Honors Program

The Honors Program can have a positive impact on your college experience and future opportunities.

• Priority registration can help you be more successful in college by allowing you to get the classes that you need at the times most convenient for your schedule. 
• Faculty mentors can also contribute to your success by providing:
  • Valuable advice
  • Expert feedback
  • Personalized encouragement as you progress through college
• Being part of an Honors cohort will allow you to develop a sense of community with your fellow Honors students as you take classes together, share experiences, form study groups, and bond over your collective journey in the program. 
• Becoming involved on campus can contribute to success in college as you:
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Network with people who can help you be more successful
  • Make a positive impact on the campus community

All of these benefits are available to honors students at Dalton State.

Accept the invitation: Students will be invited to participate in the Honors Program and should follow the instructions in their invitation to complete their registration for the program. 

Complete curricular requirements: In order to graduate with Honors, students must complete 24 credit hours of Honors-designated courses while completing the requirements for their chosen degree program.

Participate in co-curricular programs:

• Each Fall
  • Welcome Back Kickoff
  • 9/11 Day of Service
• Each Spring
  • Last Lecture
  • The Big Event (day of student-run service projects)
• With your cohort
  • Year One
    • Fall: Navigating campus and its resources workshop
    • Spring: Mental health workshop
  • Year Two
    • Fall: Balancing it all workshop
    • Spring: Diversity workshop
  • Year Three
    • Fall: Emotional intelligence workshop
    • Spring: Values workshop
  • Year Four
    • Fall: Involvement and building your resume
    • Spring: Etiquette Dinner