THE UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM

Explore your potential.

Experience the opportunities.

Excel with the University Honors Program.

[ UNC Charlotte ]2015-2016

Students in the University Honors Program (UHP)

share an interest in challenging themselves in the

pursuit of an enriched, well-rounded education.

UHP is much more than an academic endeavor; it

is an interactive, dynamic, and engaging experience

designed to support students in the classroom, on

campus, in the community, and beyond.

We offer resources and guidance to shape students as

they move toward reaching their full potential.

Our students enjoy the individualized attention they

receive as members of a small, scholarly community

within the setting of a large, urban research university.

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In UHP, you will find peers with similar motivations and goals who represent diverse perspectives,

backgrounds, and interests.

“UHP set the bar high for my other classes. I love the smaller group setting

that allows for constructive group discussions and debates. Additionally,

it’s nice to walk into an honors class and realize that you already know

someone (if not the entire class)!”[ ]

As a student in UHP, your undergraduate

experience will be far from mainstream.

The University Honors Program provides

its members with a comprehensive

multi-year experience that combines an

interdisciplinary academic curriculum

with community engagement and

personal development. You will be part of

a supportive community of exceptional

faculty and energetic students who strive

to broaden their perspectives and develop

as scholar-citizens.

The coupling of your potential and the

opportunities provided by UHP will help

you become a sought-after leader in a

competitive pool of candidates entering

into a career or graduate school.

THE EXPERIENCE[

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Serving the community at the Habitat for Humanity Homecoming Build

Students are actively involved in classroom activities and discussions in honors classes.

UHP is the oldest and largest honors program at UNC Charlotte with members from every major on campus.

The UHP curriculum serves as a complement

to your major and provides flexibility so

that you have time to engage in research,

internships, and study abroad experiences

tailored to your interests. You also have the

option of joining other honors programs, if

you desire.

Honors classes provide a space for students

to think critically, reflect, ask questions, and

debate solutions.

With an average honors class size of 16

students, discussion and active engagement

between professors and students occurs

naturally.

ACADEMIC LIFE[

[ A signature feature of the UHP curriculum includes honors courses that center around

subjects that are anything but ordinary. Offerings from recent semesters include:

• A Brief History of Imagination

• Mixed-Race Theory

• Cult of Personality: Living in an Age of Media and Celebrity

• Ordering the World

• The Constitutional Right of Privacy

• Intelligence Analysis

• Reading in Slow Motion

• Italian Mafia Through Italian Film

• The Looming Pandemic: Antibiotic Resistance

Honors courses expand learning beyond the classroom and into the community.

We believe in a holistic approach to academic and personal development;

therefore, the UHP experience transcends academia. These are a few examples

of what we offer outside of the classroom:

STUDENT LIFE[

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HONORS EVENTS

Annual events such as Venture

Adventure, City as Text, and a fall

retreat to the mountains of North

Carolina allow students to engage

with each other and the community.

We also offer numerous enrichment

and social events throughout the

academic year.

HONORS LEADERSHIP

Our students serve in leadership roles

on campus and in the community.

We encourage all UHP members

to take advantage of opportunities

to serve on the UHP Ambassador

team, the UHP Student Association

Executive Board, and the Honors

College Student Advisory Board.

In addition to graduating with honors

distinction, UHP students have access to

these privileged opportunities:

• Priority class registration

• Honors housing

• Small honors class size

• Internships and research experiences

• Stimulating interdisciplinary

coursework

• Individualized honors advising and

mentoring

• Freshman peer mentoring program

• Working closely with professors

• Scholarships to fund advanced

undergraduate or graduate studies

• Networking events

• Study abroad programs exclusive to

honors students

• Attending or presenting at regional and

national conferencesStudents receive personalized

advising and mentoring.

Research opportunities offer students hands-on experience.

OPPORTUNITIES[

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UHP students have the option to live in Levine Hall (opening 2016), which will be the new heart of honors activity at UNC Charlotte.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Students who have completed their application

for admission to UNC Charlotte may apply to the

University Honors Program. A holistic review

process evaluates the fit of each applicant with

the program.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the

mission of UHP

• Provide high school transcripts that

demonstrate academic rigor as well as

competitive GPAs

• Have competitive test scores

(average 1850 SAT or 28 ACT composite)

• Provide a resume that demonstrates

potential for success in UHP

• Supply supportive letters of

recommendation

• Interview effectively

HOW TO APPLY:

• UHP has several application deadlines

during the academic year.

• Visit uhp.uncc.edu for deadlines and

application instructions.

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Enjoying the scenery at the annual UHP retreat to Black Mountain

Students “Sow Much Good” on an urban farm as part of a community service project.

CROWN SCHOLARS

The Crown Scholars Program, housed

within UHP, provides merit scholarships

that represent the heritage of the university.

Crown Scholarships are funded by founding

members of the university, their families,

leaders from the Charlotte area, and friends

of UNC Charlotte. These scholarships are

available to exceptional entering freshman

students accepted to UHP.

AWARDS:

• A Crown Scholarship is valued at

$14,000-$18,000 per year and can be

renewed for a total of four years of

undergraduate study at UNC Charlotte.

• A one-time $5,000 travel stipend is

provided for university-approved study

abroad.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Students interested in applying for the

Crown Scholars Program must apply

through the University Scholarship

Office by November 15.

• Visit crownscholars.uncc.edu for

application instructions.

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UHP students are eligible for graduation with honors distinction.

Students participate in the UNC Charlotte Dance Marathon which

benefits the Children’s Miracle Network.

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