Honors Program
The University of South Carolina Upstate's Honors Program, directed by Dr. Thomas McConell, actively encourages academic enrichment and achievement by providing superb coursework and opportunities to academically advanced students. The program provides an array of classwork opportunities—from advanced sections of classes to complete honors courses, many taught and facilitated by the University's best faculty and occupied by the school's brightest students. The program also encourages community service and intellectual betterment by placing high standards for honors graduation which include community service and predetermined honors seminars. The Honors Program organizes trips abroad annually. They are offering a 15-day guided tour of Italy and Switzerland in the summer 2008.
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