Honors Program

Are you a student who wants to push further and learn more in your classes? Do you want to explore ideas in a more intensive way and work with other curious and dedicated students? Then consider enrolling in one of our new HONORS courses in the Spring semester. These classes will challenge you to engage with interesting topics and to think about the world in interesting ways.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits to the honors program?

Successful Honors Program participants are eligible for:

Weatherford College Foundation Scholarships
Priority Registration
Sponsorship for PTK membership
Smaller class sizes
Free printing
Designated Honors Program study space
Honors designation on transcript
Honors designation on diploma
Honors mention at graduation and convocation
Honors cord for graduation

What classes are offered by the Honors Program?

Spring 2022 classes

History 1301
Psychology 2301
English 1302

What makes an Honors class different from a regular class?

Instructors will incorporate different course assignments and/or instruction techniques to challenge honors students. These could be projects, research, group assignments, etc. Honors courses will have a smaller class size with honors program students only.

How many classes are required each semester?

Students must take at least (1) honors designated course as a part of their full time load for the semester.

Can I drop the honors program after starting it?

Students are allowed to drop the honors program after starting. They will need to contact honors@wc.edu to make an appointment with the honors program committee.