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\"\"Students in Brinson Honors College’s Catalyst Program get the unique opportunity to participate in an immersive summer exploration of the research and leadership touchstones that are part of the Honors Path.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Important Dates:<\/h3>\n

Registration Opens:
<\/span>January 1, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Registration Closes:
April 1, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Payment Due Date:<\/span>
April 30, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Orientation:<\/span>
June 22-23, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Catalyst Program:<\/span>
June 23-26, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who Participates:<\/h3>\n

\u00a0Any incoming Brinson Honors College First-year student looking to get a head start in BHC touchstones and participate in an immersive campus experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What’s Offered:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Week-long immersion on campus<\/span><\/p>\n

Skill Building & Networking<\/span><\/p>\n

New perspectives on research & leadership<\/span><\/p>\n

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Interested in learning more?<\/h3>\n

Contact Brinson Honors College by email at honors@wcu.edu<\/a> or by phone at 828.277.7383 and ask about the Catalyst Program.<\/p>\n

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This program is sponsored by
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Brinson Honors College
&
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