SUNY Fredonia Honors Application

Honors Program Application: 2020

Eligible students must complete this application and submit an approximately 1,000-word essay based on the prompt question. Preference is normally given to applications received by late February; however, given our current, unprecedented circumstances, we are extending the application deadline to July 17th, in recognition that students' and families' plans are evolving.

Unfortunately, due to limited funds, current Fredonia students are not eligible for the the one-time scholarship totaling $1,500 ($375 per semester for four semesters).

Email Address (From your application to Fredonia for new students, your Fredonia email address for current students)

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

F# (Fredonia ID Number)

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Major

High School/Prior College

If relevant, please indicate the approximate number of credits you have earned from pre-college programs like AP, Dual Enrollment, International Baccalaureate, or other college-level courses.

The Honors Program is committed to a strong liberal arts curriculum as a way to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. Increasingly, however, we hear that a college education is simply a means to ensure future employment. Indeed, with the rising cost of college, the social and economic pressures to find meaningful employment after graduation have increased tremendously. The Honors Program at Fredonia takes these issues seriously, but we also believe that a liberal arts curriculum is an essential part of a college education and helps to prepare students for success as professionals and as citizens.

So as you imagine your college experience and place within the Honors Program, what do you think about a liberal arts education? Do you think it is valuable to your academic goals? Or do you think it is an impediment to your career objectives?

To help you think about these question, please consult the following short articles:

Gina Barreca, "What’s an education for, anyway?" Seattle Times, December 9, 2018
Willard Dix, "A Liberal Arts Degree Is More Important Than Ever," Forbes, November 16, 2016
Irving Wladawsky-Berger, "What’s the Value of a Liberal Arts Education in Our 21st Century Digital Economy?" Wall Street Journal, March 4, 2016
George Anders, "The Unexpected Value of the Liberal Arts," The Atlantic, August 1, 2017

To be clear, we are not looking for a right answer. Rather, we are interested in your views on the value (or lack thereof) of a liberal arts education.

Essays will be assessed on how effectively the applicant addresses the prompt question and the quality of the writing.

Application Essay

Others can send essay as email attachment to honors.program@fredonia.edu *For anyone who is more multi-media minded, you may submit any equivalent video/audio file to the email above.

I certify the accuracy of all materials submitted on this form and that all work is my own.

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