University Honors

Honors Diplomas

Honors Baccalaureate

In order to receive the Honors Baccalaureate designation, a student must:

  • Have a minimum of two majors or a major with two minors;
  • Create a committee of advisors with no fewer than two faculty with a minimum of one from each major;
  • Complete 12 hours of Honors courses (only one course at the 1000/2000 level);
  • Complete a minimum of 6 hours tutorial arrangement with a member of the faculty;
  • Complete a minimum of 6 hours of undergraduate research for a grade (A-F);
  • Write a thesis on the research and have the committee members sign the approval sheet to be turned into Christina McIntyre before graduation;
  • Meet with plan from Christina McIntyre at least four semesters prior to graduation; and
  • Make an appointment with Christina McIntyre in 133 Hillcrest Hall to order the diploma within the first month of your last semester.