Honors Academy
The Missouri S&T Honors Academy offers students the opportunity to be a part of a community of outstanding scholars who are seeking an enhanced educational experience. This program is designed to instill honors habits to explore ways to search for answers beyond the norm of course syllabi descriptions. The rewards are earning the distinction of "Honors Academy Fellow" at graduation, which is noted on the diploma, transcript and commencement program.
At Missouri S&T, Honors Academy students are recognized for their academic excellence and are provided with individualized attention and opportunities to establish leadership development skills, interact with faculty members and participate in special projects including service learning, undergraduate research and other beneficial experiences.
Eligibility Requirements
Incoming Students are Automatically Admitted if:
Freshmen Students
- Their ACT score is a 29 or higher/SAT is 1340 or above, &
- They rank in the top 10% of their high school class or have a minimum GPA of 3.5
Transfer Students
- They have a minimum GPA of 3.5, &
- A minimum of 24 graded, college-level credits
Currently Enrolled Students
- They have a minimum GPA of 3.5, &
- A minimum of 24 graded, college-level credits
Students meeting eligilibity requirements will receive an email from Missouri S&T regarding admittance to Honors Academy. You must accept our offer to become a part of Honors Academy.
Transfer students are allowed to transfer a maximum of 6 hours of Honors credit from their transfer institution. At least 50% of honors credit must be Missouri S&T coursework.
*If you are currently enrolled at Missouri S&T and are interested in Honors Academy, please contact Rachel Morris at rachelm@mst.edu.
- Seminar
- Sophomore to Senior Year
- Housing
- Study Abroad Scholarship
Seminar
New student Honors Seminar provides participating students an opportunity to meet the distinguished teaching professors, an introduction to research opportunities at Missouri S&T, the opportunity to attend the leadership development conference and presentations by invited speakers. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in social activities with faculty members and other Honors Academy scholars. Once you have accepted our offer, the office of Academic Support will enroll the student in the no cost, no credit Honors Seminar. (Transfer students may join New Student Honors Seminar during either the Fall or Spring semester.) Students will be required to attend New Student Honors Seminar their first and second semesters at Missouri S&T.
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