TCNJ’s Honors and Scholars Program requires that students complete a minimum of five units of Honors study. Transfer students who have successfully completed at least four units of Honors study at a previous institution must complete an additional three units of Honors study at TCNJ.
Units may be earned through a combination of Honors courses, study abroad courses, Honors-by-Contract course enhancements, and Honors & Scholars Research Projects.
Courses that satisfy Honors requirements include courses specifically developed by associated faculty of the Honors and Scholars Program, Honors by Contract (HBC) course enhancements, and Honors Research Projects. Departmental Honors projects can (upon approval by the Honors and Scholars Program Director) count toward the five units of Honors. Only two Honors by Contract courses, and only one Honors Research Project can be used to satisfy the Honors and Scholars Program requirements.
The Honors and Scholars Program allows up to one study abroad course to count towards Honors. Course selection must be determined in advance and submitted for approval by the Honors and Scholars Program Director.
Students need a 3.0 cumulative GPA in both their honors and overall courses in order to graduate as a member of the Honors and Scholars Program.