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Program Requirements

Students complete the requirements of the Honors Program and receive the distinction of "University Honors" on their transcripts and permanent records upon graduation and completion of the following criteria:

  • Completion of HNRS 100, First-Year Seminar Course.
  • 12 credits of Honors Colloquia (at least two courses at 300 level).

  • or
  • If HNRS 410, Mentoring, is completed, 9 credits of Honors Colloquia (at least one course at 300 level).
  • 12 credits of Honors Electives (no more than one Honors Elective course from any one department may count toward the minimum of 12 credits).

  • or
  • If HNRS 420: Tutoring, is completed, 9 credits of Electives from three different departments.
  • Completion of HNRS 400, Senior Honors Seminar.
  • Total and Resident Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher upon graduation.
  • Honors Program courses may not be audited nor may they be taken for a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade.

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