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Departmental Honors and Awards

Honors Program in English

Qualified majors may apply for honors in their senior year. A student must have a 3.25 cumulative average and a 3.5 average in English. Upon approval from the English Department, a candidate for honors enrolls in ENG 497: Advanced Study, writes a thesis, and submits it for departmental approval. The student must achieve a course grade of B+ or better to graduate with honors in English.


Awards

  • The Paul C. Sherr English Prize:  An annual cash award for the graduating English major with the highest cumulative average.

  • Writing Awards: An annual contest for best critical essay and creative writing in Rider English major courses.  Entries by faculty nomination.  $100 prize in each category.

  • Writing Contest for Secondary Students: Annual high school writing contest sponsored by the Rider English Department with publication opportunity in Venture and cash prizes in essay, short story, and poetry.  For information, contact contest director Dr. Robbie Clipper Sethi, Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville NJ 08611.