Requirements for the University Honors Program
Admission to the University Honors Program is highly selective. Because of the special benefits awarded to Honors students, there are a number of requirements that must be met in order to participate in the UHP.
Completion of the Honors Curriculum
The Honors curriculum, which is roughly the size of a minor, must be completed before graduation in order for a student to be recognized as an Honors graduate. However, unlike a minor, all Honors requirements can also be used to fulfill other graduation requirements.
The Honors curriculum includes three core courses and Honors elective(s).
The Honors Core
- HNRS 175: The Honors Seminar
- HNRS 275: Culture Connection
- HNRS 475/ XXX 474: The Senior Capstone
Honors Electives
- The number of Honors Electives required depends on a student's level of progress at the time they join the program. More information about the Honors Curriculum and Elective requirements can be found here.
Grade Point Average Requirement
To remain in good standing, all students who participate in the UHP must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2. Those students whose GPA's fall beneath the minimum requirement will be contacted by the UHP and must meet with the Director individually.
Participation Policy
Ideally students are able to incorporate at least one Honors course into each semester until all their Honors requirements are met; however, if there are scheduling conflicts or circumstances that require a student to be away for a whole semester (e.g., study abroad program, job opportunity, or personal reasons), it is the student's responsibility to contact a UHP staff member. Students who do not contact a staff member or schedule a meeting to develop a plan to address their lack of progress will be dropped from the program.
It is also highly encouraged for all Honors students to make an appointment with the Associate Advisor every semester before the early registration period to ensure course selections are adequate to guarantee completion of all UHP requirements by graduation.
