To be eligible to participate, the student must submit an academic reference letter and be finished with all developmental course work prior to the semester in which they attempt an honors option.

How to Participate

Each semester, the student will:

• Enroll in a designated Honors course*;
• Contact the instructor on the first day of class and indicate your desire to complete an Honors project; and
• Collaborate with the instructor to design an Honors proposal. All proposals will be reviewed and approved by the Honors Program Committee. (Submitting an Honors proposal does not a guarantee approval.)

*If you wish to participate in an Honors course, please check this web page regularly for course offerings. All courses are not offered every semester.

• Opportunity to do in-depth research and writing related to a particular subject;
• “Honors” indication on grade report;
• Eligibility for Honors designation on transcripts and diploma upon completion of a minimum of 12 hours of Honors course credit with an A or B in each course and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher;
• Special recognition at graduation;
• Enhanced transfer opportunities; and
• Participation in Honors Program functions.

ENG 232, sections 190 and 191 (Gould)
CHM 251, section 101 (Just)
HIS 132, section 190 (Long)
HUM 110, section 101 (Gould)
REL 110, sections 190, 191, and 192 (Mancini)

If you would like more information about the Durham Tech Honors Program, please contact Ms.Tracy Mancini, assistant dean of the Associate in Arts Program.