Program Requirements

1. Complete a minimum of 21 credits of Honors coursework
  • Take one or more Honors courses during regular semesters until 21 credits are reached
  • Take a Course by Contract - Students who came to KU as freshmen may take a maximum of 2 Courses by Contract for Honors Credit. Students who came to KU as transfers may take a maximum of 3 Courses by Contract for Honors Credit 
  • Independent Study - students may take up to 2 Independent Study courses for up to 6 Honors Credits
  • Internship Credit - maximum of 3 credits may be taken for Honors Credit
2. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.25 
  • If a student's CGPA falls below a 3.25, they will be asked to meet with the Program Director and will be placed on one semester of probation
  • If a 3.25 CGPA is repeatedly not met, it will result in deactivation from the program. 
3. Complete 30 hours of Community Service by graduation
  • Students must complete 5 hours of community service per semester until they reach a minimum of 30 hours
  • Limit of 10 hours per event per organization
  • Service forms must be submitted to the Honors Program office as the hours are completed or by the end of the semester that the service was completed
  • Service can be found here.
4. Living and Learning Academic Events + WIPS Attendance

Requirements for students entering the Honors Program in Fall 2019 and beyond (incoming freshmen):

  • Fall of Freshman year, students complete 2 Living and Learning events
  • Spring of Freshman year, students complete 2 Living and Learning events
  • Sophomore year, students complete 2 Living and Learning events
  • Junior year, students complete 2 Living and Learning events

Requirements for students entering the Honors Program in Fall 2019 and beyond (freshmen and transfers):

  • During their first year, students attend 1 WIPS (Work in Progress Session)
  • During their second year, students attend 1 WIPS

Requirements for students returning Fall 2019 (previous transfers are still exempt from L/L):

  • Fall of Freshman year, students complete 3 Living and Learning events
  • Spring of Freshman year, students complete 2 Living and Learning events
  • Sophomore year, students complete 3 Living and Learning events
  • Junior year, students complete 2 Living and Learning events

Living and Learning Academic Events should be seminars, lectures, workshops, etc. 

Living and Learning event form can be found here.

5. Completion of a Capstone or Senior Honors Thesis Project
  • A handbook is provided in the Honors Office that details the requirements of the Capstone project
  • The project/thesis should be tailored to the student's major and/or employment prospects
  • The project/thesis must be presented at a recognized conference reaching "beyond the walls of KU"
  • Capstone Guideline Booklet can be found here. Capstone Project Record Sheet can be found here.

 

Please note, in order to maintain good standing in the Honors Program and remain eligible for associated Honors scholarships, students must make adequate yearly progress to fulfill Honors Program requirements. Deactivation from the Honors Program results in the loss of any awarded Honors scholarships.