Honors Program Requirements
All Honors students must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA and complete a minimum of 10 points annually from the activities listed below.
ACADEMIC & CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
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Actvity |
Points |
|
Complete Honors Seminar course (HONR 1300 / 3300)* |
3 |
|
Complete Honors Contract course with grade of B or higher** |
5 |
|
Honors Research Project (over 2+ semesters) – continuing |
2 |
|
Honors Research Project (over 2+ semesters) – completed |
4 |
|
Complete Honors Capstone course with grade of B or higher (HONR 4000)* |
4 |
|
Internal Academic Award, Fellowship, or Grant |
2 |
|
External Academic Award, Fellowship, or Grant |
5 |
|
Poster or Presentation on Campus (based on supervisor recommendation)* |
2-4 |
|
Research Presentation at a Conference (based on supervisor recommendation) |
3-6 |
|
Internship (based on the supervising professor’s recommendation) |
3-6 |
|
Study Abroad with a grade of B or higher (based on the supervising professor’s recommendation) |
4-8 |
*HONR 1300 required for all FTIC students; HONR 3300 is an elective for all students
**Required for all students who enter the program with at least 90 credit hours remaining
EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
|
Actvity |
Points |
|
Honors E-Portfolio* (per year, based on Director’s evaluation) |
3-5 |
|
Participate in Honors Town Hall Meeting (per meeting) |
1 |
|
Attend a Scholarly Speaker Event on campus |
1 |
|
Attend a Professional / Academic Conference |
2 |
|
Assist in organizing a Speaker Event or Series on campus |
2 |
|
Leadership Role in a Recognized Student Organization (other than Honors) |
3 |
|
Leadership Role in a Community or Professional Organization |
3 |
|
Honors Program Stewardship: Ambassador or Fundraiser |
2 |
|
Honors Program Stewardship: Honors Officer (based on advisor recommendation) |
5 |
|
Serve as a Peer Mentor or Peer Tutor (per semester, advisor recommendation) |
2-4 |
|
Serve as a Teaching Assistant (per semester) |
4 |
|
Community Service Activity (based on supervisor recommendation) |
1-3 |