Good Standing in the University Honors Program
“Good standing” is defined as making required progress toward Honors graduation and meeting commitments to the program. Students in good standing are eligible for many benefits, including early registration, Honors Research and Travel Funding, and Honors Scholarships.
Good standing is assessed according to the criteria below. Please note that early registration is given to any student meeting basic point thresholds, which are checked for progress in both fall and spring terms.
A student’s good standing within the University Honors Program can be assessed at any time to determine eligibility for any benefit or funding.
Bachelor’s Degree with University Honors Criteria
Meet the following point thresholds
- End of year one: 5-10 total points
- End of year two: 10-15 total points
- End of year three: 15-20 total points
- End of year four: 20-28 total points
Fulfill commitments made as part of the following optional structured Honors-in-Practice experiences:
- Honors Alumni Connect
- Honors Alumni Mentoring Program
- Honors Leadership Academy
- Honors Student Advisory Board
Associate with Honors Criteria
Meet the following point thresholds and complete specific requirements:
End of year one:
- Complete the First Year in Honors Requirements Quiz
- Complete HONR 1900 Honors Associate Portfolio Preparation
- Earn 5-7 total points
- Complete the Honors Associate Portfolio Project
- Earn 14 total points (7-9 points in second year, combined with year 1 total to equal the required 14 Honors points)
Fulfill commitments made as part of the following optional structured Honors-in-Practice experiences:
- Honors Alumni Connect
- Honors Leadership Academy