The Honors Program at Raritan Valley Community College is a unique opportunity to engage in advanced study in various academic disciplines and to participate in a common forum, the "Community of Scholars" colloquium. Students may enroll in individual honors courses or in the full program. Either option is designed to offer an alternative approach to academic study, defined as n "honors experience."

An Honors course enriches and challenges students beyond a course's regular scope and curriculum. Depending on the discipline, many courses are conducted in seminar fashion, and all provide individualized attention. Honors courses offer sophisticated use of research; introduce intellectually stimulating reading and critical perspectives; promote a higher level of discussion and written work; and encourage independent study and critical thinking. An Honors course is a privileged domain, where creativity and the free exchange of ideas are nurtured among other like-minded students.

For more information on the Honors Program, please contact

• Office: S-329
• Phone: (908) 526­1200, extension 8523
• Email: jsommers@raritanval.edu