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TAMUG Lambda Kappa Alpha Honors

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About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
LKA Honors
Purpose:
The emphasis of Texas A&M University at Galveston Honors Program is to promote undergraduate scholarship by providing academically talented students with the opportunities to participate in specially designed courses that prepare them to conduct independent research and /or scholarly activity under the oversight of a faculty mentor. The honors program, characterized by small class sizes, interdisciplinary topics, and professors dedicated to teaching, creates an atmosphere encouraging open discussion of ideas and active learning. Completion of an acceptable honors project, with focus in marine and maritime disciplines, is the capstone experience of all honors graduates. ~ David Lawhon
Membership Dues:
No Dues
Admits Members:
Incoming freshmen with a minimum score of 1250 SAT or 28 ACT are eligible to participate in the Honors Prep Semester (HPS). Incoming transfer students will be considered on a case-by-case bases Second year freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with a cumula

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Dr. Kathryn R. Falvo
Public Contact E-mail Address:
Kathryn.falvo@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
(409) 740-4948

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
https://www.tamug.edu/honors/

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
51-100
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
  • Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Application Only

Events

Community Service Projects:
Three or more times per semester
Fundraising Events:
Twice per semester
Speakers/Lectures:
Once per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Once per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Once per year
Hosting Conferences:
Never
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Once per year
New Member Orientation/Training:
Never
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Never
Domestic US Travel:
Never
International Travel:
Never