Members of the Kathwari Honors Community have access to exclusive benefits.

PRIORITY REGISTRATION

Register for courses in the priority group, which normally takes place 2-3 days before senior registration.

21 CREDITS

Register for up to 21 credits in a semester without special permission or extra fees.

SCHOLARSHIP

Receive from $2,000 to Full tuition and fees of scholarship per year from Admissions for incoming first-year students admitted to the Kathwari Honors Program by WCSU Admissions.

HONORS HOUSE

Utilize 24-7 access to the Kathwari Honors House and its seminar room with printers, full kitchen and den. Gather with friends, study and unwind. Staff offices are located in the Honors House for convenient access and assistance.

TRAVEL FUNDS

Access exclusive travel funds for study abroad, travel to conferences and other learning or professional development opportunities.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Access community events, programs, seminars, trips and leadership experiences designed specifically for honors students.

HONORS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY

Students living in the Honors Residential Community benefit from living in a supportive environment, surrounded by other academically successful and focused honors students with exclusive access to additional Honors staff advising hours in the hall, special events and outings.

KATHWARI GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

Selected students will receive a stipend of $4,000 per year (up to 2 years) and experiential education opportunities while pursuing any graduate program at WestConn. 75% of the fellowships are earmarked for Kathwari Honors Program Graduates.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Fulfill General Education competency requirements toward graduation with some of the Honors courses.

HONORS PRACTICUMS

Participate in an Honors Teaching Practicum (HTP) or Honors Research Practicum (HRP) during junior or senior year.

HONORS RECOGNITION

Receive honors notation on their transcript, wear special cords during commencement, receive special recognition in the program and a certificate indicating program completion.