Bailey Honor Scholars

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The purpose of The Honors Program at Mary Baldwin College is to recognize excellence and to offer special opportunities for students of exceptional ability. It is designed to provide helpful direction in a student's academic career as well as encourage students to develop in an independent and creative manner.

Who are Bailey Honor Scholars?

Students who enter The Honors Program as freshmen are known as Bailey Scholars. Bailey Scholars are selected on the basis of SAT/ACT scores, academic course history and grade point average. Candidates must also submit a written application by February 25 and successfully interview with a faculty member of the College. To apply as a Bailey Scholar, one must have at least a 1200/27 on the SAT/ACT and 3.5 cumulative GPA. If one does not enter the program as a freshman, it is possible to enter as an upper classman after completing at least 24 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

What Privileges will I have as an Honor Scholar?

Honors Degree is Indicated on Permanent Transcript
Early Course Registration
Eligibility to Live in Honor Scholar Housing
Eligibility for "Honors" Courses
Special Dinners and Other Forums with Visiting Scholars
Cultural Field Trips
Options to Pursue Independent Course Work in your Field of Interest
Greater Flexibility in Changing a Pass/No Credit Course to a Graded Course
Recognition at Honors Convocation and other College-Wide Forums
Advice from Faculty on Applying for National Scholarships and Fellowships
Participation in the Virginia Collegiate Honors Council

What are the Requirements of an Honor Scholar?

To remain in The Honors Program, a student is expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (3.25 for freshmen), and demonstrate progress toward an Honors Degree. Honors Degree candidates are required to complete at least one natural science lab course and at least one year of a foreign language, earn nine hours of "Honors" credit, and complete a Senior Honors Project.

Questions? Contact the Admissions Office.