Spring 2026 Honors Participation Form

Due This Sunday 5/3 at 11:59pm

If you have questions about past events or what counts, check out the Participation Guidelines and Honors Google Calendar with the link on the right!

Alternative Course Experiences (ACEs)

Honors alternative course experiences are educational opportunities beyond the classroom—such as graduate courses, internships, research/creative experiences, and study abroad—that may replace an Honors course. To be eligible to receive ACE credit, Honors students must be in good standing with a GPA of 3.3 or above; apply in advance and have your proposed experience approved; and write a 10-page reflection paper.

Deadline to apply for Summer ACEs - May 1, 2026

Deadline to apply for Fall ACEs - August 1, 2026

Honors with Distinction (HwD)

For students entering their second-to-last year at Rowan who want to work closely with a faculty mentor on a capstone research project: consider Honors with Distinction!

The Bantivoglio Honors Concentration with Distinction provides students with the opportunity for academic depth in their chosen area of study and more breadth across disciplines. HwD students complete extra Honors designated courses, work for a full year on the honors capstone project, and cap it all off with a portfolio reflection on their Honors experience. If you are interested, brainstorm project ideas over the summer, and schedule a meeting with Dr. Hyde in the fall.

The deadline to apply for HwD is Dec 1, 2026, and you will get to work with your faculty mentor in Spring 2027. For more information, check out our website. 

Apply for the Gold Award Scholarship

The Martinson Honors College Bantivoglio GOLD Award application is now open.

These awards recognize students who embody the Honors mission of Think, Thrive, Share and who would benefit from additional financial support to achieve their goals.

Requirements for GOLD Awards

• Must be a current Honors student in good standing and enrolled in Honors in Fall 2026 (funds will be awarded for Fall 2026)
• Must have at least a 3.5 GPA
• Must have completed the Honors BLAST program (students in BLAST in Spring 2026 are not eligible)
• Must have never earned an Unsatisfactory or an Incomplete in Honors Participation
• To apply, complete the Rowan Honors GOLD Award online application (linked below) which includes two short answer prompts.