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Participation Requirements

To maintain good standing in the program and be eligible for scholarship renewal, students must (1) meet the following minimum cumulative GPA standards: First-year students 3.30; Sophomores 3.40; Juniors 3.45; Seniors 3.50, (2) maintain 12 graded credits each semester (exceptions require Honors Director approval), (3) complete at least one Honors course per academic year, and (4) demonstrate active involvement in the co-curricular activities of the Honors Program and the University community. 

 

Students are also required to stay on track for timely Honors Program completion. After taking LAC 100, 101, 200, and HON 375 with their cohort and making progress toward Honors Colloquium requirements, Honors Scholars must begin the thesis sequence in the Fall of junior year (HON 380) and complete Honors Thesis (HON 488) requirements by the Fall of senior year. See the Honors Curriculum page for more information.

 

If all curriculum, participation, and GPA requirements are met, graduating Honors students will receive a designation of University Honors Scholar on their transcripts and in the Commencement booklet.

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