Failure to comply with the following expectations may result in not graduating from the Honors College.
Grade Requirements*
All scholarships are contingent upon maintaining a 3.5+ GPA and successful completion of the Honors College core curriculum.
Honors Scholars must earn a grade of B+ or higher in an honors-enhanced course to earn honors equivalency credit for the course. Honors Scholars will still receive credit for the course, but that credit will not be counted toward the honors requirements.
*Honors Scholars must have at least a 3.5+ cumulative GPA in their major field of study at the time of graduation to complete the Honors College requirements.
Honors College Probation
If an Honors Scholar’s GPA falls below 3.5 at any time, he or she will have a probationary period of two semesters to bring his or her average back above the minimum requirements. All Honors Scholars placed on probation are required to schedule a meeting with the Honors College Director to develop an action plan to improve their academic performance and cumulative GPA.
Dismissal / Withdrawal from the Honors College
If, after the probationary period ends, the Honors Scholar’s cumulative GPA remains below 3.5, s/he will be dismissed from the Honors College, though enrollment may continue at Bluefield State. Any Honors Scholar dismissed from the Honors College will be informed in writing by the Honors College Director. Furthermore, any violation of the college’s academic honesty policy will result in automatic dismissal from the program and possibly the college. Honors Scholars who voluntarily wish to withdraw from the Honors College should contact the Honors College Director. Any Honors Scholar who has received the Honors College scholarship and is dismissed for any reason or opts to voluntarily withdraw will not be required to repay the scholarship.
I have read and agree with the expectations and requirements of the Honors College listed on the Bluefield State University website and outlined above.