An important feature of the Touchstone Honors Program is its emphasis on social-cultural enrichment and professional development. This feature recognizes that learning frequently takes place outside of the traditional classroom and that it spans many disciplines and interests. To this end, the program sponsors several cultural and professional development events each semester, at little or no cost to students. Events include performances, lectures, museum outings, and other interesting activities!
Your MyTWU Event Pass is how your attendance at events is tracked!
Students must attend at least three (3) cultural events per academic semester.
Students that RSVP for an event are expected to attend the event. If you are unable to attend, you must contact the AHS Social-Cultural Secretary and try to find another Honors student that could take your place. If you do not find a replacement then you will be expected to reimburse AHS for the cost of the event ticket. The AHS Social-Cultural Secretary may be able to assist in finding a replacement to fill your spot, however this is not guaranteed.
In order to receive credit for event attendance, students must check-in with an official social-cultural committee member or the AHS Social-Cultural Secretary. If check-in will be difficult due to location, the AHS Social-Cultural Secretary will send advance notice of where to find the check-in spot. These student leaders will always wear a pink vest so that they are easier to spot. Failure to check-in with the committee or Secretary will result in the student not receiving event attendance credit. Students should pay attention to any communication in their email and myTWU for information on check-in as the event date approaches.
Students engaged in certain activities that prohibit their participation are eligible to apply for a Participation Waiver.
Pre-approved activities eligible for participation waiver:
Full time internship in a different state or part of Texas
Full time study abroad in a different country
Students should submit the Participation Waiver at the beginning of the semester(s) for which they are asking for a waiver.