Summer 2009 National Honors Convocations: 

APPLICATION:
Applications can be made on-line, by fax, or by mail.  Please apply online here for priority processing.  2009 applications and progra guides will be available shortly.  (To download the NHC 2009 application and program guide, you must have the Acrobat Reader Plugin.  Click here to download a free adobe acrobat plugin if you do not already have it installed on your computer.) 

Please mail complete applications to:

National Honors Convocation

Office of Admissions

11444 Washington Boulevard, Suite C105

Los Angeles, CA 90066

Please fax complete applications to:

310.694.8251

STUDENT SAFETY AND SECURITY
Safety and security of NHC students is a top priority. Each program maintains a staff/coach-to-student ratio of approximately 1 to 12. Students are required to wear identifying name tag lanyards at all times. Small group coaches will be accountable for students during all field trips. Coaches will also act as Residential Advisors and will be housed on the same floors as the students. Male R.A.’s will be housed on the same floors as male students and female R.A.’s will be housed on the same floors as female students. R.A.’s will do nightly room checks at curfew. Coaches will meet with their assigned groups every morning at breakfast.

TUITION:
Tuition for all programs is $2299. Tuition includes housing, three meals a day, course materials, academic expenses, activities, transportation to all activities, airport pick-up and drop-off service (to Los Angeles International, Baltimore Washington or Regan International ONLY), 24-hour supervision, and access to 24-hour medical treatment (cost of any treatment is the responsibility of the family).

TRANSPORTATION
Students are responsible for transportation to and from the program. If students fly into the NHC designated airports and the designated times listed below, airport pickup and/or drop off will be provided by NHC at no additional cost.    If students fly into any other airport, transportation to the program site must be arranged separately. NHC cannot provide airport pick-up or drop-off at any airport other than the designated airports.

Designated Shuttle Times:

Shuttle service is included in the NHC tuition for arrivals between the hours of 12:00-4:00 p.m. on arrival day and prior to 12:00 noon on departure day.  

Shuttle service outside of these hours may not be available or will only be available for an additional shuttle fee.

Designated Airports:

Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, Maryland -  Baltimore Washington International Airport ( BWI)

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California - Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Boston, Massachusetts - Logan International Airport (BOS)

Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. - Reagan International Airport (DCA) or Baltimore Washington

        International Airport (BWI)

PAYMENT
A deposit of $400 is due with the student’s application. Final payments must be made according to the payment schedule on the enrollment application.

CANCELLATION POLICY
If you have to cancel for any reason prior to May 1, 2009, you will receive a full credit valid for any program through 2009. The NHC office must be notified in writing by fax, e-mail, or mail. No credits will be issued for cancellations received on or after May 1, 2009. Cash refunds will only be given with the purchase of travel insurance.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
NHC offers families travel insurance for $99.00, due at the time of registration. Travel insurance entitles you to a full refund of all tuition paid if you cancel for any reason prior to May 1, 2008. If you cancel on or after May 1, 2008, you will receive a full credit valid for any programs through 2009. The tuition credit is transferable to a family member or friend and is valid toward any NHC program. Separate travel insurance premiums at the rate of $99.00 must be purchased for each program in which a student is enrolled

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

Programs for the Summer of 2009 are scheduled to be held at the beautiful Loyola Marymount University (LMU), located between the Pacific Ocean and downtown Los Angeles, Georgetown University in our Nation's Capitol, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore Maryland and Emerson College in Historic Boston, Massachusetts.
	The Johns Hopkins University opened in 1876 as America's first research university founded for the express purpose of expanding knowledge and putting that knowledge to work for the good of humanity.   For more information about The Johns Hopkins University, please visit www.jhu.edu
LMU was founded in 1911 as an outgrowth of St. Vincent’s College, the first college in Los Angeles. In 1928, the then Loyola College moved to its current location on the Westchester bluffs between the Pacific Ocean and downtown Los Angeles. Two years later, it became Loyola University.  In 1973, the University merged with Marymount College to become Loyola Marymount University.  For more information about LMU, please visit www.lmu.edu.
	Emerson College was founded in 1880 as a small school of oratory. Over the years, it has evolved into a multi-faceted college that is internationally recognized for excellence in its fields of specialization, which are communication, marketing, communication sciences and disorders, journalism, the performing arts, the visual and media arts, and writing literature and publishing.  Emerson College is located in downtown Boston.  For more information about Emerson College, please visit www.emerson.edu/
Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today, Georgetown is a major international research university that embodies its founding principles in the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, our commitment to justice and the common good, our intellectual openness, and our international character.  For more information about Georgetown University, please visit www.georgetown.edu.

FACILITIES:
Students will be housed in the residential housing facilities at LMU, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, or Emerson College, two per room. Bedding linens and towels are provided.  Washcloths are not provided.  Many students do prefer to bring their own towels.

FINANCIAL AID:
A number of full and partial scholarships are available to applicants based on a combination of need and merit. For additional information on the scholarship application process please click here.

FUNDRAISING:
Many students obtain help from their community to attend the program. Please click here for a comprehensive fundraising guide.

DRESS CODE:
Dress for the majority of the program is business casual or casual attire. During portions of the program, students will be required to wear professional attire (coat and tie for males-- suit/slacks and blouse or dress for females). A detailed packing list will be available to all participants in March.

SMALL GROUP WORK SESSIONS:
Students will be placed into work groups of 10 to 14 students, with an experienced coach in their particular field of study. Coaches will work with students on academic preparation and final presentations.

FIELD TRIPS

In addition to the hands-on academic portion of the program, students will have time to enjoy  the wonderful cities of Los Angeles, CA, Washington, D.C., Boston, MA, and Baltimore MD.  Some of the sites our students will visit are:

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University Hospital

National Institutes of Health

Walter Reed Medical Museum

Baltimore's Inner Harbor

Fun in the California Sun!

Universal Studios and Universal City Walk
Universal Studios Hollywood puts you so close you can hear the cameras rolling. Get an inside look at the sets and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of legendary films. Put yourself in big movie action! Face the rage of the world’s first blockbuster roller coaster, Revenge of the Mummy®- The Ride. Enter, if you dare, into the dark and supernatural world of 19th century Transylvania in Van Helsing: Fortress Dracula. Escape into the thrilling worlds of Jurassic Park®, Terminator and other blockbuster movies. Immerse yourself in the movie action with pulse-pounding rides and full-sensory attractions.

Santa Monica Pier and Beach
The finish line of famous Route 66, Santa Monica pier is steps from the sand and combines food, fun, rides, and surf. After a full day, students will enjoy a break at this must-see attraction and spend some time at the beautiful Pacific ocean.

Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame
It was once stated that “to visit Los Angeles and not see the Chinese is like visiting China and not seeing the Great Wall.” Grauman’s opulent, awe-inspiring presence and history has been a cornerstone of Hollywood for more than 75 years. Students will have the opportunity to visit Hollywood and its many famous landmarks such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Bean Town

Quincy Market

Fanueil Hall

Newberry Street

Boston Commons

Boston Duck Boat Tour

Our Nation's Capitol

Smithsonian

The Holocaust Museum

Monuments at Night Tour

Capitol Hill

DISCLAIMER
NHC strives to ensure all the activities and faculty described here are available. However, local scheduling conflicts, weather, or other circumstances beyond our control, may require similar substitutions in some instances.