Honors Program
The Honors Program is a dynamic academic experience which offers a rigorous interdisciplinary course of study to gifted and motivated student scholars. The program provides challenging and innovative academic experiences for the student scholars who want to elevate their learning. Honors students shape their own curriculum through common course work, individualized course projects, and in-depth research. Honors students acquire a superior intellectual foundation while exploring subject areas inside and outside of their major field of study. The Honors program spans all four years of the undergraduate learning adventure. Over the years the program seeks to challenge the Honors student to expand their power of thinking analytically, critically and creatively; to reach into the unknown and increase their knowledge; to stretch their imagination; to work collaboratively and improve their communication skills; to achieve a clear sense of life purpose and direction; and to develop a substantial and authentic individual. See the Honors Program section.
Teaching Scholars Program
The Meredith College Teaching Scholars receive specialized advising, an enriched academic program and expanded co- curricular opportunities. Students participate in honors classes and specialized seminars in addition to expanded practical experiences in Wake County Schools, one of the nation’s leading public-school systems. Students are selected to participate in this prestigious program at Meredith College in their senior year of high school, at the end of their first year at Meredith College, and/or through the awarding of the NC Teaching Fellows scholarship per the NC State’s guidelines. As our mission states, "We are preparing model teachers and future leaders to excel in public school classrooms" through the enriched program offered to these selected students. See the Teaching Scholars Program section.
Study Abroad Programs
For generations, Meredith students have enhanced their education by spending a semester or summer abroad. Study abroad allows students to earn academic credits and gain valuable skills for careers in the global workforce. Study abroad sparks the development of independence, confidence, self-awareness, and appreciation of cultures. Our programs encourage Meredith students to embrace a lifelong engagement with the world. Among recent graduates, over 30% have studied abroad, compared to the national higher education average of 14%.
The Palazzo Alberti, Meredith’s study abroad location in the heart of Tuscany, offers students the opportunity to study and travel with Meredith faculty for a semester or summer in the medieval town of Sansepolcro. In addition to Meredith in Italy, faculty have led summer study abroad programs to many destinations, including Belize, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Iceland, Peru, and Spain. New programs are added annually and are announced in early fall. Students can also work with the Office of International Programs to select a Meredith Affiliate study abroad provider program for the summer or semester throughout the world. These opportunities may include credit-bearing research, community-based learning, or internship programs abroad as well. Early planning is key for all study abroad experiences.
Cooperating Raleigh Colleges
Although all required courses in all academic programs are available on Meredith’s campus in a planned rotation cycle, students may opt to enroll in a course at five local colleges or universities without additional tuition. See CRC in the Credit Options and Restrictions section.
Career Planning
A fruitful college experience combines intellectual inquiry and experimentation with movement toward career and personal goals. The Office of Career Planning (OCP) involves students in a series of reflective and practical activities to this end. Students at all levels are encouraged to attend seminars, to work with career counselors to assess their interests and strengths and to take advantage of career planning services and resources. The office organizes job and internship fairs and hosts information sessions and interviews with employers. In addition, each academic program exposes students to career options and helps students develop career- specific competencies and skills. Internships, research, and other practical experiential learning opportunities are required in some areas and encouraged in all.
Faculty
Faculty who choose a career at Meredith embrace teaching, advising, and mentoring as their highest professional priorities. Effectiveness in these roles also demands ongoing study, research, and various forms of professional involvement. Professors model intellectual inquiry for students and bring the best of their disciplines to the curriculum.
Meredith faculty participate in the leadership of the College, serving on committees, writing grants, and helping to envision and plan for growth and change. They serve the Triangle area community through a range of volunteer efforts.
89% of full-time faculty have earned the doctorate or other terminal degree. Faculty members have received grants and awards from such institutions as the Guggenheim Foundation, Fulbright, Danforth, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Science Foundation.