Honors Program Requirements (2019-Present)
- The Honors Program requires a total of 16 credit hours of coursework.
- Students must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA.
- Students must receive a minimum ‘B’ grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy Honors Program requirements.
The Honors Program requires a total of 16 credit hours of coursework:
Required Coursework (5 credit hours):
5 credit hours of any HNRS courses offered through the Pennoni Honors College. Options include:
- HNRS 200, Introduction to the Honors Program
- HNRS T480, Great Works
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia*
- HNRS 302, Honors Symposium
- HNRS I399, Independent Study
Additional Coursework (11 credit hours):
Students must complete 11 credit hours of additional courses. Students may choose electives from the pre-approved list below:
- HNRS 200, Introduction to the Honors Program
- HNRS T480, Great Works
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia*
- HNRS 302, Honors Symposium
- HNRS I399, Independent Study
- Honors Option Projects
- Honors Sections
- A maximum of 6 graduate credits may be applied to their Honors additional coursework requirements. For students not enrolled in accelerated degree programs (i.e. BS/MS), please be aware of the University policy regarding undergraduates taking graduate level coursework.
- For any courses not on this list, students must seek prior approval from their Honors Academic Advisor
*Any credit taken beyond the required coursework may count towards the additional coursework requirement.
Honors with Distinction Requirements (2019-Present)
- Honors with Distinction requires a total of 24 credit hours of coursework.
- Students must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
- Students must receive a minimum ‘B’ grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy Honor Program requirements.
Honors with Distinction requires a total of 24 credit hours of coursework:
Required Coursework (10 credit hours):
10 credit hours of any HNRS courses offered through the Pennoni Honors College. Options include:
- HNRS 200, Introduction to the Honors Program
- HNRS T480, Great Works
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia*
- HNRS 302, Honors Symposium
- HNRS I399, Independent Study
Additional Coursework (14 credit hours):
Students must complete 14 credit hours of additional courses. Students may choose from the pre-approved list below:
- HNRS 200, Introduction to the Honors Program
- HNRS T480, Great Works*
- HNRS 300, Honors Colloquia*
- HNRS 302, Honors Symposium
- HNRS I399, Independent Study
- Honors Option Projects
- Honors Sections
- For students enrolled in accelerated degree programs (i.e. BS/MS) a maximum of 12 graduate credits may be applied to their Honors with Distinction additional coursework requirements. For students not enrolled in accelerated degree program, a maximum of 9 graduate credits can be applied to their Honors with Distinction additional coursework requirement. Please defer to the University Policy regarding undergraduates taking graduate level coursework.
- For any courses not on this list, students must seek prior approval from their Honors Academic Advisor.
*Any credit taken beyond the required coursework may count towards the additional coursework requirement.
Honors Program Requirements (2016-2018)
- The Honors Program requires a total of 16 credit hours of coursework.
- Students must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA.
- Students must receive a minimum ‘B’ grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy Honors Program requirements.
The Honors Program requires a total of 16 credit hours of coursework:
Required Coursework (3 credit hours):
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia
Additional Coursework (13 credit hours):
Students must complete 13 credit hours of additional courses. Students may choose electives from the pre-approved list below:
- HNRS 200, Introduction to the Honors Program
- HNRS T480, Great Works
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia*
- HNRS 302, Honors Symposium
- HNRS I399, Independent Study
- Honors Option Projects
- Honors Sections
- A maximum of 6 graduate credits may be applied to their Honors additional coursework requirements. For students not enrolled in accelerated degree programs (i.e. BS/MS), please be aware of the University policy regarding undergraduates taking graduate level coursework.
- For any courses not on this list, students must seek prior approval from their Honors Academic Advisor.
*Any credit taken beyond the required coursework may count towards the additional coursework requirement.
Honors with Distinction Requirements (2016-2018)
- Honors with Distinction requires a total of 24 credit hours of coursework.
- Students must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA..
- Students must receive a minimum ‘B’ grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy Honor Program requirements.
Honors with Distinction requires a total of 24 credit hours of coursework:
Required Coursework (10 credits):
10 credit hours of any HNRS courses offered through the Pennoni Honors College. Options include:
- HNRS 200, Introduction to the Honors Program
- HNRS T480, Great Works
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia*
- HNRS 302, Honors Symposium
- HNRS I399, Independent Study
Additional Coursework (14 credit hours):
Students must complete 14 credit hours of additional courses. Students may choose electives from the pre-approved list below:
- HNRS 200, Introduction to the Honors Program
- HNRS T480, Great Works
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia*
- HNRS 302, Honors Symposium
- HNRS I399, Independent Study
- Honors Option Projects
- Honors Sections
- For students enrolled in accelerated degree programs (i.e. BS/MS), a maximum of 12 graduate credits may be applied to their Honors with Distinction additional coursework requirements. For students not enrolled in an accelerated program, a maximum of 9 graduate credits can be applied to their Honors with Distinction additional coursework requirement. Please defer to the University policy regarding undergraduates taking graduate level coursework.
