University Honors ProgramUniversity of Cincinnati

University Honors Program

Academic Advising

University Honors students are assigned to an honors academic advisor by college or, in the case of the College of Engineering and Applied Science and McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, by major.

Erin Heyboer Alanson (heyboeen@ucmail.uc.edu, 556-6288) advises honors students in:

  • College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
  • College-Conservatory of Music

André Durham (Andre.Durham@uc.edu, 513-556-6213) advises honors students in:

  • McMicken College of Arts and Sciences (non-STEM majors:  Africana Studies; Anthropology; Archaeology; Asian Studies; Classical Civilization; Classics; Communication; English; Exploratory Studies; French; German Studies; History; Interdisciplinary Studies; International Affairs; Journalism; Judaic Studies; Liberal Arts; Organizational Leadership;  Philosophy; Political Science; Sociology; Spanish; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies)

Ryan Harder (ryan.harder@ucmail.uc.edu, 513-556-1065) advises honors students in:

  • Carl H. Lindner College of Business
  • College of Engineering and Applied Science (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical, Mechanical, and Mechanical Engineering Technology)
  • UC Blue Ash and UC Clermont

Kayti Kennard (kayti.kennard@uc.edu, 556-1003) advises honors students in:

  • College of Allied Health Sciences
  • McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, STEMM majors (Astrophysics, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematical Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics, & Psychology)
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Pharmacy

Jessica King (jessica.king@uc.edu, 513-556-6274) advises honors students in:

  • College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
  • College of Engineering and Applied Science (Aerospace, Architectural, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Construction Management, Environmental, and FEP/EASE)

Role of University Honors Advisors

The University Honors academic advisors assist students in learning how to fit honors classes and experiences into their curricula, developing honors experiential learning projects, creating individual academic plans, providing resources for academic success and more. We encourage you to contact the University Honors academic advisor at anytime with any academic (or other!) questions or concerns that you may have.

Role of Your College Advisor(s)

Students also have academic advisors in their colleges who can help with college-related questions, such as major/minor requirements, general education requirements, semester transition, etc.

How often should you meet with the University Honors advisor?

Students who entered the program in or after Fall 2011 are required to meet with their University Honors advisor once per year. Advisors will send information regarding each year's required meeting directly to students. Of course, students may meet with their advisor as often as needed.

All other University Honors students are encouraged (but not required) to meet with their advisor every year.

Questions?

Contact an honors academic advisor at 513-556-6254 or honors@uc.edu. Also, please reference the resource guide for University Honors students to learn more about the advising process and learning objectives:

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University Honors
Academic Advisors
by College and Major

  • A&S, Humanities and Social Sciences - André Durham
  • A&S, STEMM majors  - Kayti Kennard
  • AHS - Kayti Kennard
  • LCB - Ryan Harder
  • CCM - Erin Alanson
  • CEAS: ME, MET, EE, CompE, CompSci,  CET -
    Ryan Harder
  • CEAS: ASE, AET, BME, ChemE, Civil, CM, EnvE, FEP/EASE  - Jessica King
  • CECH - Jessica King
  • DAAP - Erin Alanson
  • NUR- Kayti Kennard
  • PHARM- Kayti Kennard
  • UCBA - Ryan Harder
  • UC Clermont - Ryan Harder

UC Advising Resources