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University Honors Program Requirements

Students enrolled in the University Honors Program (UHP) before Fall 2021 must complete the following requirements over the course of their studies at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ. These experiences demonstrate the will to engage in thoughtful planning and rigorous study to exceed students' academic, personal, and professional goals.

Academic Requirements

We require that all UHP students who joined the program prior to Fall 2021 complete eight (8) Honors experiences over the course of their undergraduate studies. Four (4) must be academic experiences, including two (2) required Honors courses during the first year at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ. The remaining four (4) Honors experiences can be any combination of an academic or co-curricular nature, to be determined between each student and their Honors advisor.

Joined the Honors College after Fall 2021? Find your requirements and more.

Academic Honors Experiences

Academic Honors Experiences include the following:

  • Honors courses. There are 60+ Honors courses each semester. These small classes are often capped at 25 or fewer students.
  • Course extensions. Students can develop additional coursework in regularly offered ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ courses to further explore that course's content, with faculty mentorship.
  • Undergraduate research. This can include any faculty-mentored research in which students engage.

Co-curricular Honors Experiences

Co-curricular Honors Experiences must be at least 40 hours and include the following:

  • Study abroad during any ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ term.
  • Pre-professional experiences (e.g. internships, co-ops, ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ professional study away programs).
  • Teaching experiences (e.g. coaching, mentoring, tutoring, UA, TA, or SI roles).
  • Significant community service work at one volunteer site or agency.
  • Campus engagement or leadership positions.
  • Creative projects.

Honors with Distinction

Honors students have the option of pursuing Honors with Distinction, earned through the proposal, development, and completion of a large-scale project. This might take the form of an Honors thesis or senior recital or an intensive pre-professional experience like student teaching or an internship. Consult with your Honors advisor to learn more.

Transcript Notation

Students earn Honors notation on transcripts and in the graduation program with the achievement of a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

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Honors College

Peabody Hall
701 Western College Drive
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-3399
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