Honors Requirements

To graduate with recognition as an Honors Scholar, you must successfully complete the following requirements of the Honors Program:
  • A cumulative college grade point average of 3.50 or higher
  • Attendance at mandatory biannual meetings; one meeting per semester 
  • Completion of HNRS 370, 371, 372, and 373 (12 semester hours) 
  • Completion of HNRS 495, Final Honors Project (4 semester hours)
  • Grade of "B-" or above in all HNRS courses


Semi-Annual Meetings

You are required to attend one meeting per semester. These mandatory meetings are intended to provide peer support and socialization and direct you toward the completion of the major project. Breakout sessions for each cohort provide appropriate educational topics such as qualitative research, IRB process, and proposal preparation.


Annual GPA Requirement

To remain in the Honors Program, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher each academic year. If at the end of spring semester your GPA has fallen below 3.50, you will be withdrawn from the program. You may re-apply when your GPA is again 3.50 or higher. Re-admission into the program will be determined by the Honors Program Chair.

 

Applying for Admission into the Honors Program

If you are interested in becoming an Honors member, you must complete the Honors Program application form to be considered. You will be sent notification of your acceptance into the program by the Honors Program Chair.