• Challenging coursework outside the format and expectations of traditional classes,
• Different approaches to teaching and learning,
• Special sections of general education courses that stress the development of critical thinking skills, preparing students for advanced study in university coursework,
• Activities not typically available in regular sections, and
• Leadership and service to others.

• Priority registration,
• Honors recognition on transcripts and diplomas and
• Special recognition at graduation upon successful completion.

• First time in college, High School Graduates
  Unweighted cumulative high school GPA of 3.5, an ACT composite score of 26 or higher, or combined math and critical reading SAT of 1170 or higher
  AND
  Be "college ready" in the areas of English, reading, and mathematics.
  
  
• Current St. Johns River State College and Transfer Students
  A minimum 3.5 cumulative college GPA with a minimum of 9 college-level credit hours
  AND
  Be "college ready" in the areas of English, reading, and mathematics.
  
  
• Dual Enrollment Students
  Dual enrollment students must be “college ready” in the areas of English, reading, and mathematics; be recommended for participation by their high school principal or designee; have permission of the Dual Enrollment Director; and meet one of the following requirements:
  Either:
  a. First Time in College Dual Enrollment Students:
  Unweighted cumulative high school GPA of 3.5, or An ACT composite score of 26 or higher or combined SAT of 1170 or higher
  OR
  b. Current SJR State Dual Enrollment or Dual Enrollment Transfer Students:
  A minimum cumulative 3.5 college GPA with a minimum of 9 college-level credit hours.

Admission Procedures
Qualified students are encouraged to submit an application for admission into SJR State's Honors Program to the Office of Academic Affairs. The Office of Academic Affairs will verify program eligibility and admit students into the Honors Program. Upon admittance, students will receive information on how to register for the course Honors Disciplinary Explorations (IDS 1110), which is required as an orientation course for all students entering the Honors Program. Not all Honors courses will be offered each semester. The course schedule will reflect Honors course availability.

Requirements to Continue in the Honors Program
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.5 college GPA in order to remain in the Honors Program. If a student’s GPA falls below 3.5, the student will be placed on Honors Program probation and will be given one semester to achieve the required cumulative GPA.

Honors Program Completion
To complete the Honors Program and receive graduation and transcript recognition, the student must complete a total of 12 credit hours of Honors courses to include the 3 credit course IDS 1110 Honors Explorations and 9 additional credit hours of Honors courses, maintain the required GPA, and perform 40 hours of community service, which should involve general community service and service to the college community. The Office of Academic Affairs will approve and maintain documentation of the community service. Honors students will be responsible for contacting the Office of Academic Affairs by the deadline to apply for graduation to ensure they receive Honors graduation and transcript recognition.

Honors Courses
Honors courses will be developed by full-time professors of the College based on their interest and student demand. The following have been suggested, but this is not intended to be a definitive list. The courses should be from the fields of Communications, Humanities, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science: