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The students of the University Honors Program come from high schools a c ro s s t h e re g i o n a n d i d e n t i f y themselves as actors, artists, writers, activists, leaders, athletes, future educa to rs , asp i r i ng academics , sc ient ists- in-t ra in ing, music ians, caregivers, physicians-in-progress, dancers, activists, entrepreneurs, future lawyers, humanitarians, and global citizens.

And they are all Gators!

H N R S 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 MORE INFORMATION:

M. Nicholson-Preuss, Ph.D., Director University Honors Program, S-405 713-221-8236 honors@uhd.edu

www.uhd.edu/HONORS

EXPECTATIONS To graduate from the University HonorsProgram students must maintain a 3.25+ cumulative GPA and complete 30 hours of Honors credits.

First and Second Years

• Earn 18 hours credit in Honors sections of core courses.

• Complete 30 hours of credit per academic year. (30n3, 60n6).

Third and Fourth Years

• Earn 3 hours of Honors credit per semester through Honors Contracts or Honors sections.

Commitment • Meet with the Director of the Honors

Program and peer mentor each month. • Attend weekly Honors study hall. • Participate in at least three Honors

events per semester.

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MY PEERS IN THE HONORS PROGRAM HAVE HELPED ME ACHIEVE BOTH MY ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GOALS. AS AN HONORS STUDENT I’VE GAINED CONFIDENCE AND BECOME MORE INVOLVED ON CAMPUS. HONORS HELPED ME FIGURE OUT WHO I WAS AND WHO I WANT TO BE.

—KATY DE LA O CLASS OF 2018

BENEFITS • Personalized advising • Priority registration • Smaller classes • Innovative curriculum • Linked courses • Academic tutors • Faculty and Peer Mentors • Study abroad • Honors only events and study space • Student centered Honors experiences • Unique opportunities for academic

and cultural enrichment

THE HONORS EXPERIENCE

The University Honors Program is a vibrant community of scholars who share a passion for learning, exploring and creating. The Honors Experience is more than an academic program; it combines an intellectually stimulating curriculum with meaningful cultural, social and service opportunities

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Admission to the University Honors Program is competitive with scholarships available for exceptional applicants. Applicants meeting two or more of the following criteria receive priority: • High School GPA 3.5+ • Graduation Rank Top15% or Better • SAT 1200+ or ACT 26+

Applicants meeting one or more of the following criteria are invited to submit additional documentation to demonstrate academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and community service. • High School GPA 3.5+ • Graduation Rank Top 25% • SAT 1100+ or ACT 23+

Al l h igh ly qua l i f ied students are encouraged to apply. Applications are reviewed holistically throughout the year.