Year One in the Honors College

Your first year in the Honors College is all about setting yourself up for future success. From day one, you’ll start developing the skills you need to become a leader and a difference-maker in the 21st century.

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Honors Engaged

Become an active community member in your new home of Charleston.

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The Honors College First Year Experience

Beyond George Street 

All incoming Honors students take HONS 100: Beyond George Street in the fall. The class connects you with everything you’ll need to flourish in the Honors College and at College of Charleston. You’ll discover:
  • The campus-wide tools and resources you can access.
  • Specialized opportunities just for Honors College students.
  • A roadmap for maximizing your time at the College. 

Honors Engaged 

Honors Engaged is a year-long service learning project within the local Charleston area community. In small groups, Honors College students work directly with local organizations and civic entities. Together, you’ll seek out creative ways to address critical issues impacting our city. 

Prepare for the demands of an evolving world 

You'll also take core honors courses that will help you fine-tune essential career-ready skills. Academic writing? There's an honors course for that. Mathematics and quantitative reasoning? We've got you covered. General education requirements? Take the honors version. Whatever your major, you'll be able to communicate effectively and think critically.

 

Set yourself up for success