Program Requirements
The Honors Program is divided into two components: a University-wide component to be completed by the end of the sophomore year, and a discipline-based component to be completed by graduation. Student may complete either component or complete both of the components as their interest, abilities, and circumstances allow. All student who complete either or both component will receive recognition.

University Honors
This option is for students who want to take Honors courses in a wide range of subjects and who are interested in connections among disciplines. Most of their work is in Honors courses that meet General Education Core requirements.

Requirements to complete General Honors include:
1. UNCG GPA of 3.3 or higher at the end of the sophomore year, and
2. 12 semester hours of Honors courses, advanced courses, and/or contract courses to be completed by the end of the sophomore year.

A student who studies abroad for at least a semester may have 3 of the required 12 semester hours of Honors courses waived. Because some students cannot study abroad before the end of their sophomore year, a student who completes 9 semester hours of Honors courses by the end of the sophomore year and subsequently studies abroad as an undergraduate student at UNCG will also earn University Honors.

Honors in the Disciplines
Honors in the Disciplines allows students to do Honors work in their majors or in upper division interdisciplinary studies. Through Honors in the Disciplines, students have the opportunity to study topics in depth and to do original, sophisticated research under the supervision of a faculty member. The requirements for Honors in the disciplines varies by major (students should check the individual departments in this Bulletin for details on specific course requirements) but includes at a minimum: