Honors Program

Wor-Wic’s general education honors program provides an opportunity for well prepared and highly motivated students to develop their potential for intellectual and personal growth through:

• Enriched learning experiences
• Small class sizes
• An emphasis on collaborative inquiry
• Extensive interaction between faculty and students
• An enhanced academic experience with like-minded peers

The honors program also includes:

• Automatic qualification for honors programs at UMES and SU
• Scholarship opportunities
• Conference opportunities
• Designation on transcript

In the honors program, you’ll challenge yourself with thought-provoking readings and meaningful writing projects that develop both analytical and creative skills. By engaging with original works from classical to contemporary thinkers, you’ll sharpen your mind while connecting with a supportive community of peers.

Entrance Criteria

To accommodate students with diverse backgrounds and needs, the honors program offers a range of entrance criteria. Join the honors program or take an honors course by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

• Combined reading and mathematics SAT score of at least 1,100;
• Composite ACT score of at least 24;
• High school diploma with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher
• Grade point average of at least 3.50 over nine credit hours at Wor-Wic or a transfer institution
• Acceptable placement assessment scores at Wor-Wic
• Recommended by a faculty member