SUNY College at Old Westbury is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to enjoy rigorous classes and a range of activities stimulating to the mind and the spirit of students who welcome a challenge.
Admission in the Honors College at SUNY College at Old Westbury is based on past academic performance and the promise of an equally impressive record at our college. We value the continued pursuit of excellence and we believe that you do as well.
What are the requirements for college membership?
What are the advantages of entering Old Westbury through this new college?
What are the curriculum and academic requirements?
What must I do to continue as a member of the Honors College until I graduate?
What are the requirements for college membership?
Eligibility for the college will be based on a variety of factors, but important selection criteria will include A review of high school average (approximately 90 or higher) and S.A.T. scores (approximately a score of 1100 or higher), a select group of incoming full-time freshman are invited each year to participate as Honors College students.
What are the advantages of entering Old Westbury through this new college?
It is an honor and it is prestigious to be part of an Honors College. The students who are selected to join the Honors College will have enriched educational opportunities and take a series of intellectually rigorous and stimulating courses. Honor College students will interact with other students, in their honors classes and in outside activities, who are also very serious and focused on their studies. In addition, graduate schools, professional programs and employers all look with strong favor on applicants who have completed the extra challenge of being in an Honors College. Also, the following benefits will be given to the Honors College students:
- $750 Book Scholarship or laptop computer
- Preference for residential dorm scholarship
- Preferential eligibility for study abroad scholarship
- Honors College designation on transcript
- Honors wing of a dorm for residential students
- Reserved parking for commuter students
- Free parking permits
- Pre-registration first priority choice of courses
- Exclusive use of an Honors Lounge
(with microwave and computers)
- Lockers
- Honors College advisor
- Lunch with the President" program
- Activities and trips
- A luncheon colloquium twice each semester
- Community mentor
What are the curriculum and academic requirements?
The Honors curriculum will be comprised of 24 credits as described below:
First-Year
- FY1000-First-Year Seminar
- FY 1000-Gen Ed Linked Course
- EC 2000-English Composition 2
Second-Year
- Internship or Study Abroad or Directed Research (Independent Study) or Civic Engagement Honors Course
Third-Year
- Major Course Requirement with Research Component
Fourth-Year
What must I do to continue as a member of the Honors College until I graduate?
Honors College students must maintain an overall G.P.A. of a 3.2 and continue to be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credits per semester) to remain in the college.
Who do I contact for further information:
Dr. Nancy Sacks
Director, Honors College
SUNY College at Old Westbury
e-mail: sacksn@oldwestbury.edu
phone: (516) 876-3157
