Honors experiential learning projects are held to high standards, as outlined in the proposal form and rubric below. Students are required to submit proposals for honors experiential learning projects (except for the short list of those that are pre-approved).

Submit your proposal using the form below and according to the process and deadlines outlined for proposals. In drafting your proposal, be sure to also reference the experiential learning project proposal rubric (below). 

If you include a budget in your proposal, it will automatically be considered for a University Honors grant. 

Self- Designed Experiential Learning Project Proposal Form

The proposal is a required component of honors experiential learning projects (except in the case of the short list of pre-approved experiences). Please use the standard proposal form below, and customize it to the proper thematic area of your project. Please maintain the format of the proposal.

Self- Designed Experiential Learning Project Proposal Rubric

Please use this form to evaluate your proposal prior to officially submitting it for review. Each category of your proposal must meet the "effective" criteria in order to receive approval. If you determine that your proposal does not meet the "effective" criteria, you should revise your proposal and/or contact your advisor to receive feedback prior to submitting your proposal for official review.

What's Next?

• Submit your proposal according to the process and deadlines outlined.
• Once your proposal is approved and you've engaged in the experiential learning project, be sure to complete the experience for University Honors credit.

Thematic Resources

The UHP has compiled resource pages for the following thematic areas:

• Community Engagement
• Leadership
• Research
  
  

Sample Proposals and Featured Portfolios

Would you like to see exemplary proposals and featured portfolios submitted by University Honors students? Please visit our Featured Portfolios page to see examples of students' honors experience documentation or the Featured Proposals and Reflections page to view samples of proposals and reflective essays!

Experiential Learning Project Ideas

The following are established organizations/programs at UC through which you could complete an honors experiential learning project.  A successful honors experiential learning project proposal is required for participation to count as an honors experience.

• Bearcat Motorsports Formula SAE
• Concrete Canoe Competition
• Co-op and International Co-op
• Engineers without Borders
• Leadership Role with a Student Organization
• Model United Nations
• Munich Summer Curriculum
• Serve Beyond Cincinnati
• Steel Bridge Competition Team

UC Campus Resources

• Community Engagement -
  Center for Community Engagement
• Global Studies -
  UC International Programs
• Leadership -
  Student Activities & Leadership Development
• Research -
  Undergraduate Research Opportunities