Honors Advising
How do you identify who your Honors Advisor is?
SAGE Account
When Honors advisors perform GPA checks, what is the “Good Standing” GPA they require?
3.40
How many Honors classes overall do you need to complete in order to graduate with Honors?
9
How many one-credit seminar classes can you take to combine into 3 credit hours toward your 9 required classes?
3
Who is the dean of the Honors College?
Dean Amstutz
How often must you meet with your Primary Advisor?
Every Semester
Within what GPA range will you be placed on Honors Probation?
If your GPA drops below a 3.40 but remains at 3.00 or above
How many upper division (3000+) Honors courses are required?
3
What purpose does the Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Major serve?
Propose a unique program of study to address gaps in curriculum and pursue a specialized area of study. Only recommended as a second major
Who can you go to if you’re interested in learning more about CURO?
James Warnock
Who clears an Honors student for registration?
Primary Advisor
How many Honors courses can you take each semester while on probation?
One
What are the GPA requirements to graduate with High Honors? Highest Honors?
High Honors: Minimum 3.5 Honors GPA and minimum 3.7 cumulative GPA with Capstone
Highest Honors: Minimum 3.5 Honors GPA and minimum 3.9 overall GPA with Capstone
What are the requirements to Honors option a course?
3000-level course or above, taught by a professor, application
Who can you go to for help with resumes/cover letters/applications?
Elizabeth Hughes
Why does a student whose Primary Advisor is not an Honors Advisor need an Honors Advisor?
To check on their Honors credits, scholarships, etc.
What GPA do you need to keep while on Honors Probation to avoid dismissal?
3.50
What is a Capstone, and what are the three capstone possibilities in the Honors College?
Thesis, Internship, CURO. Additional work to graduate with distinction.
Which non-honors classes count for Honors credit (1 of your 9 classes)?
MATH 3500, MATH 3510
• CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412, CHEM 2411, CHEM 2412
• PHYS 1211, PHYS 1212, PHYS 1311, PHYS 1312, PHYS 1251, PHYS 1252
Who do you go to to get help with Honors internship programs, HISP, and with questions about Honors programming?
Maria De Rocher,
When are advisor’s walk-in hours?
Within what GPA range will you be placed on Honors Probation?
How long before an Honors student is at risk for being on probation due to non-participation?
If you do not take an Honors course for two consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms), you may be placed on Honors probation for non-participation
What must all students complete before graduation to qualify for their Honors, High Honors, or Highest Honors distinction?
Exit Review
List three categories of courses that automatically qualify for Honors credit?
Graduate courses, graded research courses with an R suffix, and H suffix courses
Who can help you apply for major external scholarships in your third and fourth year like the Rhodes, Truman, and Marshall scholars programs?
Jessica Hunt