COLLEGE DISTIN
CTION
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Intent to Participate
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Name Enrolled Under (Last, First, Middle, Other)
Students with at least sixty (60) hours of college credit and thirty (30) hours of course work at
Arkansas Tech with a minimum 3.5 GPA are invited to participate in the College Distinction program.
Students who accept the invitation to pursue College Distinction will have the opportunity to take
two courses designated as distinction courses. The first is an enrichment course. This course
provides an extra educational experience related to the student’s field of study and could include,
among other experiences, study abroad, internship, service learning, or mentor-guided research. The
second is an enhanced capstone course. This course demonstrates a student’s ability to work at an
exceptional level in a given field and is enhanced by an advanced or accelerated curriculum.
Students’ successful completion of the course requirements and a graduating GPA of 3.5 or better
will allow for graduation “with distinction.” This will be noted on student transcripts and diplomas.
If it is your intent to complete the College of Distinction requirements, please complete the section
below and return to your Academic Advisor.
I, _________________________________ hereby declare my intent to participate in the college
distinction program.
Signature_________________________________________________ Date________________
Advisor Signature____________________________________________ Date______________
Department Head Signature ___________________________________ Date______________
Dean Signature______________________________________________ Date______________
Registrar Signature___________________________________________ Date______________
