Plan for Earning the Associate with Honors
The Associate with Honors transcript designation requires students to earn 14 points over two years.
By the end of each year, students completing an Associate with Honors designation should have earned the following number of points:
Focused on introductory experiences, HONR 1900: Honors Associate Portfolio Preparation, an Honors Honors Gen Ed Breadth course, and co-curricular activities.
Focused on at least one Honors Mentoring Agreement (HMA), Honors-in-Practice experiences, and the Honors Associate Capstone Portfolio completion.
Associate with Honors Sample Plan
Below is an example of what an Associate with Honors plan can look like. Note that items listed with an * are areas for flexibility. See Associate with Honors requirements for detailed information. Students should work with their Honors Academic Advisor to create an individualized plan for completing the Associate with Honors program.
Year 1
| First Semester | Points |
|---|---|
| First-year Honors Requirements Quiz | 1 |
| HONR 1900: Honors Associate Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| Total Points | 2.0 |
| Second Semester | Points |
|---|---|
| Honors Gen Ed Breadth Course | 3 |
| Co-curricular activity reflection | 0.5 |
| Additional requirements (see below, point value varies)* | 1.5 |
| Total Points | 5.0 |
| Grand Total after Year 1 | 7 points |
Year 2
| Third Semester | Points |
|---|---|
| Honors Mentoring Agreement (HMA) | 3 |
| Co-curricular activity reflection | 0.5 |
| Additional requirements (see below, point value varies)* | 1 |
| Total Points | 4.5 |
| Fourth Semester | Points |
|---|---|
| HONR 2900: Honors Associate Portfolio | 2 |
| Additional requirements (see below, point value varies)* | 0.5 |
| Total Points | 2.5 |
| Grand Total after Year 2 | 14 points |
Additional Requirements
Choose from the following to earn a total of 3 additional Honors points (can be earned in any semester):
- Attend and reflect on 4 additional co-curricular activities (up to 2 points)
- Take an additional Honors course (up to 3 points)
- Complete additional Honors-in-Practice experiences, including HMAs and/or structured Honors experiences such as Honors Book Labs, Honors Alumni Connect, and the Honors Leadership Academy (up to 3 points)
Total Honors Points = 14