Honors Program Requirements
Name 1 Honors College Benefit
What are the names of the two Honors dorms?
Honors Hall and Lincoln Hall.
What river makes up West Virginia's Western border?
The Ohio River
What building houses WVU's student union?
The Mountainlair
What is WVU's official mascot?
How many Honors classes does a student need to take? (Minimum)
5
What student-run organization plans events and helps create community among Honors students.
Honors Student Association
What year did West Virginia become a state?
1863
What does PRT stand for?
Personal Rapid Transit
What extreme sports event is held on New River Gorge Bridge every October?
Bridge Day or BASE jump
What GPA do you need to have IN HONORS? (not cumulative)
3.5+
What is the acronym for Honors Courses?
HONR
What the trail runs through the eastern part of state? (Popular for Hikers)
The Appalachian Trail
What is the name of the football stadium?
Milan Puskar Stadium
What is the Capital of West Virginia?
Charleston
True or false: You can be dismissed from the Honors College for breaking rules at a football game?
True: If you don't follow the venue rules or guidelines, that can call for dismissal.
Honors College students have the opportunity to write a thesis or complete a capstone project through this type of research program.
Honors Excel Program
What is the state's nickname?
The Mountain State
What iconic building on the Downtown Campus is known for its distinctive red brick and clock tower?
Woodburn Hall
What song do students sing after every win?
Country Roads
What email do you contact if you want to leave the Honors College? (type the whole email)
honors@mail.wvu.edu
What is the name of the Honors College's Dean?
Dr. Kenneth Blemings
What West Virginia town is known for the first land battle of the Civil War?
Philippi
What is the tallest building on the WVU campus?
WVU Health Science Building
What former WVU quarter back won the Orange Bowl MVP in 2012?
Geno Smith