Honors Students Receive Special Benefits
Honors Designation on Diploma
By participating in an enhanced educational experience, Honors students add value to their Angelo State education. An Honors seal on their ASU diplomas and special designation on their transcripts demonstrate hard work, commitment and the desire to make the most out of their college education.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
After one year in the Honors Program, students who maintain a GPA of 3.25 and attend specified meetings and events are eligible for special scholarships through the Honors Program. Additionally, more than 85 percent of incoming Honors freshman are recipients of a Carr Scholarship. It is the largest scholarship program on campus, benefiting one in every six students, so we strongly encourage you to apply for a Carr Scholarship. Please note that you must separately apply for the Carr Scholarship.
Early Registration for Classes
Honors students register for classes each semester with the first eligible student group, regardless of current classification. This allows Honors students to balance their ambitious class schedules and to increase their chances of registering for classes that fill up quickly.
Honors Residence Space
Honors students create living-learning communities with designated, premier space in one of our most popular residence halls. Students wishing to reside in the Honors-designated section of Texan Hall must meet one of the following requirements: 1) be a member of the Honors Program, 2) meet one of the criteria for the Honors Program or have a 3.25 GPA at Angelo State University. Contact Residential Programs for more information.
The Honors Lounge
Honors students and their guests have 24/7 access to the Honors Lounge. The lounge is located on the third floor of the Porter Henderson Library and has exclusive amenities, including computers, large work areas, comfortable furniture and free copying privileges.
Honors Activities and Events
The Honors Program provides students direct access to special campus visitors, such as former ambassadors and featured conference speakers. The program also provides opportunities to participate in local cultural and enrichment activities, including theater, symphony, rodeo and ballet performances. Barbeques, luaus and other social functions are conducted at the ASU Lake House, a place where Honors students can take a break from their studies and enjoy food, fun, games and friendships.
Greater Student-Faculty Interaction
Highly motivated and dedicated faculty directly interact with Honors students. Smaller class sizes promise academically enriched courses and more personal attention, so faculty can challenge and mentor students. These close relationships can also manifest into stronger and more personal letters of recommendation upon graduation.
A Strong Mentoring and Support System
Many resources are available through the Honors Program to help our students achieve their academic and personal best.
- Staff Support – The Honors Program has a designated, devoted staff that nurtures students and provides career guidance, personal attention and special opportunities for growth outside the classroom.
- Peer Mentoring – One of the most treasured benefits of being in the Honors Program is the interaction with other talented and committed students who understand the importance and share in the challenges of college. Through association, Honors students receive peer-to-peer acceptance, assistance and friendship. We also provide each incoming student with an upperclassman mentor who will act as a guide and friend.
- Networking Opportunities - Honors students have numerous opportunities to network with successful alumni, students and community leaders as well as faculty from other universities.
Additional Travel Opportunities
The Honors Program organizes numerous trips geared toward the educational development of its students and the presentation of student research. Students presenting research projects or academic papers have access to travel funds and many Honors trips are fully funded by the program. In addition, Honors students can receive scholarships to participate in summer study abroad programs.
Personalized Undergraduate and Career Advising
The Carry Forward Program provides staff dedicated to helping all Honors Program students reach their goals, including graduate school, professional school or placement in a competitive job field. More than 90 percent of ASU Honors graduates have gone directly to graduate or professional school.
Access to the Honors Alumni Network
Fellow Honors alumni know that it takes a special person to accept the challenges and potential for personal growth associated with the Honors Program. These individuals will give strong hiring and/or academic consideration to other Honors graduates, even those who did not attend the same college.
Internship Possibilities
The Honors Program works with the Washington Center to provide Honors Program and other ASU students with the opportunity to participate in internship programs in the Washington, D.C., area. To quote from the Washington Center Website, “The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars provides an integrated academic and work experience to prepare college students and professionals for lives of achievement and civic engagement.”
Exclusive Eligibility for Early Decision and Priority Acceptance Programs into Law, Medicine and Physical Therapy
Honors students who meet specific criteria are afforded the unique opportunity to participate in the Honors Advantage (Law/Medicine) and Physical Therapy Priority Acceptance programs. Students who commit to the Honors Advantage Program also receive additional scholarships and benefits.
