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JONATHAN H. EARLE
Roger Hadfield Ogden Dean
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DREW LAMONICA ARMS
Associate Dean
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F. GRANGER BABCOCK
Associate Dean
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MICHAEL V. BLANDINO
Assistant Dean
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MELISSA CRAWFORD
Director of Advising
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JEREMY K. JOINER
Director of Enrollment Management
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M. CINDY SEGHERS
Director of Career Development
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JOSEPH R. GIVENS
Managers of Fellowships and Honorific Scholarships
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JORDYN MARTIN
Communications Manager
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E.P. BOURGOYNE
Recruitment Coordinator
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SAMANTHA A. FAGAN
Recruitment Counselor
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SYDNEY M. LARRIVIERE
Coordinator of Advising
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DUSTEE J. MATTHEWS
Academic Counselor
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APRIL MOORE
Academic Counselor
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MORGAN RICHARDSON-GILLEY
Academic Counselor
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MIMI ROWLEY
Academic Counselor
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SARAH T. SABIN
Academic Counselor
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ELISABETH A. BILETNIKOFF
Academic Support and Events Coordinator
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RACHEL LAU
Executive Assistant to the Dean
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M. GREY WALKER
Data Analyst
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OFFICE 101 French House
TELEPHONE 225-578-8831
FAX 225-578-8828
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Curricula
The Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College offers a highly selective four-year enrichment program for intellectually motivated undergraduate students.
Honors students enter as freshmen and choose one of four Honors minors or apply separately to major in the College’s select Bachelor of Arts degree, Honors Traditions in Critical Thought and Scholarship (TRACTS). Honors TRACTS emphasizes interdisciplinary and research-based learning, global perspectives across time, and effective communication, culminating in a capstone project. Honors minors and Honors TRACTS are designed to complement work in other senior colleges.
From small enrollment seminars to independent research activities, the Honors College experience is characterized by close interaction between Honors students and outstanding faculty.
At every level, Honors courses go beyond the basic requirements to provide the foundations of outstanding achievement and competitiveness in a broad set of career opportunities. Honors work involves the student in a variety of fields ranging from the humanities and fine arts to the sciences and business, including specialized seminars in a wide range of disciplines.
Credits earned in Honors College courses may be used to satisfy general education requirements or specific degree requirements. Honors College and departmental advisors assist in assuring that Honors students meet all requirements of each student’s major curriculum.
Admission Requirements
Entering Freshmen
Entering freshmen with the recommended ACT or SAT scores and a 3.50 academic high school GPA are invited to apply for admission to the College.
- ACT requirements–30 and above composite and 30 and above English or 29 composite and 31 English.
- SAT requirements–1330 and above combined math and critical reading and 660 and above critical reading.
Admitted students must pursue one of the College’s programs of study as their curated pathway through the Honors curriculum.
Entering freshmen may apply to pursue the Honors Traditions in Critical Thought and Scholarship (TRACTS) Bachelor of Arts. Admission to the major is highly selective and conducted through a separate application process that requires additional materials for consideration.
Alternatively, entering freshmen will pursue a minor of the College. The Louisiana Service and Leadership (LASAL) minor and LASAL Research minor carry additional admissions requirements. Students may declare LASAL minors after their first semester in the Ogden Honors College.
Continuing or Transfer Students
Continuing LSU students or students transferring from other universities who have completed at least their first semester of college and have attained at least a 3.50 GPA are invited to apply to the College.
Admitted students may apply to pursue the Honors TRACTS BA after consultation with an Honors advisor.
Degree Requirements of the College
A minimum GPA of 3.00 in the major field, on all work taken in the university (all LSU campuses), and on all work taken overall.
A minimum of 30 semester hours in residence in the College. The last year of work (last 30 semester hours) will be taken in residence in this College on the LSU campus.
Grade Point Average Maintenance–A student who fails to earn a 3.00 semester average in any one semester, regardless of cumulative GPA, will be placed on college probation. To be removed from college probation, a student must earn a 3.00 or better semester GPA, correct course deficiencies, and make satisfactory progress in the degree program.
Full-time students are expected to make reasonable and satisfactory progress in a degree program.
“C” Grades and Repetition of Courses–TRACTS majors must pass all required HNRS courses with a grade of “C” or better. A student who earns a “D” or “F” in such a course must retake the course in the next regular semester in which the student is enrolled and the course is offered.
Distance Learning Programs Credit
Special restrictions apply to Distance Learning Program (DLP) credit used toward degree credit. Students who wish to have DLP credits accepted by this College must have approval from the dean’s office prior to scheduling the courses.
Students registered in the College may enroll in a maximum of 19 semester hours of combined resident and DLP credit during a regular semester. They may enroll in a maximum of 12 semester hours of combined resident and DLP credit during the summer term.
No more than 15 semester hours of DLP credit may be applied toward the degree requirements of the College.
Students may not be enrolled in DLP credit during the semester they plan to graduate.
Enrollment in Two Degree Programs
By completing residence and academic requirements for two degree programs and earning 30 hours more than the degree requiring the fewer number of hours, a student can earn two bachelor’s degrees. The student must be accepted for admission to both colleges. In addition, the student must declare a home college where registration will be initiated and permanent files maintained. It is the student’s responsibility, however, to maintain contact with the second college to ensure that satisfactory progress is being made toward that degree.
