Academic Benefits
Academic Benefits
Honors Program courses are indicated on the student's official transcript, along with the designation Commonwealth Honors Scholar upon completion of the program.
- Honors Program students are exempted from the limit on the maximum number of credits taken each semester.
- Honors Program students may enter advanced-level courses without introductory level prerequisites, with permission from the appropriate chairperson and/or instructor.
- Honors Program students have priority in course selection at registration.
- Honors Program students have access to library study carrels.
- Honors Program students have the option of a quiet study lounge complete with a computer, free printing, and snacks.
- Honors Program students can receive up to four years of housing in selected dorms if living with other program students.
Scholarship Programs
The Presidential Scholars Program awards outstanding scholars direct grants regardless of financial need. The grant is $1,000.00 and is renewable for four years.
The Salem State College Foundation awards are grants to students in the Honors Program. The Foundation award is $400 the first year and increases by $100 per year up to the senior year when $700 is awarded.
The Senator Paul E. Tsongas Scholarship is a full waiver of tuition and fees awarded to twenty students from Massachusetts who are distinguished in terms of class rank, high school GPA, and scores on the SAT and AP exams.