The Honors Program

Brigham Young University

What is an Honors education?

An enriched path through the University general education requirements

An enhanced experience in your major

A more diverse and well-rounded academic experience

Am I qualified to be an Honors student?

All students admitted to BYU are invited to participate in the Honors Program.

Your level of participation is determined by your interest, desire, and commitment.

What percentage of BYU students participate in the Honors Program?

About 33% of BYU students are involved in Honors for at least one semester.

• Honors courses• Thursday seminar • Fall Conference/Spring

Symposium• Social, Service, and Great

Works Activities

What percentage of BYU students graduate with University Honors?

Less than 2% of BYU graduates are awarded the distinction of University Honors.

The key to graduating with Honors is starting early and having a plan.

Requirements: Curriculum

Complete at least 22 credits of Honors coursework. These must include:

A minimum of 10 Honors Program (HONRS) credits

An Honors first-year writing course (AP/IB credit does not satisfy this requirement.)

Math AND Foreign Language

Complete two semesters of foreign language (or equivalent) and one of the approved math classes

AP, IB, and transfer credit or a placement exam can satisfy these requirements.

Honors sections of these classes are not required.

Requirements:

Requirements: Great Works

From the Great Works list, complete 12 experiences in each of the following categories: music, film, art, literature, theater, and science and technology

Record the experiences in your Great Works Log

Write 2 short response papers for each category (for a total of 12 papers)

Requirements: Service

Participate in a significant service experience, either through one large project or smaller contributions over a period of time.

Requirements: GPA

Graduate with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5

Requirements: Graduation Portfolio

Great Works log and responses

Summary of service

Transcript

Brief semester summaries

Samples of best academic work

Requirements: Thesis

Complete mentored research or capstone project in your major

Defend thesis

Prepare thesis for binding

Summary of Requirements

Curriculum Math and Language Great Works Service GPA Graduation Portfolio Thesis

What are the advantages of participating in the Honors Program?

Smaller classes Innovative courses Close interaction

with dedicated faculty Friends

for life

More advantages…

Honors advisement center Honors reading room and lounge Sponsored concerts, exhibits,

lectures, field trips, and International Cinema

Great Works card Pre-registration

for Honors courses

Even more advantages…

Undergraduate research experience

Faculty letters of recommendation

Honors letter of recommendation

Great graduate school preparation

And don’t forget…

Graduating with University Honors is the highest academic distinction BYU offers.

How do I enroll in the Honors Program?

attend an orientation,

sign an enrollment form,

and jump head first into the program.

If you decide later that it’s not for you, just let us know.

We encourage any interested student to

How do I find out more?

Honors Advisement Center 102A Maeser Building 422-5497honors@byu.eduhttp\\:honors.byu.edu