The Michigan State University Honors College was established in 1956 to provide more academic opportunities for distinguished students of
Michigan State University in
East Lansing
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,
Michigan
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and to emphasize academic challenge and achievement. It is currently housed in
Eustace-Cole Hall on the northern portion of
MSU's campus.
High school
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students starting at MSU may join the Honors College if they are in the top 5% of their high school graduating class and have either an
ACT score of at least 30 or an
SAT
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total score of at least 1360. Once admitted, students must maintain a 3.20 GPA and complete eight approved honors courses in order to graduate with Honors College designation on their degree.
Members of the Honors College at Michigan State University enjoy a great deal of freedom over their academic planning. They are allowed to skip prerequisites, substitute departmental courses for general education requirements, and enroll in Honors courses. Honors College members are also eligible to enroll in
graduate courses. Upon graduation from the Honors College, a student receives an Honors College
stole to wear at
commencement.
Honors College students may choose to reside on selected honors floors in campus housing. Current honors floors are in Yakeley-Gilchrist, Case, Holmes, Bryan, Snyder-Phillips, and Mason residence halls.
Living & Learning Programs
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References
External links
Honors College Official Website
Michigan State University
Educational institutions established in 1956
1956 establishments in Michigan
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