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Program checklist · Honors Program

Honors Program

Saint Francis University · Loretto, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Honors Program
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
215743
CourseShelf checklist
CK_215743_d70eceaa
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements:

27 items
  1. Any student wishing to be part of the honors program must submit an honors program application with an accompanying portfolio. Current Saint Francis University students may also apply within their first year and must include a recommendation from an instructor
    Not resolved to a course
  2. First-Year Students
    Not resolved to a course
  3. 3.25 quality point average (cumulative)
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Portfolio demonstrating ambition, determination, and attention to details
    Not resolved to a course
  5. If a student does not meet this standard, they may include an additional statement on their desire to participate in the honors program
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Interview with the Honors Program Director (or designee) if needed
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Students deficient in one or more areas may be admitted to the program at the discretion of the Honors Program Director
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Current Students
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  9. Students beyond their first semester at Saint Francis who wish to enroll in the Honors Program may petition the director for admission if the following criteria are met
    Not resolved to a course
  10. 3.25 quality point average (cumulative)
    Not resolved to a course
  11. two letters/emails of recommendation from Saint Francis faculty who have taught the student
    Not resolved to a course
  12. interview with Honors Program director(or designee) if needed
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Transfer Students
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Transfer students who defer their application for one semester or more may apply in accordance with the criteria for “Current Students” (directly above). Those who apply immediately will follow the criteria below
    Not resolved to a course
  15. 3.25 quality point average (cumulative) from the transfer institution(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  16. two letters of recommendation from faculty who have taught the student at previous institution(s) or are enrolled in an honors program at their current institution
    Not resolved to a course
  17. interview with Honors Program director
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Progression and/or Retention Criteria
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Enroll in at least one honors course each year
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Meet with the honors program director for early registration
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  21. Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Achieve a C or better in all honors courses
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  23. A cumulative GPA below 3.0 for two consecutive semesters will result in dismissal from the honors program, allowing the student to concentrate on completing their degree
    Not resolved to a course
  24. Senior Honors Thesis/Project
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Thesis/project is awarded a letter grade. The grade is determined by your thesis mentor
    Not resolved to a course
  26. You must earn at least a “C” on the thesis/project in order to earn the Honors diploma
    Not resolved to a course
  27. Thesis/project is directed by a mentor and two readers
    Not resolved to a course

Graduation Requirements:

22 items
  1. A candidate for graduation must satisfy the following requirements
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Complete all requirements for an approved program of study
    Not resolved to a course
  3. To receive the Honors diploma
    Not resolved to a course
  4. you must have achieved at least a 3.0 (cumulative) GPA
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Complete the following courses, achieving a C or better
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  6. HNRS 101
    Introducing Honors: Leadership, Research, and Community Engagement
    As published: “HNRS 101 Introduction to Honors: Leadership, Research, Community Engagement (CORE I substitute)”
    3
  7. WRIT 102H
    WRIT 102H
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Two additional core curriculum courses (honors section only)
    Not resolved to a course
  9. CORE II Civic Responsibility and Citizenship Honors
    Not resolved to a course
  10. HNRS 331
    Directed Readings Tutorial
    As published: “HNRS 331 Directed Readings”
    2
  11. HNRS 335
    Thesis Preparation
    As published: “HNRS 335 Thesis Prep”
    1
  12. HNRS 444
    Senior Thesis/Project
    As published: “HNRS 444 Senior Thesis (CORE III substitute)”
    3
  13. Complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Share this Page
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  15. Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
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  16. Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
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  17. Print (opens a new window)
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  18. Help (opens a new window)
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  19. T
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  20.  Back to Top
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  21. 117 Evergreen Drive, P.O. Box 600, Loretto, PA 15940 | 814.472.3000
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  22. Copyright © 2023 - All Rights Reserved
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Source. Saint Francis University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.francis.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=20&poid=8817. Captured page pages/0289.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.