Advising
How do you identify who your Honors Advisor is?
It is listed on SAGE.
When Honors advisors perform GPA checks, what is the “Good Standing” GPA they require?
3.40 Cumulative GPA
As a non-transfer student, how many Honors classes overall do you need to complete in order to graduate with Honors? And for a transfer?
9 for non-transfer, 6 for transfer
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?
At least once a semester.
Within what GPA range will you be placed on Honors Probation?
Between a 3.00 and a 3.40 cumulative GPA.
How many upper division (3000+) Honors courses are required? And for a transfer?
3 for non-transfer, 2 for transfer
What purpose does the Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Major serve?
Address gaps in UGA curriculum offerings & Pursue specialized undergraduate study
Who can you go to if you’re interested in learning more about CURO?
Andrea Silletti
Who clears an Honors student for registration?
Their primary advisor.
How many Honors courses can you take each semester while on probation?
You are limited to 1 honors course.
What are the GPA requirements to graduate with High Honors? Highest Honors?
3.7 cumulative for high honors, 3.9 cumulative for highest honors
What are the requirements to Honors option a course?
Earn Honors credit by completing an enrichment assignment or project developed by your instructor. Apply 15 class days after drop/add ends.
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?
The Honors advisor knows about honors-specific requirements.
What GPA do you need to keep while on Honors Probation to avoid dismissal?
3.50 Semester GPA
What are the three capstone possibilities in the Honors College?
Thesis, internship, or graduate coursework
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, and All ILAD certificate courses
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?
Mondays through Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm
How long before an Honors student is at risk for being on probation due to non-participation?
Two consecutive semesters (not including summer)
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?
Grad courses, all courses with an R-suffix, all courses with an H-suffix.
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