JMU HONORS PROGRAM251 Warren Service Drive
MSC 1501
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Hillcrest House
540.568.6953
540.568.7728
540.568.8079 (fax)
E-mail: honors@jmu.edu
Office hours:
Mon.-Fri., 8:00am-5:00pm
FAQs for Prospective Students-Track III
1. What are the criteria for admittance into Track III of the Honors Program?
2. What are the benefits of participating in the JMU Honors Program?
3. What are the requirements to stay in the Honors Program?
4. When should I begin the Senior Honors Project?
5. Should I register on e-campus for the 499 classes?
6. Are there any guidelines for projects?
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1. What are the criteria for admittance into Track III of the Honors Program?
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and be a current or transfer student.
2. What are the benefits of participating in the JMU Honors Program?
- Student lounge and computer laboratory
- Mentorship by great professors
- Undergraduate research in your major
- Diploma and transcript designations of graduation with distinction
- Excellent preparation for graduate and professional school
3. What are the requirements to stay in the Honors Program?
Students must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA to be accepted into the program. To remain in good standing, students must maintain at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
4. When should I begin the Senior Honors Project?
Typically, students begin in the spring of their junior year. However, students who plan to be away from campus during any of their final three semesters should begin earlier; work on the project is done while students are in residence so that they can be mentored face-to-face by faculty. Check with your departmental Honors Liaison to know when students in your department are expected to begin. Some departments have requirements that must be met prior to beginning the senior project, so it is important for students to be aware of those expectations well in advance.
5. Should I register on e-campus for the 499 classes?
Each department handles registration for 499 classes differently. Check with your departmental liaison.
6. Are there any guidelines for projects?
Yes. Each department has prepared specific guidelines to help students in their area. Check the guidelines for your major, schedule a meeting with your Honors Liaison, review the senior project information available on the Honors website, and attend a project orientation session (scheduled within the first few weeks of each semester – see Honors Program calendar for dates).
