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Source: 2004-2005 Catalog

The University Honors Program at Washburn provides opportunities for highly motivated students to enrich their educations through special honors sections of existing courses, special honors seminars and colloquia that satisfy general education requirements, independent research projects, a close working relationship with distinguished faculty, individual advising, and special intellectual, cultural and social activities. The program fits well with Washburn’s many four-year degree programs. Students work with the Honors Dean to organize Washburn’s many resources to provide ample opportunities to explore, relate, and assimilate many diverse learning experiences. Entering freshman students are especially encouraged to inquire about the University Honors Program. Individuals may apply on their own, they may be recommended by their high school or college faculty, or they may be invited to apply by the Dean of University Honors. Those students who demonstrate a strong probability for benefiting from, and contributing to, the program will be invited to University Honors membership. Although proven scholastic performance is important, the Honors Dean will place substantial emphasis on student interest and motivation in pursuing an honors program. Students who complete an appropriate number of University Honors courses (24 hours) and satisfy the thesis and GPA requirements will graduate with University Honors and have their transcripts so marked. Washburn is an institutional member of the National Collegiate Honors Council. For more information on the University Honors Program, contact Dr. Robert D. Stein, Dean of University Honors and Chairperson, Department of English.