Program Eligibility
If you meet the following criteria, we encourage you to apply to the Honors Program! Students from all majors are welcome.
Incoming Freshmen
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High school GPA of 3.5 or higher
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Students with a GPA close to 3.5 are also encouraged to apply and may be granted conditional admittance
Transfer Students and Current USI Students
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Completion of at least 15 credit hours (at USI or another institution)
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Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher
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If you’ve taken Honors courses at another college or university, your Honors credits may transfer. Please email the Honors Program to inquire!
Program Requirements
To earn the University Honors Scholar Diploma and complete the Honors Program, students must meet the following requirements:
Honors Coursework
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Take 7 classes for Honors credit, including:
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One Honors Seminar class
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One Honors Capstone contract, added to a 300- or 400-level course in your major or minor
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Biology majors must contract an additional 300- or 400-level course in the major (not the synthesis class)
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Earn a grade of A or B in each Honors course to receive Honors credit
GPA Requirement
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Students must maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA
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If GPA falls below the minimum:
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Student is placed on probation for one semester
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If GPA is not raised to the minimum by the end of that semester, the student will be dismissed from the program
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Honors Activity Requirement
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Students must earn 3 activity points each semester
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If a student earns fewer than 3 points, they will be placed on points probation
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While on probation, students must earn 4 activity points the next semester
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Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the program
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Additional Questions?
Contact us for more information at 812-464-1833 or honorsprogram@usi.edu.