DSP Course of Study
The Distinguished Scholars Program course of study includes four specifically designed Honors courses and one Honors elective to be taken in the fall of scholars’ senior year. The progression of classes is detailed below.
Sophomores
Fall Semester:
Applications for the Class of 2028 are due September 14; interviews will be held September 22. Candidates will be selected by the end of September and paired with mentors. Scholars will attend the fall dinner November 11.
Spring Semester:
Take “ELES 303 01 DSP Fellowship Honors”; participate in all enrichment activities. Meet with your mentor and with DSP leadership to discuss your ideas for your project.
Summer Session:
International or domestic service experience (apply for grant).
Juniors
Fall Semester:
Attend DSP Open House in the Johnson Hagood Stadium Club Level, 3-5pm on September 8.
Take “ENGS 304 03, Honors Advanced Writing”; participate in all enrichment activities; attend fall dinner; begin selecting service project and appropriate fellowship and/or graduate school opportunities; meet with mentor.
Spring Semester:
Take “HISS 303 01/303 02, Honors DSP History”; participate in all enrichment activities; meet with mentor. Submit 2-page project narrative.
Spring Break:
Optional travel for work on Distinguished Scholar Project; scholars may apply for grants up to $2,000 to fund the experience.
Summer Session:
International enrichment service project (apply for grant).
Seniors
Fall Semester:
Attend DSP Open House in the Johnson Hagood Stadium Club Level, 3-5pm on September 8.
Take one Honors course; consider an HONR 400 research class to support your project or Public Speaking.
Submit fellowship and/or graduate school applications; participate in all enrichment activities; attend fall dinner; meet with mentor.
Winter Break:
International experience (if not taken the summer before).
Spring Semester:
Take “ELES 301 03, DSP Project Honors”; participate in all enrichment activities; meet with mentor; attend spring closing banquet dinner; celebrate graduate school admission and/or fellowship award.
