04:04:03:00 Honors Program

Purpose:

This policy establishes the option for DSCC to award students selected for participation in the Dyersburg State Community College Honors Program an out-of-state tuition waiver scholarship consistent with TBR Policy 3:05:01:00.

Scope:

This policy applies to DSCC students selected for participation in the Honors Program and are selected to receive an out-of-state tuition scholarship.

Policy:

Out-of-state students who are awarded tuition waiver scholarships for participation in the Honors Program according to established guidelines shall not be required to pay out-of-state tuition. To become a member of the Honors Program, interested students must complete an Application for the Honors Program and be accepted into the Program. An incoming freshman must have a minimum ACT composite score of 26 and a minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.5. An existing student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5. To remain in the program, a student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Compliance:

Faculty staff and students must comply with this policy.

Definitions:

Revision History:

Established September 2006
Revised February 28, 2014 and approved by Admin Council on 3/24/2014.