March 10, 2023

The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

By Kyndal Dorzweiler

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Events & Deadlines

Earn up to $10,000 to Launch Your Business Idea!

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Applications and 3-minute videos for the Shocker New Venture Competition are due March 30th. www.Wichita.edu/snvc

News & Information

Looking For Your Honors Research Credit? Check Out This Class!

HNRS 406C Making Social Impact CRN 32205 3 Credit Hours
Thursday 10:00-12:30pm

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Ndii Kalomo’s Making Social Impact class is a summer course offered at Wichita State University that counts towards the honors research requirements!

Honors Advising Reminders

Visit www.wichita.edu/honorsadvising for links and information. Email honors@wichita.edu or stop by the front desk with quick questions.

 

To schedule an advising appointment (In-person or virtual)

  • For general Honors advising, current students can self-schedule through the Navigate system.
  • For Honors Leadership track advising, contact Dr. Chelsea Redger-Marquardt at Chelsea.Redger@wichita.edu 
  • Students exploring Wichita State and Honors (prospective students) can email honors@wichita.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if there are no Honors courses in my major or an area that interests me?

  • You can request to turn a regular course into an honors course. Review the online honors option agreement form for suggestions, talk with your instructor, and turn in the form by the third week of classes. Remember that not all instructors will have time to design honors-level work for the course. Don’t be offended if your instructor says no.

How can I change my Cohen Honors College track?

  • You can add, remove, or change your honors track yourself in the Change of Major app in your MyWSU portal.

What do I do if I’m not able to take an honors course this year?

  • To maintain good standing in Honors, we ask you to keep a minimum overall GPA of 3.25 and complete at least  3 honors credits per Academic Year (Fall, Spring, Summer) or complete a 12-credit track. If you can’t take a course every year, email honors@wichita.edu and explain your plan to stay on track to complete requirements.

Can I request an exception to an Honors requirement?

  • Yes, we encourage you to design your honors education to challenge you and work with your major or professional goals. Complete the online petitions for exceptions form to request an exception to an Honors requirement.

Honors Calendar