program Flexibility

Individualized Programs

Honors College members may fulfill University and major program requirements in nonstandard ways which allow a program of study to be tailored to a student's individual interests and abilities. With the approval of an Honors College Academic Specialist/Adviser, members may choose from literally hundreds of course offerings to fulfill their general education requirements. With the approval of their Departmental Honors Advisers, they may meet the spirit of their college and major requirements using substitute courses not on the standard requirement lists. A substitution may take the form of a course which is more advanced than an introductory one, a course closely related to a required one but not on the standard list, or an Honors or graduate course which covers more than one standard listing.

Freedom from Course Restrictions

Honors College members are not bound by course restrictions such as "Juniors" or "majors only." In addition, an Honors College member may bypass listed prerequisites for a course provided the student has the background necessary to understand the course material.

Graduate Course Enrollment

Honors students may enroll in graduate courses, which count as Honors components of the undergraduate degree program.

To enroll in a graduate course, an Honors College member should first consult the instructor, who can determine whether the student has the necessary preparation to take the course. The student then needs to arrange for an override into the course, either through the instructor or by contacting an Honors College Academic Specialist/Adviser.

Enrollment Priority

Honors College members are allowed to enroll for classes on the first day of each enrollment period, before most other students. This privilege allows Honors students easy access to most courses, and members must use this opportunity for early access to schedule all of the courses they need or want. (The priority is strictly a time advantage and does not allow Honors College members to enroll later in filled sections of courses either during the regular enrollment period or during the schedule adjustment period.)