HONORS PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM CURRENT OR TRANSFE

Honors Program Mission: The Honors Program empowers students to be active and engaged in their experience at Westfield State University, fostering their academic, personal, and professional development in an innovative, dynamic, and inclusive learning environment. We are a diverse community of intellectually curious learners and leaders inspired to explore and develop our passions through small, student-centered classes, faculty and peer mentorship, project-based learning, research and creative work, civic engagement, presentation opportunities on and off campus, and social activities. Opportunities for personal growth, community building, and critical thinking abound! To Apply: Complete this application form and have a faculty recommendation letter emailed to: Gretchen Konrad, Administrative Assistant, Honors Program gkonrad@westfield.ma.edu Westfield State University 577 Western Ave. Westfield, MA 01086 Questions: please call (413)572-8086



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The Honors Program seeks students who show strong potential for academic success, resilience, and academic curiosity. Please answer each of the questions below in short answers (200 words each max)

Potential for Academic Success: What story does your high school transcript tell about you? Does it tell the full story?
Resilience: Describe an example of adversity you have faced and the steps you took to persevere.
Academic Curiosity: If you had the opportunity today to take a “deep dive” into an independent research or creative project, what question, problem, topic, or idea would you be most excited to explore? What lights your fire?