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Program
Overview
Graduate with "Honors
Distinction"
Mission
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Letter From
Dean
 Who
We Are: As
part of the larger Newark College of Arts and Sciences, The
Honors College at Rutgers-Newark allows you to take
advantage of all the opportunities offered by one of the
country's largest and most well respected research
institutions while getting the individual attention, access
to faculty and staff, smaller class size, and socially
vibrant atmosphere typically found at smaller liberal arts
colleges. Being a part of our Honors College places
you in the best position on campus to sharpen your
mind, to broaden your horizons, to develop useful
professional skills and contacts, and to play an active and
constructive role in the world of which you are a part.
The
Benefits:
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Upon
completion of the program, you will receive
Honors College Distinction on their transcripts - a
great resume builder and the edge you need for graduate
school admissions.
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One-on-one
Honors College academic advisement: Expert advice on
class choice, major selection, and career direction.
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Opportunities
to make personal connections and network with
campus professors, administrators, and city and business
leaders.
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Through
our Honors-only courses, an exclusive Honors floor in
the dorms, excursions into the Newark and NYC, and
exclusive on-campus social events, The Honors College
fosters a real sense of community and an intellectual
atmosphere typically found only
at small liberal arts colleges.
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Our
students are among the most involved in campus-wide
organizations and events and often become the most
prolific and well-known student leaders on the
Rutgers-Newark campus.
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Consideration
for merit-based Honors College only scholarship assistance as well as
one-on-one advisement for selecting and applying to
outside scholarships such as Rhodes, Barry M. Goldwater,
Fulbright and USA Today.
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Honors
students from our campus can expect a 99% success rate
in professional
and graduate school admissions and job placements.
Our
Curriculum:
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Specifically
designed to work in conjunction with the core NCAS General Education Requirements.
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The
invaluable opportunity to work in specialized, cutting
edge, intimately sized Honors-only courses.
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Personalized
attention from carefully selected university professors
with the best reputations and experience in the most
cutting-edge, exciting and interesting research.
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Special
seminars and colloquia taught by leaders from the public
and private sectors.
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Focus
on urban issues, professional development and the
nurturing of future leaders.
Experiential Learning:
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The
identification and securing of practical experiences
outside the classroom.
Opportunities include Internships, Research
Positions, Community Outreach and Study
Abroad.
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Individualized
resume, cover letter and interview
preparation.
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Full-time
Program Coordinator to help make sense of and guide
students through the thousands of opportunities
available.
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