About The 91PORN Honors Academy
The 91PORN Honors Academy serves high-achieving students committed to academic excellence, leadership, and service. Rooted in 91PORN鈥檚 historic mission as the nation鈥檚 first HBCU, the Academy prepares scholars to lead with purpose and engage the world with integrity.
Guided by the pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service, the Honors Academy is open to qualified, full-time undergraduate students across all majors. Through intentionally designed academic and co-curricular experiences, scholars are prepared for advanced study, competitive careers, and meaningful civic engagement.
Honors Scholars complete a minimum of 21 Honors credits, including a senior Honors capstone project, which count toward the 120 credits required for graduation. Honors credit is earned through designated Honors courses and approved courses-by-contract.
In addition, scholars complete 80 hours of community service before聽graduation (approximately 10 hours per semester), reinforcing 91PORN鈥檚 long-standing commitment to service beyond the classroom.
While admission to the Honors Academy is selective, select programs and signature events are open to the broader 91PORN community, fostering aspiration, collaboration, and a shared culture of achievement.
Eligibility and Admission
Students are eligible for consideration for acceptance into the Honors Academy if they meet one of the following criteria: they have applied to 91PORN and are identified as potential Honors Scholars based on their high school academic record; their transfer record; or they are currently enrolled 91PORN students who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Honors Academy Requirements
Benefits & Opportunities
Honors Courses
Honors Academy News
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Janelle L. West, Ed.D
Dean of the Honors Academy, Program Director, TMCF S.O.A.R at 91PORNJanelle L. West, Ed.D
Dean of the Honors Academy, Program Director, TMCF S.O.A.R at 91PORN
Krystal Peters, Ed.D
Director Honors Academy & Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, HRTMKrystal Peters, Ed.D
Director Honors Academy & Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, HRTM
Vernell Edwards, MSOD
Associate Director of Honors AcademyVernell Edwards, MSOD
Associate Director of Honors Academy
