Honors Program

Program Information

Honors Program Director Jayci Hacker – LB 307B – (435) 865-8451	Faculty & Staff
Honors Faculty Fellow Dave Lunt – EVT 225F – (435) 865-8693	Honors Program Academic Advising Intern Lindsay Aleman – LB 307 – (435) 865-8292
	Website

Overview of Program

The Honors Program gives eligible students the opportunity to graduate with University Honors at the completion of their undergraduate degree at SUU. University Honors is not a major or a minor but an academic program that includes classes that students take when completing requirements for General Education , for a major, for a minor, or as electives.

The Honors Program is open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students must complete an application, and have at least a 3.6 grade point average, a 28 ACT score, be in the top 10% of their graduating class, or demonstrate high academic ability to be considered for acceptance to the Honors Program. Registration for an honors course requires either admittance to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Director or the instructor of the course. Students may take more than one honors course each semester. All classes will have a limit of 25 students.

Contact the Honors Office (LB 307, 435-865-8451) for approval to register for honors courses, as well as a list of honors courses for the upcoming semester. You may also contact the Honors Office by email at honors@suu.edu.

Mission

The SUU Honors Program provides an interdisciplinary academic experience for motivated learners to enhance their education through innovative curriculum and involvement in a community incorporating SUU’s best faculty members and students.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a community of scholars, students and faculty work enthusiastically to achieve the following learning outcomes:

• To understand complex issues from diverse perspectives
• To understand how scholars in different disciplines observe and interpret the world
• To develop skills in communication, critical thinking, information literacy, and problem-solving
• To write analytical or scientific papers of substantial length and depth

Additionally, honors students participate in colloquia roundtable discussions, social events, and activities with faculty and other honors students.

Graduation with University Honors Requirements

Honors students are required to take the following courses in the recommended year:

• HONR 1040 - Foundations of Honors  (year one)
• HONR 2040 - Inquiry and Analysis  (year two)
• HONR 3040 - Application and Dissemination  (year three)

Additionally, students must

• Earn at least a 3.5 overall GPA,
• Earn at least 21 credit hours of honors coursework, and
• Complete an approved honors capstone project.

By completing the requirements listed above, students are eligible for graduation with University Honors. An official designation will be placed on their official university transcript and they will receive special recognition during commencement.