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Landmark College serves neurodiverse students in a highly supportive, hands-on educational model. While post-secondary education is difficult and requires hard work, many students excel in our environment. The Landmark College Honors Program is designed to give these individuals a structured opportunity for greater challenge and the potential to distinguish their academic record.
    1. Accept invitation (GPA of 3.5 or higher after earning 18+ credits [a minimum of 12 earned at Landmark]) OR apply for consideration within the same timeframe.
    2. Earn six credits at the 3000 – 4000 level* (six credits of the 60 required for an associate degree with honors versus 0 credits for a traditional associate degree).
    3. Maintain a minimum semesterly GPA of 3.25; students who earn below 3.25 would have one semester to regain the required GPA.
    4. Complete two semesters (one year) of qualifying community engagement (see table below) once admitted to the Honors Program.
    5. Attend Honors Program meetings (minimum of 75%).
    1. Accept invitation (GPA of 3.5 or higher after earning 18+ credits [a minimum of 12 earned at Landmark]) OR apply for consideration within the same timeframe.
    2. Earn nine credits at the 3000 – 4000 level* above minimum for degree (51 credits of 120 required for bachelor's degree with honors versus 42 credits for a traditional baccalaureate degree).
    3. Maintain a minimum semesterly GPA of 3.25; students who earn below 3.25 would have one semester to regain the required GPA.
    4. Complete three semesters of qualifying community engagement (see table below) once admitted to the Honors Program.
    5. Attend Honors Program meetings (minimum of 75%).

    Note: Associate degree students in the Honors Program who matriculate into a baccalaureate pathway would continue in the Program unless they chose not to.

    *3000 – 4000-level courses engage students in a higher synthesis of academic content and greater academic rigor than lower-level classes.

  • Participation in each of the activities below for a full semester qualifies as one semester of community engagement.

    Student Leadership Role: An opportunity that positions a student to influence, motivate, and guide others. Fulfillment of role typically confirmed by appropriate Landmark faculty/staff member.

    • Officer in the Student Government Association (SGA)
    • Coordinator in one of the Centers for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI)
    • Center for Neurodiversity
    • Club leader
    • Campus Activity Board (CAB)
    • Officer in Phi Theta Kappa or Golden Key Honor Societies
    • Orientation leader
    • Campus Ambassador
    • Other 

     

    Service to Off-Campus or Campus Involvment (minimum of 10 hours)

    • LC Food Drive
    • Assist Putney Food Pantry
    • Putney Volunteer Firefighter
    • Active student club member
    • Other 
    • Conference (plan or present) 

     

    Alternative Learning Experience (Must be in addition to degree requirements)

    Identified as an experience that motivates students to make connections between their learning and the world around them through experiences and projects that are not bounded by a traditional classroom setting. Students are expected to use this opportunity to reexamine their own points of view while considering issues and ideas from others’ perspectives. These experiences are typically not classroom based.

    Examples include (but are not limited to): internships, Study Abroad, faculty/student research, mentor-guided service projects, co-op experiences, field experiences, or mentor-guided project development.

What Qualities Does an LC Honors Program Student Possess? 

A Landmark College Honors Program student seeks to reach their full potential by embracing intellectual curiosity, pursuing academic excellence, fostering personal growth, and actively participating in the community. They distinguish themselves academically, engage in campus life, and participate in civic and co-curricular activities. They demonstrate leadership and compassion while serving their peers. Through these endeavors and qualities, the Honors Program student is positioned to serve as an advocate for all aspects of college life and as a voice for the neurodiverse community.

Nominations for the Honors Program can be made using the form below. For additional information, please email [email protected].

Landmark College Honors Program Nomination Form

(This can be filled out by the student or on a student’s behalf)

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