- For any courses not on this list, students must seek prior approval from their Honors Academic Advisor.
*Any credit taken beyond the required coursework may count towards the additional coursework requirement.
Honors Program Requirements (2013-2015)
- The Honors Program requires a total of 16 credit hours of coursework.
- Students must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA.
- Students must receive a minimum ‘B’ grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy Honors Program requirements.
The Honors Program requires a total of 16 credit hours of coursework:
Required Coursework (3 credit hours):
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia
Additional Coursework (13 credit hours):
Students must complete 13 credit hours of additional courses. Students may choose electives from the pre-approved list below:
- HNRS 200, Introduction to the Honors Program
- HNRS T480, Great Works
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia*
- HNRS 302, Honors Symposium
- HNRS I399, Independent Study
- Honors Option Projects
- Honors Sections
- A maximum of 6 graduate credits may be applied to their Honors additional coursework requirements. For students not enrolled in accelerated degree programs (i.e. BS/MS), please be aware of the University policy regarding undergraduates taking graduate level coursework.
- For any courses not on this list, students must seek prior approval from their Honors Academic Advisor.
*Any credit taken beyond the required coursework may count towards the additional coursework requirement.
Honors with Distinction Requirements (2013-2015)
- Honors with Distinction requires a total of 32 credit hours of coursework.
- Students must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA..
- Students must receive a minimum ‘B’ grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy Honor Program requirements.
Required Coursework (6 credit hours):
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia*
Additional Coursework (26 credit hours):
Students must complete 26 credit hours of additional courses. Students may choose electives from the pre-approved list below:
- HNRS 200, Introduction to the Honors Program
- HNRS T480, Great Works
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia*
- HNRS 302, Honors Symposium
- HNRS I399, Independent Study
- Honors Option Projects
- Honors Sections
- For students enrolled in accelerated degree programs (i.e. BS/MS) a maximum of 12 graduate credits may be applied to their Honors with Distinction additional coursework requirements. For students not enrolled in accelerated degree program, a maximum of 9 graduate credits can be applied to their Honors with Distinction additional coursework requirement. Please defer to the University Policy regarding undergraduates taking graduate level coursework.
- A maximum of 8 capstone credits (with an A- average or higher) may be applied to their Honors Program elective requirements.
- For any courses not on this list, students must seek prior approval from their Honors Academic Advisor.
*Any credit taken beyond the required coursework may count towards the additional coursework requirement.
Honors Program Requirements (2010-2012)
- The Honors Program requires a total of 16 credit hours of coursework.
- Students must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA.
- Students must receive a minimum ‘B’ grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy Honors Program requirements.
Required Coursework (3 credit hours):
Students must complete 16 credit hours of courses. Students may choose electives from the pre-approved list below:
- HNRS 200, Introduction to the Honors Program
- HNRS T480, Great Works
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia*
- HNRS 302, Honors Symposium
- HNRS I399, Independent Study
- Honors Option Projects
- Honors Sections
- A maximum of 6 graduate credits may be applied to their Honors additional coursework requirements. For students not enrolled in accelerated degree programs (i.e. BS/MS), please be aware of the University policy regarding undergraduates taking graduate level coursework.
- For any courses not on this list, students must seek prior approval from their Honors Academic Advisor.
*Any credit taken beyond the required coursework may count towards the additional coursework requirement.
Honors with Distinction Requirements (2010-2012)
- Honors with Distinction requires a total of 32 credit hours of coursework.
- Students must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA..
- Students must receive a minimum ‘B’ grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy Honor Program requirements.
Required Coursework (32 credit hours):
Students must complete 32 credit hours of additional courses. Students may choose electives from the pre-approved list below:
- HNRS 200, Introduction to the Honors Program
- HNRS T480, Great Works
- HNRS 301, Honors Colloquia*
- HNRS 302, Honors Symposium
- HNRS I399, Independent Study
- Honors Option Projects
- Honors Sections
- For students enrolled in accelerated degree programs (i.e. BS/MS) a maximum of 12 graduate credits may be applied to their Honors with Distinction additional coursework requirements. For students not enrolled in accelerated degree program, a maximum of 9 graduate credits can be applied to their Honors with Distinction additional coursework requirement. Please defer to the University Policy regarding undergraduates taking graduate level coursework.
- A maximum of 8 capstone credits (with an A- average or higher) may be applied to their Honors Program elective requirements.
- For any courses not on this list, students must seek prior approval from their Honors Academic Advisor.
*Any credit taken beyond the required coursework may count towards the additional coursework requirement.