Students are required to have a cumulative University GPA of 3.2 or above and to complete the following requirements by graduation:
Requirements |
First Year |
Second Year |
Third Year |
By Graduation** |
Courses |
Gateway to University Honors (HNRS1010) | Honors Intermediate Composition (ENGL2089) strongly recommended to fulfill 1 experience. | --- | --- |
Experiences* |
1 Experience | 2 Experiences | 3 Experiences | 5 Experiences |
Learning Portfolio |
Create learning portfolio in HNRS1010. Update information, showcase experiences, and complete year-in-review by June 5. | Update information, showcase experiences, and complete year-in-review by June 5. | Update information, showcase experiences, and complete year-in-review by June 5. | Update information and showcase experiences. The year-in-review is required by each June 5 through the summer prior to graduation. |
UHP Advising |
Meet with your UHP advisor for first-year advising. | Meet with your UHP advisor for mid-point advising. | ||
GPA* |
Earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. | Earn a minimum 3.1 cumulative GPA. | Earn a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA. | Earn a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA. |
*Unless specified otherwise, experiences and GPA must be completed/earned by the end of the summer term or graduation. **If you are in a dual undergraduate/graduate program (for example, 5+1, 3+3, 4+1) or are a pre-pharmacy major, you must complete the UHP requirements while you are an undergraduate student. ACCEND students are not included in this. If you are unclear if this pertains to you, please see your advisor. |
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All graduates of the University of Cincinnati who complete the University Honors Program requirements will be designated as a University Honors Scholar. Students who graduate with a cumulative University GPA of 3.75 or above will be a Distinguished University Honors Scholar.
