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Honors College Standings

Know Your Standing

In order to remain a member of the Honors College and graduate with Honors College Designations (General Honors, Honors in the Major, University Honors, and International Honors), students must be in good standing. 

Students must graduate with a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA in order to receive these designations. 

Students with a cumulative GPA below 3.5 will lose access to Honors Housing the following academic year. Students with a cumulative GPA below 3.5 will lose access to Honors Scholarships the next semester.

Code of Conduct

  • Honors College Member In Good Standing- The Minimum Standard

    • Maintain a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA
    • Successfully complete at least 1 in-course honors project or honors section course per academic year
    • Meet with Honors and International Advisor at least once a semester
    • Follow the Student Code of Conduct which includes practicing Academic Integrity (i.e. does not plagiarize and does not use Artificial Intelligence during assessment, for in-course honors projects, or in violation of a professor's policy)

    Central State University's Student Code of Conduct: Student Code of Conduct

  • Honors Probation:  

    Any student who does not meet the minimum standard each semester and/or academic year will be subject to Honors Probation and the associated consequences: 

    • Honors Housing: Students with a cumulative GPA below 3.5 will lose access to Honors Housing the following academic year. 
    • Scholarships: Students with a cumulative GPA below 3.5 will lose access to Honors Scholarships the next semester.

    Central State University's Student Code of Conduct: Student Code of Conduct

  • Honors College Removal: 

    The Honors College strives to maintain a community of lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves, others and the University. 

    Any student who does not meet the minimum standard each semester for 3 semesters and/or any honors student found in violation of the University’s Student Code of Conduct is subject to removal from the Honors College. Potential consequences of removal could include loss of:

    • Scholarships
    • Honors Hall Residency
    • Support Services
    • Access to Honors College Programs and Activities
    • Access to the Living Learning Community Programs and Activities

    An appeal to removal must be sent to the Executive Director of the Honors College in writing for consideration and final determination by the Honors Staff.

    Central State University's Student Code of Conduct: Student Code of Conduct