DSP Course of Study
The Distinguished Scholars Program course of study includes four specifically designed Honors courses and one Honors elective to be taken in the fall of scholars’ senior year. The progression of classes is detailed below.
Sophomores
Fall Semester:
Applications due September 16; interviews will be held September 23. Candidates will be selected by the end of September and paired with mentors. Scholars will attend the fall dinner November 12.
Spring Semester:
Take “HISS 303 01 or 303 02, Honors/DSP History”; 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 Johnson Hagood Stadium Club Level, 3-5pm on September 9.
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 303 01 DSP Fellowship Honors”; participate in all enrichment activities; meet with mentor.
Spring Break:
Optional travel for work on Distinguished Scholar Project; scholars may apply for grants up to $2,000 to fund the experience.
Summer Session:
International enrichment service project (apply for grant).
Seniors
Fall Semester:
Attend DSP Open House in the Johnson Hagood Stadium Club Level, 3-5pm on September 9.
Take one Honors course; submit fellowship and/or graduate school applications; participate in all enrichment activities; attend fall dinner; meet with mentor.
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 301 03, DSP Project Honors”; participate in all enrichment activities; meet with mentor; attend spring closing banquet dinner; celebrate graduate school admission and/or fellowship award.
