University Honors Program Designations

University Honors Scholar

• Complete six Honors courses with a grade of A or B. Three of the six Honors courses must be classified as General Education, one of the three must be chosen from the UH 201 (humanities), 202 (social sciences), and 203 (natural sciences) sequence.
• Complete two UH 400 seminars with a grade of A or B. At least seven are offered each year.
• Successfully complete a departmental, school , or college Honors program. Consult major office for details

Departmental, School, and College Honors

• Complete the particular requirements of the Honors program in the major. This usually involves a research project that should begin no later than the first quarter of the senior year.
• Consult the Honors Office or the major office in the junior year for details. 

General Studies Honors Scholar

• Complete the eight-course requirement as described above for University Honors Scholars.
• Earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher (for students entering Fall 2006 and after). 

To remain active in the Honors Program, students need to complete at least one Honors course per quarter and maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA.  Honors Program achievements are officially noted on the transcript and in the commencement program.