The Honors College at Daytona State College offers students with proven academic ability an assortment of challenging courses to satisfy their intellectual curiosity and quest for knowledge. Most students enrolled in the Honors College intend to earn their bachelor's degree upon graduation from Daytona State College. That's why we place an emphasis on the arts and sciences, and tailor instruction toward preparing students for university transfer and success. Honors classes are small and offer more individual instruction. Other features include:

• Opportunities for outstanding achievement
• Highly motivated fellow students
• Emphasis on critical thinking and leadership skills
• Lively exchange of ideas with other students and faculty
• Thought-provoking curriculum
• A formal research program
• Scholarship advice and recommendations
• Individual academic counseling
• 10% tuition reimbursement for each semester the student qualifies
• Special recognition at commencement
• A competitive advantage upon transfer

Honors College Courses also encourage students to pursue their own special interests through independent study. For those who are up to the challenge, the Honors College at Daytona State can help students along the road of self-discovery and to prepare for college after Daytona State.

For further information, please email or call Dr. Ron Morrison, Chair of the Honors College. Telephone: (386) 506-3918. Email: morrisr@DaytonaState.edu.

Entrance Requirements

Students may apply for admission to the Honors College if they meet the following criteria:

Minimum College Placement Test Scores:

Reading - 100
Writing - 95
Elementary Algebra - 75

Minimum SAT Scores:

Verbal - 600
Math - 500

Minimum ACT Scores:

Reading - 25
Writing - 23
Math - 20

Graduation Requirements

Students who wish to graduate from the Honors College must complete the following:

• The Honors College Orientation & Training during the first semester of Honors College, as scheduled
• Establish during the first semester of Honors College an Honors College Committee which consists of "2" Honors College faculty members - one of which will be identified as the "Student's Committee Chairperson & Honors Advisor"
• The Honors College section of Introduction to Statistics (STA2023), and Introduction to Research Methodology (PSY2932), both with a grade of "B" or better, by the end of the Freshman year (e.g., 30 credits), or before taking more than 6 semester hours of Honors Courses
• Honors Composition (ENC1122), and one of the Honors College offerings in Science (e.g., Science, Fiction, and Films - BSC2930, or Physical Science Honors - PSC1121), both with a grade of "B" or better
• An approved 2-year Research Project and Thesis
• A passing grade on the Honors College General Education Final Qualifying Examination
• A minimum total of 18 hours of Honors College credit with a grade of "B" or better
• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better
• Other requirements as determined by the Honors College