Honors Convocation Information Sunday, April 21

The Lindenwood University Honors College offers students a special opportunity to be recognized for excellence and extra effort in their courses. Graduating with University Honors is the highest award Lindenwood bestows. This achievement is announced at graduation, and the recipient wears a purple braid at the ceremony. “University Honors” also appears on the student’s diploma and transcript. All courses completed for Honors credit are designated as such on the student’s transcript. The president of the University also presents a certificate to those graduating with University Honors at the Honors Convocation.

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 apply for membership in the Honors College, an incoming freshman must score a 29 or above on the ACT. A transferring or returning student must have a 3.3 GPA to apply. Honors courses are offered in two formats. Each semester several courses have Honors sections where every student in that section is enrolled for Honors credit. These sections are smaller, with more class discussion and individual contact with the professors. The other format allows any undergraduate course on campus to be taken for Honors credit with the permission of the professor. A student must earn an A in the course and successfully complete an extra project mutually agreed upon by the professor and student.

To graduate with University Honors, a student must complete 24 hours of Honors credit. There are two options. First, a student may enroll in up to 12 hours of 100-level Honors sections with the remaining 12 hours in 300-level courses. Second, a student may enroll in six hours of traditional 100-level courses and complete the remaining 18 hours in courses 200-level or above.

To apply or to receive more information, please contact:

Honors College - Program Application

Honors College - Application for Course Credit

Mike Whaley, PhD
Director, Honors College
Professor of History
Lindenwood University
214 Butler Hall Phone: (636) 949-4561
Email: mwhaley@lindenwood.edu