Applying to be in the Honors Program

Some students are admitted to the University and the Honors Program as freshmen, and they can complete their sophomore certificate and graduate with Honors. Students who are interested in Honors but are not presently in the program can apply and be accepted into the program during a period at the end of each semester.

The Honors Program is now accepting applications for students who will be UConn sophomores or juniors in Fall 2007 semester. The deadline is June 15, 2007 and students will receive notification by August 1. Students admitted to the Program and who fulfill all departmental and University requirements are eligible to graduate as Honors Scholars.

Students who are applying as rising juniors must obtain approval of the Honors advisor and department head in their major. By requiring departmental approval, the Honors Program seeks to ensure that departments will provide the student access to 12 credits of honors coursework (via honors courses, conversions, graduate courses or independent studies) and a faculty mentor for the student’s honors thesis. Departments may also set specific criteria in addition to the minimum University-wide requirements.

In the School of Business, there is also a director for the entire program, and you can contact Jeff Rummel if you have questions about Honors. You will eventually need to be sponsored by the department, but Jeff is working to increase the number of honors graduates and would be glad to speak with you as a first step. He can also discuss some of the new thesis opportunities at the School.

Rising sophomores may also apply at this time, but will not need to complete the departmental forms. Sophomores are admitted on a space available basis.

Application materials can be found on-line at http://www.honors.uconn.edu/academics/forms.php.