Among the factors considered to be designated a Fellow of the NCHC are:
- NCHC, regional, and/or state honors organization leadership
- scholarly activities relating to honors education
- NCHC, regional, and/or state honors special events, institutes, etc.
- recognition for outstanding honors teaching on the home campus
- assistance provided to other honors programs/colleges (site visits, consulting, etc.)
- content of the nomination letter
- demonstrated record of sustained commitment to honors education
The Fellows of the NCHC are:


