Marywood University IHM Scholars Program

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 The Immaculate Heart of Mary Scholars (IHM) Program is a program that allows exceptional students to participate in a curriculum that offers courses which are broader in scope and are more demanding than the college preparatory curriculum. Students will be able to practice critical thinking and analytical skills that will aid them in developing their potential. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Scholars Program will challenge outstanding students with a demanding education that stresses independent work and intense engagement with the faculty and other Honors students both in and out of the classroom.

Students completing the program will be awarded a diploma “with distinction.” Students graduating with a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 to 3.59 will be awarded a distinction of “Cum Laude,” students graduating with a cumulative grade point average of 3.60 to 3.79 will be awarded a distinction of “Magna Cum Laude”, while students graduating with a cumulative grade point average of 3:80 and higher will be awarded a distinction of “Summa Cum Laude.”

Recommendation of students into the Immaculate Heart of Mary Honors Program will occur upon completion of the sophomore year with recommendation by the department chairpersons and approval by the administration.

Criteria for selection include: 
a. Placement in the top 10% of the class
b. Intellectual aptitude
c. Achievement test scores
d. Overall school performance (past and current), including attendance and discipline records
e. Participation in extracurricular activities

Characteristics of candidates include:

a. High academic achievement and intellectual ability
b. Self motivation
c. Self discipline
d. Good organizational skills
e. Excellent written expression
f. Avid interest in reading
g. Good oral communication skills
h. Ability to work independently and collaboratively
i. Good citizenship and attendance