To successfully complete the Honors Program and receive formal recognition, students must:
Coursework
- Complete HNR 101 – Introduction to Honors with a grade of B or better
- Complete HNR 250 – Honors Capstone with a grade of B or better
Semesterly Requirements: Engagement & Development
- Complete 4 hours of Community Engagement each semester you are active in the program
- Complete 1 Personal Development Activity each semester you are active in the program
Honors Projects & Specialized Courses (Choose one of the following option)
- Option 1: Complete (2) Honors Projects + (2) Specialized Honors Courses with a grade of B or better
- Option 2: Complete (3) Honors Projects + (1) Specialized Honors Course with a grade of B or better
- Option 3: Complete (4) Honors Projects
Specialized Honors Courses
Specialized Honors courses, such as HNR 110 – Honors in Practice and HNR 120 – Engaging for Transfer Success, give you unique opportunities to apply what you’re learning in real-world and transfer-focused contexts. These courses are important because they let you experience Honors in action—building practical skills, exploring your transfer options, and strengthening your academic and professional readiness—all while earning credit that also counts toward your Honors completion requirements.
Academic Standing
- Maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA at the time of program completion
Recognition
Students who complete the Honors Program are recognized and celebrated in several special ways. Graduates are invited to the Academic Honors Recognition Reception, where they will receive an Honors Program medallion and formal completion certificate in the presence of their peers and guests. Each graduate also receives a personalized letter of recommendation from the Honors Program Director and leaves with a fully developed ePortfolio highlighting their academic, leadership, and professional achievements—powerful assets for transfer and career success. In addition, “Honors Program Completion” will be noted on their official transcript, and they will be recognized at Commencement and in event materials.