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The Thomas N. Bantivoglio Honors Concentration at Rowan University

The Thomas N. Bantivoglio Honors Concentration emphasizes challenging coursework for high achieving and intellectually curious students taught by Rowan's top faculty from different disciplines in every College in the University. Open to talented students in every major and college, this eight course program features active learning opportunities, including:

1. Unique and interdisciplinary class offerings
2. Enhanced and advanced discipline-specific class offerings
3. Small interactive classes
4. Educational extra-curricular activities, including joint student-faculty research, field trips and invited speakers
5. Attendance at conferences
6. Funding for study abroad

Through these enhanced educational experiences students become accomplished independent thinkers, researchers and leaders prepared for successful graduate study or professional careers and contributing members of their communities.

Requirements for Application
Honors Program Coordinator Dr. Kathleen Pereles accepts all applications to the honors program each semester. Admission requirements for different groups of students are as follows:

• Incoming freshmen – Based on academic records,significant high school achievements (i.e. grades, achievement scores, class rank and letters of reference), extra-curricular activities and service projects.
• Current Rowan students – Based on performance as a Rowan student; must have earned a 3.45 GPA or better.
• Transfer students – Based on performance as a college student; must have earned a 3.5 GPA or better from their transferring institution.

Location/Contact Info

Campbell Library
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028

Dr. Kathleen L. Pereles, Coordinator
856-256-4643
pereles@rowan.edu

Francesca McClay, Program Assistant
856.256.4775
mcclay@rowan.edu

Office Hours: By appointment only

About Thomas N. Bantivoglio
Thomas N. Bantivoglio is a long-time partner in the law firm of Archer & Greiner, P.C., serving as counsel for Delaware Valley businesses and corporations for more than 50 years. In addition, as a trustee of the William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation, Dr. Bantivoglio has helped to improve the economic and educational prosperity of southern New Jersey by providing support to Rowan University and other nonprofit organizations. In September 2004, Dr. Bantivoglio made a gift to Rowan that directly supports the University’s Honors Program. Because of his generosity, the region’s most talented students will have access to challenging and mind-broadening educational experiences.