Honors College Recognition

The appropriate designation, based on Honors College curriculum completed, appears on the student’s diploma and final transcript. An Honors College student who completes the curriculum will graduate as a University Honors Scholar. If an Honors College student also follows their Departmental Honors program requirements, the student can graduate as both a University Honors Scholar and Department Honors Scholar. A student who is not in the Honors College who chooses to complete the Departmental Honors program requirements will graduate as a ­Department Honors Scholar per the rules of that department.

• University Honors Scholars – University Honors Scholars complete 3 units of Honors English, 3 units of Honors TSEM, 6 units of Honors lower-level courses, 6 units of upper-level Honors seminars, and 6 units of Honors Experiential Learning (some of these units may be completed by the academic Department Honors requirements with prior approval of the Honors College). Some of these lower-level course or unit requirements may be adapted for transfer students (see Honors College Curriculum page). University Honors Scholars must have an overall GPA of 3.30 and maintain a 3.00 average for all courses taken to fulfill Honors College requirements at the time of graduation.
• Department Honors Scholar – Department Honors Scholars complete only the Department Honors requirements in their academic major. See the relevant department's webpage for requirements.

The Honors College Graduation Convocation