DSP Course of Study
Sophomores
Fall Semester:
Applications due September 17; interviews October 2. Candidates selected by mid-October and paired with mentors; attend fall dinner on October 24.
Spring Semester:
Take “HISS 303 01, Honors British Homefront”; participate in all enrichment activities; meet with mentor.
Summer Session:
International or domestic service experience (apply for grant).
Juniors
Fall Semester:
Attend DSP Open House in the Swain Boating Center, 3-5pm on September 6.
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 “ELES 304 02, Preparing for the Future: Learning from Distinguished Leaders”; participate in all enrichment activities; meet with mentor.
Spring Break: Trip to London
Summer Session:
International enrichment service project (apply for grant).
Seniors
Fall Semester:
Attend DSP Open House in the Swain Boating Center, 3-5pm on September 6.
Take one Honors course; 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:
Starting in 2025, take “ELES 304, Distinguished Scholars Project”; participate in all enrichment activities; meet with mentor; attend spring closing banquet dinner; celebrate graduate school admission and/or fellowship award.
