, and theatre. Special recognition is also given to students who combine athletic skill with high academic achievement.
For additional information about the Honors College Contact:
Mike Whaley
Associate Professor of History
Lindenwood University
Phone: 636-949-4561
Email: mwhaley@lindenwood.edu
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