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Name 1 Honors College Benefit

  • Smaller sections of GEFs and introductory courses
  • Courses that focus on enrichment instead of acceleration
  • Inclusion in the Honors community
  • Honors organizations and affinity groups
  • Priority registration
  • Honors Advising
  • Peer tutoring and mentoring
  • Recognition at graduation
  • Community service opportunities
  • Connections with other students
100

What are the names of the two Honors dorms?

Honors Hall and Lincoln Hall.

100

What river makes up West Virginia's Western border?

The Ohio River

100

What building houses WVU's student union?

The Mountainlair

100

What is WVU's official mascot?

The Mountaineer
200

How many Honors classes does a student need to take? (Minimum)

5

200

What student-run organization plans events and helps create community among Honors students.

Honors Student Association

200

What year did West Virginia become a state?

1863

200

What does PRT stand for?

Personal Rapid Transit

200

What extreme sports event is held on New River Gorge Bridge every October?

Bridge Day or BASE jump

300

What GPA do you need to have IN HONORS? (not cumulative)

3.5+

300

What is the acronym for Honors Courses?

HONR

300

What the trail runs through the eastern part of state? (Popular for Hikers)

The Appalachian Trail

300

What is the name of the football stadium?

Milan Puskar Stadium

300

What is the Capital of West Virginia?

Charleston 

400

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.

400

Honors College students have the opportunity to write a thesis or complete a capstone project through this type of research program.

Honors Excel Program

400

What is the state's nickname?

The Mountain State

400

What iconic building on the Downtown Campus is known for its distinctive red brick and clock tower?

Woodburn Hall

400

What song do students sing after every win?

Country Roads

500

What email do you contact if you want to leave the Honors College? (type the whole email)

honors@mail.wvu.edu

500

What is the name of the Honors College's Dean?

Dr. Kenneth Blemings

500

What West Virginia town is known for the first land battle of the Civil War?

Philippi

500

What is the tallest building on the WVU campus?


WVU Health Science Building

500

What former WVU quarter back won the Orange Bowl MVP in 2012?

Geno Smith