Walk Tall Honors Program

Mission Statement:

The Walk Tall Honors Program is a community of scholars dedicated to “seeking wisdom and loving mercy.” Walk Tall Scholars engage the issues of their time, expand their worldview, and hone the ability to impact their world through participation in small seminars, analysis of primary texts, involvement in the community, and engagement in the arts. The Program augments the objectives of the core curriculum, empowering women to think critically, act compassionately and be leaders in a diverse world.

Why join?

• Build supportive relationships with a group of like-minded students who are passionate about their studies and high academic achievers.
• Work closely with faculty in small seminars on special topics, from scientific experiments to original artistic works.
• Encounter unique learning experiences outside the classroom as you attend film showings, art openings, theatrical productions, service opportunities, and more around the Omaha metro area.

• Enhance learning in your major. The Walk Tall Honors Program is open to all majors and designed to enhance any area of study.
• Receive all textbooks for Honors courses courtesy of the Honors Program and obtain tickets and other off-campus activity fees free of charge.
• Be recognized at graduation. When you complete the Walk Tall Honors Program, you’ll receive an honors medallion to wear at graduation, along with a certificate, and participation will be noted on your official college transcript.  

Eligibility Requirements  

• The Walk Tall Honors Program is open to all CSM undergraduate students who are passionate about their personal and intellectual growth.
• Students must demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence—to seeking wisdom and loving mercy—consistent with the aspirations expressed in the Mission Statement of the Honors Program.
• Applications for all students—new first year, transfer, and currently enrolled—are due by April 1 for admission in the following fall semester. Current and transfer students must have at least 4 semesters at CSM remaining before graduation.

Program Completion 

• First time, full-time students enroll in an honors cohort first year seminar in the Fall Semester of their first year, then a 0-credit hour HNR course in the Spring semester of their first year.  

• Students must complete an additional 3 semesters of HNR courses with passing grades and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher until graduation.   

• During each semester of HNR, students attend events and complete written assignments.  

Application Process 

New, incoming students (First-year or transfer)

1. Application Form  
2. Activities Resume (including school-sponsored, extra-curriculum, club and work)
3. Essay (see prompt below)

Current students (enrolled at least one semester)

1. Application Form
2. Activities Resume
3. Faculty Recommendation Letter
4. Essay (see prompt below)

Essay: Reflect on the Walk Tall Honors Program Mission Statement:

The Walk Tall Honors Program is a community of scholars dedicated to “seeking wisdom and loving mercy.” Walk Tall Scholars engage the issues of their time, expand their worldview, and hone the ability to impact their world through participation in small seminars, analysis of primary texts, involvement in the community, and engagement in the arts. The Program augments the objectives of the core curriculum, empowering women to think critically, act compassionately and be leaders in a diverse world.

First, what speaks to you in this mission, and why do you want to be part of the Walk Tall Honors Program? Second, what do you have to contribute?

Must be in a doc, docx, or pdf and is located at the bottom of application form.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE 

Applications for Fall Admission:  April 1st

If you have any questions about CSM’s Walk Tall Honors Program, please contact honors [at] csm.edu (honors)

honors [at] csm.edu (@csm.edu)

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