Academic Research and Leadership Honors Program
In the Academic Research & Leadership Honors Program at Roberts Wesleyan College, students will learn to become leaders who can make decisions and solve problems based on available evidence.
Students will develop the critical thinking, research, and leadership skills needed for their chosen fields. Mentorships with Rochester community professionals in students’ areas of interest and Roberts’ faculty members will offer students the insights they need to develop into the leaders they are made to be. Students will then demonstrate their new abilities through independent research projects.
Program Admissions
Admission to the Academic Research & Leadership Honors Program is by invitation. Rising juniors and accepted transfer students meeting the following criteria are invited to complete the application process:
- Evidence of strong academic performance as indicated by college GPA.
- Demonstration of strong writing skills as evidenced in the application
Students meeting these criteria will be invited to complete the application process.
- Submit the online application.
- Provide the name and contact information of two references. At least one must be academic.
- Complete a phone or in-person interview (if needed).
Courses
The Academic Research & Leadership Honors Program will teach you leadership and research skills through specialized courses, a research project, and community and faculty mentors. This program consists of 8 credits in total.
Program Requirements
Students must maintain a cumulative 3.4 grade point average and successfully complete all coursework. Students whose grade point average falls below a 3.4 will be placed on probation for one semester. Students whose grade point average falls below 3.4 for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the program. Upon successful completion of the program, students will graduate with an Honors Diploma.