Know Your Standing
In order to remain a member of the Honors College and graduate with Honors College Designations (General Honors, Honors in the Major, University Honors, and International Honors), students must be in good standing. Students must graduate with a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA in order to receive these designations. Students with a cumulative GPA below 3.5 will lose access to Honors Housing the following academic year. Students with a cumulative GPA below 3.5 will lose access to Honors Scholarships the next semester.
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- Maintaining a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA
- Successfully completing at least 1 in-course honors project or honors section course per academic year
- Meeting with Honors and International Advisor at least once a semester
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- Earning below a 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Not completing any in-course honors project or honors section course per academic year
- Not meeting with Honors and International Advisor once a semester
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- Having below a 3.5 cumulative GPA for two consecutive semesters (Fall and Spring)
- Not completing at least 1 in-course honors project or honors section course over the course of three consecutive semesters
- Not meeting with Honors and International Advisor for two consecutive semesters
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The Honors College strives to maintain a community of lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves, others and the University. Any honors student found in violation of the University’s Student Code of Conduct is subject to removal from the Honors College. Potential consequences of removal could include loss of:
- Scholarships
- Honors Hall Residency
- Support Services
- Access to Honors College Programs and Activities
- Access to the Living Learning Community Programs and Activities
An appeal to removal must be sent to the Executive Director of the Honors College in writing for consideration and final determination by the Honors Staff.