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Valdosta State University
Hey Everyone!!!!! My name is Jotisha C. Patterson, and I am a junior at Valdosta State University. I'm a native of both Ashburn and Cordele, Ga. I have four siblings, two on my mom's side as well as two from my dad's, and I am the oldest. My first love and passion is God and next comes my family. I am very family-oriented and nothing else to me comes before that. After leaving home I attended school at American InterContinental University in Buckhead (Fulton County) Atlanta, Ga., where I majored in International Business until I transferred to VSU and became a Marketing major. After graduation I plan to work for some major advertising company and within a year's time I plan to continue my education to get my Master's.
The Honors Program
What is the Honors Program and what does it include?
The Honors Program Mission
The Honors Program is designed to help increase stimulation of academically motivated students so that they can achieve their full academic potential, while at the same time providing recognition for the students endeavors.
How You Become Eligible
As an entering freshman, you should have a combined SAT score (Verbal and Math) of at least 1100 or an ACT composite score of 24 (Math 23, English 27), along with a high school grade point average of at least 3.00. If you are a transfer student from another college or university, or are currently enrolled at VSU, a grade point average of a 3.00 makes you eligible to apply for admission to the Honors Program.
How to Complete the Honors Program
The Honors Program requires a minimum of seven Honors courses completed with a B or better, and an overall GPA of a 3.00. A two-credit gateway introductory seminar (Honors 1990) and a three-credit capstone seminar (Honors 3990) are part of the required courses. The remaining five courses may be chosen from a mix of Honors Core curriculum courses, other Honors seminars than the ones mentioned above, and Honors Option Credit (taking a non-Honors course for Honors credit). Upon completion, you receive an Honors Program Certificate, special notation on your transcript, and public recognition. Upon graduation from VSU, you receive a gold diploma seal, a gold honors cord to wear at graduation, and other forms of public recognition. Most importantly, future employers as well as graduate and professional schools will recognize your commitment to perseverance, academic excellence, and intellectual exploration.
My Experience and the Benefits of the Honors Program
One of the best things about the Honors Program is the fact that it offers you priority registration, which makes a big difference, especially if it's your first year on campus. It also offers honors students the use of the Honors Center at VSU Honors House. Here you will find comfortable study space, a lounge area, computers and printers, two seminar rooms, and the Honors Library. The VSU Honors House is open during normal business hours. The Honors Program also offer Honors housing, a program called the Honors Student Association for social and extra-curricular activities, and many other events both on and off campus throughout the year. The Honors Program is an institutional member of the National Collegiate Honors Council, the Southern Regional Honors Council, and the Georgia Honors Council, which sponsor numerous research and activity opportunities, as well as exciting conferences in major cities throughout the United States.