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Honors Program

For students with a high level of academic ability, HLG offers an Honors Program that focuses on a rigorous course of study in literature, history, science, and Christianity. You'll examine classic texts that will help you confront the on-going challenges mankind has faced within the universe, the environment, and the soul.

21 semester hours of honors courses will comprise the regular coursework in the Honors Program. Additionally, a 3-hour senior research project will be required.

Honors classes encourage personal creativity and insight as students and professors interact in an atmosphere that promotes original thinking. In the end, you'll have a clearer understanding of the human condition and a good foundation for living a successful and meaningful life.

Honors students also have opportunity to travel to Harlaxton College in England for a semester of study abroad. Read the Harlaxton Blog http://blog.hlg.edu to learn more about their experience.

Application Process

Applications are due by March 15, 2012. Submit all documents to Dr. Sam Swisher at sswisher@hlg.edu.

To apply, please submit the following::

• Online Application and Essay

  Your essay should be 5-7 paragraphs explaining how you expect to benefit from the program and what you expect to contribute. This must be submitted along with your online application. You are encouraged to compose your essay using a word processing form, then paste your essay into the application form online.




Deadline for honors applications Honors committee meet to accept honors student Send list of accepted honors students to admissions office	March 15 April 1 April 8
Send honors acceptance letter Put copy of acceptance letter in the student’s files so that when faculty member is advising for classes they are aware of student’s honors status	April 15 After names are received from the honors committee



• Letter of Recommendation

  Have a high school faculty member mail a letter of recommendation directly to the Honors Program Director sswisher@hlg.edu..

For More Information

To learn more about the Honors Program, contact Dr. Sam Swisher, director of the Honors Program, at sswisher@hlg.edu. or 573-629-3030.