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Through high quality academic and co-curricular experiences, WSSU Honors Program graduates become creative leaders in their professions and communities. It is the intent of the Student Honors Organization (SHO) to assist scholars in creating an undergraduate educational experience that promotes scholarship, knowledge, and an appreciation of African-American culture as a mirror for understanding other great world cultures. The SHO, based on student governance, provides abundant opportunities for scholars to participate in workshops and seminars, community service and fundraising events, and national and regional honors conferences. The SHO programs reflect compelling educational priorities for the Honors Program. They support an ongoing strategic plan to develop, enhance, and support honors programs on local, regional, and national levels. Several program features and activities are designed to ensure that this goal is met, including the following: 

Volunteer Service 

Volunteer Service is an important component of the Honors Program. Over the years, the Honors Program has reached out to the community in many ways. Local service projects and involvement include some the following: Victory Junction Gang Camp, tutoring at local schools, volunteering at the Children's Museum, WSSU campus clean-up, Heart Walk, Blood Drive, penny campaign to provide Thanksgiving meals for local families. One of the Honors Program ongoing service projects is Adopt-a-Street. Twice a semester, honors students walk from campus to First Street to gather and dispose trash. This is a great way to give back to the community!

Volunteer Service Events

"The 5 Ps" (Positive Participation Produces Productive People)

The "5 Ps", a program that meets on the third Friday of each month, provides a creative outlet for social development. During these sessions, students often collaborate with one another on honors-related projects. However, the Honors Program feels that it is important for students to be well-rounded, balancing academic requirements with social activities. As such, some of these sessions are designed so that scholars can fellowship with one another while enjoying food and recreational activities. Activities include playing games, watching movies, or going bowling.

Honors Conferences

Students in the Honors Program are encouraged to participate in local, regional, and national conferences. One conference that many of the WSSU honors students attend consistently is the National Association of African American Honors Programs (NAAAHP). The NAAAHP provides opportunities for intellectual exchange regarding leadership, teaching and learning, and community service among honor students and faculty scholars. At this conference, students may participate in an oratorical contest, debate, quiz bowl, Model African Union, scholarly research presentations, poster presentations and other student-based activities. WSSU students have frequently been presenters or participants at this annual honors conference.

NAAAHP

Other honors conferences include:

National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC)

Southern Regional Honors Council (SRHC)

North Carolina Honors Association (NCHA)

Student of the Month

The Student of the Month program is designed to recognize students for their active involvement and contributions to the Honors Program. Each month, the Student Executive Board (E-Board) selects a student who displays leadership and scholarship, and who goes above and beyond what is required. The E-board also looks for a student who consistently attends Honors Program events and who shows charisma and enthusiasm while at those events. Those who are selected as Student of the Month receive an official certificate as well as some WSSU paraphernalia.