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
- High school GPA of 3.4 or higher
- Students with a GPA close to 3.4 are also encouraged to apply and may be granted conditional admittance
Transfer Students and Current USI Students
- Completion of at least 15 credit hours (at USI or another institution)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher
- 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
- Take 7 classes for Honors credit, including:
- One Honors Seminar class
- One Honors Capstone contract, added to a 300- or 400-level course in your major or minor
- Biology majors must contract an additional 300- or 400-level course in the major (not the synthesis class)
- Earn a grade of A or B in each Honors course to receive Honors credit
GPA Requirement
- Students must maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA
- If GPA falls below the minimum:
- Student is placed on Honors Alert until their GPA has improved
Honors Activity Requirement
- Students must earn an average of 3 activity points per semester
- If a student fails to earn an average of 3 activity points per semester over the course of an academic year, they will be placed on Honors Alert
- To get back in good standing, students must make up their missed activity points and also earn the expected amount during their next semester
Additional Questions?
Contact us for more information at 812-464-1833 or honorsprogram@usi.edu.
