Honors Program

Graduation with departmental honors is awarded in recognition of exceptional performance in the major,completion of a program of independent research or an alternative project, and a strong overall academic record.

In order to receive credit for honors, students must submit a Departmental Honors Intent form to Student Academic Services (109 Strong Hall) no later than the time of enrollment for the final year of undergraduate study (two semesters before graduating). This form must be signed by the faculty member supervising the honors work.

Honors candidates must complete 3 credit hours of independent study (EVRN 624) and 3 credit hours of honors research(EVRN 625). Honors candidates must earn a grade of B or higher in each of these courses. Candidates must complete an independent research project, or an acceptable alternative project, and give an oral presentation of this project to the departmental faculty. Upon satisfactory completion of the departmental honors requirements, the honors coordinator(s) must submit a Departmental Honors Certification Form to CLAS Student Academic Services (109 Strong Hall) on or before the deadline for final semester grades.

For more information, please contact Honors Coordinator, Shannon O'lear, at olear@ku.edu.