No notification for the Honors College?

MD_Mom_1
Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:04:24 +0000

Pitt’s honors college is a bit different than other universities. It is not a program as are some others. Students can take a few classes if they like and may live in the honors dorms.

My daughter is a graduating senior at Pitt. She received a full tuition scholarship and was honors-college eligible. I think she took three honors sections ( one chem and two physics). She wishes she had taken regular chemistry, but that is another story. She is not a slacker by any means, but did not pursue honors because she did not think it was worth it for her.

Additionally, ANYONE can lobby to take honors classes, if he/ she has an interest. My point, I guess, is that honors college designation does not make a lot of difference IMO.

My daughter also chose not to live in honors housing freshman year. I think the honors college designation makes the biggest difference for those who are majoring in the humanities or social sciences.