Honors College Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

What is the Honors College?

The CIA-Honors College will recruit, retain, empower and graduate high-achieving students from Maryland and beyond. It is committed to ensuring these students have the ability to learn and grow in a supportive and academically challenging environment by facilitating opportunities to enhance their personal development, service leadership and maximize their full potential beyond the classroom, fulfilling Morgan State University’s commitment to “Growing the future, Leading the World.”

In addition to the College’s Key Pillars of Academic Excellence, Experiential Advantage and Impactful Service, the Vision and Mission of the CIA-Honors College at MSU will be informed by MSU’s Core Values as follows:

Leadership

Integrity

Innovation

Diversity

Excellence

Respect

Where is the Honors College Located?

The Address of the Honors college is listed below;

Clara I Adams Honors College

1700 E Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21251

Earl Richardson Library Suite 307

What perks are associated with being in the Honors College?

Applying to the honors college offers the potential to be selected as a Martin D. Jenkins Scholar, priority registration, and a community of similarly academically focused students to grow and share ideas with. Students will also be provided with a staff that cares deeply about your success and will help when problems arise.

Additionally, CIA-Honors College students are granted the privileges below:

Priority Enrollment

Extended Library Check Out Privileges

Honors College Study Rooms

Invitation Only Opportunities and Events

How Do I Apply?

INCOMING FRESHMAN, TRANSFER STUDENTS -

1. To be eligible, students must have submitted a complete application to Morgan State University's Office of Admissions, preferably by their posted early deadline.

2. Interested students must submit a complete application to the Clara I. Adams Honors college by January 31st. [Application link is available here and on the website, November 1st]. Please note that incomplete applications are not reviewed and candidate is not notified.

3. Review of applications begins immediately after the January 31st deadline and selected candidates are notified by April 1st. Please note that ONLY students admitted to the university are eligible to have their application reviewed.

4. Selected students must notify the CIA-Honors College of their intent to enroll by May 5th and submit a complete contract by May 15th. Please note that failure to submit this contract nullifies the student's admission in to the CIA-Honors College as well as any associated scholarship(s).

CONTINUING STUDENTS (CURRENTLY ENROLLED) -

1. To be eligible, student must have earned up to, but no more than sixty (60) college credit hours and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.6 or higher.

2. Interested students must submit a complete application to the Clara I. Adams Honors college by January 31st. [Application link is available here and on the website, November 1st]. Please note that incomplete applications are not reviewed and candidate is not notified.

3. Review of applications begins immediately after the January 31st deadline and selected candidates are notified by April 1st.

4. Selected students must notify the CIA-Honors College of their intent to enroll by May 5th and submit a complete contract by May 15th. Please note that failure to submit this contract nullifies the student's admission in to the CIA-Honors College as well as any associated scholarship(s).

How do I contact the Honors College?

If you have any questions or queries please feel free to email the honors college at honorscollege@morgan.edu.

Please include your Name, Classification, Student ID and Contact Information when contacting our staff.

Please Make sure if you are admitted to the Honors College you join the Honors College Canvas Page Here.

What Scholarships do I qualify for?

Please see the Scholarship page for information concerning Scholarship requirements and terms.

Can my Scholarship be upgraded or downgraded?

Honors Scholarships cannot be upgraded. They can, however, be cancelled if the recipient fails to maintain the minimum requirements of the Scholarship in question. Please refer to the relevant section(s) of the Honors Student Handbook for details of the Honors Scholarship/Academic Review process.

I am a transfer student, can I apply for the honors college?

Yes! To apply to the Clara I. Adams Honors College, students must have submitted a complete application to Morgan State University preferably by the Office of Admission’s posted early deadline. Additionally students must submit a complete CIA-Honors College application by January 31st.

What happens to my Honors Scholarship if I do not return the electronic Honors Scholarship Contract by the deadline?

Your Honors Scholarship will be canceled and removed from your University Account.

Does my acceptance of admission to Morgan mean that I have also accepted my Honors College Scholarship (if one is offered)?

No. Admission to Morgan State University and the acceptance of any Honors Scholarship offered by the Honors College are two separate processes. The Honors College will send to your MORGAN EMAIL ADDRESS an email welcoming you into the Honors College. The email will contain a link to an electronic Honors Scholarship Contract (if an Honors Scholarship has been offered) or an Honors Academic Contract (if no Honors Scholarship has been offered). You must complete the Contract form in order to formally accept admission into the Honors College and/or an Honors Scholarship. If the Contract is not submitted by the deadline of May 15th, the offer of admission to the Honors College and/or an Honors Scholarship will be withdrawn.

Does the Honors College grant overrides into closed courses?

No. Overrides into closed courses can only be granted by the Chairperson of the Department in which the course is offered.

Does the Honors College make housing assignments?

No. Housing assignments are made by the Office of Residence Life and Housing (ORLH). Any student interested in on-campus housing must follow the process established by ORLH and are responsible for any charges not covered by her/his Honors Scholarship. Please refer to the ORLH website (https://www.morgan.edu/residencelife) for details.

How will my application be evaluated?

Students will be evaluated for their Academic Excellence, Experiential Advantage and Impactful Service in their community. Please see Our Pillars Page.

What is required of current Honors Students?

Please see Requirements to Remain an Honors Student.

How do I submit proof of my attendance of Honors College Events and proof of my application to the different required programs?

Any materials that need to be submitted to the honors college should be submitted through the Honors College Canvas.

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