Frequently Asked QuestionsClick on the links to see the Commonly Asked Questions for each category
Honors coursesWhy should I take Honors courses?
How many Honors courses should I take each semester?
How are Honors courses different from regular courses?More information on Honors courses and policies TOP Early Registration
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How do I get assigned to an Honors hall?
New students receive residence hall applications in their admission certificate packets. Living in an Honors residence hall is not required, but is a highly sought-after opportunity. Because on-campus housing is assigned on a first-come, first served policy, apply as early as possible to increase the likelihood of being assigned to the Honors hall of your choice. Assignment to an Honors Hall is not guaranteed.
How are Honors halls different from other halls?
Visit the Residence Life web site (you will be leaving the Honors web site).Honors residence hall provide a supportive living/learning environment where you can meet other academically talented, socially active, community-minded students who support each other in all of these endeavors.
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UA scholarships & awards
Are scholarships available to me after I enroll at UA? How do I find them?
Yes. You should consult with your major department to learn about scholarship opportunities in your major. Additionally, many generous alumni and friends of the university provide support for continuing students and most of these awards are made through the Scholarship Office in Old Main 235.
What is the difference between graduating with Honors and graduating with academic distinction?
More information on scholarshipsGraduation with Honors is bestowed on students who have completed all requirements of the University-wide Honors Program. This academic recognition becomes part of the official record and is noted on the transcript and diploma of the recipient. Honors students also wear a special medallion at graduation.
Graduation with academic distinction is based upon a student's grade-point average. It appears on the transcript and diploma of the recipient. The terms signifying academic distinction are: Summa Cum Laude (awarded to candidates whose grade-point average is 3.900 or higher), Magna Cum Laude (awarded to candidates whose grade-point average is 3.700-3.899), and Cum Laude (awarded to candidates whose grade-point average is 3.5000-3.699). For more information about academic distinctions, visit the UA catalog.
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Honors undergraduate research grants
Why should I consider participating in research activities?
By participating in research activities, you are joining in the active process of generating new knowledge, discovering new technologies, and improving our communities and world. Research also enables you to deepen your learning.
Is the Honors Undergraduate Research Grant program limited to Honors students or to students in specific majors?
No. This program is open to all UA undergraduates in all disciplines.
What is the deadline to apply for an Honors Undergraduate Research Grant?
Applications are available in January and the proposals are due in early March.
Who do I contact in The Honors College for more information?
More information on research opportunitiesLucia Barton, 621-6901, lbarton@arizona.edu
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Computer labs and access
What equipment do you have in the lab?
There are numerous workstations that run Windows XP, a scanner and a high speed printer.
Where is the lab located?
The lab is located on the ground floor of Slonaker House.
What hours is it open?
It is open from 8:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
What do I need to have access to the lab?
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Library book check out
How long do I get to check out books?
Six months! Just be sure to update your Honors status every semester in order to keep this privilege. You need to let the library staff know that you are an Honors student when you check out a book to get the extended time period.
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Graduate School
Who can I talk to about planning for graduate school?
TOPYour best contact for advising about graduate school is a faculty member in the field you wish to study. Dr. Richard Cosgrove provides advising about law school in The Honors College. Call 621-6901 to find out specific dates and times. Pre-med students should also consult with the Pre-Health Professions Office in Modern Languages 347. (621.3336)
Links to Honors page(s) on advising, scholarships for graduate & professional school.
Prestigious scholarships and fellowships (for current students, alumni)
What are the prestigious scholarships and fellowships?
UA students excel in national and international scholarship competitions such as the Rhodes, Churchill, Truman, Marshall, Goldwater, and Fulbright.
Who should apply?
Academic excellence is a starting point for the most qualified applicants. Also very helpful is a clear sense of professional promise and direction. Many of the foundations that support prestigious scholarships also care about personal qualities, as demonstrated in the breadth of your interests and activities. Foundations emphasize personal initiative, maturity, social commitment, resilience, interpersonal skills and evidence of real leadership.
What are the application deadlines?
More information on nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships.The deadlines for each program vary. In addition to the scholarship introduction page, you may find the calendar and brief overviews to be useful.
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Social & cultural events
Are there clubs & organizations especially for Honors students?
Yes, you may want to consider getting involved in the Honors Student Association, a social and philanthropic club open to all students. Or, Honors students seeking a leadership and advisory role may join the Honors Student Council. Many UA Honors students also join honorary societies at each class level - Primus and Preludes for freshmen, Sophos and Spires for Sophomores, etc. Membership in these societies is not based on Honors student status.
What is the best way to find out about social & cultural events at UA?
There isn't really one best way, but some suggestions are: subscribe to the Honors Listserv (Eclectic Bits focuses on UA opportunities and activities), read the Daily Wildcat, review the master calendar of events, and watch for postings in residence halls.
What are the Honors Forum luncheons and how do I sign up?
Honors Forum luncheons provide UA Honors students, staff, and faculty members the opportunity to interact in an informal setting and hear a presentation by a distinguished member of our community of scholars.
What is the Slonaker Music Series?
More information on social and cultural opportunities.Student artists from the School of Music perform weekly in the living room of Slonaker House.
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Honors listserv
The Honors College administers two listservs for the general Honors student body: "Honors" and "Eclectic Bits". Each list provides a quick and convenient means of keeping up-to-date of all the latest information of interest to Honors students. Listserv bulletins will be posted daily or weekly by Honors College staff and can be retrieved from your personal electronic mail account. Honors students automatically subscribe to the "Honors" listserv when they officially join and/or update their Honors status on-line each semester. Failure to officially join Honors or update Honors status each semester results in cancellation of the "Honors" listserv subscription for that semester. The "Eclectic_Bits" listserv is optional and students may choose to subscribe and may cancel the subscription at any time.
What kind of information is provided via the "Honors" listserv?
These are messages that originate in The Honors College, such as information about:
What kind of information is provided via the Eclectic_Bits listserv?
These are messages that originate outside of The Honors College and may be of broad, general interest to Honors students, such as information about:
How do I subscribe to the "Eclectic_Bits" listserv?
Are there useful listserv commands that I can use to customize my subscription?
Yes. Here are several useful commands that you can mail to listserv@listserv.arizona.edu. Using the "Eclectic Bits" list as an example, put the commands in the body of the message and leave the subject line blank (as described above).
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What are Honoraries?
Many Honors students choose to get involved in campus honoraries. What are they? Honoraries typically recognize and promote academic achievement, community service, and UA leadership. Many are campus-based and others have a national affiliation. In either case, membership is generally selective. For information about national honor societies, you might choose to visit the Association of College Honor Societies' web site for a list of member societies. At UA, honoraries with membership based on class standing include:
Among the prestigious national honoraries are: Blue Key National Honorary, Mortar Board Senior Honorary, and Golden Key National Honor Society. Each of these provides academic recognition, job and career opportunities, scholarships & awards, and leadership and community service opportunities. Consider whether or not honoraries are for you and if so, seek membership and possibly a leadership role! You'll find yourself in good company with other Honors students.
Other honoraries are comprised of members based on academic area of interest and include: Psi Chi (Psychology Honorary), Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy Honorary), Theta Tau (Engineering Honorary). While most UA honoraries invite members during their time at UA, the most prestious honorary - Phi Beta Kappa - nominates members during the senior year and offers lifetime membership.
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