Transfer of Credit from Other Institutions
Students enrolled in the Ogden Honors College who wish to obtain credits from other colleges or universities (including other campuses of LSU) and who plan to use such credits toward degree requirements should obtain prior approval in writing on a specific course basis from the Dean’s office.
Minor Field Requirements
A student pursuing the TRACTS degree may earn a minor from another college. The specific requirements are determined by the department offering the minor. Students who plan to minor in a second field must see an Ogden Honors College counselor to initiate the proper procedures.
Academic Policies
Good Standing: All students pursuing academic programs of the College must be in good standing to continue in that academic program, register for honors courses, and be eligible for priority registration. Following the initial semester in the College, a student will be in good standing if they maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and maintain enrollment in one of the academic programs (major or minor) of the College.
All students admitted to the College must formally declare one of the Honors minors of the College or the TRACTS major upon entry.
The LASAL minors are selective and carry additional admission requirements. Application to a LASAL minor may be made after the first semester.
Students who do not maintain enrollment in one of the academic programs (major or minor) of the College will be administratively dropped from the College.
College Probation
A student will be placed on college probation and will be required to meet with an academic counselor in the Ogden Honors College if the student’s LSU or cumulative GPA falls below a 3.00 at the end of any semester.
Students on academic probation for two consecutive semesters will not be permitted to continue their academic program in the College and will be administratively dropped from the College.
Readmission
Students who have been dropped from the College may apply for readmission to the College and their academic program on a probationary basis if they meet the following requirements:
- attainment of a minimum cumulative and LSU GPA of 3.00; and
- declaration of an academic program of the College at the time of readmission.
Pass-Fail Option
The pass-fail grading option is limited to courses that are electives in the academic programs (major or minor).
Recognition Requirements
Honors College students may earn a diploma and transcript notation With Honors Research for a degree program pursued in another college upon graduation with the following requirements:
Completion of the Honors Research minor, the LASAL Research minor, or the TRACTS B.A.;
A 3.5 GPA in cumulative, LSU, and honors coursework;
Successful defense of an Honors Capstone under the guidance of a faculty member of the associated major department, following capstone guidelines.
Honors College Courses
The following types of courses qualify for credit as honors courses:
- Honors College courses: Designated with the HNRS prefix in the Schedule of Classes and administered by the Honors College. Example: HNRS 2013 The 20th Century (3) .
- Honors Departmental courses: Designated with a departmental prefix and “Honors” in the course title as listed in the Schedule of Classes. Example: CHEM 1421 HONORS: General Chemistry I (3) .
- Honors Options: The honors option is available to students when separate upper division honors courses are not available. A student will work with a professor to produce a contract outlining the work to be done in addition to the regular work for a given course. The student will enroll in this course and will obtain honors credit by successfully completing the work outlined in the contract. Honors option regulations and forms are available through the Honors College. Honors credit is noted on the transcript with the letter “H.” Example: ENGL 3020 British Literature I: The Middle Ages, Renaissance and 18th Century (3) (H).
- Honors Capstone/Project: An Honors Capstone of high quality is required for students to graduate with College Honors. Students in all disciplines are encouraged to link their Honors capstone with requirements in their own majors and must consult with their departments concerning its final format. The Honors Capstone should be completed in coursework totaling at least six hours. Students may enroll in capstone preparation courses in their own departments, or may use HNRS 4000 Capstone (3) with the agreement of their department.
Honors College Experience
Academic Experience
The goal of the Honors College is to prepare academically motivated students for success following graduation and throughout their future careers. In addition to Honors coursework, Honors College students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of academically related activities during their undergraduate careers. The Honors College advising staff works to guide students toward the following opportunities and students are encouraged to meet with our advisors on a regular basis.
- Community Service Opportunities: Freshmen can work together on a community service activity, learning to work together as a group and learning more about the LSU and Baton Rouge communities.
- Study Abroad: All Honors College students are encouraged to participate in foreign study programs, especially during their sophomore or junior years.
- Research Assistantship/Internships: In their junior year, Honors College students should identify areas of academic/career interest and begin to work on more specialized research under the supervision of a faculty member or on internships in fields appropriate to their career goals.
- Postgraduate Fellowships/Scholarships: In their senior year, Honors College students should identify and apply for prestigious fellowships and scholarships that pertain to their career interests.
Readmission
Students who have been dropped from the college may apply for readmission if they meet the following requirements:
- they have attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00; and
- they request registration in an honors course at the time of readmission.
Residential Experience
The Laville Honors House is a residential college affiliated with the Honors College. The residence hall is available for all Honors College students (freshmen through seniors). The Laville Honors House provides a living environment that fosters academic excellence and close personal interaction between students and faculty. In addition to regular participation in activities by faculty members, advising staff offices and seminar rooms are also located in the Laville Honors House to enhance student academic performance.
Honors Courses and Curricular Equivalents
In meeting the requirements for their degrees, Honors students may substitute a number of Honors courses (HNRS and departmental) for non-Honors courses required for their degree programs.
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