Honor Student Status

Publication: Undergraduate Handbook

Policy Statement

Students who demonstrate maturity in their university life qualify for Honor Student status. Special privileges will be granted to qualified sophomores, juniors, and seniors who submit a formal application to Student Services at the beginning of each semester. Student will be advised by Student Services via email concerning application process.

Policy Procedures

Qualifications

• Students must have been enrolled on the main campus for at least one semester before applying for Honor Student status.
• Students must have reached at least the academic standard of sophomore status.
• Students must be enrolled as a full-time main campus student unless fewer than twelve hours remain on their academic programs.
• High Point University classes are considered part of the CU credit hour count.
• Student teachers are considered full time students and eligible for honor status.
• The applicant must demonstrate academic excellence by maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 for coursework completed at Carolina University.
• The applicant must demonstrate character by maintaining a record of integrity.
• The applicant may have accumulated no more than 20 points during the previous semester and of that amount no more than 10 points accrued due to unexcused absences from either chapel or required events.
• The applicant must demonstrate commitment to Christian ministry by maintaining an excellent Christian Service record. The applicant must have fulfilled the university’s requirements for church attendance and reporting as well as participation in organized Christian Service activities.

Privileges

• First Year Honors
  • 10 Bruins Bucks per semester
  • Exam pass for one on campus class per semester on honors
• Second Year Honors
  • 10 Bruins Bucks
  • Exam pass for one class per semester on honors
  • Commuters - $4.00 lunch in the cafeteria
  • One "Free Undergraduate Summer Course" certificate per academic year for the immediate summer following the academic year of honors
• Third Year Honors
  • 25 Bruin Bucks per semester
  • Exam pass for one class per semester on honors
  • Extra week of cuts
  • Commuters - $2.50 lunch in the cafeteria
  • One "Free Undergraduate Summer Course" certificate per academic year for the immediate summer following the academic year of honors

Limitations

• Honor Student status must be renewed each semester.
• The loss of qualifications in any area will jeopardize a student’s privileged status and may result in the immediate loss of privileges.
• Honor Student status and privileges are not applicable for the summer semester.