{"id":2685,"date":"2023-03-09T16:10:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T16:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.spelman.edu\/honorsprogram\/?page_id=2685"},"modified":"2023-07-11T20:13:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T20:13:23","slug":"faq-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.spelman.edu\/honorsprogram\/faq-2\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.spelman.edu\/honorsprogram\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2023\/07\/opportunities-5-e1689106368517.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3158\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.spelman.edu\/honorsprogram\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2023\/07\/opportunities-5-e1689106368517.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1752\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.spelman.edu\/honorsprogram\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2023\/07\/opportunities-5-e1689106368517.png 1752w, https:\/\/sites.spelman.edu\/honorsprogram\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2023\/07\/opportunities-5-e1689106368517-300x57.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.spelman.edu\/honorsprogram\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2023\/07\/opportunities-5-e1689106368517-1024x193.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.spelman.edu\/honorsprogram\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2023\/07\/opportunities-5-e1689106368517-768x145.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.spelman.edu\/honorsprogram\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2023\/07\/opportunities-5-e1689106368517-1536x290.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1752px) 100vw, 1752px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Palatino\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Q1.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"> What is the Githii Honors Program?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #ff6600\"> A.\u00a0 The primary purpose of the program is to provide a stimulating environment in which young scholars can confidently pursue their individual and shared intellectual interests, and build diverse relationships that support and expand their intellectual community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Palatino\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Q2. Who is eligible for the Githii Honors Program?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #ff6600\"> A.\u00a0 Academic year 2023-24<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Palatino\">Students with a strong academic record and demonstrated commitment to her own intellectual development will be invited to apply for the Honors Program. Any student that has achieved a high school GPA\u00a0of at least a 4.0 will receive an invitation. Prospective Honors Program applicants must apply in the Early Decision or Early Action application rounds. Those who are invited will be required to submit an additional essay, provided in the invitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Palatino\">In evaluating each applicant, the Honors Program Committee considers:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Palatino\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Demonstrated commitment to her own intellectual development;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Palatino\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Strength of her academic program;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Palatino\">\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Organization and clarity of her independently produced writing samples;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Palatino\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Q3.\u00a0 What are the benefits of being in the Githii Honors Program?<\/span><span style=\"color: #193888\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #ff6600\">A.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #ff6600\">Priority registration and housing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #ff6600\">Living together in a living \/ learning environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #ff6600\">Financial support for conferences and workshops<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #ff6600\">Smaller classes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #ff6600\">\u201cHonors Program\u201d designation on transcript<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #ff6600\">Recognition in Commencement Program<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #ff6600\">Membership in Honors Program Student Association (HPSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #ff6600\">Funding for research experience toward the senior thesis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #ff6600\">Honors Lounge with computers for honors students only<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #ff6600;font-family: Georgia, Palatino\">Special diploma with Honors designation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Palatino\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Q4.\u00a0How do I apply?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Palatino;font-size: 14pt;color: #ff6600\">A. Any student that has achieved a high school GPA of at least a 4.0 will receive an invitation from the Admissions Office.\u00a0 All questions regarding invitations should be directed to the Admissions Office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Palatino\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Q5.\u00a0If I don\u2019t get in the first year, can I apply after? <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Georgia, Palatino;color: #79bde8\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> A. <span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW90233707 x_BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW90233707 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0\">On May 22nd, 2023, the honors faculty committee voted unanimously to permanently suspend the rising sophomore application. <\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW90233707 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0\">This decision effectively ends <\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW90233707 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW90233707 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0opportunities for Spelman students, including transfer students<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW90233707 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0\">,<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW90233707 x_BCX0 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0to apply for admission to our program. 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